A guide to services and advice from the council, as well as local and national organisations, to help during the winter months.
Latest news
September 16, 2025
Didcot community event to update on health, wellbeing and leisure projects
The Didcot community can hear about the latest news and updates on the health, wellbeing, sport and leisure projects and developments in the town at a community event.
September 15, 2025
Hotel owner ordered to pay £29,000 after ignoring hygiene notices
The owner of a hotel in Thame has been ordered to pay more than £29,000 after admitting failing to comply with two improvement notices after a series of significant hygiene issues at the premises in 2023. Ravinder Singh Takhar, of Templewood Lane, Farnham Common, Buckinghamshire, pleaded guilty to nine breaches of Food Safety and Hygiene […]
September 8, 2025
Remembering South and Vale’s New Waste Services Number is as easy as 123
There is a new number for district council waste and recycling enquiries: 01235 422 123
September 1, 2025
Outdoor pools season extended and doggy swims are back!
Published 1 September 2025 Swimmers and families will get to enjoy an extra week of fun at the Riverside outdoor pool in Wallingford and Abbey Meadow outdoor pool in Abingdon! Both pools and splash pads will be open until Sunday 7 September. GLL who manage the outdoor pools and splash pads on behalf of South […]
August 18, 2025
Community projects in South Oxfordshire can now apply for a financial boost
Published 18 August 2025 A ‘boosted’ pot of funding launches today for community projects in South Oxfordshire. More funding has been made available for South Oxfordshire District Council members to award community projects through the Councillor Community Grant Scheme. Previously council members had £5,000 to award community and voluntary organisations in their wards, but this […]
August 18, 2025
A sunny outlook for Thame Leisure Centre
South Oxfordshire District Council-run Thame Leisure centre has a cleaner greener future thanks to the 150 new solar panels now installed on its roof. The solar panels cover large areas of the roof space at the centre including over the gym and the sports hall. It is estimated the panels will produce 69,000 kWh of […]
August 12, 2025
Young stars and pantomime pooches to join Beauty and the Beast at Cornerstone!
Local young performers and talented pets are being invited to audition for roles in this year’s magical family pantomime Beauty and the Beast, coming to Cornerstone Arts Centre in Didcot this Christmas. Award-winning producers Polka Dot Pantomimes are on the lookout for a sensational chorus of young dancers (ages 9–18) bursting with energy, personality and […]
August 8, 2025
On the go? Please take your recyclables home!
South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils are calling on residents to change the way they deal with litter on the go.
August 7, 2025
Economic growth on the agenda at South and Vale
Delegates from the Oxford Growth Commission got a whistle stop tour to see first-hand where South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse are helping to supercharge economic growth in the area.
August 5, 2025
Cornerstone announces this year’s panto and it’s a beauty!
Published 5 August 2025 Panto will be returning to Cornerstone Arts Centre in Didcot (oh yes it will!) for at least three years off the back of the success of Cinderella in 2024. This year’s pantomime will be Beauty and the Beast and it will start on Thursday 18 December with a special preview night […]
