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Council Services Over Christmas and New Year 2024/25

A guide to council services over the Christmas and New Year period when the council offices are closed to the public.

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August 14, 2024

Funding available for community projects in South Oxfordshire

Community groups in South Oxfordshire are invited to apply for funding in the new round of Community Grants. The grant opened for applications today (Wednesday 14 August) and each South Oxfordshire District councillor has a budget of £5,000 which they can award to projects in their ward. Those eligible to apply include town councils, parish […]

August 12, 2024

Celebrate Christmas with Cinderella at Cornerstone

If you’re looking for pumpkin carriages, beautiful ballgowns and a fairy godmother this Christmas then look no further than Cornerstone Arts Centre in Didcot. From Wednesday 18 December to Tuesday 31 December the classic tale of Cinderella will be performed by professional pantomime company – the multi award nominated KD Theatre Productions. Oh yes it […]

August 7, 2024

FREE places at green skills courses available for South and Vale residents

More than 80 fully funded places are available on eco-friendly home improvement courses for people based in South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse districts.

August 6, 2024

South Oxfordshire District Council joins UK100

South Oxfordshire District Council’s ambitious plans to tackle climate change and reduce carbon emissions has taken a step forward after the council joined UK100 – the network of local authorities committed to taking progressive climate action.

Two people dressed as animals performing on a stage

August 6, 2024

Didcot Garden Party begins with a barnstorming launch

Hundreds enjoyed a host of free activities as this year’s Didcot Garden Party started with ewe-some fun for everyone while bathed in sunshine. The courtyard at Cornerstone was the place to be on Saturday 27 July as this year’s summer of fun launched in the market town. The Carnival of Animals brought a host of […]

A photo of a banner on the railings at Ladygrove Loop in Didcot saying Love Didcot - don't drop litter, bin it our take it home

August 5, 2024

Residents urged to ‘❤️ your area’ to help cut down on litter

A new campaign aims to tackle the issue of litter in our parks and streets.

View of the front of new housing stock in South Oxfordshire

July 31, 2024

Councils purchase 45 homes for those in need

A new era for genuinely affordable, high-quality, council-owned housing has begun in South Oxfordshire and the Vale of White Horse.

Mouse dropping in the kitchen

July 22, 2024

Mouse infestation results in closure for primary school kitchen

South Oxfordshire Environmental Health Officers issued a Hygiene Emergency Prohibition Notice on the kitchen at Sonning Common Primary School following a mouse infestation. 

July 18, 2024

Councils running their FREE Litter Bug activity trails competition during the school summer holidays

From Friday 19 July to Sunday 11 August South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse district councils are once again running FREE Litter Bug Detectives activity trails for children across the districts.

capital grant scheme is open

July 15, 2024

£320,000 now available to improve quality of life for people and communities in South Oxfordshire

The capital grant funding scheme, run by South Oxfordshire District Council, is now open for applications to help build thriving communities and improve the quality of life for people in the district. The council has a total budget of £320,000 to provide organisations with a financial boost for capital projects, such as making improvements to […]