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October 27, 2021
Councils urge global leaders to agree urgent climate action at COP26
Find out what this hugely important climate conference means for you
October 27, 2021
You could win a Nando’s or Costa voucher as new campaign highlights that laughing gas is #NoLaughingMatter
A new campaign has started across South Oxfordshire and the Vale of White Horse to highlight the issues and dangers of Nitrous Oxide, more commonly known as laughing gas. The campaign will see #NoLaughingMatter stencils painted across the districts and there will also be a short online quiz, with a £25 Nando’s or Costa voucher […]
October 25, 2021
New council building concept design gets the go ahead
The concept design for the new district council building at Didcot Gateway has been approved, and the detailed design process is now getting underway.
October 20, 2021
Council calls for action to remove barriers to tackling the climate emergency
At its council meeting on Thursday 7 October, South Oxfordshire District Council agreed a series of motions aimed at boosting efforts to address the climate emergency, and to protect and enhance the natural environment and increase biodiversity. The motions all highlight the need for government to take action to remove unnecessary barriers which are delaying […]
October 19, 2021
Garden waste service to return to fortnightly collections
The garden waste service in South Oxfordshire will return to its normal fortnightly collections from 1 November.
October 18, 2021
Chair of South Oxfordshire District Council starts fundraising for Earth Trust
Cllr Jo Robb, Chair of South Oxfordshire District Council, joined up with Earth Trust, as one of her chosen charities for this year, and began her fundraising by helping to launch a sponsored Autumnal Walks that celebrates the beautiful wildlife in our district. Earth Trust has identified a 10-kilometre and 5-kilometre walk to help residents […]
October 15, 2021
Grant Scheme launches to help voluntary and community groups in South Oxfordshire
This month South Oxfordshire District Council is opening a new round of vital funding for the district’s voluntary sector through the Revenue Grant scheme to help cover their operational costs and future-proof their work. Organisations within the voluntary sector, who are helping to deliver key services for residents and maintain our natural environment for future […]
October 14, 2021
Halloween competition
We’ve launched a reuse competition for children and adults to help make Halloween more environmentally-friendly
October 14, 2021
Grant funding of more than £450,000 awarded for new affordable housing in Henley
It was agreed by South Oxfordshire District Council last week to award grant funding of more than £450,000 towards the cost of creating new affordable housing in Henley.
October 13, 2021
Councillors call for ‘the Arc’ project to be paused
Councillors in South Oxfordshire are calling on the government to pause the Oxford-Cambridge Arc project, following ongoing concerns over the damage excessive growth could have on communities throughout the region. The Oxford-Cambridge Arc is a government led project that includes the area between Oxford, Milton Keynes and Cambridge and aims to make significant economic, social […]
