Girls’ football, fun activity days, skateboarding and pickleball are just some of the free and low-cost activities available for children and their families to enjoy during the summer holidays. South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils are hosting activities and events at locations across the area from 19 July to 31 August. The …
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District 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 proposals for an enormous new reservoir in the district. Thames Water has launched a public consultation on the proposed reservoir, which is now even bigger than originally planned and the public have until 28 August to give their …
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Council grant funding – Rural England Prosperity Fund (REPF) – open for applications
South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse based organisations have until 1 July to apply for funding under the councils’ latest rounds of Rural England Prosperity Funding (REPF). REPF offers up to £75,000 of capital funding for projects that help to support the rural economy and rural communities. Funding categories are: Funding can be used …
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Thames Water reservoir consultation
Thames Water has launched a 12-week consultation on the proposed South East Strategic Reservoir Option (SESRO). The consultation is available here: https://thames-wrmp.co.uk/sesro and runs until 28 August 2024. Thames Water is also running a series of consultation events across the district during this period: • Sutton Courtenay Village Hall – 27 June: 2 – 8pm. • Royal British Legion, …
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South Oxfordshire & Vale of White Horse Green Infrastructure and Open Space survey
Land use experts at LUC are supporting South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils to gather information about greenspaces in the districts. Green Infrastructure and Open Space – public survey As part of this we are asking residents and organisations to complete a short online survey to understand how you use greenspaces in your local …
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Apply now to work at the General Election on Thursday 4 July
South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils are looking for enthusiastic people to work at the General Election on Thursday 4 July. If you or someone you know (over the age of 18) is interested in working either of the following paid roles, please apply as soon as possible and please encourage your …
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General Election 2024 – important information for residents
Please find below some important information to share with residents and community groups about the upcoming General Election on Thursday 4 July. The key dates and links residents need to know: People can find more information on our website – whitehorsedc.gov.uk/GeneralElection2024 Sessions for those wishing to support people to vote in the General Election The Electoral …
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Volunteers are inspirational, we want to say a big “thank you”
Cabinet members of South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse district councils have offered their thanks and gratitude to the thousands of inspirational volunteers across both districts ahead of volunteers’ week. To mark the 40th anniversary of annual Volunteers’ Week, which takes place from 3 – 9 June, the councils will be taking the “time to …
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New partnership to tackle crime in rural areas
A new crime fighting partnership is hitting the fields and farms of rural Oxfordshire. The Rural Crime Partnership is bringing together Thames Valley Police, West Oxfordshire, South Oxfordshire, Vale of the White Horse District Councils and the Community Safety Partnerships to tackle crimes such as fly-tipping, burglaries and theft in rural areas. There will also …
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May half-term activities and shows for young children
Young children and their families can enjoy free and low-cost entertainment and activities during the May half-term holiday. From 28 to 31 May, children can take part in the Xplorer navigation challenge in Benson and Abingdon. At Cornerstone Arts Centre in Didcot there’s the chance to make your own robot sidekick from recycled material or …
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Here comes a fun-packed summer in the Vale
As May gets underway, Vale of White Horse District Council is gearing up for a summer of family-friendly free and low-cost activities and destinations to visit. Over the summer months, the council’s Active Communities Team will be offering a range of activities to get involved in, including community walks and skateboarding. Find out more here on the …
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Council grants double for climate projects
Great news for local community groups looking to tackle climate change and help nature recovery as the Vale of White Horse District Council has doubled the size of the maximum grant available to £10,000 per project from its Climate Action Fund which opened for applications today (Friday 3 May). Previously the Climate Action Fund has …
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