Latest Notices

Let’s talk rubbish! Tell us what you think of our waste services

Published: 16 May 25

South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils are inviting residents to have their say on how rubbish and recycling are handled across the districts. Read More...

Summer fun comes to Riverside

Published: 16 May 25

The pool and splash pad at Wallingford Riverside are set to open later this month on Saturday 24 May, kicking off a summer of fun for families and fans of outdoor swimming in South Oxfordshire. Read More...

District Council Report

Published: 6 May 25

Update from Cllr Heritage Read More...

Public consultation on the draft Chilterns Nature Recovery Plan.

Published: 6 May 25

Biodiversity continues to decline both nationally and here in the Chilterns. Read More...

District Council

Published: 1 Apr 25

March update from Cllr Heritage Read More...

Garden Waste Collections

Published: 22 Mar 25

Extra Garden Waste Collections for Brown bin permit holders Read More...

Tougher fines to tackle fly-tipping and protect our environment

Published: 22 Mar 25

South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils are stepping up efforts to combat environmental crimes with stricter penalties for fly-tipping, littering and for householders who fail to ensure that their waste will be disposed of legally. Read More...

Race to the Stones 2025

Published: 22 Mar 25

Race to the Stones 2025 – Event Information 12th – 13th July 2025 Read More...

Grapevine

Published: 8 Mar 25

Spring 2025 Read More...

New garden waste permit payment system rolls out this week

Published: 4 Mar 25

Residents in South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse can now sign up for a new garden waste permit as part of changes to the councils’ subscribed collection service Read More...

District Council Report March 2025

Published: 4 Mar 25

The latest from Cllr Georgina Heritage Read More...

NOTICE OF CASUAL VACANCY

Published: 25 Feb 25

Vacancy for Parish Councillor Read More...

County Council Report February 2025

Published: 23 Feb 25

Latest from Cllr Freddie Van Mierlo Read More...

Theft of Number Plates & Prevention

Published: 17 Feb 25

Thames Valley Police Alert Read More...

Calls for a Banking Hub in Thame

Published: 11 Feb 25

If you support the campaign for a banking hub in Thame, complete the online survey. Replies must be received by Friday 28 February 2025. Read More...

Enjoy a fun-filled February with free and low-cost activities for all ages

Published: 11 Feb 25

Fun games, badminton, football and pickleball are just some of the free and low-cost activities available for children and their families to enjoy this February half-term, hosted by South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils. Read More...

Small Business Sustainability Workshop

Published: 10 Feb 25

Message from Max, Oxfordshire County Councils Sustainable Supply Chain Lead Read More...

District Council Report February 2025

Published: 10 Feb 25

The latest from Cllr Georgina Heritage Read More...

Changes to Garden Waste Collections

Published: 3 Feb 25

Changes coming this spring to garden waste service in South and Vale Read More...

District Council Report January 2025

Published: 13 Jan 25

The latest from Cllr Georgina Heritage Read More...

County Council Report January 2025

Published: 13 Jan 25

Latest from Cllr Freddie VanMierlo Read More...

Residents urged to share views on local policing budget by 3 January

Published: 27 Dec 24

Matthew Barber is asking residents to share their views on which areas they would like the policing element of council tax to be focused in the 2025/26 budget by completing his ongoing local crime survey. Read More...

Cost of Living Payments Scam

Published: 15 Dec 24

This message is being shared on behalf of Oxfordshire Trading Standards - sent wider to keep those we support safe. Read More...

District Council report Dec 2024

Published: 3 Dec 24

The latest from Cllr Heritage Read More...

County Council report Nov 24

Published: 27 Nov 24

The latest from Cllr van Mierlo Read More...

Yours views on local policing budget

Published: 26 Nov 24

Have your say ...... Read More...

Help with fuel bills

Published: 13 Nov 24

From Oxfordshire County Council Read More...

District Council Nov 2024 report

Published: 11 Nov 24

The latest from Cllr Georgina Heritage Read More...

Rethink waste with a trip to a local repair café

Published: 1 Nov 24

Information from the district council Read More...

Homeshare week

Published: 10 Oct 24

From Age UK Read More...

District Council Oct 2024 report

Published: 4 Oct 24

The latest from Cllr Georgina Heritage Read More...

Flu clinic

Published: 24 Sep 24

From the Chiltern & The Brook Surgeries Watlington and Chalgrove Read More...

Polling stations review

Published: 13 Sep 24

Have your say... Read More...

Parking scam alert

Published: 13 Sep 24

..from Thames Valley Police Read More...

Community Defibrillator Awarness

Published: 10 Sep 24

2nd October 7pm in the village hall Read More...

Police Force Open Day

Published: 5 Sep 24

Saturday 7th September Read More...

District Council Sept 2024 report

Published: 4 Sep 24

The latest from Cllr Georgina Heritage Read More...

Green skills course

Published: 15 Aug 24

Free places offered by the district council Read More...

Change to winter fuel payments

Published: 15 Aug 24

Advice from AgeUk Read More...

Residents' meeting re solar farm proposal

Published: 9 Aug 24

Wed 14th August at 7.30pm, Lewknor Village Hall. All welcome Read More...

County Council Aug 2024 report

Published: 8 Aug 24

The latest from Cllr Freddie van Mierlo Read More...

Clerk job vacancy

Published: 23 Jul 24

Closing date for applications 20th Sept 2024 Read More...

District Council Report July 2024

Published: 10 Jul 24

The latest from Cllr Georgina Heritage Read More...

Climate Action Survey

Published: 3 Jul 24

Have your say... Read More...

Solar farm public consultation

Published: 3 Jul 24

Wednesday 17th July at Lewknor Village Hall Read More...

Police Have Your Say meeting

Published: 2 Jul 24

Kingston Blount Hall Wednesday 3rd July Read More...

Beauty spot vehicle break-ins

Published: 17 Jun 24

Warning issued by the police Read More...

Stop Loan Sharks

Published: 14 Jun 24

Advice newsletter Read More...

General Election 4th July 2024

Published: 7 Jun 24

Register to vote, bring ID Read More...

Apply to work on the General Election

Published: 5 Jun 24

Notice from South Oxfordshire District Council Read More...

District Council Jun 2024 report

Published: 5 Jun 24

The latest from Cllr Georgina Heritage Read More...

Landlines: digital switchover

Published: 17 May 24

Information from AgeUK Read More...

275 bus timetable changed

Published: 16 May 24

From 3rd June 2024 Read More...

WhatsApp fraud alert

Published: 13 May 24

From the National Action Fraud & Cyber Crime Reporting Centre Read More...

Healthcare Open Day

Published: 13 May 24

Westgate Centre, Oxford 10am to 3.30pm on Thursday 30 May 2024. Read More...

County Council May 2024 report

Published: 7 May 24

The latest from Cllr Freddie van Mierlo Read More...

County Council Annual Report 2023-24

Published: 7 May 24

From Cllr Freddie van Mierlo Read More...

District Council Report May 2024

Published: 2 May 24

The latest update from Cllr Georgina Heritage Read More...

District Council Annual Report 2023-24

Published: 2 May 24

From Cllr Georgina Heritage Read More...

Cold caller alert

Published: 25 Apr 24

From Trading Standards Read More...

Cowleaze Woods

Published: 25 Apr 24

..are open again Read More...

Cowleaze Woods

Published: 25 Apr 24

..are open again Read More...

Salt Lane-Nethercote Lane footpath

Published: 24 Apr 24

For use by pedestrians only, thank you Read More...

Help set the "Way Ahead" for South Oxfordshire

Published: 17 Apr 24

Have your say, closes 14th May. Read More...

District Council April 2024 report

Published: 8 Apr 24

The latest from Cllr Georgina Heritage Read More...

Extra garden waste collection

Published: 5 Apr 24

Week beginning 15th April Read More...

County Council Apr 2024 report

Published: 1 Apr 24

The latest from Cllr van Mierlo Read More...

Do you need extra help in a power cut?

Published: 29 Mar 24

See if you're eligible for the Priority Services Register Read More...

Fighting negative budgets with positive help

Published: 28 Mar 24

A note from Citizens Advice Bureau Read More...

Police and Crime Commissioner election

Published: 26 Mar 24

Thursday 2nd May Read More...

A big Thank You...

Published: 26 Mar 24

...to all those who helped with the parish Spring Clean Read More...

Help shape the future of sporting and leisure facilities

Published: 15 Mar 24

Have your say in this consultation Read More...

Flytipping

Published: 11 Mar 24

How to report it... Read More...

County Council March 2024 report

Published: 6 Mar 24

The latest from Cllr Freddie van Mierlo Read More...

District Council Mar 2024 report

Published: 6 Mar 24

The latest from Cllr Georgina Heritage Read More...

Cowleaze Woods

Published: 5 Mar 24

Major thinning operation ongoing Read More...

Storm Henk flooding financial support

Published: 2 Mar 24

District Council offering help.... Read More...

Walking football taster session

Published: 2 Mar 24

In Watlington, 19th March Read More...

Changes to garden waste service

Published: 2 Mar 24

From South Oxfordshire District Council Read More...

Compost giveaway

Published: 2 Mar 24

Sunday 17th March 9-11am Read More...

Energy Saving Advice

Published: 2 Mar 24

From South Oxfordshire District Council Read More...

Parish litter pick

Published: 24 Feb 24

Saturday 23rd March 2024, please come and help Read More...

Vision Zero Draft Strategy

Published: 21 Feb 24

Have your say, closes 10th March 2024 Read More...

Free compost giveaway

Published: 17 Feb 24

From South Oxfordshire District Council Read More...

District Council Feb 2024 report

Published: 7 Feb 24

The latest from Cllr Georgina Heritage Read More...

County Council Feb 2024 report

Published: 30 Jan 24

The latest from Cllr van Mierlo Read More...

Storm information

Published: 23 Jan 24

From SSEN Read More...

Local Plan consultation

Published: 11 Jan 24

You are invited to share your views Read More...

District Council January 2024 report

Published: 5 Jan 24

The latest news from Cllr Georgina Heritage Read More...

Flood toolkit

Published: 5 Jan 24

Flood information for residents Read More...

Winter support for residents

Published: 8 Dec 23

Information from Oxfordshire County Council Read More...

District Council Dec 2023 report

Published: 7 Dec 23

The latest from Cllr Georgina Heritage Read More...

Home Improvement Agency

Published: 5 Dec 23

Which offers repair services to the elderly, vulnerable and those with dementia Read More...

Neighbourhood Plan Referendum Result

Published: 25 Nov 23

The parish voted Yes Read More...

Insulation grants

Published: 23 Nov 23

...see if you're eligible Read More...

District Council Nov 23 report

Published: 9 Nov 23

The latest from Cllr Georgina Heritage Read More...

Flytipping

Published: 2 Nov 23

How to report it Read More...

County Council Nov 2023 report

Published: 2 Nov 23

The latest from Cllr van Mierlo Read More...

Funding boost available for rural businesses and organisations

Published: 27 Oct 23

from South Oxfordshire District Council Read More...

New bus service

Published: 25 Oct 23

Watlington to Thame via Lewknor, South Weston & Postcombe Read More...

District Council Sept 2023 report

Published: 4 Oct 23

The latest from Cllr Georgina Heritage Read More...

County Council Oct 2023 report

Published: 3 Oct 23

The latest from Cllr van Mierlo Read More...

Hedgecutting

Published: 26 Sep 23

...now is the time Read More...

Please check before you chuck

Published: 19 Sep 23

..a message from the district council on recycling Read More...

County Council Sept 2023 report

Published: 6 Sep 23

The latest from Cllr Freddie van Mierlo Read More...

District Council Aug 2023 report

Published: 3 Sep 23

The latest from Cllr Georgina Heritage Read More...

Warning of online shopping fraud

Published: 23 Aug 23

From Thames Valley Police Read More...

Rural England Prosperity Fund

Published: 22 Aug 23

Funding for small businesses Read More...

Have your say on our landscape

Published: 18 Aug 23

..consultation closes on 29th September Read More...

Visitor Economy survey

Published: 7 Aug 23

Have your say Read More...

County Council July 2023 report

Published: 7 Jul 23

The latest from Cllr van Mierlo Read More...

District Council July 2023 report

Published: 7 Jul 23

The latest from Cllr Heritage Read More...

Increase in police constables

Published: 26 Jun 23

Thames Valley Police to double number of PCs Read More...

District Council June 2023 report

Published: 12 Jun 23

The latest news from Cllr Georgina Heritage Read More...

County Council June 2023 report

Published: 12 Jun 23

The latest from Cllr Freddie van Mierlo Read More...

Dog Food Bank

Published: 1 Jun 23

Run by the Dog Trust, Lewknor Read More...

"parish.uk" scam

Published: 31 May 23

Their website looks legitimate but it's not Read More...

County Council May 2023 report

Published: 15 May 23

The latest from Cllr van Mierlo Read More...

District Council Annual Report 2022-23

Published: 10 May 23

From outgoing councillor Caroline Newton Read More...

Lewknor Neighbourhood Plan

Published: 10 May 23

Annual Report 2022-23 Read More...

County Council Annual Report 2022-23

Published: 27 Apr 23

From Cllr Freddie van Mierlo Read More...

District Council Report April 2023

Published: 18 Apr 23

The latest from Cllr Caroline Newton Read More...

Cold callers alert

Published: 13 Apr 23

Residents are being warned of cold callers or leaflets offering to do garden clearances, tree cutting and work to roofs and gutters Read More...

Anonymous survey

Published: 5 Apr 23

..for victims of rape and sexual abuse Read More...

County Council Report April 2023

Published: 3 Apr 23

The latest update from Cllr van Mierlo Read More...

Recycling and waste

Published: 28 Mar 23

Charges for DIY waste rise and your views wanted Read More...

WhatsApp account takeover scam

Published: 28 Mar 23

Alert from National Fraud and Cyber Reporting Centre Read More...

Dog waste .....

Published: 16 Mar 23

...... Please bag it and bin it Read More...

20mph limit introduced

Published: 9 Mar 23

...officially starts from 13th March 2023 Read More...

Neighbourhood Watch

Published: 8 Mar 23

Calling for new members Read More...

Older Drivers Forum webinars

Published: 8 Mar 23

From Thames Valley Police Read More...

Attendance Allowance

Published: 8 Mar 23

..are you eligible? Read More...

Spring Clean: Thank you

Published: 8 Mar 23

..to all those who helped Read More...

County Council Report March 2023

Published: 6 Mar 23

The latest from Councillor van Mierlo Read More...

Emergency service careers fair

Published: 20 Feb 23

Saturday 26th February in Milton Keynes Read More...

Beware Loan Sharks

Published: 9 Feb 23

A warning from Oxfordshire Trading Standards Read More...

Parish spring clean

Published: 8 Feb 23

Saturday 4th March - please come along Read More...

County Council February report

Published: 8 Feb 23

The latest from Cllr Freddie van Mierlo Read More...

Victims of crime focus groups

Published: 30 Jan 23

This from Thames Valley Police Read More...

Survey on cost of living crisis

Published: 20 Jan 23

By the Rural Services Network and Citizens Advice Rural Issues Group Read More...

Household Support Fund reopens

Published: 17 Jan 23

District Council offering help with paying the bills Read More...

Bledlow tip reopening

Published: 12 Jan 23

...but there will be charges for Oxfordshire residents Read More...

County Council January 2023 report

Published: 3 Jan 23

The latest report from Cllr van Mierlo Read More...

£2 bus fare cap scheme

Published: 30 Dec 22

See which buses are included in this 3 month scheme Read More...

Abuse: Please don't suffer in silence

Published: 22 Dec 22

From Thames Valley Police Read More...

Notice of path diversion

Published: 16 Dec 22

Official notice from Oxfordshire County Council Read More...

20mph speed limit consultation

Published: 3 Nov 22

Details of the county council's proposal to introduce a 20mph in parts of the parish Read More...

Advice to prevent car theft

Published: 26 Oct 22

From Thames Valley Police Read More...

Age UK campaign

Published: 30 Sep 22

Information about help with the cost of living increase Read More...

Cold Callers alert

Published: 25 Aug 22

From Thames Valley Police Read More...

Dog owners advice

Published: 26 Jul 22

From Thame Valley Police Read More...

Climate Action Oxfordshire

Published: 22 Jul 22

From South Oxfordshire District Council Read More...

Changes to the 40 bus

Published: 30 Jun 22

From Oxfordshire County Council Read More...

Help for people to pay food and energy bills

Published: 28 Jun 22

Information from South Oxfordshire District Council Read More...

Queen's Canopy Tree

Published: 8 Jun 22

We've planted a tree to mark the Queen's Platinum Jubilee Read More...

New benches

Published: 8 Jun 22

Two new benches in the Lewknor Jubilee Hall playground Read More...

Lewknor PC Annual Report 2022

Published: 8 Jun 22

By Chair, Caroline Hjorth Read More...

County Council Annual Report 2022

Published: 3 May 22

Here's the annual report from Cllr Freddie van Mierlo Read More...

District Council Annual Report 2022

Published: 3 May 22

Here's the annual report from Cllr Caroline Newton Read More...

Beware Cold Callers

Published: 7 Apr 22

A warning for residents from Trading Standards Read More...

Beware Remote Access Scams

Published: 7 Apr 22

Another warning about scammers Read More...

Power cuts information

Published: 22 Feb 22

From SSEN Read More...

Domestic violence awareness

Published: 28 Jan 22

Online awareness training Read More...

No Laughing Matter campaign

Published: 29 Oct 21

Warning about Nitrous Oxide Read More...

Oxford Zero Emissions Zone

Published: 18 Oct 21

From February 2022 a charge is being introduced for driving into central Oxford Read More...

New improved playground

Published: 13 Oct 21

Come visit to Red Kite playground at the village hall Read More...

Parking Enforcement changes

Published: 3 Sep 21

District council taking over enforcement from the police Read More...

Horse road safety

Published: 11 Aug 21

A new road sign from OCC Read More...

New outdoor table tennis table

Published: 9 Aug 21

Official opening at 10.30am Tuesday 10th August Read More...

Campaign against dog theft

Published: 18 May 21

A new Dog Theft campaign by Neighbourhood Watch Read More...

Waste disposal

Published: 4 May 21

Thames Water appeal to residents Read More...

New parish benches

Published: 7 Jan 21

Five benches installed around the parish Read More...

Citizen Advice Bureau

Published: 8 Dec 20

CAB now has a free phone number for residents Read More...

Flood Toolkit

Published: 8 Oct 20

OCC's flood information website Read More...

Put Recyclables in Green Bins

Published: 17 Jun 20

Putting non-recyclable items in recycling can contaminate a whole truckload... Read More...

Dementia Friendly Council

Published: 10 Mar 20

Vulnerable residents and staff who are impacted by dementia will receive support and guidance... Read More...

Repair Electrical Items

Published: 13 Feb 20

There are many ways to recycle small electrical items from the kerbside or a recycling centre. Read More...

Clean up after your dog

Published: 11 Feb 20

Dog mess spreads diseases which can cause illness and even blindness. Read More...

Help with Home Repairs

Published: 22 Jan 20

There are services and funds available to help people stay independent, safe and well in their homes Read More...

How to reduce the risk of burglary

Published: 28 Nov 19

Find out how to reduce the risk of becoming a burglary victim this Christmas Read More...

Help with what to Recycle

Published: 28 Feb 19

SODC and VOWHDC have made it easier for residents to check which bin their waste goes in Read More...

Police Advice on Home Security

Published: 14 Sep 18

A notice from Thames Valley Police on how to keep your home secure Read More...

Recycle your Cooking Oil

Published: 4 Sep 18

Oil is collected every week as part of both districts’ food waste collections. Read More...

New Victims First Service

Published: 27 Jun 18

A new service for victims in the Thames Valley who are struggling to cope with the impact of a crime Read More...

Disposing of Batteries

Published: 26 Oct 17

Do not to put batteries or other items which could cause a fire in your waste or recycling wheelie bin. Read More...

Priority Service for Vulnerable Residents

Published: 1 Nov 16

If the power goes off, or there’s a problem with the water supply then utility companies have a priority service for vulnerable people Read More...

The Oxfordshire Comet

Published: 29 Jul 16

Oxfordshire County Council has launched a new bookable transport service, called the Oxfordshire Comet. Read More...