Delivering new council owned homes and increasing the amount of land protected for nature are just two of the ideas being discussed as a potential way ahead for South Oxfordshire. South Oxfordshire District Council is setting a new council plan for the next four years and is encouraging everyone within the district to join in […]
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March 1, 2022
Work to start installing EV chargers in Henley
Work is set to begin on the Park and Charge Electric Vehicle charging scheme in Henley this month.
February 28, 2022
Sessions to help hair and beauty staff support victims of domestic abuse
Free training is now available to help ensure hair and beauty staff know what to do if they suspect a client or colleague is at risk of or suffering from domestic abuse. The South and Vale Community Safety Partnership and Oxfordshire charity Reducing the Risk of Domestic Abuse are running a series of free online […]
February 25, 2022
Leader’s report to council
Report to the council by Leader Cllr David Rouane on 17 February 2022.
February 24, 2022
Second car park to have EV chargers installed
Work is due to start next week at a second car park in Wallingford as part of the Park and Charge Electric Vehicle charging scheme.
February 24, 2022
South Oxfordshire tree planting drive to start in Wallingford
A district-wide tree planting drive to help tackle climate change is set to begin next month in Wallingford. South Oxfordshire District Council has just granted an application from Friends of Wallingford and Cholsey Green Spaces to plant trees at Radnor Road and Wilding Road. The applications are the first to be approved following the launch […]
February 16, 2022
Great British Railways Headquarters could be built in Didcot
South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils will be entering a bid for Didcot to be the home of the new Great British Railways headquarters. The government competition is asking for local authorities outside of London to enter for the opportunity to have the new Great British Railways headquarters built in their town […]
February 15, 2022
Consultations launched on how council raises money from development
TWO consultations have been launched on how funds are raised for facilities and infrastructure in South Oxfordshire to support housing growth in the district. The money raised from developers can be used to fund a wide range of strategic and local infrastructure such as transport schemes, schools, community or health facilities, parks, green spaces and […]
February 14, 2022
Work to start on installing EV chargers
Work is due to begin on the Park and Charge Electric Vehicle charging scheme in Wallingford this week. The scheme proposes a total of up to 62 new charging points in car parks across the South Oxfordshire district. Engineers are scheduled to begin installing electric chargers at Cattlemarket car park in Wallingford this week. This […]
February 9, 2022
Financial sustainability, climate action and affordable housing in South Oxfordshire’s 2022/23 budget
Ensuring financial sustainability is the long-term goal as South Oxfordshire District Council continues to save money, increase income and deliver services more efficiently. This month councillors will be asked to approve South Oxfordshire’s 2022/23 budget. Despite having one of the lowest council tax rates in the country, increased costs from Covid-19, and a reduction in […]
February 8, 2022
New action plan is a major step to cutting council emissions
South Oxfordshire District Council has adopted a new Climate Action Plan, taking a major step towards cutting its emissions and becoming a carbon neutral organisation. The plan outlines how the council will become carbon neutral within its own operations by 2025 – this means the carbon produced from the council’s buildings and services will be […]
