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June 13, 2025
Agenda front sheet South Scrutiny Committee 23-06-25
South scrutiny committee agenda has just been published: Agenda front sheet South Scrutiny Committee 23-06-25 (pdf) The agenda item being discussed is “The Way Ahead: Annual Delivery Plan 2025-26”, which is the delivery plan for the South Oxfordshire District Council Council Plan. The report and appendices can be downloaded by clicking on the following buttons.
June 9, 2025
Leisure Centres in Berinsfield and Henley to benefit from new clean green energy
Multi-million-pound plans have been approved to improve energy efficiency and reduce carbon emissions at two South Oxfordshire leisure centres in Berinsfield and Henley. South Oxfordshire District Council has been successful in its bid for government funding of around £1.5m towards installing energy efficiency measures including double glazing and insulation, as well as solar panels and […]
June 4, 2025
Five councils launch two-unitary proposal for Oxfordshire and West Berkshire and seek residents’ views on how local government could be improved
Change is coming to local government across England, and five councils are working together to propose two strong and locally accountable unitary authorities for Oxfordshire and West Berkshire.
June 2, 2025
Joint Local Plan hearings
The public hearings for the South and Vale Joint Local Plan start this week.
June 2, 2025
Capital grant scheme now open to improve quality of life in South Oxfordshire
The Capital Grant funding scheme, run by South Oxfordshire District Council, is now open for applications up to £75,000 to help improve the quality of life of local people. The grant gives organisations a financial boost towards capital expenditure such as making improvements to buildings or play areas. Organisations eligible to apply are town and […]
May 30, 2025
Cornerstone Arts Centre at the heart of a new culture strategy for South Oxfordshire
Arts and culture in South Oxfordshire has gone from strength to strength over the past year, with Cornerstone Arts Centre in Didcot at the heart of efforts to improve what’s on offer to the community. Over the past year, the centre has seen more community groups adopt the centre as their location for monthly meet […]
May 29, 2025
Let’s rethink bulky waste – could you rehome or repair it instead?
South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils are encouraging residents to think twice before booking a bulky waste collection – because that old cupboard, television, table or unwanted bookcase might still have plenty of life left in it.
May 19, 2025
Henley car park overnight closures
A number of car parks in Henley will be subject to overnight closures as line marking takes place. You can find out more details about which car parks will be affected when below: Greys Road Car Park will be closed with no access through the car park on Monday 19 May night from 11pm until […]
May 19, 2025
Reducing need for temporary accommodation part of new homelessness consultation
Minimising the use of temporary accommodation* which can be disruptive to people’s lives, especially for children, is one key aim of proposed updates to how councils tackle homelessness in South Oxfordshire and the Vale of White Horse. Increasing the provision of genuinely affordable, long-term homes remains a core focus of South Oxfordshire and Vale of […]
May 16, 2025
Cabinet Members and Chair confirmed at South Oxfordshire District Council – May 2025
Councillor David Rouane, Leader of South Oxfordshire District Council has this week (Thursday 15 May) announced details of the council’s new cabinet.
