The government has launched a consultation on options to reorganise local councils across Oxfordshire and West Berkshire.
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February 13, 2026
Why West Berkshire and Oxfordshire make sense in Local Government Reorganisation
As part of the government’s consultation on Local Government Reorganisation they are asking the question ‘To what extent do you agree or disagree that this proposal will put local government in the area as a whole on a firmer footing’ particularly in relation to West Berkshire Council, who feature as part of two of the three proposals for the area.
February 10, 2026
Joint Local Plan procedural meeting 12 February 2026
A Procedural Meeting for the Joint Local Plan will be held on Thursday 12 February 2026 in Meeting Room 1 of Abbey House, Abbey Close, Abingdon, OX14 3JE, starting at 12pm.
February 9, 2026
Food and Warmth Grant Scheme supports people this winter
South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils’ Food and Warmth Grant Scheme is helping support people to cope with the rising cost of living this winter. Grants totaling over £150,000 have been awarded to 50 local not-for-profit organisations who are delivering projects that improve access to food and help people keep their homes warm. The funding is supporting a wide range of initiatives, including: Ben Drabble from Train – Inspiring Young […]
February 6, 2026
Draft budget sets out investment in leisure centres, flood protection, housing and communities across South Oxfordshire
South Oxfordshire District Council’s draft budget proposes investment in local communities and public facilities for 2026/27 and beyond.
February 6, 2026
Fun, Theatre and Family Days Out This February Half-Term
Starting on 15 February, families across South Oxfordshire and the Vale of White Horse can enjoy a fun-filled half-term with a range of free and low-cost activities, from sports and games to theatre and arts and crafts.
February 4, 2026
South and Vale residents to keep using just one recycling bin
Residents can continue using a single wheelie bin for almost all their recycling, following confirmation that we won’t need to change our services to meet a new national policy.
February 4, 2026
£320k capital grants awarded to improve quality of life in South Oxfordshire
Published 4 February 2026 Refurbished play areas, community and sports facilities, and investments in sustainability projects including installing solar panels and e-bike chargers, will benefit communities across South Oxfordshire thanks to grant funding. South Oxfordshire District Council has awarded £320k through its Capital Grant scheme to local organisations as a financial boost towards the capital costs of projects that improve quality of life for local people. The council awarded £75,000 for refurbishment to the community […]
February 2, 2026
New artwork creates welcoming gateway into Didcot
A new series of artworks has been unveiled at Didcot Parkway Station as part of the Connecting Communities arts project.
January 30, 2026
£750,000 funding boost help South Oxfordshire’s growing communities
Published Friday 30 January 2026 South Oxfordshire District Council has opened applications for the second round of its Community Infrastructure Levy Grant Fund (CIL). A total of £750,000 is available to help create or improve important community facilities across the district. Town and parish councils, as well as not-for-profit community groups, can now apply for grants […]
January 28, 2026
£2M boost for South leisure facilities
Published Wednesday 28 January 2026 Leisure facilities in South Oxfordshire will receive a £2M boost over the coming year, with a number of improvements planned for council owned leisure centres. South Oxfordshire District Council is funding these projects with developer contributions (S106 and CIL), their Capital budget and contributions from Oxfordshire County Council with £1,958,000 allocated to Abbey Sports Centre, Didcot Wave and Thame Leisure Centre. Abbey Sports Centre in Berinsfield is to get […]
