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Council services over Christmas and New Year 2025/26

A guide to council services over the Christmas and New Year period when the council offices are closed to the public. 

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May 30, 2025

Cornerstone Arts Centre at the heart of a new culture strategy for South Oxfordshire

Arts and culture in South Oxfordshire has gone from strength to strength over the past year, with Cornerstone Arts Centre in Didcot at the heart of efforts to improve what’s on offer to the community. Over the past year, the centre has seen more community groups adopt the centre as their location for monthly meet […]

Rethink bulky waste. Could you -

May 29, 2025

Let’s rethink bulky waste – could you rehome or repair it instead?

South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils are encouraging residents to think twice before booking a bulky waste collection – because that old cupboard, television, table or unwanted bookcase might still have plenty of life left in it.

May 19, 2025

Henley car park overnight closures

A number of car parks in Henley will be subject to overnight closures as line marking takes place. You can find out more details about which car parks will be affected when below: Greys Road Car Park  will be closed with no access through the car park on Monday 19 May night from 11pm until […]

sofa surfing

May 19, 2025

Reducing need for temporary accommodation part of new homelessness consultation  

Minimising the use of temporary accommodation* which can be disruptive to people’s lives, especially for children, is one key aim of proposed updates to how councils tackle homelessness in South Oxfordshire and the Vale of White Horse.   Increasing the provision of genuinely affordable, long-term homes remains a core focus of South Oxfordshire and Vale of […]

May 16, 2025

Cabinet Members and Chair confirmed at South Oxfordshire District Council – May 2025

Councillor David Rouane, Leader of South Oxfordshire District Council has this week (Thursday 15 May) announced details of the council’s new cabinet.

May 16, 2025

Report of the Leader of the Council – Annual Council Meeting – 15 May 2025

Cllr David Rouane, Leader of South Oxfordshire District Council, delivered his latest Report to Council at the annual meeting on 15 May 2025: Changes in the administration You will have seen in my appointments to cabinet, and possibly in the press today, that the Liberal Democrat Group has chosen to end our formal partnership with […]

Silhouettes of six children standing and playing against a bright teal background, with outlines of various sports equipment such as footballs, table tennis paddles, bats, and balls in the corners.

May 16, 2025

Get active and join the excitement of half term with a free family fun day, shows and more!

Looking for exciting ways to keep the kids entertained this May half-term? Take a look at what’s on!

Riverside Splash Pads Wallingford

May 15, 2025

Summer fun comes to Riverside 

The pool and splash pad at Wallingford Riverside are set to open later this month on Saturday 24 May, kicking off a summer of fun for families and fans of outdoor swimming in South Oxfordshire.   The Riverside Park and Pools which is owned by South Oxfordshire District Council and managed by their leisure contractors GLL, […]

May 13, 2025

Cornerstone Arts Centre bursts with Pride this June

Cornerstone Arts Centre in Didcot is set to sparkle this June with a fabulous celebration of Pride and everyone’s invited!