Delivering new council owned homes and increasing the amount of land protected for nature are just two of the ideas being discussed as a potential way ahead for South Oxfordshire. South Oxfordshire District Council is setting a new council plan for the next four years and is encouraging everyone within the district to join in […]
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May 4, 2023
Local Elections 2023 – the results
Thank you to everyone who voted in the 2023 local elections. For all the the results, please head to our South Oxfordshire Local Election page.
May 3, 2023
#NoMowMay: Councils support biodiversity during No Mow May and beyond
Councils across Oxfordshire will be supporting No Mow May by allowing grass verges to grow long in May and beyond – in order to prioritise and promote biodiversity across the county.
April 28, 2023
Texture, colour and craftmanship on display this May at Cornerstone
Three local artists with very different styles will be exhibiting their work at Cornerstone Arts Centre in Didcot this May as part of Oxfordshire Artweeks. The three artists from southern Oxfordshire exhibiting their art are Janine Philips, Ben Hinton and Bahar Murphy. Janine Philips Janine Philips lives in Thame and has been a fulltime artist […]
April 18, 2023
Are you ID ready for the local elections? Check now before it’s too late
If you intend to vote at a polling station on 4 May, check now that you have valid photo ID
April 11, 2023
Have you moved house or recently turned 18? Check that you are registered to vote
The deadline to register to vote for the 2023 local elections is Monday 17 April.
April 4, 2023
Electric car club pilot scheme puts hire vehicles in car parks across Oxfordshire
Issued on behalf of Oxfordshire County Council Read the story on the Oxfordshire County Council website or below: An Oxfordshire wide car sharing pilot scheme is this month making 14 new electric vehicles (EVs) available for people to hire on an hourly or daily basis. Oxfordshire County Council, Oxford City Council, Cherwell, South Oxfordshire, Vale […]
March 24, 2023
Activities over Easter will have children hopping for joy
This Easter the holidays are going to be jam-packed full of activities for children in South Oxfordshire and the Vale of White Horse. There’s something for everyone whether your child loves being outdoors, is interested in theatre or likes to get stuck into a bit of craft. South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District […]
March 20, 2023
Get election ready – check your voter registration and ID before it’s too late
Voting at a polling station on 4 May? You must bring valid photo ID with you. No ID? apply now for free voter ID.
March 17, 2023
Councils challenge Oxford City’s plan for high housing numbers
South Oxfordshire and the Vale of White Horse district councils have both responded firmly to Oxford City Council’s consultation that appears to be attempting to exceed the city’s remit and force more development across Oxfordshire’s rural countryside.
March 17, 2023
Work to create healthier eco-friendly communities highlighted in report
Work to improve people’s lives by creating healthier communities has been highlighted in a council’s performance report.
