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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July 10, 2024
Get ready to drop-in to the South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse ‘Summer of Skate’
Calling all young thrill-seekers, board riders, and scooter enthusiasts! Get ready for an epic summer with the ‘Summer of Skate’—your ticket to high-flying tricks, awesome vibes, and unforgettable memories.
July 10, 2024
Host of free activities this summer as part of Didcot Garden Party
Didcot will play host to a bonanza of free activities as the Didcot Garden Party returns this summer.
The festival begins on Saturday 27 July with a day of events in the courtyard at Cornerstone Arts Centre in Station Road, kickstarting more than a month of fun and excitement around the town.
July 9, 2024
Councils encourage everyone to rethink waste
We all need to rethink how we deal with our waste. That’s the strong message from South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils whose residents have consistently been among the very best recyclers in England for well over a decade. The two councils are now striving to take things to the next level […]
July 8, 2024
Fun all summer long with free and low-cost activities for kids
Book now to avoid disappointment!
July 3, 2024
Collaboration with Earth Trust to manage council green space continues
Earth Trust has been awarded an expanded contract by South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils to manage additional nature reserves and community green spaces across Oxfordshire.
June 20, 2024
Henley Regatta visitors urged not take chances with their taxi journey home
people coming to this year’s Henley Royal Regatta (2 to 7 July) are urged to plan their journey home in advance and not gamble with a trip in an uninsured and potentially dangerous vehicle.
June 10, 2024
New capital grant funding round opens to applications in July
Voluntary and community organisations in South Oxfordshire will shortly be able to apply for up to £75,000 in funding for projects that help improve people’s quality of life. The new 2024/25 round of the council’s Capital Grant Scheme launches on 8 July 2024. The council has a total budget of £320,000, 15 per cent of […]
June 3, 2024
Cockroach infestation results in Hygiene Prohibition Notice for Oxfordshire motorway service station
The Notice means that impacted units at the site had to close immediately and will remain closed until officers deem the health risk has been removed.
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 […]
