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May 19, 2023
Leader and cabinet members confirmed for South Oxfordshire District Council
Councillor David Rouane has been confirmed as leader of South Oxfordshire District Council. At yesterday’s (May 18) annual council meeting, Cllr Rouane – who took over as leader in October 2021 after Councillor Sue Cooper stepped down – was re-appointed leader while Councillors Maggie Filipova-Rivers and Robin Bennett were made deputy leaders. Cllr Filipova-Rivers will […]
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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 […]
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May 10, 2023
Local clubs help people keep fit
Local organisations can continue to offer fun fitness and wellbeing opportunities thanks to a £50,000 grant scheme from South Oxfordshire District Council. A new round of the Everyone Active grant scheme has launched today to help fund projects that help communities become more active. Previous grant recipients Chinnor Tennis Club and Wallingford Triathlon Club – […]
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May 4, 2023
Local Elections 2023 – the results
Thank you to everyone who voted in the 2023 local elections. For all the the results, please head to our South Oxfordshire Local Election page.
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May 3, 2023
#NoMowMay: Councils support biodiversity during No Mow May and beyond
Councils across Oxfordshire will be supporting No Mow May by allowing grass verges to grow long in May and beyond – in order to prioritise and promote biodiversity across the county.
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April 28, 2023
Texture, colour and craftmanship on display this May at Cornerstone
Three local artists with very different styles will be exhibiting their work at Cornerstone Arts Centre in Didcot this May as part of Oxfordshire Artweeks. The three artists from southern Oxfordshire exhibiting their art are Janine Philips, Ben Hinton and Bahar Murphy. Janine Philips Janine Philips lives in Thame and has been a fulltime artist […]
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April 18, 2023
Are you ID ready for the local elections? Check now before it’s too late
If you intend to vote at a polling station on 4 May, check now that you have valid photo ID
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April 11, 2023
Have you moved house or recently turned 18? Check that you are registered to vote
The deadline to register to vote for the 2023 local elections is Monday 17 April.
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April 4, 2023
Electric car club pilot scheme puts hire vehicles in car parks across Oxfordshire
Issued on behalf of Oxfordshire County Council Read the story on the Oxfordshire County Council website or below: An Oxfordshire wide car sharing pilot scheme is this month making 14 new electric vehicles (EVs) available for people to hire on an hourly or daily basis. Oxfordshire County Council, Oxford City Council, Cherwell, South Oxfordshire, Vale […]
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March 24, 2023
Activities over Easter will have children hopping for joy
This Easter the holidays are going to be jam-packed full of activities for children in South Oxfordshire and the Vale of White Horse. There’s something for everyone whether your child loves being outdoors, is interested in theatre or likes to get stuck into a bit of craft. South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District […]