Society

The scheme is part of the Government’s Household Support Fund (HSF), which was extended by the chancellor in the recent budget, and there is no requirement that residents be employed or unemployed.

The donation from Henley-based Anthony (Tony) Lane Foundation will allow the charity to recruit new members into the team to work through the night from 10.00pm to 7.00am

Langel Common is a meadowland situated between Cogges and Witney, containing many historical interests for residents and visitors alike.

Berinsfield Garden Village and Dalton Barracks Garden Village will each be receiving £50,000 towards the costs of work to help develop the new communities.

A third of the spend relates to “the need for qualified social care staff”, with holders of interim posts and engineering and surveying workers making up a further fifth each.

The 2022 birthday honours list marks the extraordinary contributions and service of people across the UK and includes a damehood for Professor Louise Richardson, Vice-chancellor of the University of Oxford.

Over 100 voluntary and community organisations received grants to fund projects ranging from food banks and defibrillators to sports equipment and wellbeing activities.

The two district councils have launched the interactive consultation website to find out what the public thinks are the key issues facing the areas.

The redevelopment will see the East Oxford Community Centre and other ageing buildings on the site replaced by a purpose-built centre

Families will be able to enjoy the outdoor pool and splash pad in Abingdon for the foreseable future even though running costs like oil to heat the pool have more than doubled.