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February 7, 2022
Council and NHS staff across the county thanked for their efforts during the pandemic
Council and NHS leaders are taking the opportunity to thank staff across local authorities and the health and social care system for their tireless efforts to provide services and support communities and the most vulnerable throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. The pandemic has led to profound and far-reaching changes to the way we all work and […]
February 2, 2022
Strings and solos to light up The Beacon with Didcot Concert Orchestra
Classical music fans can enjoy an afternoon of inspiring performances as the Didcot Concert Orchestra plays at The Beacon in Wantage this Sunday. Among an array of classical music pieces – some famous, some new – violin soloist and acclaimed recording artist Clare Howick will perform the delightful Violin Concerto by Glazunov. She will also […]
January 28, 2022
Climate Action Plan a major step to reducing council emissions
South Oxfordshire District Council could take a major step to becoming a carbon neutral organisation next week when Cabinet members are asked to approve the council’s Climate Action Plan. The Plan outlines how the council will achieve carbon neutrality by 2025 – this means the carbon produced from the council’s buildings and services will be […]
January 27, 2022
New flood channel provides relief for Chalgrove residents
People in an area of Chalgrove can rest a little easier now that their homes are better protected from potential flooding. A new 520m long flood relief channel has been installed at Langley Field Farm to help protect homes and infrastructure along Mill Lane. The area has suffered from flooding on a number of occasions, […]
January 20, 2022
Over £2.5 million available for businesses in South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse
Businesses based in South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse districts in the hospitality, leisure and accommodation sectors are being urged to apply for support from the Omicron Hospitality and Leisure Grant fund. The government, who devised the scheme, has given £1,482,084 to South Oxfordshire and £1,104,075 to the Vale of White Horse to help […]
January 18, 2022
Consultation opens on guide for high-quality sustainable new development
A consultation has been launched on a draft Joint Design Guide that will provide guidance on how new development can be designed and constructed to the highest quality and sustainability. The guide, produced by South Oxfordshire and the Vale of White Horse District Councils, provides a series of steps and design principles that will be […]
January 13, 2022
Number of rough sleepers recorded as zero on 31 December 2021
The number of rough sleepers recorded in both South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse districts on 31 December 2021 was zero. This is the first time since 2013 that no rough sleepers were recorded in both councils’ areas. The councils are committed to ending rough sleeping in the districts. Their housing needs team work […]
January 12, 2022
Smaller communities could have a greater say on housing developments in South and Vale
Small communities in the Vale of White Horse and South Oxfordshire will now have an opportunity for greater influence on how and where houses and other developments should be built in their area. After the two district councils put together a successful joint bid for government grant funding of up to £45,000, the government has […]
January 12, 2022
Major toilet revamp to include a new Space to Change for Henley
Work has started this week on a major upgrade of the public toilets in Grey’s Road car park, Henley, making it accessible for the whole community. The toilets will feature a Space to Change – a specially designed area featuring a wheelchair accessible toilet and a height adjustable adult-sized changing bench and hoist. The refurbishment […]
January 10, 2022
SO Charitable Lottery raises an additional £15,000 for good causes
The SO Charitable Lottery will be giving an additional £15,000 to good causes in South Oxfordshire this year through money raised in its community fund. There are currently 75 organisations and charities across the district that have joined the lottery, which provides them with vital income to support our communities, this has proved especially important […]
