Residents are being asked what they think of proposed changes to polling stations in South Oxfordshire and the Vale of White Horse. As part of a statutory review, South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils are looking at changing the locations of a number of the polling stations they use, to ensure they …
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Wantage Leisure Sports Hall revamp complete
The sports hall at Wantage Leisure Centre has been given a new lease of life this month with a £24,000 revamp. The popular sports hall floor had seen better days, with the wear and tear from its constant use leading to general damage and worn-out lines. During August, the floor was sanded down and all …
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Get inspired at the ‘Special Foodie Event’ – find out how you can turn leftovers into delicious meals
Are you looking for inspiration, ideas and recipes to turn leftover fresh ingredients into a delicious meal? Then make sure you come to Cornerstone in Didcot on Friday 30 August for the ‘Special Foodie Event’. Between 10am and 3pm, you will be able to sample delicious fresh cooked food, enjoy a pedal-powered smoothie, find how …
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An extra week of fun for Vale outdoor pool and splashpads announced
There is great news at Abbey Meadow with an extra week announced for the outdoor pool and splashpad. GLL, who manage the outdoor pools and splash pads on behalf of Vale of White Horse District Council, has agreed to an extension to the opening season this year. Abbey Meadow outside pool and splash pad in Abingdon, …
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Council submits response to Thames Water reservoir consultation
Council submits response to Thames Water reservoir consultation Vale of White Horse District Council has today (Friday 23 August) submitted its consultation response on Thames Water’s proposed reservoir for the district. Thames Water launched a public consultation in June on the proposed reservoir and the public have until 28 August to give their views. Plans for the …
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The next steps for Councils’ Joint Local Plan
Following two hugely successful public consultations, which saw South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District councils receive a Highly Commended award at the Planning Resource Awards 2024, the councils have now set out the next steps for their Joint Local Plan (JLP). Over the past three years, the councils have been working positively on …
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Councils purchase 45 homes for those in need
A new era for genuinely affordable, high-quality, council-owned housing has begun in South Oxfordshire and the Vale of White Horse. It is over 20 years since the last council houses were sold in the districts and house prices and rents have spiralled. Now South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils are tackling the …
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Press release: Host of free activities this summer as part of Didcot Garden Party
Didcot will play host to a bonanza of free activities as the Didcot Garden Party returns this summer. The festival begins on Saturday 27 July with a day of events in the courtyard at Cornerstone Arts Centre in Station Road, kickstarting more than a month of fun and excitement around the town. Cllr Robin Bennett, …
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Vale press release: Council encourages people to take part in Thames Water reservoir consultation
Vale of White Horse District Council is encouraging its residents to give their views on Thames Water’s proposed reservoir for the district. Thames Water has launched a public consultation on the proposed reservoir and the public have until 28 August to give their views – available here: https://thames-wrmp.co.uk/sesro Plans for the controversial reservoir near Abingdon have …
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Vale press release: Make a splash at Abbey Meadow Pool
Make a splash at Abbey Meadow Pool Summer in the Vale is well underway and there is great news for families and swimmers with the Abbey Meadow outdoor pool in Abingdon set to reopen on Saturday 20 July in plenty of time for the school summer holidays. The council’s leisure provider GLL has been focussed …
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Get ready to drop-in to the South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse ‘Summer of Skate’
Calling all young thrill-seekers, board riders, and scooter enthusiasts! Get ready for an epic summer with the ‘Summer of Skate’—your ticket to high-flying tricks, awesome vibes, and unforgettable memories. Taking place at skate parks across South Oxfordshire and the Vale of White Horse from 29 July to 29 August, come along and enjoy competitions, games, prizes …
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Rain garden part of a range of improvements at Wantage car park
A rain garden is being installed at Portway car park to help manage rainwater and prevent overwhelming the drains during times of heavy rain. The work will be part of a major refurbishment of the car park which will begin on Monday 22 July and last for around eight weeks. During that time parking spaces …
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