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March 15, 2022

Volunteers in Wallingford have planted 45 new trees at Radnor Road Green to help tackle climate change, and part of the town’s contribution to the Queen’s Green Canopy for the Platinum Jubilee celebrations. Members of local community group Friends of Wallingford and Cholsey Green Spaces and other volunteers from across the area carried out the […]

March 9, 2022

Thousands of council taxpayers in South Oxfordshire and the Vale of White Horse will soon receive a £150 council tax ‘rebate’ to help with rising energy bills. The government has announced that most households in council tax bands A-D will be eligible for the rebate however, contrary to some reports, the ‘rebate’ will not be […]

March 7, 2022

This week is Food Waste Action week when our focus is helping residents to reduce food waste – a contributor to climate change.

March 4, 2022

Cllr David Rouane, leader of South Oxfordshire District Council has issued a statement on the war in Ukraine: “We all value those qualities of democracy, freedom and security which we in Britain take for granted. We stand by the people of Ukraine in the face of the invasion by Russia and our thoughts are with […]

March 4, 2022

Important changes will be introduced to parking in South Oxfordshire from next month. Motorists parking in district council car parks in Didcot, Goring, Henley, Thame or Wallingford are advised that from Monday 4 April: In past years, motorists in the district have benefited from low parking fees. However, costs are increasing and losses have been […]

March 3, 2022

Measures to save money, increase income and  kickstart projects delayed by Covid have been approved in the South Oxfordshire District Council budget. Councillors agreed the financial plan, which included details of how the council has saved £1.5 million over the last year, at its meeting on February 17.Despite having one of the lowest council tax […]

March 1, 2022

The installation of the Park and Charge Electric Vehicle charging scheme in South Oxfordshire looks close to completion as work is due to start on the last car park later this month.

March 1, 2022

Work is set to begin on the Park and Charge Electric Vehicle charging scheme in Henley this month.

February 28, 2022

Free training is now available to help ensure hair and beauty staff know what to do if they suspect a client or colleague is at risk of or suffering from domestic abuse. The South and Vale Community Safety Partnership and Oxfordshire charity Reducing the Risk of Domestic Abuse are running a series of free online […]

February 25, 2022

Report to the council by Leader Cllr David Rouane on 17 February 2022.