Residents in the Vale of White Horse will continue to receive quality, cost-effective local services after district councillors approved the 2024-2025 budget. Despite major challenges, including below inflation funding increases, the cost-of-living crisis and ongoing economic and political uncertainty, thanks to careful financial management, the council has guaranteed vital public services, such as the district’s …
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£760K boost for good causes in the Vale
Two good causes providing information and advice for residents in the Vale have been awarded £760,000 this month. Vale of White Horse District Council has given support to Oxfordshire South and Vale Citizens Advice (£460,000) and Vale Community Impact (£300,000) through their Partnership Grant scheme. The Council recognises the pressures on organisations due to the …
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New planning rules mean good news for nature recovery
Last week new planning rules came in across the country which will mean those looking to build a new development must include wildlife enhancements as part of their plans. Developers in England will have to deliver at least ten per cent Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) when building new housing, industrial or commercial developments. This means …
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Fix My Street
Did you know that you can report common street problems like potholes; broken street lights and sog fouling to Oxfordshire County Council via www.FixMyStreet.com? This website is run by the UK charity mySociety, and was launched in 2007 covering all of the UK. The great thing is, you don’t need to know who’s responsible for …
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Successful recycling districts urge residents to reduce and reuse before recycling
Residents in South Oxfordshire are officially the best recyclers in the country, with residents in the Vale of White Horse a close third, according to a government league table published yesterday. However, both districts are now encouraging residents to further boost this good work by turning their efforts to reducing and reusing where possible. The …
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Game, Set and Match! £165,500 investment in new tennis courts for Abingdon
There’s great news for tennis fans – who will soon be able to play all year round thanks to a revamp of the courts in Abingdon. Work is due to begin on Monday 5 February to install four new 3G Artificial Turf Pitch (ATP) tennis courts at the White Horse Leisure and Tennis Centre. These …
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South and Vale Joint Local Plan
The parish council received the following from Thames Valley Police earlier today: Please help our partners at the South and Vale District Councils by sharing your thoughts on the Joint Local Plan. You’re invited to join the conversation and share your thoughts on our work towards the South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse Joint …
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Enjoy dinosaur fun, multi-sports and much more this February half-term
A dinosaur-themed week, multi-sports, yoga, boxercise and movie screenings are just some of the free and low-cost activities available for children and their families to enjoy this February half-term. South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils are providing the activities and events at venues across the area from 11 to 18 February. The activities are …
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Building our tomorrow together – join the conversation to help shape the future of our districts
Requiring sustainable development; protecting and enhancing our countryside; setting higher energy efficiency standards for new buildings; and prioritising more sustainable transport options – these are all benefits planned for South Oxfordshire and the Vale of White Horse, and everyone is being invited to join the conversation. Innovative draft policies to address local challenges and unlock …
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Successful residential waste collection contract extended
One of the country’s most successful residential waste collection contracts has been extended this month. South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils announced an agreement today, to extend their joint contract with waste contractor, Biffa, for two more years. The contract will now run until June 2026. The shared contract has helped keep the …
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Stray; lost; found or out of control dogs
There is advice on the Vale of White Horse District Council’s website around what to do and who to call if you experience an out of control dog or a stray / lost dog or have found a dog. https://www.whitehorsedc.gov.uk/vale-of-white-horse-district-council/environment-and-neighbourhood-issues/neighbourhood-services/dogs-stray-lost-or-found/
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