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March 4, 2022
Council stands with people of Ukraine
Cllr David Rouane, leader of South Oxfordshire District Council has issued a statement on the war in Ukraine: “We all value those qualities of democracy, freedom and security which we in Britain take for granted. We stand by the people of Ukraine in the face of the invasion by Russia and our thoughts are with […]
March 4, 2022
Changes for parking in South Oxfordshire from April
Important changes will be introduced to parking in South Oxfordshire from next month. Motorists parking in district council car parks in Didcot, Goring, Henley, Thame or Wallingford are advised that from Monday 4 April: In past years, motorists in the district have benefited from low parking fees. However, costs are increasing and losses have been […]
March 3, 2022
Approved budget is step towards financially sustainable future for South Oxfordshire
Measures to save money, increase income and kickstart projects delayed by Covid have been approved in the South Oxfordshire District Council budget. Councillors agreed the financial plan, which included details of how the council has saved £1.5 million over the last year, at its meeting on February 17.Despite having one of the lowest council tax […]
March 1, 2022
Work on major EV charging scheme in South Oxfordshire close to completion
The installation of the Park and Charge Electric Vehicle charging scheme in South Oxfordshire looks close to completion as work is due to start on the last car park later this month.
March 1, 2022
Work to start installing EV chargers in Henley
Work is set to begin on the Park and Charge Electric Vehicle charging scheme in Henley this month.
February 28, 2022
Sessions to help hair and beauty staff support victims of domestic abuse
Free training is now available to help ensure hair and beauty staff know what to do if they suspect a client or colleague is at risk of or suffering from domestic abuse. The South and Vale Community Safety Partnership and Oxfordshire charity Reducing the Risk of Domestic Abuse are running a series of free online […]
February 25, 2022
Leader’s report to council
Report to the council by Leader Cllr David Rouane on 17 February 2022.
February 24, 2022
Second car park to have EV chargers installed
Work is due to start next week at a second car park in Wallingford as part of the Park and Charge Electric Vehicle charging scheme.
February 24, 2022
South Oxfordshire tree planting drive to start in Wallingford
A district-wide tree planting drive to help tackle climate change is set to begin next month in Wallingford. South Oxfordshire District Council has just granted an application from Friends of Wallingford and Cholsey Green Spaces to plant trees at Radnor Road and Wilding Road. The applications are the first to be approved following the launch […]
February 16, 2022
Great British Railways Headquarters could be built in Didcot
South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils will be entering a bid for Didcot to be the home of the new Great British Railways headquarters. The government competition is asking for local authorities outside of London to enter for the opportunity to have the new Great British Railways headquarters built in their town […]
