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June 21, 2023
Garden waste fly-tip is a costly mistake
A man has been ordered to pay more than £1,400 after garden waste was found dumped near Great Haseley in South Oxfordshire. Karl Horwood, 60, of Bletchingdon, Oxfordshire, appeared at Oxford Magistrates’ Court on Friday 16 June when he admitted failing in his duty of care for waste disposal. Mr Horwood had been arrested a […]
June 21, 2023
Ukrainian housing officer Olha now helping others find their feet
Supporting Refugee Week, Olha, who works as part of South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse district councils’ Ukraine Support, shares her experience leaving Ukraine, arriving in the UK, finding work and accommodation, and settling in her family to life in the UK. Olha arrived in the UK in May 2022 and came to the […]
June 19, 2023
Wallingford and Henley looking to secure bathing water status
We are planning to apply for bathing water status on the River Thames at Wallingford and Henley, which, if awarded, should result in a safer, less polluted environment for swimmers, river users and wildlife.
June 15, 2023
Have your say on air quality
South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse district councils have put together a new plan of action for the next four years to improve air quality in the districts and now they are asking residents to have their say on the proposals. The current plans have been in place for eight to nine years and […]
June 12, 2023
Let’s talk rubbish! Tell us what you think of our waste services
Complete our wheelie big waste survey!
June 5, 2023
Didcot Garden Party has something for everyone to enjoy this summer
Didcot Garden Party is back this summer, bigger and better than before with a great selection of free activities for everyone to enjoy. From creative and arts activities, to sport, yoga and live music there is something to suit all ages and interests. The party starts on Saturday 22 July and will run through to […]
May 24, 2023
Comedy, crafts and a whole lot of fun this half term
Kids of all ages have a range of activities to choose from across South Oxfordshire and the Vale this half term. South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils have planned a week of free and low-cost family fun including table tennis, nature walks, Xplorer and multisport activities. There’s much more to table tennis […]
May 23, 2023
Private hire driver convicted following Henley Regatta enforcement operation
A private hire driver must pay nearly £2,000 in fines after being found guilty of a string of driving offences at last year’s Henley Regatta. Sakhawat Mushtaq, of Callington Road in Reading, is the fourth driver convicted for offences at the Regatta last July. The 35-year-old has been convicted of illegally plying for hire, driving […]
May 22, 2023
A colourful celebration of Pride this June at Cornerstone Arts Centre
Celebrate Pride this June at Cornerstone Arts Centre in Didcot with a range of events to embrace the LGBTQ+ community. From 9 to 15 June there will be something for everyone to enjoy and embrace from drag cabaret to free family-friendly arts and yoga. Theatre is at the heart of Cornerstone’s Pride celebrations starting with […]
May 22, 2023
Council grants now available for food banks and community larders
Councils offer financial support for community organisations as food prices continue to rise and increasing numbers of people turn to food banks for essentials. The voluntary food network – voluntary and community organisations such as food banks, food larders and community fridges for residents – plays a vital role supporting people but demand for […]
