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September 1, 2023
Electric vehicle charging and hire offers across Oxfordshire this World EV Day
Electric vehicle owners and hirers across Oxfordshire will be able to take advantage of a range of offers this World EV Day.
August 31, 2023
A timely decision taking local views into account is needed on Didcot infrastructure
The Leader of South Oxfordshire District Council will write to Michael Gove, the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, urging him to take local views into account and to make a swift decision on a planning application for £300million of transport infrastructure in the Didcot area. The government intervened after Oxfordshire County […]
August 18, 2023
Have your say on our landscapes and what’s changing them
A new study has launched to better understand, protect and enhance the unique landscapes across South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse and you’re invited to have your say. South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils are preparing a new Landscape Character Assessment and are calling for residents, businesses and visitors to share […]
August 15, 2023
Tackling anti-social behaviour in Thame
South Oxfordshire District Council is reducing anti-social behaviour in Thame after residents reported concerns earlier this year. Community Safety officers from the council have been working closely with Thames Valley Police, SOHA Housing and Thame Town Council after they received reports of people damaging property and intimidating residents around Pearce Way and Howland Road in […]
August 10, 2023
Help shape the future of tourism in our districts and be in with chance to win a £75 voucher
We want to hear from you to help us enhance our local tourism experiences and boost our economy – whether you’re a resident, tourism business or visitor, South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils, in collaboration with Tourism South East (TSE) Research, are calling for community feedback as part of their latest tourism […]
August 7, 2023
Statement regarding street trading outside licensed venues
You may have seen posts on social media this weekend claiming that South Oxfordshire District Council had banned street food trucks from operating at sites owned by Oak Taverns. This is NOT true; we have not banned street trading at their sites. Oak Taverns have not ensured that the permits required for street trading to […]
August 4, 2023
Your chance to comment on new council headquarters
Residents, business and organisations across South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse districts are invited to have their say on proposals for a new building in Didcot, which will include office space acting as the councils’ shared headquarters. South Oxfordshire District Council has submitted a planning application for the building, and the plans are now […]
July 26, 2023
Cash boost for rural economy across districts
More than £1m is available to help improve the rural economy across South Oxfordshire and the Vale of White Horse. Both district councils have secured funding from the government’s Rural England Prosperity Fund, which can be used to provide a boost to projects such as creating rural business hubs, setting up community energy schemes and […]
July 25, 2023
How we’re ‘Letting It Bee’ for Love Parks Week
As Keep Britain Tidy’s national Love Parks Week starts on 28 July, South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse district councils are sharing with residents the latest updates on their work to increase biodiversity in their parks and open spaces.
July 21, 2023
Come and say hello! We’ll be at the BBC cost-of-living event
We’ll be outside Cornerstone Arts Centre in Didcot on Wednesday 2 August from 10am to 1pm. We’ll be joining BBC Radio Oxford at their cost-of-living event to provide lots of information and advice on what help there is for people struggling to make ends meet at the moment. Our Community Hub team will be there […]
