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June 24, 2026

Cabinet to consider support package for South Oxfordshire pubs

Targeted support to help South Oxfordshire’s much-loved pubs will be considered by South Oxfordshire District Council’s Cabinet in July.  

June 24, 2026

Didcot comes together to celebrate culture and community

Everyone is invited to come together for a vibrant celebration of culture and community at the Didcot Festival of Cultures on Saturday 11 July.

Montage of locations across Oxfordshire

June 23, 2026

What happens after the government approves a local government reorganisation proposal?

Once the government decides to approve a local government reorganisation (LGR) proposal, the real work begins. While the decision itself is a major milestone, it’s only the start of a long, carefully managed transition designed to make sure services continue smoothly and residents are supported every step of the way.

an alarm clock on a bin

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.

Wallingford Riverside

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.

Row of Houses

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.

Map showing proposed area of FSA

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.

An icon featuring a stylized community layout in a monochrome blue color scheme, enclosed in a wavy, cloud-like badge. The graphic is divided horizontally into three main tiers: Top Tier: Features line drawings of three residential houses clustered together. Middle Tier: Displays a small commercial shop with an awning on the left and two additional houses to its right. Bottom Tier: Shows a small section of a wooden fence or train track sitting on a solid blue ground line.

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.  

Montage of locations across Oxfordshire

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.