Property owners are being offered support to bring empty homes back into use, to help meet local housing needs. Financial assistance towards refurbishing properties where eligible, rent in advance and help with finding a tenant are just some of the support options available to empty homeowners from South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse district …
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Oxford Greenways Project – public engagement on initial proposals
Email received from Oxfordshire County Council by the council on 25 February 2025: I would like to bring to your attention that last week we launched an engagement exercise on the Oxford Greenways Project, a joint collaboration between Oxfordshire County Council, Oxford City Council and the University of Oxford to develop a masterplan of cycle …
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Protect yourself from Holiday fraud: don’t let fraudsters trip you up this summer
People looking to snap up online holiday deals ahead of the summer are being warned to stay extra alert and do their research before booking their getaways, as new data reveals victims lost a total of over £11 million to holiday fraud last year. Action Fraud, the national fraud and cybercrime reporting service, has launched …
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A new council for the Vale, South Oxfordshire and West Berkshire
Councillors in the Vale of White Horse have held a public meeting to discuss the future of the district council in light of the government’s plans for devolution and local government reorganisation. Among the topics discussed was the possibility of a brand-new council combining the Vale with those in neighbouring South Oxfordshire and West Berkshire. …
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Proposed changes to the way social housing in South Oxfordshire and the Vale of White Horse is allocated for those in the most need will speed up help for homeless households to move into long-term accommodation. South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse district councils are inviting people to take part in a public consultation …
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TTRO (T15178) Temporary Road Closure – Sandford on Thames, Heyford Hill
A request has been received from Morrison Water Services for a temporary road closure to apply to a length of Heyford Hill whilst essential utility repair and maintenance works are carried out. A temporary Notice is being made by Oxfordshire County Council to implement the temporary restriction and will operate from 18 March 2025 up …
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All the updates from the latest Vale Council meeting
The budget was the focus at the first full Vale of White Horse District Council meeting of 2025, alongside investment in housing and approval of a new council plan. The district council met on Wednesday 12 February and approved its 2025-2026 budget. The budget maintains investment in key areas including community support, housing and leisure facilities, while …
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Theft of Number Plates & Prevention
Theft of number plates is an all to frequent occurrence. Stolen number plates will often be used to facilitate a wide range of further criminal activity, including Theft & Traffic Offences. If you notice your number plates have been stolen, please report this to Police as soon as possible. In doing so, this allows us the …
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Vale’s 2025-26 budget ensures essential services and excellent value
Rigorous financial planning and efficient use of resources ensured that Vale of White Horse District Council could approve a balanced and forward-thinking budget for 2025-2026 that safeguards public services, despite the challenges of an unstable national economy. On Wednesday 12 February, district councillors voted to maintain investment in key services while ensuring excellent value for …
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Enjoy a fun-filled February with free and low-cost activities for all ages
Fun games, badminton, football and pickleball are just some of the free and low-cost activities available for children and their families to enjoy this February half-term, hosted by South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils. Two free community days are taking place at Long Furlong Community Centre, Abingdon, on Tuesday 18 February and …
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Man jailed for stealing more than £223,000 from small business – Aylesbury and Oxfordshire
Following a Thames Valley Police investigation, a man from Aylesbury has been jailed for stealing more than £223,000 from a small business in Oxfordshire. Philippos Economides, aged 55, of Whitehead Way, was sentenced to five years and four months in prison after pleading guilty to one count of fraud by abuse of position at Aylesbury …
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