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May 5, 2022

Councils pay out more than £8 million to help with energy bills

South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils have paid out more than £8 million in energy bill rebates. All households living in properties which are in council tax bands A-D are entitled to a £150 payment.  The government is providing this money, also known as the ‘council tax rebate’, to help people with […]

Two paintings are displayed. The left features bright yellow sunflowers beside a black bird and the right painting features beautiful Oxfordshire countryside.

May 4, 2022

Cornerstone showcases art inspired by nature for Oxfordshire Artweeks

Cornerstone Arts Centre in Didcot is celebrating Oxfordshire Artweeks 40th anniversary by hosting an exciting exhibition by two local artists. The ‘Inspired By Nature’ exhibition is now on and runs until 1 June and features work by Denny Webb and Charlie Davies. The special exhibition includes a diverse selection of paintings celebrating the local landscape, […]

A photo of the Space to Change toilet including table area

May 4, 2022

New Space to Change and refurbished toilets now open in Henley  

A new ‘Space to Change’ and refurbished public toilets have opened in Henley, meaning that improved facilities are now available for the whole community.  South Oxfordshire District Council has just completed a £145,000 project to upgrade the toilets at Greys Road Car Park.  The work includes a new Space to Change, a specially designed area […]

April 28, 2022

Surrey man pleaded guilty to four fly tips in South Oxfordshire

A man from Dorking in Surrey has pleaded guilty to four fly tips of garden waste in Chinnor and Lewknor following a successful prosecution by South Oxfordshire District Council.

April 25, 2022

Councils to let wildflowers bloom during No Mow May

Wildflowers could bloom in more public areas next month after South Oxfordshire and the Vale of White Horse District Councils pledged their support for No Mow May. The two councils already designate wildflower meadows which they only cut two to three times a year but this year they will trial leaving several additional areas of […]

April 21, 2022

Over half a million pounds in funding awarded to community organisations in South Oxfordshire

Voluntary organisations in South Oxfordshire whose work includes supporting young people, providing vital help and advice for residents, and protecting the environment have been awarded £667,992 in grant funding. South Oxfordshire District Council awarded the funds to 22 organisations to help them improve the quality of life for the residents and communities they serve, whilst […]

April 20, 2022

Didcot Garden Town projects to benefit residents discussed

A wide range of improvement projects and facilities in the Didcot Garden Town area will be prioritised to ensure climate change and pandemic recovery are tackled first. The Didcot Garden Town Advisory Board discussed the actions set out in 2017’s Delivery Plan to identify the projects they thought were the most important to bring more […]

April 13, 2022

Experience the buzz when elite cycling returns to Oxfordshire on Saturday 11 June

Find out when and where you can see the race and about the road closures on the day.

Berinsfield logo with caption saying Berinsfield Grant Scheme now open with a line of people underneath the caption.

April 12, 2022

New £345,000 grant scheme will improve Berinsfield residents’ quality of life

A special grant scheme has been launched to help community groups support and improve the quality of life for residents living in Berinsfield Garden Village. South Oxfordshire District Council has put £345,000 aside to help bring direct benefits to the garden village community as part of their future plans to bring new investment into the […]

Ukraine flag fluttering on a flagpole

April 8, 2022

South and Vale councils step up to support Ukrainian refugees in their districts

South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse district councils are redeploying staff from across the councils to ensure Ukrainian refugees moving to the districts get the support and help they need.