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March 28, 2024
Some council car park fees to change from April 1
New fees for car parks and permits in the Vale are being introduced from April 1.
March 25, 2024
Community placed at heart of decision making with new policy
A new initiative will put community at the centre of decision-making when South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils buy goods and services. The councils have pledged their commitment to Oxfordshire Inclusive Economy Partnership’s (OIEP) charter. It means when the councils agree contracts, they will assess what support the supplier can offer the […]
March 25, 2024
Councils seek volunteers to recommend councillors’ allowances
Are you passionate about the local area? Would you like to be involved in setting councillors’ expenses and allowances that are reasonable for the work they do?
March 22, 2024
Find your voice – choose your next Police and Crime Commissioner
People living in South Oxfordshire and the Vale of White Horse will be able to vote for their next Thames Valley Area Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) on Thursday 2 May.
March 18, 2024
Oxfordshire awarded £3.6 million to triple public electric vehicle charging provision by 2025
Oxfordshire will receive £3.6 million to triple its number of public electric vehicle (EV) chargers after the county’s Local EV Infrastructure (LEVI) bid was approved.
March 13, 2024
Help shape the future of sporting and leisure facilities
Starting today, sports clubs, leisure users and sports enthusiasts can have their say on sports and leisure facilities in South Oxfordshire and the Vale. South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils have launched their Playing Pitch and Leisure Facilities consultations looking at current and future provision of facilities across the districts. Each district […]
March 13, 2024
Go compost crazy for Food Waste Action Week – free compost and a ‘hot’ composter up for grabs
To mark Food Waste Action Week 2024, South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils are giving away free compost and running a competition to win a ‘hot’ composter worth over £130!
March 8, 2024
Enjoy fun for all the family this Easter
Fun activities and community days, family exercise, a museum of marvellous things and a cartoon circus are just some of the free and low-cost activities available for children and their families to enjoy during the Easter holidays.
March 1, 2024
Council approves budget and states its opposition to Thames Water price hikes at a weighty February meeting
Budgets, flooding, Thames Water and public toilets were among the topics debated and discussed in the first full Vale of White Horse District Council meeting of 2024. Included in the debate was a motion interrogating Thames Water’s proposal to significantly increase household water bills in the district over the next 6 years. Importantly, the Council also approved the 2024-2025 Vale of […]
March 1, 2024
Electric car club trial extended until September 2024
A year long Oxfordshire car sharing pilot scheme, launched in April 2023, is being extended by six months due to popular demand, with more vehicles to be added to the scheme shortly.