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…
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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,…
Gigaclear Oxfordshire Build Update
See below Gigaclear’s planned work on streets. If residents would like to get in touch with Gigaclear, please ask them to contact the dedicated Customer Operations team on the details below. Email: [email protected] Phone: 01865 591131 Street Address 2 Start Date End Date Auth Organisation Traffic Management Chapel Lane Adderbury, Oxfordshire 07/08/2023 09/08/2023 OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY…
Watch out for this WhatsApp scam
Large community and religious WhatsApp groups are being targeted by scammers who infiltrate them to try and deceive their members into sending them money. Since January of this year, 268 people have reported falling victim to this scam. The fraud often begins when a member of the group receives a WhatsApp audio call from…