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May 18, 2026
Over £300,000 in grants funding available to improve the lives of residents in South Oxfordshire
The latest round of community grants funding will open soon to help improve the lives of South Oxfordshire residents. Over £300,000 is available for projects like playgrounds, community cafes and energy efficiency improvements to community buildings.
May 15, 2026
Leader’s statement – 14 May 2026
Since the consultation period on the three proposals ended, officers across Oxfordshire and West Berkshire have been working collaboratively on activity appropriate to this pre-decision phase. That has mainly focused on […]
May 14, 2026
Get active this half term with free family fun, shows and exciting activities for all ages
Published 14 May 2026 Young children and their families can dive into a mix of free and budget-friendly fun across South Oxfordshire, with plenty of exciting activities and entertainment to enjoy together. This May half term, South Oxfordshire District Council’s Active Communities team will host a variety of events aimed at children and families. These include a softball and cricket fun activity day at Didcot Cricket Club to Xplorer navigation challenges in Watlington. The activities are […]
May 14, 2026
Cow Lane in Didcot to get a makeover
Cow Lane in Didcot is to get a makeover next month, with new lighting, a clean-up of the underpass and the installation of a new piece of art commissioned by Didcot Garden Town.
May 11, 2026
Councils’ new residential waste collection contract announced
One of the country’s most successful residential waste collection services is set to continue and build on past achievements.
May 11, 2026
Councils invite community groups to help nature recovery on their land
South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils have made it easier for community organisations to create nature recovery projects such as wildflower meadows on district council-owned land.
April 30, 2026
Let’s talk rubbish 2026 – tell us what you think of our waste and street cleaning services
Share your views on our rubbish, recycling and street cleaning services
April 30, 2026
Stories of arrival and belonging brought to life in Artweeks Takeover at Cornerstone
Published 28 April 2026 Cornerstone Arts Centre will host its first Artweeks Takeover this May, bringing a programme of exhibitions, installations and events to Didcot. From Friday 1 May to Saturday 30 May, art will appear not only in the centre’s gallery but across the building, including its public spaces. This year’s theme, “Stories of […]
April 24, 2026
Extra funding for our Local Wildlife Sites
Local Wildlife Sites such as Waterstock Mill near Wheatley and the Letcombe Cressbeds near Wantage are set for a brighter future thanks to increased funding from South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils.
April 23, 2026
Summer season preparations are underway at Riverside
Published 23 April 2026 Work is underway at Riverside Park and Pools in Wallingford to get ready to open for the summer season towards the end of May. The maintenance checks to the site have started ready for the pool and splash pad to open to visitors on Saturday 23 May, just in time for the half term break. Pool users will […]
