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  • Online payment forms for bulky waste and licensing are working again − some fees collected through these forms were due to be increased on 1 April, but we have postponed this for a week. Garden waste and council tax payments are not affected.
Important changes to planning, land charges and mapping services

We are updating the software behind our Planning and Land Charges services, to ensure it remains reliable, supported, and able to meet future service needs.

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June 26, 2025

We’re in the top ten district councils in the UK for action on climate and nature

Published 26 June 2025 South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District councils are in the top ten performing district councils in the country for taking action on climate and nature recovery, according to research by an environmental organisation. Both councils, which have just published their new joint nature and climate action plan, were rated […]

Computer image of new buildings in Broadway

June 24, 2025

Demolition work starts for Broadway project

Demolition of an old building in preparation for a new housing scheme in Didcot has begun.

June 23, 2025

Agenda: Joint Audit and Governance Committee, Tuesday 1 July 2025

The agenda reports pack for the Joint Audit and Governance Committee to be held on Tuesday 01 July 2025 at 6.30pm has been published: Agenda – Joint Audit and Governance Committee, 01 July 2025.

June 20, 2025

Agenda: Planning Committee, 02 July 2025

Agenda reports pack for Planning Committee to be held on 02 July 2025, 6:00pm has been published: Planning Committee, 02 July 2025.

Cllr Tony Worgan and Nicholas Reid standing together

June 20, 2025

New cycle facility unveiled at Cholsey Station

A new cycle maintenance facility has been unveiled at Cholsey Station.

Haseley Trading Estate

June 19, 2025

Planning application submitted for Haseley Trading Estate vehicle depot

South Oxfordshire District Council has submitted a planning application for the proposed vehicle depot site, and the plans are now available to view online and for people to leave their comments. 

June 19, 2025

Henley Regatta 2025: visitors urged to stay safe and only use licensed taxis 

With Henley Royal Regatta almost here, visitors are being urged to plan their journey home in advance and not risk travelling in an unlicensed, uninsured and potentially unsafe vehicle.  Only hackney carriages that are licensed by South Oxfordshire District Council can legally ply for hire in Henley during the Regatta (1 to 6 July 2025).  […]

June 18, 2025

Community is our superpower this Refugee Week 

As part of Refugee Week, we’re shining a light on those who support people seeking sanctuary and thanking communities for all they do.  The work we do to help people access accommodation and provide community integration support for guests from Ukraine, Afghanistan and Hong Kong is part of a huge team effort across the county involving a wide […]

June 17, 2025

South Cabinet Work Programme 17.06.25

South Cabinet Work Programme 17.06.25 (doc)

June 17, 2025

Decision details: Transfer of Capital Scheme for Refurbishment Works at Cornerstone Art Centre

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Finance and Property Assets Decision status: Approved Is Key decision?: No Is subject to call in?: No Purpose: Cornerstone Art Centre has not been upgraded since the building opened in 2008, the building now needs investment to upgrade the centre to provide a warm, welcoming environment to all that use the centre – to […]