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May 28, 2024
‘Everyone Active’ grant scheme now open to help people get fit
A new round of the Everyone Active grant scheme has launched today. The grant scheme, run by South Oxfordshire District Council, aims to help fund projects that help communities become more active and sustain activity. Previous recipients include Oxford Conservation Volunteers and Benson United Football Club – who were both awarded grant funding last year […]
May 24, 2024
Volunteers are inspirational, we want to say a big “thank you”
Cabinet members of South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse district councils have offered their thanks and gratitude to the thousands of inspirational volunteers across both districts ahead of volunteers’ week. To mark the 40th anniversary of annual Volunteers’ Week, which takes place from 3 – 9 June, the councils will be taking the “time to […]
May 24, 2024
New partnership to tackle crime in rural areas
The Rural Crime Partnership is bringing together Thames Valley Police, West Oxfordshire, South Oxfordshire, Vale of the White Horse District Councils and the Community Safety Partnerships to tackle crimes such as fly-tipping, burglaries and theft in rural areas.
May 22, 2024
Natural flood prevention scheme to help homes in Wheatley and Littleworth
A new natural flood management scheme is now in place at the Littleworth Nature Reserve aiming to reduce the flood risk for those living downstream in Wheatley. South Oxfordshire District Council has worked with Oxfordshire County Council and was awarded £21,350 from an Environment Agency fund for natural flood management for this project. The councils […]
May 21, 2024
Join the Pride festivities at Cornerstone Arts Centre
Cornerstone Arts Centre in Didcot invites everyone to join in with its Pride this June with a variety of events designed to celebrate and showcase the LGBTQ+ community.
May 21, 2024
Cash boost for local South Oxfordshire rural projects
More than £350,000 has been injected into projects that support businesses and community organisations in South Oxfordshire.
May 20, 2024
Thame Leisure Centre set to feel the benefit of solar energy
Soon swimmers in Thame will be feeling the warmth of the sun – while being indoors, after South Oxfordshire District Council was successful in its bid for funding towards hundreds of solar panels for Thame Leisure Centre.
May 20, 2024
Taxi driver fined hundreds of pounds after operating illegally at Henley Regatta
A taxi driver has been ordered to pay more than £1,000 and had six points added to his DVLA licence for illegally plying for hire at the Henley Regatta. On 3 May 2024, Ihsan Mehmood, 41, of York Road, Reading was convicted of unlawful plying for hire and operating without the correct insurance. Mr Mehmood […]
May 17, 2024
Creative fun for kids at Cornerstone Arts Centre’s Youth Activities Open Day
Cornerstone Arts Centre is offering a wide range of fun, low-cost taster activities for kids this July – including art classes, drama and street dance.
May 17, 2024
Leader’s Report – Annual Council Meeting 16 May 2024
Today I have circulated the names of the new cabinet which will be responsible for implementing the current and soon the new corporate plan. There are 3 new members of the cabinet and I would like to thank those stepping down: Cllrs Sue Cooper, Andrea Powell and Freddie van Mierlo for their work. You will […]
