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June 23, 2026
Bin days staying the same, but collection times may change across South Oxfordshire and the Vale
Residents across South Oxfordshire and the Vale of White Horse are being reminded to put their bins out by 6am on their scheduled collection day, ahead of route changes starting later this month.
June 22, 2026
Beat the heat in South Oxfordshire
A guide to services and advice from the council, as well as local and national organisations, to help during the summer months.
June 19, 2026
Councils are encouraged by the results of their tenants’ satisfaction survey
South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils have carried out a satisfaction survey among their tenants for the first time since they re-registered as social housing providers and the results are encouraging.
June 18, 2026
Joint statement from South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils on local devolution
The leaders of South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils have reaffirmed their commitment to working constructively and collaboratively with all partners and the government on discussions around a new strategic authority that would cover the Thames Valley.
June 18, 2026
Residents invited to have their say on local parish arrangements across South Oxfordshire
Residents are encouraged to take part in a new public consultation on proposed changes to community governance arrangements in several towns and parishes across the district.
June 17, 2026
Park Yoga proves a hit with record numbers rolling out their mats
Hundreds of people across South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse are rolling out their yoga mats and making the most of their local green spaces, with this year’s Park Yoga sessions already attracting record numbers.
June 16, 2026
What is local government reorganisation and why should you care?
Local government is the part of the public sector that delivers the everyday services we all rely on – things like roads, libraries, housing, recycling, social care, parks and community support.
June 11, 2026
Oxfordshire and West Berkshire councils collaborating ahead of local government announcement
Councils across Oxfordshire and West Berkshire are working closely together to prepare for a key government announcement expected in July regarding the future shape of local government in the area.
June 8, 2026
Improvements at Didcot Wave are clear as black and white
Users of the Didcot Wave leisure centre will easily notice the improvements following a £250,000 upgrade of the site’s dry side changing facilities thanks to more space and a new monochrome colour scheme.
June 8, 2026
Oxfordshire moves forward with programme to support residents without private parking to switch to EVs
Over the next two years, Oxfordshire residents will benefit from the largest installation of public electric vehicle (EV) charging points ever seen in the county following the award of two charge point operator (CPO) contracts.
