South Central Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SCAS) has declared a critical incident due to extreme pressures across their services which have increased over the weekend and into this week as well as the impact of yesterday’s industrial action. 999 calls are up 50% on this time last year and 111 calls up 75% over…
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SO YOU WANT TO BE A COUNCILLOR?
An online hour for anyone interested in becoming a councillor, letting them know what they are letting themselves in for! A short introduction and open question time. Covering eligibility, skills, expectations and some basics about life as a councillor. There is no need to book please follow the following link. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87125012109?pwd=VzZkYzkwajlqTTJSWEdrcmVxTUs2QT09 Meeting ID: 871 2501…
Action on the cost-of-living: Hundreds of low-income households to benefit from paying less council tax – from South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils
1,400 households in the Vale of White Horse will benefit from a more generous council tax support (CTS) scheme following action to help those most at risk during the cost-of-living crisis. At their meeting on Wednesday 7 December, district councillors at the Vale voted to remove restrictions requiring households on CTS to make a contribution…
Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme – from Oxfordshire County Council
ws about the Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme that might be of interest to you and to the families that you support. The programme offers free holiday activities to school-aged children who have started Reception – Year 11, and who are in receipt of benefits-related free school meals. This winter holiday, there are a…
Pool closure for maintenance work over Christmas
The swimming pool at Faringdon Leisure Centre will be closed over the Christmas period for urgent maintenance work to the roof. From 21-28 December the pool will be out of use so that essential work can be carried out on the steel roof support beams which are above the pool. During this time the rest…
Reducing the Risk of Domestic Abuse: ‘Power Hours’ and webinars
Only available until 10 December – please have a look.
Wednesday’s Citizen’s Advice Bureau at Faringdon: temporary Christmas closure
Wednesday 15 December will be the last Citizen’s Advice Bureau (CAB) over the Christmas period. It returns as normal to Faringdon on Wednesday 4 January 2023. Whilst this service is closed, rest assured that help continues to be available through the CAB Adviceline service by calling 0808 2787907.
Free parking days being offered to help local businesses
Shoppers in the Vale of White Horse are being given a helping hand to buy local this Christmas. People that can’t come into their local businesses and shopping areas by walking, cycling or public transport can take advantage of free parking at the district council’s car parks on some Saturdays in the run up to…
