Residents who are subscribed to the district council brown bin garden waste service in South Oxfordshire or the Vale of White Horse can have extra garden waste collected for free, on their normal collection day only, between 30 October and 10 November. Householders will be able to put out a maximum of up to four additional sacks of garden waste, per brown bin …
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Young artists encouraged to display their work in Wantage
The Beacon in Wantage is reaching out to local schools and youth groups to display artwork on their Art Wall, showcasing local young talent and celebrating the community in the building. Pupils at Grove Church of England School, Wantage, were the first to have their art displayed on The Beacon’s Art Wall earlier this year. …
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More than £56,000 given away for climate action projects
Buying water butts for Watchfield residents, restoring neglected woodland in Hinksey and insulating Littleworth Village Hall are just a few of the projects offered financial support by Vale of White Horse District Council through its Climate Action Fund this month. A total of 14 organisations including parish councils, climate community groups, a pre-school and a …
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The Vale steps up to help families who supported the UK’s military operations in Afghanistan
An innovative new arrangement will support the welfare of families from Afghanistan who have contributed to the UK’s military operations in their country. Families who had put themselves at risk by working and fighting for the UK, were forced to flee their home country when the Taliban regained control. Since then, many of them have spent …
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New Cabinet Members confirmed at Vale of White Horse District Council
Councillor Bethia Thomas, Leader of Vale of White Horse District Council has today (2 October) confirmed details of the council’s new cabinet. The new cabinet has been confirmed as: Cllr Bethia Thomas said: “I’d like to thank our existing cabinet members and welcome our new cabinet members. Our new cabinet is a true example of …
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Fun for all the family this October half-term
A range of free and low-cost fun activities are available for children and their families during the October half-term across South Oxfordshire and the Vale of White Horse. Provided by South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils, sessions include fun outdoor orienteering and events inside such as dance, sports, theatre and much more. Here’s a full run down of what’s on: Get …
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Recycling – helping you to get it right
You are among the best recyclers in the country however, despite everyone’s best intentions, every week thousands of the wrong items still end up in our recycling bins by mistake. When this happens it can be very difficult to remove them and, if it’s food waste or other messy items then it could result in …
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Residents urged to ‘Check it before you chuck it’
We are urging residents to ‘Check it before you chuck it’ as part of a drive to increase the amount and quality of recycling in the district. South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils have launched a new campaign asking people to check before they chuck items in their recycling bins. An estimated …
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Plans for reservoir continue despite local objections
Plans for an expanded controversial reservoir near Abingdon have again been criticised by local communities, with Vale of White Horse District Council urging water providers to consider alternative solutions. The council has reaffirmed its objections to the reservoir in a formal letter to Thames Water following submission of their revised Draft Water Resources Management Plan (WRMP) to government. …
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New Oxfordshire wide air quality website launched
A new Oxfordshire air quality website has launched today (18 September) – providing up air quality guidance and resources for across the county. The website (www.oxonair.uk) which has been created in partnership between Oxford City, Cherwell, West Oxfordshire, South Oxfordshire, Vale of White Horse, and Oxfordshire County Council – aims to integrate all relevant air quality-related information …
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Champions work to make the Vale a greener, healthier place
Two new champions at Vale of White Horse District Council will help get people walking and cycling and focus on what we are doing towards nature recovery. Councillor Eric de la Harpe wants people to ditch their car journeys wherever possible and choose active travel instead. This includes walking and cycling but you could also …
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Have your say on our landscapes and what’s changing them
A new study has launched to better understand, protect and enhance the unique landscapes across South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse and you’re invited to have your say. South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils are preparing a new Landscape Character Assessment and are calling for residents, businesses and visitors to share what …
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