Vale of White Horse District Council
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Emergency beds for rough sleepers will be available from tonight due to the very cold weather conditions.
If you see someone sleeping rough please, or you are homeless and in an emergency situation you can call us on 01235 422420 or go to Streetlink’s website https://orlo.uk/IlqQJ
If you see someone sleeping rough please, or you are homeless and in an emergency situation you can call us on 01235 422420 or go to Streetlink’s website https://orlo.uk/IlqQJ
November 19, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Emergency beds for rough sleepers will be available from tonight due to the very cold weather conditions.
If you see someone sleeping rough please, or you are homeless and in an emergency situation you can call us on 01235 422420 or go to Streetlink’s website https://orlo.uk/IlqQJ
If you see someone sleeping rough please, or you are homeless and in an emergency situation you can call us on 01235 422420 or go to Streetlink’s website https://orlo.uk/IlqQJ
If you pay someone to remove rubbish from your property and it’s then fly-tipped, you could be fined or prosecuted.
Don't risk it, make sure you stay legal by following the S.C.R.A.P code - find out more at https://orlo.uk/AWjup
Don't risk it, make sure you stay legal by following the S.C.R.A.P code - find out more at https://orlo.uk/AWjup
November 19, 2025 at 10:01 AM
If you pay someone to remove rubbish from your property and it’s then fly-tipped, you could be fined or prosecuted.
Don't risk it, make sure you stay legal by following the S.C.R.A.P code - find out more at https://orlo.uk/AWjup
Don't risk it, make sure you stay legal by following the S.C.R.A.P code - find out more at https://orlo.uk/AWjup
Good airflow is one of the easiest ways to stop damp and mould in your home.
Watch our video to learn simple ways to improve airflow and keep your home dry and mould-free this winter.
Visit our website for more information:
https://orlo.uk/KwLgt
#WinterInTheVale
Watch our video to learn simple ways to improve airflow and keep your home dry and mould-free this winter.
Visit our website for more information:
https://orlo.uk/KwLgt
#WinterInTheVale
November 17, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Good airflow is one of the easiest ways to stop damp and mould in your home.
Watch our video to learn simple ways to improve airflow and keep your home dry and mould-free this winter.
Visit our website for more information:
https://orlo.uk/KwLgt
#WinterInTheVale
Watch our video to learn simple ways to improve airflow and keep your home dry and mould-free this winter.
Visit our website for more information:
https://orlo.uk/KwLgt
#WinterInTheVale
If you vote by post, you now need to reapply every three years if you wish to continue to cast your ballot this way. If you’re not sure when you applied for your postal vote, don’t worry, our elections team will write to you if/when your application is up for renewal.
November 17, 2025 at 11:00 AM
If you vote by post, you now need to reapply every three years if you wish to continue to cast your ballot this way. If you’re not sure when you applied for your postal vote, don’t worry, our elections team will write to you if/when your application is up for renewal.
Available to download from the usual app stores, Safe Places shows the locations of all the registered venues which offer somewhere to go if anyone is feeling anxious, frightened or in need of support.
For more information, visit - https://orlo.uk/quJQb
For more information, visit - https://orlo.uk/quJQb
November 17, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Available to download from the usual app stores, Safe Places shows the locations of all the registered venues which offer somewhere to go if anyone is feeling anxious, frightened or in need of support.
For more information, visit - https://orlo.uk/quJQb
For more information, visit - https://orlo.uk/quJQb
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
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
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
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
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
More info: https://orlo.uk/oa614
#2UA #LGR
November 14, 2025 at 12:56 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
More info: https://orlo.uk/oa614
#2UA #LGR
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
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
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
Find out more about the proposal at https://orlo.uk/i5pX4
View details of the meeting here: https://orlo.uk/pE3Ir
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
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
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
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
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
More details on the Met Office website https://orlo.uk/JuG6I
November 13, 2025 at 1:01 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
More details on the Met Office website https://orlo.uk/JuG6I
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
To find out more, take a look at our report summary press release https://orlo.uk/u8BlM
November 11, 2025 at 12:08 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
To find out more, take a look at our report summary press release https://orlo.uk/u8BlM
At 11.11.11 we will remember all those who gave their lives in conflict so we could have peace.
#WeWillRememberThem
#WeWillRememberThem
November 11, 2025 at 9:03 AM
At 11.11.11 we will remember all those who gave their lives in conflict so we could have peace.
#WeWillRememberThem
#WeWillRememberThem
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!
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
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!
Tell us about it below and help inspire others to join the bulky bargain hunt to help save waste and save money!
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
#WeWillRememberThem #RemembranceSunday
November 9, 2025 at 9:00 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
#WeWillRememberThem #RemembranceSunday
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
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
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
More details can be found on these links https://orlo.uk/uHMq8
https://orlo.uk/9g38H
#LGR #2UA
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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!
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
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
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
Dare to click the link … if you’re brave enough! https://orlo.uk/RKOA9
October 28, 2025 at 7:00 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
Dare to click the link … if you’re brave enough! https://orlo.uk/RKOA9
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
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
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
The candidates for the by-election have been confirmed. To find out who you can vote for, visit https://orlo.uk/WYXWq
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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