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January 26, 2026
Councils lead the way in disability representation
Two Oxfordshire councils are leading the way in disability representation by achieving the highest level of national accreditation for inclusivity and accessibility.
December 15, 2025
Arts Centres in Southern Oxfordshire launch new websites
Cornerstone Arts Centre in Didcot and The Beacon Arts, Entertainment and Community Centre in Wantage have launched new websites to make it easier for visitors to explore what’s on offer. As part of their ongoing Action Plans to ensure long-term sustainability, these updates are key steps in enhancing the venues’ services and ensuring they continue […]
December 10, 2025
Second round of funding for community infrastructure approved
Town and parish councils and not-for-profit community groups in South Oxfordshire will soon be able to bid for a share of £750,000 of funding to improve or deliver new community amenities. The Community Infrastructure Levy Grant Fund offers organisations a financial boost of between £75,000 to £250,000 per project for new or expanded facilities, including […]
December 1, 2025
Councils continue to support disabled and vulnerable residents through the Disabled Facilities Grant
South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils continue to offer the Disabled Facilities Grant to help disabled and vulnerable residents make their homes safer, more comfortable, and better suited to their needs. The Disabled Facilities Grant is a means-tested grant providing financial help for home adaptations such as installing ramps and stairlifts for […]
November 26, 2025
Bathing water quality at Wallingford improves
Good news for swimmers, kayakers and all those who enjoy the River Thames at Wallingford, the water quality at the bathing water site in the town has officially improved since last year.
November 14, 2025
Five out of seven councils back the two-unitary proposal for council reorganisation
A consensus has emerged for the shape of Local Government Reorganisation in the area after five councils in Oxfordshire and West Berkshire have formally supported a proposal for two new, innovative, and locally accountable unitary authorities, aimed at addressing current inefficiencies, enhancing services, and saving millions in response to the government’s call for reform of council structures.
November 10, 2025
Over £700,000 of funding approved for new community and youth centre in Thame
Published 10 November 2025 Exciting news for people of South Oxfordshire this month with £779,246 of funding approved as a contribution towards the building of a new Community and Youth Centre at Southern Road Recreation Ground in Thame. Thame Town Council is set to receive funding from South Oxfordshire District Council to create a modern, […]
September 29, 2025
Residents enjoy discovering latest Didcot updates at community event
Visitors to Didcot’s community update event last week got to find out about the range of projects and developments taking place in the garden town.
September 25, 2025
Local young stars join the cast of Beauty and the Beast at Cornerstone Arts Centre
Published Thursday 25 September 2025 This Christmas, Cornerstone Arts Centre in Didcot will be filled with sparkle, song and festive magic as Beauty and the Beast takes to the stage and the production will shine even brighter thanks to the addition of a talented youth cast. Following open auditions earlier this month, 49 children from […]
September 16, 2025
Didcot community event to update on health, wellbeing and leisure projects
The Didcot community can hear about the latest news and updates on the health, wellbeing, sport and leisure projects and developments in the town at a community event.
