The government has launched a consultation on options to reorganise local councils across Oxfordshire and West Berkshire.
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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.
July 15, 2024
£320,000 now available to improve quality of life for people and communities in South Oxfordshire
The capital grant funding scheme, run by South Oxfordshire District Council, is now open for applications to help build thriving communities and improve the quality of life for people in the district. The council has a total budget of £320,000 to provide organisations with a financial boost for capital projects, such as making improvements to […]
July 10, 2024
Get ready to drop-in to the South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse ‘Summer of Skate’
Calling all young thrill-seekers, board riders, and scooter enthusiasts! Get ready for an epic summer with the ‘Summer of Skate’—your ticket to high-flying tricks, awesome vibes, and unforgettable memories.
July 10, 2024
Host of free activities this summer as part of Didcot Garden Party
Didcot will play host to a bonanza of free activities as the Didcot Garden Party returns this summer.
The festival begins on Saturday 27 July with a day of events in the courtyard at Cornerstone Arts Centre in Station Road, kickstarting more than a month of fun and excitement around the town.
