The Beacon Open Day is returning this year for an afternoon full of free family fun on Sunday 25 June. Get a taste of different events and activities that take place at The Beacon in Wantage, which is managed by Vale of White Horse District Council, and activities in the wider local community. As part …
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Kids activities for half term in Vale: Comedy, crafts and a whole lot of fun
Kids of all ages have a range of activities to choose from across South Oxfordshire and the Vale this half term. South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils have planned a week of free and low-cost family fun including table tennis, nature walks, Xplorer and multisport activities. There’s much more to table tennis …
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£100,000 now available for community climate projects in Vale
What do sculpture making sessions in Abingdon, a car sharing club in Harwell and a community garden in Stanford in the Vale all have in common? The answer is they have all benefited from the Vale of White Horse’s Climate Action Fund which provides grants of up to £5,000 for climate-related community projects in the …
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Have a splashing good time across the Vale this summer
To see all the details please use this link: – https://www.whitehorsedc.gov.uk/vale-of-white-horse-district-council/have-a-splashing-good-time-across-the-vale-this-summer/
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Vote on 4 May – just remember to bring your photo ID!
People across South Oxfordshire and the Vale of White Horse are urged to remember their photo ID when they go and vote in the local elections on Thursday 4 May 2023. On Thursday 4 May, residents will go to the polls to choose local councillors who will make decisions on important issues, such as where …
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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 …
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Sessions to help hair and beauty staff support victims of domestic abuse
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 …
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Do it for your Dog: Bag it and Bin it
Kennington Parish Council provides free dog waste bags around the village in case you have forgotten yours and dog waste can be placed in any bin, not just the dog waste bins. There really is no excuse not to bag it and bin it. If you see anyone failing to pick up after their dog, …
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Residents in southern Oxfordshire should not go cold and hungry this winter.
The Winter Support Grant Scheme is now available for residents in South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse who need help to buy food and heating their homes this winter. South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse district councils have been working with Oxfordshire County Council and other district councils to distribute the nearly £1.4million …
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Public Consultations on Community Infrastructure Levy and Developer Contributions
Vale of White Horse District Council is conducting a review of its Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) Charging Schedule. The Charging Schedule sets out rates that developers will be required to pay towards the delivery of infrastructure to support planned growth in the district. As part of the review process, the council has published a Community …
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Christmas Tree Recycling 2021
Vale of White Horse District Council has arranged for real Christmas trees to be collected as usual for recycling. It has been confirmed that this will still take place, even though brown bin collections are currently suspended. Please leave your Christmas tree at either Forest Side car park or Playfield Rd car park by Wednesday …
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Have your say on the future plans for Vale of White Horse
What do you think the council should focus on next? Working with other organisations to help local businesses get back on their feet after lockdown? Helping people live healthier lives? Tackling the climate emergency? Or all three and more? Vale of White Horse district councillors have put together a plan for the future of the …
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