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Government confirms three new unitary councils for Oxfordshire and West Berkshire in 2028  

The government has announced that Oxfordshire and West Berkshire’s seven existing councils will be replaced by three unitary councils from 1 April 2028 as part of its plans for local government reorganisation (LGR).  

Important changes to planning, land charges and mapping services

Our new Land Charges system and Land Charges Register are now live.

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October 29, 2025

Winter in South Oxfordshire  

A guide to services and advice from the council, as well as local and national organisations, to help during the winter months. 

July 20, 2021

Grant scheme launches to help community groups in South Oxfordshire

A new round of funding is now open to help local charities and organisations in South Oxfordshire. Earlier this year South Oxfordshire District Council awarded £165,000 worth of grants to 96 projects across the district. As a part of the Councillor Community Grant scheme every South Oxfordshire District Councillor has a budget of up to […]

November 2, 2020

Covid-19 lockdown update

We continue to work hard to support our communities and businesses as part of the response to COVID-19.  We’re currently assessing the full impact of the government’s announcement this weekend of a further national lockdown from Thursday 5 November to make sure we’re providing the right support where it’s needed most.  We are monitoring any […]

June 8, 2020

Volunteers make all the difference in South and Vale

Released on May 31, 2020 At the start of national volunteers’ week, the leaders of South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse district councils have offered their heartfelt and sincerest thanks to the thousands of volunteers that are helping in their communities. Within days of lockdown starting, charities and voluntary groups in our districts were […]