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Important changes to planning, land charges and mapping services

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October 1, 2025

The councils’ response to the Planning Inspectors’ findings on the Joint Local Plan

A statement on behalf of South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils.

The main subject of the photograph is a trailer filled with scrap metal and large waste items, parked on a wet, paved street. The trailer has high, light grey or silver metal sides and is heavily loaded with junk, including what appears to be part of a washing machine, various metal pipes, black engine parts, and a small white appliance (perhaps a microwave or mini-oven) visible near the foreground. In the background, there is a typical street scene with two-story brick and painted houses, parked cars, and traffic signs.

October 1, 2025

Illegal scrap metal dealer ordered to pay more than £1,100

A scrap metal dealer has been ordered to pay more than £1,100 after being found operating without the required licence. Thomas Shurety, 26 years old of 1 Hillside View, Chinnor, Oxon, OX39 4DE, pleaded guilty at Oxford Magistrates’ Court, on 19 September 2025, to failing to produce the required documentation relating to waste and scrap […]

September 30, 2025

New garden waste permit scheme a big success thanks to residents’ support

Residents in South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse have embraced a new garden waste permit scheme this year – with an almost 5 per cent rise in collections from the previous year.

The image is a horizontal banner displaying four distinct, framed images against a teal and green background decorated with faint, white line-art drawings of various objects like sports equipment and theatrical masks. The four framed images are: First Image (Left): A photograph of a smiling, bald man with a beard and a colourful, spotted shirt. He is holding a large ruler and is surrounded by cartoon characters, including a small boy's face peering up from the bottom left and a girl standing next to him on the right. The background is an orange-yellow colour. Second Image (Center-Left): A cover for a book or resource titled

September 29, 2025

Enjoy an action-packed half-term across South Oxfordshire and the Vale

From theatre shows and craft workshops to outdoor adventure challenges and family fun days – there’s something for everyone this October half-term! Families across South Oxfordshire and the Vale of White Horse can look forward to an exciting week of free and low-cost activities from 25 October to 1 November. Free and low-cost outdoor activities, […]

September 29, 2025

Food and Warmth Grant Scheme launched to support residents this winter

South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils have launched a Food and Warmth Grant Scheme to help local organisations who are directly supporting residents struggling with the rising cost of living. The scheme will distribute grants to local not-for-profit organisations delivering projects that improve access to food and help people keep their homes […]

September 29, 2025

Residents enjoy discovering latest Didcot updates at community event

Visitors to Didcot’s community update event last week got to find out about the range of projects and developments taking place in the garden town.

Young people auditioning for Beauty and the Beast at Cornerstone Arts Centre

September 25, 2025

Local young stars join the cast of Beauty and the Beast at Cornerstone Arts Centre

Published Thursday 25 September 2025 This Christmas, Cornerstone Arts Centre in Didcot will be filled with sparkle, song and festive magic as Beauty and the Beast takes to the stage and the production will shine even brighter thanks to the addition of a talented youth cast. Following open auditions earlier this month, 49 children from […]

September 18, 2025

Council Chief stands down

After long and careful consideration Mark Stone has decided to leave South and Vale as of 30 September 2025.  Mark has ably led the councils since July 2017 as Chief Executive and Head of Paid Service working with multiple administrations.

September 16, 2025

Didcot community event to update on health, wellbeing and leisure projects

The Didcot community can hear about the latest news and updates on the health, wellbeing, sport and leisure projects and developments in the town at a community event.

A close-up, low-angle photo showing a heavily soiled floor beneath what appears to be a commercial kitchen counter or piece of equipment. The floor is covered in a thick layer of dark grime, grease, and various pieces of trash. In the foreground, there are two large, dark, matted clumps of debris. A yellow pipe with some rust is visible at the top of the frame.

September 15, 2025

Hotel owner ordered to pay £29,000 after ignoring hygiene notices

The owner of a hotel in Thame has been ordered to pay more than £29,000 after admitting failing to comply with two improvement notices after a series of significant hygiene issues at the premises in 2023. Ravinder Singh Takhar, of Templewood Lane, Farnham Common, Buckinghamshire, pleaded guilty to nine breaches of Food Safety and Hygiene […]

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