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October 9, 2020
Leader’s statement to council 8 October 2020
Covid update Unfortunately, we are still living in strange times because of the coronavirus outbreak. Infection rates are increasing across the country… our district currently remains at the amber level but we’re preparing for any changes to that, and to any future changes to restrictions whether that’s nationally or locally. Our community hub is central […]
October 7, 2020
Coronavirus community support
Find out what support is available to you if you’re struggling with anything, and what you can do to help out in your community.
October 5, 2020
Oxford to Cambridge Arc: a global asset and national investment priority
Bold vision to create a global hub for innovation and green development that inspires communities worldwide. The Oxford to Cambridge Arc, which the Chancellor of the Exchequer described as a “key economic priority” for the country, has unveiled its bold vision in a prospectus that has been submitted to Government. The Arc’s ambition is to […]
September 21, 2020
It’s National Recycling Week and residents are confused about crisp tubes
It’s National Recycling Week and crisp manufacturer Pringles has recently announced it will trial more recycling-friendly packaging, which is just as well as a survey has found residents in southern Oxfordshire say crisp tubes are the items they are most unsure of when it comes to recycling! In addition to confusion over crisp tubes, people […]
September 1, 2020
Letter from the Leader of South Oxfordshire District Council to the Planning Inspector for the public examination of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan
Released on August 25, 2020 On Wednesday 26 August, Cllr Sue Cooper, Leader of South Oxfordshire District Council, sent the following letter to Mr Jonathan Bore, Planning Inspector for the public examination of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan. You can also download a copy of the lettter (173.3 KB) . Dear Mr Bore I am writing about the […]
August 28, 2020
Inspector publishes preliminary findings into South Oxfordshire Local Plan
South Oxfordshire District Council has received the Inspector’s preliminary findings on the emerging South Oxfordshire Local Plan. The Planning Inspector sent the council a letter, which sets out his preliminary conclusions on the key matters that arose during the examination of the emerging Plan, which is being progressed through examination following a Direction from the […]
August 19, 2020
Some businesses overlooked by government business grants and rate relief
Companies that provide event management services have been overlooked for help during the Covid-19 pandemic and urgent guidance is needed from the government, according to a South Oxfordshire district councillor. Cllr Leigh Rawlins, the Cabinet member for finance at South Oxfordshire District Council, has written a letter to the Secretary of State for Business, Enterprise […]
July 21, 2020
New look Didcot Garden Town Advisory Board
Released on July 20, 2020 On 13 July, the Didcot Garden Town Advisory Board formally welcomed Cllr Rita Atkinson from Sutton Courtenay Parish Council as new member of the board. Cllr Atkinson’s role will be to represent the views of the five parish councils that sit mainly within the garden town area. Rita has been […]
July 6, 2020
Joint leaders’ statement to mark the end of Pride month
Released on June 29, 2020 Statement from the Cllrs Sue Cooper and Emily Smith, leaders of South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse district councils: “To mark the end of Pride month, we would like to take this opportunity to reiterate our councils’ support for the LGBTQ+ community. Our organisations provide equality of services and […]
June 18, 2020
Residents reminded to recycle responsibly
Thousands of residents in southern Oxfordshire have found their recycling bins unemptied each week because they have put the wrong things in them. Putting non-recyclable items in recycling can contaminate a whole truckload, which is then rejected at the recycling facility. This turns neighbours’ recycling into rubbish and ultimately wastes energy and raw materials by […]
