Residents who are subscribed to the district council brown bin garden waste service in South Oxfordshire or the Vale of White Horse can have extra garden waste collected for free, on their normal collection day only, between 30 October and 10 November. Householders will be able to put out a maximum of up to four additional sacks of garden waste, per brown bin…
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Job Vacancies at The Place
Early Years Worker x2, Faringdon – 238 Spurgeons is one of the UK’s leading children’s charities, firmly supported by Christian beliefs and values, helping to support vulnerable children and their families through delivering projects to support children, young people, their families, and communities to find long-lasting solutions to the challenges they face. We are passionate about the…
Oxfordshire County Council ask residents to comment on the new draft health and wellbeing strategy which is open for comment until 12 November
As a county, we’re facing challenges with an ageing population, increased demand for services, mental health and wellbeing concerns in young people and significant inequality in our health. A partnership across the county have been working to develop a strategy that gives power to our communities to help deliver what is needed to support people…
Fun for all the family this October half-term
A range of free and low-cost fun activities are available for children and their families during the October half-term across South Oxfordshire and the Vale of White Horse. Provided by South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils, sessions include fun outdoor orienteering and events inside such as dance, sports, theatre and much more. Here’s a full run down of what’s on: Get…
Residents urged to ‘Check it before you chuck it’
We are urging residents to ‘Check it before you chuck it’ as part of a drive to increase the amount and quality of recycling in the district. South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils have launched a new campaign asking people to check before they chuck items in their recycling bins. An estimated…
New Oxfordshire-wide air quality website launched
A new Oxfordshire air quality website has launched today – providing up air quality guidance and resources for across the county. The website (www.oxonair.uk) which has been created in partnership between Oxford City, Cherwell, West Oxfordshire, South Oxfordshire, Vale of White Horse, and Oxfordshire County Council – aims to integrate all relevant air quality-related…
Fossil Fun at Tucker Park Play Day in August
Reflecting back on a fantastic FTC stall at Tucker Park’s free Play Day in August. Thank you to Oxfordshire Geology Trust who brought their amazing fossils, knowledge and microscopes for fossil inspection. Lots of children enjoyed the sandpit excavation activity and our lovely councillors were on hand to help. A great day all round! Hope…
Gigaclear Oxfordshire Build Update
Below are a list of locations and dates Gigaclear plan on building work. If residents would like to get in touch with Gigaclear, please contact their dedicated Customer Operations team on the details below. Email: [email protected] Phone: 01865 591131 Street Address 2 Start Date End Date Auth Organisation Permit Application Status Traffic Management Leamington Drive…
Gigaclear Oxfordshire Build Update
Gigaclear will be working on the following streets on the following dates. If residents would like to get in touch with Gigaclear, please contact our dedicated Customer Operations team on the details below: Email: [email protected] Phone: 01865 591131 Street Address 2 Start Date End Date Auth Organisation Permit Application Status Traffic Management North Lane Weston-On-The-Green,…