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September 26, 2024
£50,000 available for nature recovery projects in South Oxfordshire
South Oxfordshire District Council has released a further £50,000 to provide grants for projects which increase biodiversity and encourage public access to green spaces in the district following the success of the scheme over its first 12 months.
September 20, 2024
Councils’ plan moves a step forward
New plans that raise standards for housing and other types of development are a step closer following council meetings this week. Council members at Vale of White Horse District and South Oxfordshire District councils gave the go ahead for the districts’ draft Joint Local Plan to be published for comment for a six-week period and […]
September 17, 2024
Major next step towards creating accessible Wallingford Riverside
Work on creating accessible moorings on the River Thames at Wallingford Riverside is due to start this September.
September 13, 2024
Help us to ensure voting is accessible for everyone
Residents are being asked what they think of proposed changes to polling stations in South Oxfordshire and the Vale of White Horse. As part of a statutory review, South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils are looking at changing the locations of a number of the polling stations they use, to ensure they […]
September 10, 2024
Collaborative efforts key to combatting Anti-Social Behaviour
Early intervention, innovative projects and strong partnerships are playing a key role in helping to tackle anti-social behaviour and support vulnerable residents in South Oxfordshire and the Vale of White Horse. The latest Performance Report from the South and Vale Community Safety Partnership (CSP), which brings together public services including councils, the police, health services […]
September 6, 2024
Report states continuing air quality improvement in the district
South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils have today published their joint Air Quality Annual Status Report, which shows a continuing trend in air quality improvement across both districts. Nitrogen dioxide levels decreased across most of the 133 monitoring sites. In addition, all six Air Quality Management Areas (Abingdon, Botley, Henley, Marcham, Wallingford […]
September 2, 2024
Over £600k available to help support communities in South Oxfordshire
A new round of the Revenue grant scheme is now open. The Revenue Grant Scheme, run by South Oxfordshire District Council, aims to help voluntary and community organisations build and support thriving communities and improve the quality of life of people across South Oxfordshire. The council offers in principle funding for two years and has […]
August 27, 2024
Riverside outdoor pool and splashpad extended season announced
There is great news for children and families looking to cool down in the summer sunshine before the end of the school holidays.
August 27, 2024
Get inspired at the ‘Special Foodie Event’ – find out how you can turn leftovers into delicious meals
Are you looking for inspiration, ideas and recipes to turn leftover fresh ingredients into a delicious meal? Then make sure you come to Cornerstone in Didcot on Friday 30 August for the ‘Special Foodie Event’.
August 22, 2024
Marking Ukraine Independence Day, councils continue to provide sanctuary to Ukrainians.
Ahead of Ukraine Independence Day on 24 August council leaders share their statements: Cllr David Rouane Leader at South Oxfordshire District Council, said: “We continue to provide sanctuary to Ukrainian families and individuals living in South Oxfordshire and our thoughts are with those who have fled conflict and experienced loss. “Once again I want to […]
