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The government has announced the outcome of its review into local government reorganisation (LGR).
Latest news
September 1, 2026
New campaign encourages residents to Waste Less and create Cleaner, Better Places
Residents across South Oxfordshire and the Vale of White Horse are being encouraged to discover how a few small changes at home can make a big difference for their community as a new month-long campaign launches this September.
September 1, 2026
Waste Less. Clean Spaces. Better Places – Week Five: Keep It Going
Practical tips, local ideas and simple swaps to help everyone reduce waste, save money and create cleaner communities.
August 26, 2026
Something new is brewing at Cornerstone
Cornerstone Arts Centre in Didcot is preparing to transform its Café Bar this summer into a warm, contemporary place for coffee, culture and community.
August 26, 2026
Equalities Roadshow to visit towns across South and Vale
Published Wednesday 26 August 2026 Roadshows offering information ranging from how to get more active, who to contact if people need help with bin collections and the opportunity to chat about all things equality related are coming to towns in South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse this autumn. South Oxfordshire and Vale of White […]
August 24, 2026
Fully refurbished changing rooms and a new gym area: Thame Leisure Centre’s major makeover is complete
South Oxfordshire District Council has completed wide-ranging upgrades at Thame Leisure Centre, with a new lower gym area and much improved changing facilities – all part of a major refurbishment project.
August 10, 2026
Councils express concerns on coming government changes to planning process
South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils have expressed concerns for the government reforms to planning committees set to come into force at the end of October 2026.
August 4, 2026
New high energy performances coming soon to Cornerstone Arts Centre in Didcot
The latest high energy performances at Cornerstone will be a bit different than the dance, comedy and musical shows South Oxfordshire District Council’s arts centre is best known for. Next week work begins installing solar panels and air source heat pumps on Didcot’s landmark building.
August 4, 2026
Cash for community groups with councillor grant scheme
Published 4 August 2026 A total of £270,000 is available to support community projects with this year’s round of the Councillor Community Grant Scheme from South Oxfordshire District Council. The grant scheme launches on Monday 17 August and is open to non-profit organisations including community and voluntary groups and town and parish councils. Previous projects that have been supported with this grant have ranged from mental health […]
July 30, 2026
Cookery and culture pop-ups at Cornerstone!
Published 30 July 2026 A range of free workshops bringing a flavour of African Caribbean culture to Didcot and celebrating creativity and community is coming to Cornerstone Arts Centre this summer. Following on from the success of the first Didcot Festival of Cultures earlier this month, from Tuesday 4 August to Saturday 29 August residents can sign up to the “Cultural Connection and Creativity pop-up workshops” which take place on […]
July 30, 2026
Council Leader urges Government’s Oxford Growth Commission to put communities first
The Government established the Oxford Growth Commission to explore how growth across the region can be accelerated. Its recommendations, expected later this year, are likely to influence future decisions affecting South Oxfordshire, including where new homes are built, investment in infrastructure, transport and local services.
South Oxfordshire District Council Leader, Councillor Maggie Filipova-Rivers, has written to the Chair of the Commission, Neale Coleman CBE, setting out the council’s priorities ahead of the Commission’s final report.
