A guide to services and advice from the council, as well as local and national organisations, to help during the winter months.
Latest news
August 16, 2024
The next steps for Councils’ Joint Local Plan
Following two hugely successful public consultations, which saw South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District councils receive a Highly Commended award at the Planning Resource Awards 2024, the councils have now set out the next steps for their Joint Local Plan (JLP).
August 14, 2024
Funding available for community projects in South Oxfordshire
Community groups in South Oxfordshire are invited to apply for funding in the new round of Community Grants. The grant opened for applications today (Wednesday 14 August) and each South Oxfordshire District councillor has a budget of £5,000 which they can award to projects in their ward. Those eligible to apply include town councils, parish […]
August 12, 2024
Celebrate Christmas with Cinderella at Cornerstone
If you’re looking for pumpkin carriages, beautiful ballgowns and a fairy godmother this Christmas then look no further than Cornerstone Arts Centre in Didcot. From Wednesday 18 December to Tuesday 31 December the classic tale of Cinderella will be performed by professional pantomime company – the multi award nominated KD Theatre Productions. Oh yes it […]
August 7, 2024
FREE places at green skills courses available for South and Vale residents
More than 80 fully funded places are available on eco-friendly home improvement courses for people based in South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse districts.
August 6, 2024
South Oxfordshire District Council joins UK100
South Oxfordshire District Council’s ambitious plans to tackle climate change and reduce carbon emissions has taken a step forward after the council joined UK100 – the network of local authorities committed to taking progressive climate action.
August 6, 2024
Didcot Garden Party begins with a barnstorming launch
Hundreds enjoyed a host of free activities as this year’s Didcot Garden Party started with ewe-some fun for everyone while bathed in sunshine. The courtyard at Cornerstone was the place to be on Saturday 27 July as this year’s summer of fun launched in the market town. The Carnival of Animals brought a host of […]
August 5, 2024
Residents urged to ‘❤️ your area’ to help cut down on litter
A new campaign aims to tackle the issue of litter in our parks and streets.
July 31, 2024
Councils purchase 45 homes for those in need
A new era for genuinely affordable, high-quality, council-owned housing has begun in South Oxfordshire and the Vale of White Horse.
July 22, 2024
Mouse infestation results in closure for primary school kitchen
South Oxfordshire Environmental Health Officers issued a Hygiene Emergency Prohibition Notice on the kitchen at Sonning Common Primary School following a mouse infestation.
July 18, 2024
Councils running their FREE Litter Bug activity trails competition during the school summer holidays
From Friday 19 July to Sunday 11 August South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse district councils are once again running FREE Litter Bug Detectives activity trails for children across the districts.
