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An orange bike repair station in the ground with a stand a pump

October 21, 2024

Free repair stations make getting on your bike even easier

Cyclists in Didcot can now make fixes on the go following the introduction of some bike repair stations.

wildflower meadows

October 18, 2024

People in Oxfordshire urged to have their say on local nature recovery

Oxfordshire residents, landowners, businesses, farmers and other organisations are being offered the chance to help shape the priorities for recovering areas of nature and wildlife across the county.  

Extra garden waste in a wheelbarrow

October 17, 2024

Brown bin subscribers can have extra garden waste collected this Autumn

Residents who are subscribed to the district council brown bin garden waste service in South Oxfordshire or the Vale of White Horse can have extra garden waste collected for free, on their normal collection day only, between 28 October and 8 November. You can put out a maximum of up to four additional sacks of garden […]

have your say on council tax for long term empty properties

October 16, 2024

Have your say on proposed changes to council tax premium for long-term empty properties

South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse district councils have launched a public survey on proposals to reduce the minimum timeframe to charge a council tax premium on long-term empty properties.

a photo of a woman receiving food from a street trader

October 16, 2024

Have your say: Councils propose updates to boost street trading and cut plastic waste

South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils are reviewing their joint Street Trading Policy for the first time in over a decade and they want your input! Street trading has thrived in recent years and, with the current policy dating back to 2011, the councils are proposing updates to ensure it encourages the […]

Exterior shot of new toilet block next to car park

October 11, 2024

Wallingford toilets now accessible for all

A toilet block has been given a major overhaul incorporating a new Changing Places accessible facility as well as water and energy saving features.

Cinderella in bright yellow with a glass slipper under the text

October 10, 2024

Local young actors to join professional cast of Cinderella!

Sixteen local budding young actors have been selected to be part of the cast of Cinderella coming to Cornerstone Arts Centre in Didcot this Christmas. The auditions for the young ensemble took place on Saturday 14 September, with the directors of KD Theatre Productions who are producing the professional pantomime. Fifty young people from across […]

October 9, 2024

Councils prevent rise in local homelessness despite an increase in demand on services

As global attention turns to World Homeless Day, South Oxfordshire and the Vale of White Horse district councils have managed to keep local homeless levels low despite an increase in demand on services.

October 8, 2024

Get active, enjoy shows and Halloween fun this October half-term

Children and their families can enjoy free and low-cost entertainment and Halloween themed activities during the upcoming half-term holiday, from 27 October to 1 November. Get out and about with the Halloween Xplorer navigation challenge in Benson and Wantage or get active indoors with pickleball in Abingdon and Born to Move fitness classes and Family […]

October 3, 2024

Enjoy all the fun of the (eco) fair this November

Everyone is invited to the Didcot Eco Fair on Saturday 2 November for a free family-friendly event showcasing fantastic local sustainable businesses with arts and crafts activities and advice on how we can reduce both our environmental impact and our heating bills.