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July 10, 2025
New addition to the South Cabinet work programme
The work programme has been updated with the following on 10 July 2025. “For the council to enter into leases in respect of land and buildings in Culham, Abingdon (This decision is likely to be exempt decision under paragraph 3 to Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972) To complete on lease(s) for land/ […]
July 10, 2025
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July 9, 2025
Burst pipe impacting on water supplies in OX33 area
Thames Water are dealing with a burst pipe on Mill Lane, Oxford, which is affecting the water supply in the OX3, OX4 and OX33 areas.
July 8, 2025
Work starts on two new studios at the Didcot Wave
Works starts this week at the Didcot Wave Leisure Centre to create two new studio spaces.
July 8, 2025
Skate, scoot, ride and celebrate at action-packed Berinsfield launch day
Bikers, scooter riders and skaters alike can try the new pump track and skate park in Berinsfield at the official launch day.
July 7, 2025
Summer 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.
July 2, 2025
Father and son fined for Shotover fly-tip
A father and son have been ordered to pay more than £2,500 following a serious fly-tipping incident at Shotover Country Park near Oxford. On Friday 27 June, at Oxford Magistrates, Michael McDonagh (snr), 75, of Kiln Lane, Garsington, and Michael Paul Francis McDonagh (jnr), 45, of Cumnor Rd, Oxford, were fined after admitting separate offences. […]
July 1, 2025
Culture and Heritage Network Event brings local groups together
A brand new event has been launched to help local arts, culture and heritage to thrive, linking the groups and organisations who need support with those that have the ability to provide it. The inaugural Heritage Network event successfully took place on 25 June at the Abbey Buildings in Abingdon. Around 30 representatives from local […]
June 26, 2025
We’re in the top ten district councils in the UK for action on climate and nature
South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District councils are in the top ten performing district councils in the country for taking action on climate and nature recovery, according to research by an environmental organisation. Both councils, which have just published their new joint nature and climate action plan, were rated in the top ten […]
June 24, 2025
Demolition work starts for Broadway project
Demolition of an old building in preparation for a new housing scheme in Didcot has begun.
