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Hot showers create a lot of steam and that steam can cause damp and mould if your bathroom isn’t well ventilated.

But with a few small changes, you can stop that moisture from turning into mould.

Visit our website for more information
https://orlo.uk/dHKu4

#WinterInTheVale
November 14, 2025 at 5:01 PM
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Five councils in Oxfordshire and West Berkshire have all formally supported a proposal for two new, innovative, and locally accountable unitary authorities, aimed at addressing current inefficiencies, enhancing services, and saving millions.

More info: https://orlo.uk/oa614

#2UA #LGR
November 14, 2025 at 12:56 PM
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At Cabinet today (14 November) Councillors at Vale of White Horse District Council will discuss and make the formal decision on the submission of the Two Unitary Authority proposal.

Find out more about the proposal at https://orlo.uk/i5pX4
View details of the meeting here: https://orlo.uk/pE3Ir
"Under Discussion" stamped over a policy proposal paper reading "Two Councils. One better future. The two unitary Local Government Reorganisation proposal for Oxfordshire and West Berkshire". At the bottom of the paper is a diagram showing the map of the two unitary council proposal.
November 14, 2025 at 9:01 AM
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Cooking can add a lot of moisture to the air especially when boiling or frying.

Good ventilation and keeping a lid on boiling saucepans can help prevent moisture building up which can turn into mould.

Visit our website for more information
https://orlo.uk/u4D7L

#WinterInTheVale
November 13, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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Most of Oxfordshire is under a "yellow" warning tomorrow (Friday 14 November). However, if you're travelling to the North and West of the county, such as Burford, Banbury, Chipping Norton and Bicester they are under an amber warning.

More details on the Met Office website https://orlo.uk/JuG6I
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November 13, 2025 at 1:01 PM
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We're in Henley today for our Equalities Roadshow.

You'll find us in the Market Place until 3pm so if you're there please come and say hello.

The next stop is Wallingford on Friday 21 November.

https://orlo.uk/gkO8y

The Equalities roadshow team in Henley
November 13, 2025 at 10:03 AM
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Drying clothes indoors causes a lot of moisture, which could lead to damp and mould in your home.

But with a few small changes, you can stop that moisture from turning into mould.

Visit our website for more information
https://orlo.uk/gjRNb

#WinterInTheVale
November 12, 2025 at 5:01 PM
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What are your top tips for reducing damp and mould in colder weather?

Watch our video to learn simple ways to improve airflow and keep your home dry this winter.

Visit our website for more information
https://orlo.uk/viZ38

#WinterInTheVale
November 11, 2025 at 5:01 PM
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From tackling anti-social behaviour (ASB) to rescuing victims of exploitation, the South and Vale Community Safety Partnership is making a real difference.
To find out more, take a look at our report summary press release https://orlo.uk/u8BlM
An illustrative graphic titled "WORKING TOGETHER FOR SAFER COMMUNITIES" that promotes community safety and partnership. The graphic is divided into four main sections against a dark blue background, with a large central text block reading: "Partnership's action reduces anti-social behaviour and makes our communities safer". A uniformed police officer is shown next to a yellow shield icon featuring a white checkmark, symbolizing protection and authority. A scene showing two young people: a boy standing on a skateboard talking to a girl who is sitting down, representing engagement with youth and community presence. A bright sun icon is in the corner. Two simple white line icons: one of a house with a location pin inside it, and one of a person, symbolizing community and residents. An image of an older woman in a yellow jacket warmly holding the arm of a younger man in a blue shirt, illustrating positive intergenerational engagement and support.
November 11, 2025 at 12:08 PM
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At 11.11.11 we will remember all those who gave their lives in conflict so we could have peace.

#WeWillRememberThem
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November 11, 2025 at 9:03 AM
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Everyone loves a good second-hand success story! Maybe you found the perfect sofa for £50 or a table that cost less than your lunch?
Tell us about it below and help inspire others to join the bulky bargain hunt to help save waste and save money!
A flat-screen television resting on a low, light-wood media stand with three white cabinet doors. Two price tags are attached: a round one hanging from the TV reads "free from Tracy", and a rectangular one on the stand reads "free from Alan (off Freegle)" A wooden octagonal outdoor dining table surrounded by four matching folding wooden chairs in a garden setting, with a grey shed in the background. A yellow, rectangular price tag is tied to the table, reading: "£70 from charity shop" A vintage-style, white refrigerator with gold-coloured handles, standing next to a white tiled wall and a wooden countertop with a sink. A round price tag is tied to the fridge, reading: "£130 from gumtree". A black office chair with a mesh back is prominent in the foreground (colour photo), next to a white desk (black and white photo) with a laptop. Two rectangular price tags are attached: one to the chair reads "free from Dave", and one to the desk reads "£50 from marketplace".
November 10, 2025 at 11:02 AM
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At 11am today we will fall silent with others across the district, marking Remembrance Sunday in honour of those who gave their lives so that we could have peace.

#WeWillRememberThem #RemembranceSunday
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November 9, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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At a Special Council meeting tonight (5 November) our Councillors will discuss the submission of the Two Unitary Authority proposal. The formal decision will be made by Cabinet on 14 November. 

More details can be found on these links https://orlo.uk/uHMq8
https://orlo.uk/9g38H

#LGR #2UA
November 5, 2025 at 3:27 PM
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We're back on the road tomorrow with our Equalities Roadshow!

We'll be in Abingdon Market Place from 8am-3pm so please come and say hi if you're there.

As well as celebrating equality and talking about the services we provide we want to hear about what equality means to you.
Visit our Equalities Roadshows this autumn! With an illustration of people from different backgrounds, cultures, ages, genders etc.
November 2, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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Now Halloween is over, if your pumpkin can't be used for cooking or composting - simply leave it out whole, next to your bin, on your usual collection day during w/c 3 November, or cut it up and put it in your food bin. Just remember to remove any candles or decorations first!
An animated graphic saying ‘Don’t want to eat your pumpkin? Cut it up and put it in your food bin, compost it, or leave it whole, next to your bin
November 1, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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Our proposal for two new unitary councils, created with four other councils, has the potential to save the most money of all the proposals for the area and create authorities that are big enough to be efficient but small enough to be responsive to communities. https://orlo.uk/TwoCouncils_miUlo
October 29, 2025 at 4:41 PM
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Don’t let your pumpkins turn into a post-Halloween nightmare! After the fright night fades, give them a second life—brew up devilishly delicious recipes and discover ghoulishly clever ways to banish waste.
Dare to click the link … if you’re brave enough! https://orlo.uk/RKOA9
An adult and a child making pumpkin pie while dressed in Halloween costumes. A pumpkin is sat on the bench they are making the food on
October 28, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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On Thursday 13 November, residents in Ridgeway Ward will be able to vote in their local district by-election.

The candidates for the by-election have been confirmed. To find out who you can vote for, visit https://orlo.uk/WYXWq
Image is a poster. It reads "District council by-election, Ridgeway Ward, Thursday 13 November, Polls open 7am - 10pm". In the bottom right corner, the Vale of White Horse district council logo is shown. In the top right corner, a banner reads "Remember to bring Photo ID".
October 23, 2025 at 12:14 PM
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This summer was a record breaker for Abbey Meadow outdoor pool in Abingdon with nearly 30,000 visitors coming to enjoy the facility!

The Council and GLL will now review feedback and reports from the season and prepare for next year.

Read the full story here: https://orlo.uk/tEd9d
Two dogs swimming in Abbey Meadow Outdoor Swimming Pool, with water splashing up around them. The dog on the right has a tennis ball in its mouth.
October 21, 2025 at 1:01 PM
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Our Equalities Roadshow starts today!

We're in Thame Market Place until 3pm and tomorrow we'll be visiting Wantage, come and see us in the Market Place from 8am.

You can find out more about the roadshow on our website https://orlo.uk/aDNJK
A table in a Market Place outdoors with lots of leaflets and information The Equalities Roadshow stand in Thame Market Place
October 21, 2025 at 8:22 AM
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Vale of White Horse District Council would like to wish a very happy Diwali to all those who are celebrating.
A festive Diwali greeting card with a blue background, featuring a central lit oil lamp on a floral design, hanging lamps in the top corners, and an arrangement of small lit lamps at the bottom. 'Happy Diwali' is written in white script below the central lamp.
October 20, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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Every Halloween, millions of costumes vanish into waste after just one night of fright—that’s a real horror story!
Summon your imagination and give old clothes a second life or pass them on. Find out more at https://orlo.uk/axMgW
A cartoon of three people in Halloween costumes and the words ‘Be Spooktakular! Don’t be a new costume, reuse or make one instead.
October 17, 2025 at 9:01 AM
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We're going out on the road with our Equalities Roadshow starting on Tuesday 21 October.

We'll be celebrating equality and diversity and being on hand to talk about our services and we want to hear from you.

More details, including where we will be going in our press release https://orlo.uk/hqu1w
October 16, 2025 at 1:02 PM
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Brown bin permit holders! You can have extra garden waste collected for free, on your normal scheduled collection day only, between 27 October and 7 November.
For more details - https://orlo.uk/RY5xf
A man wearing a cap, green shirt, and overalls is trimming a round, green bush with red-handled shears. The extra garden waste collection will take place from October 27, 2025, to November 7, 2025. This image illustrates the types of containers to use and not to use. On the top, there is a green bag and a cardboard box, labelled "Please use these, left open" and "Preferred option." On the bottom, a crossed-out "tonne builder's bag" is shown, with the text "NOT these" and "We won't collect extra garden waste from tonne builder's bags." The extra garden waste collection will take place from October 27, 2025, to November 7, 2025.
October 16, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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Those old cables you’re holding onto are bursting with precious materials, just waiting to be unleashed! Put your old cables to good use - just
put them in a tied bag with other unwanted small electricals and leave it next to your grey bin on your normal collection day.
The image is an advertisement with a dark blue background and a bright pink cat with glowing blue eyes in the center, surrounded by tangled cables and wires. The text at the top reads: "HUMANS OF THE UK". The main text in large, bold, white and pink letters says: "Free yourself of your cable clutter". The cat appears to be emerging from a box overflowing with black, tangled wires and cables. Various white cables, including earbuds, a USB cable, and an audio jack cable, float around the background. In the bottom right corner, there is a logo for "recycle your electricals". The overall message is a call to action for people in the UK to recycle their unused or tangled cables and electrical waste to reduce clutter.
October 14, 2025 at 10:00 AM