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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.
April 23, 2026
Summer season preparations are underway at Riverside
Published 23 April 2026 Work is underway at Riverside Park and Pools in Wallingford to get ready to open for the summer season towards the end of May. The maintenance checks to the site have started ready for the pool and splash pad to open to visitors on Saturday 23 May, just in time for the half term break. Pool users will […]
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.