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Extra garden waste, 31 March to 11 April 2025

March 20, 2025

Brown bin permit holders can have extra garden waste collected

Residents who have purchased a permit for the district councils brown bin garden waste collection service in South Oxfordshire or the Vale of White Horse can have extra garden waste collected for free, on their normal scheduled collection day only, between 31 March* and 11 April. Permit holders can put out a maximum of up […]

March 20, 2025

New community orchard planted in Cuddesdon and Denton 

A new community orchard has been established in Cuddesdon and Denton, with support from the Trust for Oxfordshire’s Environment (TOE) and South Oxfordshire District Council.  

March 18, 2025

£50,000 ‘Everyone Active’ grant scheme launching in April to support fitness and wellbeing 

Published on Tuesday 18 March 2025 Community organisations in South Oxfordshire can continue to offer enjoyable fitness and wellbeing opportunities thanks to the £50,000 Everyone Active grant scheme launching next month.  A new round of the South Oxfordshire District Council Everyone Active grant scheme will launch on Tuesday 1 April.  Previous grant recipients Thame the […]

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March 18, 2025

Driving ban for taxi driver who worked illegally during Henley Regatta

A private hire driver has been handed a four-month driving ban and ordered to pay over £2,700 in fines and costs after being caught operating illegally during the 2024 Henley Regatta. Following a trial at Oxford Magistrates Court on 10 March 2025, Wasif Butt, 41, of Cholmeley Road, Reading, was found guilty of unlawfully plying […]

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March 18, 2025

Tougher fines to tackle fly-tipping and protect our environment 

South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils are stepping up efforts to combat environmental crimes with stricter penalties for fly-tipping, littering and for householders who fail to ensure that their waste will be disposed of legally.   From 1 April 2025, those who fail to meet their legal responsibilities for waste disposal will face […]

new path running through cemetery with graves either side

March 14, 2025

Photos show impact of new paths in Wallingford cemetery

New paths have transformed Wallingford Cemetery. South Oxfordshire District Council secured funding to upgrade the paths at the cemetery, which had deteriorated and left them with several major potholes. The work took place at the beginning of the year and was completed in just 2.5 weeks, ahead of the four-week schedule. Photos show the dramatic […]

Montage of locations across Oxfordshire

March 12, 2025

Council cabinets and executives set to discuss future shape of Oxfordshire’s local government

Councils across Oxfordshire are set to reply to a government request for interim proposals on the shape of local government reorganisation in the county.

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March 3, 2025

New garden waste permit payment system rolls out this week 

Residents in South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse can now sign up for a new garden waste permit as part of changes to the councils’ subscribed collection service. 

February 27, 2025

New plan to help power Oxfordshire using local renewable energy

As the UK transitions away from fossil fuels towards cleaner, renewable energy sources, the energy grid will need to adapt to store and distribute energy more efficiently, ensuring it is available where and when it is needed. Oxfordshire County Council, Oxford City Council and West Oxfordshire, Cherwell, South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse district […]

February 27, 2025

Community groups to benefit from over £1.4 million grants this year

Published Thursday 27 February 2025 Communities in South Oxfordshire are set to benefit from £1,450,000 over the next year through a range of grant schemes to support community projects. South Oxfordshire District Council confirmed that its budget for 2025/2026 includes continued financial support of organisations in the district that help residents, businesses and the environment. […]