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February 24, 2025
South Oxfordshire considers options for a new unitary authority
Members at South Oxfordshire District Council have been discussing the future of councils in the area following the government’s recent White Paper on English devolution and local government reorganisation.
February 18, 2025
All the updates from the latest South Council meeting
The budget was top of the agenda at the first full South Oxfordshire District Council meeting of 2025, alongside the review of neighbourhood plans and approval for a new council plan.
February 17, 2025
Have your say on how we provide homes to those in most need
Proposed changes to the way social housing in South Oxfordshire and the Vale of White Horse is allocated for those in the most need will speed up help for homeless households to move into long-term accommodation. South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse district councils are inviting people to take part in a public consultation […]
February 14, 2025
Housing investment and community support a key focus of South Oxfordshire’s 2025-26 Budget
Diligent financial management has ensured that South Oxfordshire District Council can deliver a balanced budget for 2025-26 and marks the first time in nine years that the council hasn’t needed to dip into its reserves. Yesterday (Thursday 13 February), district councillors approved a 2025-26 budget that ensures continued investment in public services, including crucial housing […]
February 10, 2025
Enjoy a fun-filled February with free and low-cost activities for all ages
Fun games, badminton, football and pickleball are just some of the free and low-cost activities available for children and their families to enjoy this February half-term, hosted by South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils.
February 3, 2025
Changes coming this spring to garden waste service in South and Vale
Green fingered residents who use the garden waste service in South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse districts will have a change to their service subscriptions this year.
January 24, 2025
Oxfordshire should be working with Berkshire and Buckinghamshire
Shared identities and vibrant economies mean that Oxfordshire should look to work with its partners in the South-East in a new Strategic Authority rather than looking west towards Swindon – that’s the view of the Leader of South Oxfordshire District Council.
January 10, 2025
Councils should seek to influence Local Government Reorganisation for the benefit of communities
Councils in Oxfordshire should do everything they can to influence decisions on Local Government Reorganisation in the county the leader of South Oxfordshire District Council explained this week.
January 9, 2025
£60,000 available in grants for performing arts in South Oxfordshire
Published 9 January 2025 A new £60,000 Performing Arts grant scheme, run by South Oxfordshire District Council will open for applications on 3 February 2025. The scheme is open to voluntary and community organisations in South Oxfordshire, who will be able to apply for a minimum of £500 and up to a maximum of £5,000 […]
December 23, 2024
Bathtub dumpers ordered to soak up hefty fine
Two Nottinghamshire residents must pay more than £4,000 after admitting illegally dumping a bathtub, tyres and a large amount of renovation waste near Didcot.
