A guide to services and advice from the council, as well as local and national organisations, to help during the winter months.
Latest news
April 8, 2022
South and Vale councils step up to support Ukrainian refugees in their districts
South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse district councils are redeploying staff from across the councils to ensure Ukrainian refugees moving to the districts get the support and help they need.
March 31, 2022
Support for Ukraine
We are deeply concerned about the conflict and humanitarian emergency in Ukraine. In standing with the people of Ukraine we, alongside our partner organisations will help in any way we can, including resettling refugees locally. Homes for Ukraine scheme The government has launched its Homes for Ukraine scheme and supporting website. The scheme will offer a […]
March 31, 2022
Have your say on proposed changes for parishes in South Oxfordshire and the Vale of White Horse
Residents are being asked to comment on changes put forward by parish councils in South Oxfordshire and the Vale of White Horse which could affect how their local area is run. South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils are carrying out a Community Governance Review. This involves reviewing existing arrangements for parishes across […]
March 30, 2022
Cornerstone Arts Centre presents a jam-packed summer programme
This summer, Cornerstone Arts Centre in Didcot presents a jam-packed line up of live shows and activities for all to enjoy. From science extravaganzas to mesmerising magical illusions, Pride celebrations to live blues music – there’s something for everyone in this new season. Cllr Maggie Filipova-Rivers, Cabinet member for community wellbeing at South Oxfordshire District […]
March 30, 2022
Comment on proposed changes to the Henley Conservation Area
People in Henley are being invited to comment on some proposed changes to the boundary of the town’s conservation area. The conservation area is designated for its special architectural or historic interest and helps to protect the characteristics that make Henley-on-Thames a distinctive, historic and unique place. Property and land in the conservation area is […]
March 29, 2022
Reservoir plans should be urgently reviewed
Plans for a large reservoir in Abingdon in the neighbouring district of the Vale of White Horse should be reviewed urgently according to South Oxfordshire District Council.
March 28, 2022
Parking times and fees to change from 4 April in South Oxfordshire
Find out about the changes to parking
March 25, 2022
Women’s Tour cycling race set for Oxfordshire finale
The 2022 Women’s Tour, Britain’s biggest and longest running international women’s cycling stage race, will end with a spectacular Oxfordshire finale in June. Stage six (Saturday 11 June) will start in Chipping Norton before culminating in Oxford city centre. As part of race organiser SweetSpot’s three-year partnership with Oxfordshire County Council, and the county’s city and district councils, this stage […]
March 24, 2022
Funding helps to fuel Thame COP26 community projects
Two district councillors have helped to energise a successful community campaign, which is helping to tackle climate change and increase biodiversity in Thame, by using their own grant funding. Thame Councillors Pieter-Paul Barker and David Bretherton from South Oxfordshire District Council gave a total of £5,000 from their Councillor Grant Scheme budget to help pilot […]
March 23, 2022
Pirates put plastic recycling under the spotlight at Cornerstone this Easter
Parents should ‘waste’ no time in booking the fun-filled pirate show ‘Flotsam and Jetsam’s Adventure to the Great Trash Vortex’ which is on at Cornerstone Arts Centre in Didcot, this Easter. The show, which will be on Tuesday 19 April at 11am and 2pm, is aimed at children aged three and up. It is a […]
