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February 15, 2022
Consultations launched on how council raises money from development
TWO consultations have been launched on how funds are raised for facilities and infrastructure in South Oxfordshire to support housing growth in the district. The money raised from developers can be used to fund a wide range of strategic and local infrastructure such as transport schemes, schools, community or health facilities, parks, green spaces and […]
February 14, 2022
Work to start on installing EV chargers
Work is due to begin on the Park and Charge Electric Vehicle charging scheme in Wallingford this week. The scheme proposes a total of up to 62 new charging points in car parks across the South Oxfordshire district. Engineers are scheduled to begin installing electric chargers at Cattlemarket car park in Wallingford this week. This […]
February 9, 2022
Financial sustainability, climate action and affordable housing in South Oxfordshire’s 2022/23 budget
Ensuring financial sustainability is the long-term goal as South Oxfordshire District Council continues to save money, increase income and deliver services more efficiently. This month councillors will be asked to approve South Oxfordshire’s 2022/23 budget. Despite having one of the lowest council tax rates in the country, increased costs from Covid-19, and a reduction in […]
February 8, 2022
New action plan is a major step to cutting council emissions
South Oxfordshire District Council has adopted a new Climate Action Plan, taking a major step towards cutting its emissions and becoming a carbon neutral organisation. The plan outlines how the council will become carbon neutral within its own operations by 2025 – this means the carbon produced from the council’s buildings and services will be […]
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 […]
