South Oxfordshire District Council
Read news and features about South Oxfordshire District Council – one of five district councils in Oxfordshire. It covers an area that includes Henley-on-Thames, Wallingford and Thame.
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HGVs to be banned from new Watlington relief road
The market town on the edge of the Chiltern Hills suffers from increased levels of traffic running through it, and there are four housing projects on the outskirts set to exacerbate the situation.
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Go-ahead for the next phase of the HIF1 Didcot road plan
The Didcot Garden Town housing infrastructure programme is a combination of four projects to ensure there is the capacity to connect 12,000 houses set to be built to the south of Oxford.
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Women’s Tour cycling race is coming to Oxfordshire on Saturday
Residents across the county will be able to cheer on elite riders as the Women’s Tour cycling race comes to Oxfordshire on Saturday.
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£180k goes to community projects South Oxon’s Councillor Community Grants scheme
Over 100 voluntary and community organisations received grants to fund projects ranging from food banks and defibrillators to sports equipment and wellbeing activities.
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Riverside Park gets ready to open to residents and visitors this summer
The popular facility will be open for the entire season this year, with the campsite opening on Friday, 27 May and the pool and splash pad ready for visitors from Saturday, 28 May.
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Cornerstone showcases art inspired by nature for Oxfordshire Artweeks
Cornerstone Arts Centre in Didcot is celebrating Oxfordshire Artweeks 40th anniversary by hosting an exciting exhibition by two local artists.
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South and Vale councils step up to support Ukrainian refugees in their districts
South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse district councils are redeploying staff across their organisations to ensure Ukrainian refugees moving to the districts get the support and help they need.
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Could Didcot be the home of the new Great British Railways headquarters?
South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils will be entering a bid for Didcot to be the home of the new Great British Railways headquarters. The government competition […]
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City Council cabinet approves next steps in plans to develop South Oxford Science Village
Plans for a major development, including around 3,000 new homes to the south of the city, took another step forward after their approval by Oxford City Council.
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Council and NHS staff across Oxfordshire thanked for their efforts during the pandemic
Council and NHS leaders are taking the opportunity to thank staff across local authorities and the health and social care system for their tireless efforts throughout the pandemic.
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SO Charitable Lottery raises an additional £15,000 for good causes
Since its launch in 2018, over £63,000 has been distributed to good causes in the district that have signed up to the South Oxfordshire District Council scheme.
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Roll-out of electric vehicle (EV) charging points in county’s car parks
Following the installation of the first park and charge EV hub at Bicester’s Cattle Market car park in May, the locations of the remaining 19 sites have been announced.