Joint Local Plan Update

In September, Inspectors examining the South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Joint Local Plan said it had failed on the “Duty to Co-operate”, suggesting the councils might need to withdraw the plan from the examination process as a result.

Following a statement from Matthew Pennycook MP, Minister of State for Housing and Planning, the government has indicated that it intends to remove the Continue reading

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OCC Newsletter

Residents who are not already subscribers to Oxfordshire County Council’s digital newsletter “Your Oxfordshire” may like to download the latest edition.

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Parish Council Meeting – Thursday 18th December

The Parish Council will hold its monthly meeting in the Village Hall at 7:30pm on Thursday 18th December.

All residents are invited to attend.  Download the agenda here.

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South News – December Edition

Residents who are not already subscribers to South Oxfordshire District Council’s digital newsletter “South News” may like to download the latest edition here.

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HIF1 Infrastructure Project Newsletter

Oxfordshire County Council (OCC) has produced a dedicated newsletter for the Didcot and Surrounding areas major infrastructure scheme (HIF1).

Read the December 2025 edition.

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St Mary’s Advent Cleaning

Over the past few months the Parochial Church Council (PCC) has been overseeing some repairs and improvements at St Mary’s Church.

The stonework has been repaired and the drainpipes repainted.  Internally all the lights have been replaced with LED bulbs and our beautiful church can be seen more clearly.  But that means we can see also the dust and cobwebs. Continue reading

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SODC Services Over Christmas and New Year

South Oxfordshire District Council (SODC) has published details of its services over the Christmas and New Year period when its office will be closed.

See the SODC website.

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Community Flood Wardens

Oxfordshire County Council (OCC) is looking for volunteer Community Flood Wardens across Oxfordshire to build resilience to flooding events before they occur.

Flood Wardens are the eyes and ears on the ground in the community to report flood risk issues.  They can monitor blocked drains and culverts, ditches, tree branches or obstructions in rivers/watercourses, and anything else Continue reading

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Disabled Facilities Grant

The Disabled Facilities Grant is offered by South Oxfordshire District Council (SODC) to help disabled and vulnerable residents make their homes safer, more comfortable, and better suited to their needs.

The Disabled Facilities Grant is a means-tested grant providing financial help for home adaptations such as installing ramps and stairlifts for easier access, fitting level-access showers, or improving heating and Continue reading

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Pendon Museum News

Get all the news and information in the latest edition of the Pendon Museum Newsletter.

More information on the Pendon website: www.pendonmuseum.com

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