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March 18, 2025

Driving ban for taxi driver who worked illegally during Henley Regatta

A private hire driver has been handed a four-month driving ban and ordered to pay over £2,700 in fines and costs after being caught operating illegally during the 2024 Henley Regatta. Following a trial at Oxford Magistrates Court on 10 March 2025, Wasif Butt, 41, of Cholmeley Road, Reading, was found guilty of unlawfully plying […]

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March 18, 2025

Tougher fines to tackle fly-tipping and protect our environment 

South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils are stepping up efforts to combat environmental crimes with stricter penalties for fly-tipping, littering and for householders who fail to ensure that their waste will be disposed of legally.   From 1 April 2025, those who fail to meet their legal responsibilities for waste disposal will face […]

new path running through cemetery with graves either side

March 14, 2025

Photos show impact of new paths in Wallingford cemetery

New paths have transformed Wallingford Cemetery. South Oxfordshire District Council secured funding to upgrade the paths at the cemetery, which had deteriorated and left them with several major potholes. The work took place at the beginning of the year and was completed in just 2.5 weeks, ahead of the four-week schedule. Photos show the dramatic […]

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March 12, 2025

Council cabinets and executives set to discuss future shape of Oxfordshire’s local government

Councils across Oxfordshire are set to reply to a government request for interim proposals on the shape of local government reorganisation in the county.

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March 3, 2025

New garden waste permit payment system rolls out this week 

Residents in South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse can now sign up for a new garden waste permit as part of changes to the councils’ subscribed collection service. 

February 27, 2025

New plan to help power Oxfordshire using local renewable energy

As the UK transitions away from fossil fuels towards cleaner, renewable energy sources, the energy grid will need to adapt to store and distribute energy more efficiently, ensuring it is available where and when it is needed. Oxfordshire County Council, Oxford City Council and West Oxfordshire, Cherwell, South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse district […]

February 27, 2025

Community groups to benefit from over £1.4 million grants this year

Published Thursday 27 February 2025 Communities in South Oxfordshire are set to benefit from £1,450,000 over the next year through a range of grant schemes to support community projects. South Oxfordshire District Council confirmed that its budget for 2025/2026 includes continued financial support of organisations in the district that help residents, businesses and the environment. […]

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February 26, 2025

Help shape new rules for charity collections in South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse

Residents, charities and businesses in South Oxfordshire and the Vale of White Horse are encouraged to comment on a new policy for charity collections across the two districts. 

February 25, 2025

Councils offer help to bring empty homes into use

Property owners are being offered support to bring empty homes back into use, to help meet local housing needs. 

February 24, 2025

South and Vale Leaders write to West Berkshire Council on unitary council proposals

Published 24 February 2025 The Leaders of South Oxfordshire and the Vale of White Horse District Council have written to the Leader of West Berkshire Council to support the creation of a joint forum of senior council members from each authority to support the three authorities to work up a proposal for a possible unitary […]