Vale of White Horse District Council News
Read news and features about Vale of White Horse District Council – one of five district councils in Oxfordshire. It covers an area that includes Faringdon, Abingdon, Wantage and Botley.
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Vale of White Horse go-ahead for data centres at Didcot A power station site
This follows the recent approval of the plans by councillors at South Oxfordshire District Council as the redevelopment site stradles the two district councils.
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Councillors approve plan for two data centres at Didcot A power station site
However, the plans, approved by Vale of White Horse’s planning committee on June 23, still have to go before South Oxfordshire District Council’s planners on June 30.
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District councils make their revised management structure permanent
The decision formalises the structure that has been operating successfully at the councils for many months, and it demonstrates a strong commitment to working in partnership with others.
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Abbey Meadow outdoor pool ready to reopen in July
Vale of White Horse District Council has been working hard with its leisure contractor GLL to get the pool open and allow local residents and visitors to enjoy the popular riverside pool this summer.
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Free bike rental for travel to and from Milton Park at Didcot Parkway cycle hub
The new cycle hub opened in March 2021 which can accommodate circa 600 bikes. The rental bikes are available from the same, secure location and are free for the first 48 hours of use.
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District Councils awarded £405k for work on garden community projects
The funds, from the Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government, will be used to kick-start new studies and innovations needed in each community.
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Oxfordshire councils regulatory teams win award for pandemic business support
A combined nomination was made by Oxfordshire’s Regulatory Partners to the Office for Product and Safety Standard (OPSS) Regulatory Excellence Awards 2021.
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The Beacon in Wantage to open again to the public
Vale of White Horse DC plans to open the arts and community centre to the public again from 06 September following the news that it will no longer be needed as a symptom-free testing site.
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Vale of White Horse Council and Milton Park to review Local Development Order
Vale of White Horse District Council and MEPC Milton Park have agreed to review the Local Development Order (LDO) to help bring more sustainable investment to the Park.
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Plans submitted for two data centres on the Didcot power station site
The centres will be located at Didcot A – where the former combined coal and oil plant was situated before it was decommissioned and demolished.
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Help available over winter for children and families affected by COVID-19
Help will be available over the winter for children, families in need, and individuals whose lives have been affected by COVID-19.
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Didcot Gateway to be new home of South and Vale district council offices
Didcot Gateway will be the home of the new offices for South Oxfordshire and the Vale of White Horse District Councils.
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Vale of White Horse Council targets to become carbon neutral by 2045
Vale of White Horse District Council targets for the council to become carbon neutral by 2030 and aspires for the district to become carbon-neutral by 2045.