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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
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
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
November 14, 2025 at 9:01 AM
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
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
November 13, 2025 at 1:01 PM
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

November 13, 2025 at 10:03 AM
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
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
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
November 11, 2025 at 12:08 PM
At 11.11.11 we will remember all those who gave their lives in conflict so we could have peace.

#WeWillRememberThem
November 11, 2025 at 9:03 AM
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!
November 10, 2025 at 11:02 AM
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
November 9, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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
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.
November 2, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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!
November 1, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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
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
October 28, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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
October 23, 2025 at 12:14 PM
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
October 21, 2025 at 1:01 PM
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
October 21, 2025 at 8:22 AM
Vale of White Horse District Council would like to wish a very happy Diwali to all those who are celebrating.
October 20, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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
October 17, 2025 at 9:01 AM
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
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
October 16, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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.
October 14, 2025 at 10:00 AM