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April 3, 2025
Solar energy is coming to Thame Leisure Centre
Work has begun this week at Thame Leisure Centre to install just over 150 solar panels, reducing the site’s reliance on fossil fuels and lowering its carbon emissions.
April 3, 2025
More plans for more nature recovery in South Oxfordshire
South Oxfordshire District Council has increased the area of its land being used for nature recovery by almost a fifth since last year.
April 3, 2025
Ticketless car park machine trial starting
Four car parks across South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse will start trialling new ticketless machines. The trial will start at Civic Car Park and West St Helen St Car Park in Abingdon on Wednesday 9 April and Cattlemarket Car Park and Goldsmith’s Lane Car Park in Wallingford on Monday 14 April. There will be two different […]
March 26, 2025
New depot helps secure the future of waste collections
A new vehicle depot at the Haseley Trading Estate will significantly contribute towards South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils long-term future of successful waste collections in the districts.
March 25, 2025
Get ready for Easter fun with free and low-cost holiday activities across South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse!
South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils are thrilled to announce their exciting programme of free and low-cost activities for young children, teenagers and families this Easter holiday. Taking place at various locations across the districts, there’s something for everyone to enjoy! Don’t miss out – bookings are open now and activity sessions […]
March 21, 2025
Introducing Ridgeway Council – part of a two unitary council option for Oxfordshire and West Berkshire
Introducing Ridgeway Council, an ambitious proposal to create a brand-new council that delivers high-quality services, improves financial resilience and value-for-money, and ensures it is able to maintain truly local representation.
March 20, 2025
Brown bin permit holders can have extra garden waste collected
Residents who have purchased a permit for the district councils brown bin garden waste collection service in South Oxfordshire or the Vale of White Horse can have extra garden waste collected for free, on their normal scheduled collection day only, between 31 March* and 11 April. Permit holders can put out a maximum of up […]
March 20, 2025
New community orchard planted in Cuddesdon and Denton
A new community orchard has been established in Cuddesdon and Denton, with support from the Trust for Oxfordshire’s Environment (TOE) and South Oxfordshire District Council.
March 18, 2025
£50,000 ‘Everyone Active’ grant scheme launching in April to support fitness and wellbeing
Published on Tuesday 18 March 2025 Community organisations in South Oxfordshire can continue to offer enjoyable fitness and wellbeing opportunities thanks to the £50,000 Everyone Active grant scheme launching next month. A new round of the South Oxfordshire District Council Everyone Active grant scheme will launch on Tuesday 1 April. Previous grant recipients Thame the […]
March 18, 2025
Driving ban for taxi driver who worked illegally during Henley Regatta
A private hire driver has been handed a four-month driving ban and ordered to pay over £2,700 in fines and costs after being caught operating illegally during the 2024 Henley Regatta. Following a trial at Oxford Magistrates Court on 10 March 2025, Wasif Butt, 41, of Cholmeley Road, Reading, was found guilty of unlawfully plying […]
