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May 26, 2022
New Chair appointed, as motions to help reduce energy bills and a review of the process to consider planning applications also agreed at busy Council meeting
A new Chair, helping residents reduce their energy bills and planning were all on the agenda at a jam-packed South Oxfordshire District Council meeting. At the top of the meeting, Cllr David Turner, who has been a district councillor for Chalgrove since 1995, took on the role of Chair of the Council for the second […]
May 25, 2022
South Oxfordshire councillors award nearly £180,000 in funding to community projects
Over 100 voluntary and community organisations have been awarded £179,152 in grants to fund projects ranging from food banks and defibrillators to sports equipment and wellbeing activities which will benefit the lives of residents across South Oxfordshire. Of the 105 projects granted funding by South Oxfordshire District Council’s Councillor Community Grants scheme, nearly half went […]
May 23, 2022
Councils mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee with a focus on the environment and wellbeing
Creating a lasting legacy will be at the heart of the Platinum Jubilee celebrations at South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils. As Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II marks 70 years on the throne, there will be a focus on the environment and community wellbeing in the official Platinum Jubilee events across the […]
May 20, 2022
Leader’s Statement – Report to the council – 19 May 2022
Cllr David Rouane, Leader of South Oxfordshire District Council, delivered the Leader’s report to Council at the meeting on 19 May 2022.
May 12, 2022
New joint local plan about far more than housing as interactive consultation opens
Tackling the climate emergency, sustainable transport, affordable housing, high-tech jobs, and the future of our town centres are among the topics up for discussion as South Oxfordshire and the Vale of White Horse District Councils embark on the creation of a new Joint Local Plan. The two district councils have launched an interactive consultation to […]
May 10, 2022
Riverside Park gets ready for residents to make a splash this summer
Riverside Park outdoor pool, splash pad and campsite in Wallingford is preparing to open to residents, promising a summer full of fun. The popular facility will be open for the full season this year, with the campsite opening on Friday 27 May and the pool and splash pad ready for visitors for the duration of […]
May 6, 2022
Ladygrove health centre given cash boost to expand
Oak Tree Health Centre in Didcot has welcomed the news that it is to receive almost £40,000 to help expand its premises to help accommodate new patients. South Oxfordshire District Council has allocated funds it has raised from local developers as part of their permission to build new homes in the Ladygrove area of Didcot […]
May 5, 2022
Councils pay out more than £8 million to help with energy bills
South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils have paid out more than £8 million in energy bill rebates. All households living in properties which are in council tax bands A-D are entitled to a £150 payment. The government is providing this money, also known as the ‘council tax rebate’, to help people with […]
May 4, 2022
Cornerstone showcases art inspired by nature for Oxfordshire Artweeks
Cornerstone Arts Centre in Didcot is celebrating Oxfordshire Artweeks 40th anniversary by hosting an exciting exhibition by two local artists. The ‘Inspired By Nature’ exhibition is now on and runs until 1 June and features work by Denny Webb and Charlie Davies. The special exhibition includes a diverse selection of paintings celebrating the local landscape, […]
May 4, 2022
New Space to Change and refurbished toilets now open in Henley
A new ‘Space to Change’ and refurbished public toilets have opened in Henley, meaning that improved facilities are now available for the whole community. South Oxfordshire District Council has just completed a £145,000 project to upgrade the toilets at Greys Road Car Park. The work includes a new Space to Change, a specially designed area […]
