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May 20, 2024
Thame Leisure Centre set to feel the benefit of solar energy
Soon swimmers in Thame will be feeling the warmth of the sun – while being indoors, after South Oxfordshire District Council was successful in its bid for funding towards hundreds of solar panels for Thame Leisure Centre.
May 20, 2024
Taxi driver fined hundreds of pounds after operating illegally at Henley Regatta
A taxi driver has been ordered to pay more than £1,000 and had six points added to his DVLA licence for illegally plying for hire at the Henley Regatta. On 3 May 2024, Ihsan Mehmood, 41, of York Road, Reading was convicted of unlawful plying for hire and operating without the correct insurance. Mr Mehmood […]
May 17, 2024
Creative fun for kids at Cornerstone Arts Centre’s Youth Activities Open Day
Cornerstone Arts Centre is offering a wide range of fun, low-cost taster activities for kids this July – including art classes, drama and street dance.
May 17, 2024
Leader’s Report – Annual Council Meeting 16 May 2024
Today I have circulated the names of the new cabinet which will be responsible for implementing the current and soon the new corporate plan. There are 3 new members of the cabinet and I would like to thank those stepping down: Cllrs Sue Cooper, Andrea Powell and Freddie van Mierlo for their work. You will […]
May 16, 2024
New Cabinet Members confirmed at South Oxfordshire District Council
Councillor David Rouane, Leader of South Oxfordshire District Council has this week (Thursday 16 May) confirmed details of the council’s new cabinet.
May 16, 2024
New signs give info on water quality at Wallingford
The signs are now up at Wallingford Beach after the site was granted Bathing Water status this week
May 13, 2024
Wallingford Beach awarded bathing water status
Defra has announced that a stretch of the River Thames at Wallingford Beach will officially become a designated bathing water, joining a total of 27 other bathing sites across the country.
May 9, 2024
SO Charitable Lottery raises £139,000 for good causes in South Oxfordshire
Published 9 May 2024 Over £100,000 raised by the SO Charitable Lottery has been used to support 81 Voluntary and Community sector organisations across South Oxfordshire. The South Oxfordshire District Council scheme is a weekly lottery that benefits communities and organisations in the district by raising money for good causes. Since its launch in 2018, […]
May 9, 2024
Riverside prepares for a summer of fun
The pool and splash pad at Wallingford Riverside are set to open this month on Saturday 25 May, in good time for the half-term.
South Oxfordshire District Council, who owns the site, and their leisure contractors GLL, who manage the Better Leisure facilities on behalf of the council, are busy preparing the pool and splash pad ready to open for the summer.
May 7, 2024
May half-term activities and shows for young children
The events are expected to be very popular so book now to avoid disappointment! To find out more and to book a place, visit southandvale.gov.uk/holidayactivities.
