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May 22, 2026
Local charities supported as South Oxfordshire elects new district council chair
Published 22 May 2026 South Oxfordshire District Council elected a new Chair at its Annual Meeting on 14 May 2026, with two local charities set to benefit from the appointment. Cllr Andrea Powell has been elected Chair, with Cllr David Rouane appointed as her Vice Chair. Cllr Powell is one of the ward councillors for Benson and Crowmarsh. She has been a district councillor since 2019 and has served as a Cabinet member and the Green Group Leader. She served as Vice Chair under her predecessor […]
May 18, 2026
Over £300,000 in grants funding available to improve the lives of residents in South Oxfordshire
Published 18 May 2026 The latest round of community grants funding will open soon to help improve the lives of South Oxfordshire residents. Over £300,000 is available for projects like playgrounds, community cafes and energy efficiency improvements to community buildings. On Tuesday 26 May the South Oxfordshire District Council Capital Grant Scheme will open to community groups and voluntary organisations […]
May 15, 2026
Leader’s statement – 14 May 2026
Since the consultation period on the three proposals ended, officers across Oxfordshire and West Berkshire have been working collaboratively on activity appropriate to this pre-decision phase. That has mainly focused on […]
May 14, 2026
Get active this half term with free family fun, shows and exciting activities for all ages
Published 14 May 2026 Young children and their families can dive into a mix of free and budget-friendly fun across South Oxfordshire, with plenty of exciting activities and entertainment to enjoy together. This May half term, South Oxfordshire District Council’s Active Communities team will host a variety of events aimed at children and families. These include a softball and cricket fun activity day at Didcot Cricket Club to Xplorer navigation challenges in Watlington. The activities are […]
May 14, 2026
Cow Lane in Didcot to get a makeover
Published Thursday 14 May 2026 Cow Lane in Didcot is to get a makeover next month, with new lighting, a clean-up of the underpass and the installation of a new piece of art commissioned by Didcot Garden Town. The improvement work will create a brighter, safer and more welcoming route for the community and include an interactive light display consisting of panels along the pedestrian footpath side of the underpass, which […]
May 11, 2026
Councils’ new residential waste collection contract announced
One of the country’s most successful residential waste collection services is set to continue and build on past achievements.
May 11, 2026
Councils invite community groups to help nature recovery on their land
South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils have made it easier for community organisations to create nature recovery projects such as wildflower meadows on district council-owned land.
April 30, 2026
Let’s talk rubbish 2026 – tell us what you think of our waste and street cleaning services
Share your views on our rubbish, recycling and street cleaning services
April 30, 2026
Stories of arrival and belonging brought to life in Artweeks Takeover at Cornerstone
Published 28 April 2026 Cornerstone Arts Centre will host its first Artweeks Takeover this May, bringing a programme of exhibitions, installations and events to Didcot. From Friday 1 May to Saturday 30 May, art will appear not only in the centre’s gallery but across the building, including its public spaces. This year’s theme, “Stories of […]
April 24, 2026
Extra funding for our Local Wildlife Sites
Local Wildlife Sites such as Waterstock Mill near Wheatley and the Letcombe Cressbeds near Wantage are set for a brighter future thanks to increased funding from South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils.
