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October 16, 2023
Leader’s statement – 12 October 2023
Cllr David Rouane, Leader of South Oxfordshire District Council, delivered his Leader’s statement to Council at the meeting on Thursday 12 October 2023. Earlier this week we marked World Homelessness Day and I would like to take this opportunity to thank our team for the tireless work that they do in this area. The impact […]
October 11, 2023
Celebrate Christmas at Cornerstone
Cornerstone Arts Centre in Didcot is getting ready to celebrate Christmas this year with a range of shows and workshops to suit all ages. Everything starts on Sunday 3 December as part of the Play2Give Didcot Festive Market in the Market Place next door to Cornerstone. Thames Con and Cornerstone present a fun and festive […]
October 9, 2023
Joint leaders’ statement to mark World Homeless Day – 10 October
The following is a joint statement by the leaders of Vale of White Horse and South Oxfordshire district councils, Cllrs David Rouane and Bethia Thomas to mark World Homeless Day on 10 October: “As international attention focuses today on homelessness, we believe everyone should have somewhere they feel safe and secure that they can call […]
October 2, 2023
Fun for all the family this October half-term
A range of free and low-cost fun activities are available for children and their families during the October half-term across South Oxfordshire and the Vale of White Horse. Provided by South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils, sessions include fun outdoor orienteering and events inside such as dance, sports, theatre and much more. Here’s a full run down of […]
September 28, 2023
Residents urged to ‘Check it before you chuck it’
We are urging residents to ‘Check it before you chuck it’ as part of a drive to increase the amount and quality of recycling in the district. South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils have launched a new campaign asking people to check before they chuck items in their recycling bins. An estimated […]
September 20, 2023
Statement to mark World Rivers Day – 24 September
We’re supporting World Rivers Day on Sunday 24 September. It is an international event which aims to highlight the value of our rivers across the globe and to encourage improved management to minimise pollution.
September 18, 2023
New Oxfordshire wide air quality website launched
A new Oxfordshire air quality website has launched today – providing up air quality guidance and resources for across the county.
September 18, 2023
Man fined and ordered to pay more than £1700 for dumping carpet in a ditch near Henley
South Oxfordshire District Council has successfully prosecuted a 34-year-old man from Finchampstead in Berkshire for dumping leftover carpet in a drainage ditch in a village near Henley.
September 11, 2023
Grant to help improve quality of life for people and communities
Voluntary and community organisations in South Oxfordshire can now apply for up to £75,000 in funding for projects that help improve people’s quality of life. The funding comes from the latest round of the South Oxfordshire District Council Capital Grant Scheme. The council has a total budget of £320,000. Projects can receive a minimum of […]
September 4, 2023
£50,000 available for nature recovery projects in South Oxfordshire
South Oxfordshire District Council has created a £50,000 fund to increase biodiversity and encourage public access to green spaces in the district. In a new partnership with Trust for Oxfordshire’s Environment (TOE), the money will be given as grants through TOE’s Local Environment Fund to help boost local nature recovery efforts and reduce the impacts […]
