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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.

Splash pad

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 […]

July 7, 2023

Get ready to make a splash at Riverside

The newly refurbished splash pad at Riverside Park and Pools in Wallingford will be ready to welcome visitors from tomorrow Saturday 8 July. The refurbishment work, which started in May, has introduced lots of new and exciting features including: Cllr Maggie Filipova-Rivers, Cabinet Member for Community Wellbeing at South Oxfordshire District Council, said: “I’m really […]

Artist Impression of the new look Riverside splash pad

May 19, 2023

Summer season set to start at Riverside with over £400,000 refurbishments 

The countdown has begun for the start of the summer season at the Riverside outdoor pool and splash pad in Wallingford.  The campsite opened to visitors on the 1 May after £150,000 refurbishment of the washroom area. Campers will be able to visit the site and enjoy the new facilities until the 30 September.  Work […]

July 12, 2021

Riverside splash pads to reopen soon for families

Two new riverside characters need your help to find them names! The splash pads at the Riverside outdoor pool area in Wallingford will reopen on the 19 July in time for fun for all the family during the school holidays. The outdoor pool and campsite at Riverside reopened at the end of May, the start […]