Our #BeWinterPrepared guide to services and advice from the council, as well as local and national organisations, to help during the winter months.
The government has announced the outcome of its review into local government reorganisation (LGR).
Latest news
November 9, 2026
Rubbish collector who dumped waste near Abingdon Lock given 120 hours’ unpaid work
A man who was paid to take away rubbish, only to dump it less than two miles down the road, has been ordered to carry out 120 hours of unpaid work and pay more than £1,600 following a successful prosecution by South Oxfordshire District Council.
November 4, 2026
Suspended taxi driver fined almost £2,000 for working without a licence
A taxi driver who carried on working after South Oxfordshire District Council suspended his licence has been ordered to pay almost £2,000 and had eight penalty points added to his driving licence.
November 2, 2026
Residents encouraged to be winter prepared
As the colder and wetter months roll in, residents and businesses across South Oxfordshire are encouraged to be as ‘winter prepared’ as possible.
October 30, 2026
Private hire firm owner and driver fined almost £4000 for carrying passengers without licence
Published 30 October 2026 The owner of a private hire firm and one of his drivers have been ordered to pay nearly £4,000 between them after the driver carried passengers for more than a year without a valid licence or insurance. Craig White, 57, of High Street, Tetsworth, owner of M40 cars and a licensed private […]
October 28, 2026
South Oxfordshire leader writes to government on Thames Valley devolution proposals
The Leader of South Oxfordshire District Council, Cllr Maggie Filipova-Rivers, wrote to the government on Monday setting out the council’s response to the proposals.
October 28, 2026
Leader’s statement – 22 October 2026
Cllr Maggie Filipova-Rivers, Leader of South Oxfordshire District Council, delivered her Leader’s statement to Council at the meeting on Thursday 22 October 2026.
October 27, 2026
Call for renewed national litter campaign as council refocuses efforts on prevention
South Oxfordshire District Council is stepping up its fight against littering, backing a renewed focus on prevention, education and partnership working, while also calling for a national effort to create lasting change across the country.
October 26, 2026
Councillors back call for stronger national action to tackle men’s violence against women and girls
Councillors in South Oxfordshire have backed a motion calling for stronger national action to tackle men’s violence against women and girls.
October 22, 2026
Free community event supports wellbeing and employment
Published 22 October 2026 Community groups and public organisations are coming together next month to support wellbeing and employment opportunities in Didcot and surrounding areas. The Wellbeing and Employment Fair is a collaboration of organisations including South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Council’s Healthy Didcot programme, the Department of Work and Pensions, Sustainable Didcot, Abingdon […]
October 21, 2026
Extra garden waste collected for permit holders this November
Residents with a garden waste collection permit in South Oxfordshire can have extra garden waste collected for free.
