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September 22, 2021

Councils discover Air Quality Superheroes in southern Oxfordshire

Today (22 September) is International Car Free Day – what better day to announce the winners of our Air Quality Superhero children’s competition.

September 21, 2021

Garden waste collections restart next week

The temporary pause to the garden waste service is coming to an end in South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse.

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September 21, 2021

Homes in Chalgrove to benefit from flood alleviation works

Homes and infrastructure in an area of Chalgrove are set to be better protected from potential flooding, thanks to work being carried out by South Oxfordshire District Council. The district council is carrying out work to create a new flood relief channel designed to help homes along Mill Lane which have suffered from flooding on […]

September 16, 2021

Great success as children across southern Oxfordshire become Litter Bug Detectives

South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse district councils’ waste team successfully worked with 20 local parish and town councils to run children’s activity trails in the school summer holiday. Participants in the Litter Bug Detectives Trail could choose to be entered into a draw for their school to win litter picking equipment for a […]

September 14, 2021

The Women’s Tour set to inspire South Oxfordshire on 4 October

People in South Oxfordshire will be able to enjoy elite cycling on their doorstep and get inspired when the AJ Bell Women’s Tour cycling race passes through the district on Monday 4 October.

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September 13, 2021

Come along to the Henley eco business fair

n partnership with Henley Town Council, Oxfordshire Greentech and Naked Planet, South and Vale Business Support (SVBS) are hosting an Eco Business Fair to highlight the brilliant green and sustainable approaches of local businesses in and around Henley.

September 13, 2021

Consultation opens on how we engage with communities about planning

Your views are needed on how we engage with you about the councils’ planning processes.

September 10, 2021

Supporting Afghan refugees

As the heartbreaking events continue to unfold in Afghanistan, we’re working together as part of a co-ordinated response effort with Oxfordshire County Council and health and charity partners, to help find suitable accommodation and ensure families and individuals have access to ongoing mental health support, education, food, medicine, and other vital services For individuals who […]

September 9, 2021

Council meeting to discuss garden waste service

South Oxfordshire District Council will be holding an extraordinary full council meeting to discuss the issue of the garden waste service, which is currently temporarily suspended.  The meeting will take place on Friday 24 September at 2pm at the council offices at 135 Eastern Avenue, Milton Park.  Anyone wishing to speak at the meeting will […]