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April 8, 2026
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April 8, 2026
New biodiversity report reveals South Oxfordshire’s natural wealth
A new biodiversity report has been published by South Oxfordshire District Council. For the first time the council has created a report which brings together information about the district’s natural environment with details of how the council is helping nature recovery.
April 7, 2026
Extra garden waste collection for permit holders this April
Residents with a garden waste permit can have extra garden waste collected for free, on their normal scheduled collection day only, between 20 April and 1 May 2026.
April 2, 2026
Strong turnout at successful Didcot community event
More than 200 residents, community groups and local partners attended the Didcot community event held at Cornerstone Arts Centre on 18 March, where members of the Didcot Garden Town team, alongside other council representatives and local organisations shared updates on key projects and plans for the area.
April 1, 2026
Culture and Heritage Network Event returns to Cornerstone
Published 1 April 2026 On 25 March, the Southern Oxfordshire Heritage, Culture, and Creative Industries Symposium returned to the Cornerstone Arts Centre in Didcot. The three-hour event, made possible through funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund and Arts Council England grants received earlier in the year, brought together 30 people from local museums, theatres, […]
March 27, 2026
Leaders reflect on the close of the government’s LGR consultation for Oxfordshire and West Berkshire
As the government consultation on local government reorganisation (LGR) for Oxfordshire and West Berkshire draws to a close, South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Council leaders have thanked everyone who has submitted their views on the three proposals for this area.
March 26, 2026
Communities invited to get moving with Everyone Active Grant
Local community groups are invited to apply for funding to help residents across South Oxfordshire be more active, improve their health, and enjoy new wellbeing activities.
March 25, 2026
Hop into Easter with lots of fun for all the family
Published 25 March 2026 Families can enjoy a jam-packed line-up of Easter activities this spring, with events taking place across South Oxfordshire and the Vale of White Horse from30 March to 11 April. The holidays start with an Activity Morning in Cholsey and an Activity Afternoon at The Junction in Abingdon. Followed by Born to Move fun fitness sessions […]
March 24, 2026
Thames Valley devolution expression of interest moves forward
An updated expression of interest letter has been submitted to government following detailed conversations with ministers about creating a strategic authority in the Thames Valley.
