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December 17, 2025

South Oxfordshire District Council has reaffirmed its zero-tolerance approach to unlawful taxi operations after a driver was caught illegally plying for hire during Henley Regatta.  Mr Arshed Abdul Aziz, 67, of Bruce Road, Woodley, Reading, appeared before Oxford Magistrates’ Court on Friday 12 December when he pleaded guilty to: unlawfully plying for hire in Henley on 5 July 2025, failing to have the […]

December 16, 2025

Published 16 December 2025 A statement from Maggie Filipova-Rivers, Leader of South Oxfordshire District Council As we reach the end of another year, I want to extend my warmest Christmas wishes to everyone across South Oxfordshire. This season is a reminder of the importance of community, connection, and looking out for one another, values that […]

December 16, 2025

Published 16 December 2025 A free 7-week Improving Skills programme starts in February next year especially for Berinsfield residents. South Oxfordshire District Council is working in partnership with Abingdon & Witney College, UKAEA, National Careers Service, Enterprise Oxfordshire, DWP, Community Catalysts and Williams Jet Tenders Ltd, to provide this free training opportunity, which will cover […]

December 15, 2025

Cornerstone Arts Centre in Didcot and The Beacon Arts, Entertainment and Community Centre in Wantage have launched new websites to make it easier for visitors to explore what’s on offer.  As part of their ongoing Action Plans to ensure long-term sustainability, these updates are key steps in enhancing the venues’ services and ensuring they continue […]

December 12, 2025

The examination hearings for South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils Joint Local Plan could continue after the government announced it intends to remove the Duty to Co-operate from the plan making process.

December 12, 2025

Cllr Maggie Filipova-Rivers is the new Leader of South Oxfordshire District Council. She was chosen by councillors during a vote at the Council meeting last night (Thursday 11 December 2025).

December 12, 2025

Cllr David Rouane, (Former)Leader of South Oxfordshire District Council – report from the Council meeting on 11 December 2025

December 11, 2025

This Christmas, Polka Dot Pantomimes brings the magical family classic Beauty and the Beast to Cornerstone Arts Centre in Didcot opening on Thursday 18 December.  Audiences will enjoy dazzling sets, glittering costumes, toe-tapping musical numbers and plenty of festive fun as Belle, the Beast and a host of colourful characters take to the Didcot stage. […]

December 10, 2025

Town and parish councils and not-for-profit community groups in South Oxfordshire will soon be able to bid for a share of £750,000 of funding to improve or deliver new community amenities.  The Community Infrastructure Levy Grant Fund offers organisations a financial boost of between £75,000 to £250,000 per project for new or expanded facilities, including […]

December 4, 2025

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