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August 10, 2026
Councils express concerns on coming government changes to planning process
South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils have expressed concerns for the government reforms to planning committees set to come into force at the end of October 2026.
August 4, 2026
New high energy performances coming soon to Cornerstone Arts Centre in Didcot
The latest high energy performances at Cornerstone will be a bit different than the dance, comedy and musical shows South Oxfordshire District Council’s arts centre is best known for. Next week work begins installing solar panels and air source heat pumps on Didcot’s landmark building.
August 4, 2026
Cash for community groups with councillor grant scheme
Published 4 August 2026 A total of £270,000 is available to support community projects with this year’s round of the Councillor Community Grant Scheme from South Oxfordshire District Council. The grant scheme launches on Monday 17 August and is open to non-profit organisations including community and voluntary groups and town and parish councils. Previous projects that have been supported with this grant have ranged from mental health […]
July 30, 2026
Cookery and culture pop-ups at Cornerstone!
Published 30 July 2026 A range of free workshops bringing a flavour of African Caribbean culture to Didcot and celebrating creativity and community is coming to Cornerstone Arts Centre this summer. Following on from the success of the first Didcot Festival of Cultures earlier this month, from Tuesday 4 August to Saturday 29 August residents can sign up to the “Cultural Connection and Creativity pop-up workshops” which take place on […]
July 30, 2026
Council Leader urges Government’s Oxford Growth Commission to put communities first
The Government established the Oxford Growth Commission to explore how growth across the region can be accelerated. Its recommendations, expected later this year, are likely to influence future decisions affecting South Oxfordshire, including where new homes are built, investment in infrastructure, transport and local services.
South Oxfordshire District Council Leader, Councillor Maggie Filipova-Rivers, has written to the Chair of the Commission, Neale Coleman CBE, setting out the council’s priorities ahead of the Commission’s final report.
July 27, 2026
Councils reaffirm commitment to being welcoming and inclusive organisations for all
South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils have both reaffirmed their commitment to providing inclusivity across all their services.
July 20, 2026
Over £1 million funding boost for Didcot Broadway council homes
“Didcot deserves the best, and the council is delivering this for our residents!” Cllr Tony Worgan, South Oxfordshire District Council Cabinet Member for Housing and Planning Development Management, celebrated the news of over £1 million secured towards the Didcot Broadway development.
July 17, 2026
Cheers to South Oxfordshire pubs as extra 15 per cent rates relief is confirmed
There’s good news on tap for South Oxfordshire’s pubs after the district council approved a one-off ‘top up’ rates relief scheme for 2026/27.
July 10, 2026
Land Charges system to launch on Monday 13 July following major upgrade
Joint statement from Cllr Maggie Filipova-Rivers, Leader of South Oxfordshire District Council, and Cllr Bethia Thomas, Leader of Vale of White Horse District Council:
July 10, 2026
Free and low-cost family fun all summer long
Families can look forward to an action-packed summer with six weeks of free and low-cost activities taking place across South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse.
