Book now to avoid disappointment!
Latest news
April 18, 2023
Are you ID ready for the local elections? Check now before it’s too late
If you intend to vote at a polling station on 4 May, check now that you have valid photo ID
April 11, 2023
Have you moved house or recently turned 18? Check that you are registered to vote
The deadline to register to vote for the 2023 local elections is Monday 17 April.
April 4, 2023
Electric car club pilot scheme puts hire vehicles in car parks across Oxfordshire
Issued on behalf of Oxfordshire County Council Read the story on the Oxfordshire County Council website or below: An Oxfordshire wide car sharing pilot scheme is this month making 14 new electric vehicles (EVs) available for people to hire on an hourly or daily basis. Oxfordshire County Council, Oxford City Council, Cherwell, South Oxfordshire, Vale […]
March 24, 2023
Activities over Easter will have children hopping for joy
This Easter the holidays are going to be jam-packed full of activities for children in South Oxfordshire and the Vale of White Horse. There’s something for everyone whether your child loves being outdoors, is interested in theatre or likes to get stuck into a bit of craft. South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District […]
March 20, 2023
Get election ready – check your voter registration and ID before it’s too late
Voting at a polling station on 4 May? You must bring valid photo ID with you. No ID? apply now for free voter ID.
March 17, 2023
Councils challenge Oxford City’s plan for high housing numbers
South Oxfordshire and the Vale of White Horse district councils have both responded firmly to Oxford City Council’s consultation that appears to be attempting to exceed the city’s remit and force more development across Oxfordshire’s rural countryside.
March 17, 2023
Work to create healthier eco-friendly communities highlighted in report
Work to improve people’s lives by creating healthier communities has been highlighted in a council’s performance report.
March 16, 2023
Riverside revamp ready for the summer season
Work is under way to give the washroom area at Riverside campsite in Wallingford a £150,000 refurbishment ahead of opening for the summer season. The Riverside campsite, managed by Better UK on behalf of South Oxfordshire District Council, will open to visitors from Monday 1 May and will close to visitors at the end of […]
March 10, 2023
Statement after Defra rejects Wallingford application to be designated as bathing water
We’re extremely disappointed at the government’s decision to not award Bathing Water Status for the River Thames at Wallingford at this stage. We received a letter from Defra yesterday (9/3/2023) which stated that our application “will not be taken forward for bathing water designation on this occasion”. Thames 21 worked on a successful campaign to […]
March 8, 2023
Councils launch new nature recovery project
South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse district councils have launched a new nature recovery project called Let It Bee which aims to increase biodiversity on council land by allowing wildflowers and plants to grow on specific sites. This pilot project follows last year’s successful No Mow May trial on seven sites across the districts […]