We are expanding our livestreaming to include full council meetings. You can now easily watch key decisions live or on catchup. Our first full council meeting will livestream on 13 May on our Committee Meetings YouTube channel: https://orlo.uk/1JR7V
A car parkin Vale of White Horse filled with various cars, including a prominent red hatchback in the foreground.
🚗 We are currently reviewing our car parks.
We are proposing updates to several car parks, including a move to ticketless parking - meaning you no longer need to display a physical ticket in your vehicle.
Find out more and have your say on these changes: https://orlo.uk/QnWTm
Icon of a car with electric bolt. Go electric abingdon - a free event showcasing electric cars, e-bikes chargers nd more Saturday 25 April 10am - 3pm Abingdon Market Place
Electric Vehicle and renewable energy event Come to Abingdon Market Square on Saturday 25 April 10am - 3pm. There will be around a dozen different vehicles to view including TESLA, Jeep, MG, Lotus as well as e-bikes and renewable energy companies.
UK Government graphic: 'Landlords Get On Top Of The Renting Changes' in large 3D text with people interacting. Renting is changing.
Whether you're a landlord or a tenant, important changes are coming to the rental system from 1 May 2026
Act now: read the guidance, and check what you need to do at https://orlo.uk/m9EUS
Visit our website at for more information https://orlo.uk/YKOBC
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Our resident newsletter, Vale News, is the best way to stay informed about what is happening locally, directly from the council. In each edition, you will find the latest updates, news and events all in one place. To subscribe to our newsletter, please visit the sign-up page: https://orlo.uk/pEXaa
A graphic titled "Could your parish be about to change?" in bold green text. Below the title are two green, wavy-edged medallions. Each medallion is split horizontally; the top sections show rows of houses, while the bottom sections show a village with a church and a cluster of homes and trees, representing different community layouts.
Shape Your Local Community! We're reviewing parish council arrangements for Kingston Bagpuize with Southmoor, Fyfield and Tubney, Kennington, Radley, Appleton with Eaton and Besselsleigh.
Find out more and have your say at https://orlo.uk/CommunityGovernance_QyYHP
Icon of a car with electric bolt. Go electric abingdon - a free event showcasing electric cars, e-bikes chargers nd more Saturday 25 April 10am - 3pm Abingdon Market Place
Electric Vehicle and renewable energy event Come to Abingdon Market Square on Saturday 25 April 10am - 3pm. There will be around a dozen different vehicles to view including TESLA, Jeep, MG, Lotus as well as e-bikes and renewable energy companies.
Nextdoor makes it easy to stay informed and engaged with your local community. To stay up to date with community updates, hear from local businesses and organisations, and receive our latest news and service changes, you can sign up to Nextdoor through their website: https://orlo.uk/JXKGM
Our social media is one of the best ways to keep up to date with the latest news and updates from our council. The channels we use include Facebook, Instagram, Threads, LinkedIn, Bluesky, Nextdoor and YouTube. To find out more, please visit the social media page our website: https://orlo.uk/NCutg
For more details about garden waste collections, please visit https://orlo.uk/nMAt0
An illustration promoting extra garden waste collection (20 April – 1 May 2026). A woman with brown hair in a ponytail, wearing an orange long-sleeved shirt, blue pants, and gardening gloves, is shown pushing a black and orange electric lawnmower across a green lawn.
An informational graphic for "Extra garden waste" collection from 20 April to 1 May 2026. The image shows acceptable and unacceptable containers. A green sack (left open) and a cardboard box are marked as the correct methods, with the cardboard box labelled as the "Preferred option." A large "tonne builder's bag" is crossed out with a red X, accompanied by text stating these will not be collected.
Calling all garden waste permit holders
You can have extra garden waste collected for free, on your normal scheduled collection day only, between 20 April and 1 May.
To be eligible for a collection, please follow this guidance in the link below.
An illustration with a white background features a man and a child to encourage recycling. Large, dark blue text at the top reads, "Please recycle your empty Easter egg packaging." On the right, a man in a red t-shirt and blue jeans stands next to a green recycling bin with a white recycling symbol. He is smiling and dropping yellow and purple Easter egg foil wrappers into the bin. On the left, a young boy wearing a blue baseball cap and a red t-shirt sits on the ground. He is laughing while eating a chocolate egg. A small wicker basket filled with colorful eggs sits beside him, and a few pieces of discarded purple and yellow foil lay on the ground in front of him.
Please remember to put your empty cardboard, foil and plastic Easter egg packaging in your recycling.
If there’s soft plastic in the packaging, like a film window, please remove it and either put it in your non-recyclable rubbish or take it to your supermarket collection point.
Thank you!
Image of four easter eggs with the words 'Happy Easter'
Wishing everyone a wonderful Easter Sunday.
Icon of a car with electric bolt. Go electric abingdon - a free event showcasing electric cars, e-bikes chargers nd more Saturday 25 April 10am - 3pm Abingdon Market Place
Electric Vehicle and renewable energy event Come to Abingdon Market Square on Saturday 25 April 10am - 3pm. There will be around a dozen different vehicles to view including TESLA, Jeep, MG, Lotus as well as e-bikes and renewable energy companies.
Three black crosses, with the words 'Good Friday 3 April'
We send our warm wishes for Good Friday, and we hope the day is filled with peace and reflection.
An illustration of two people shopping in a produce section. One person in a green cardigan uses a metal scoop to put fresh green beans into a reusable cloth bag held by another person in a purple hoodie. They are surrounded by bins of potatoes, tomatoes, and other fresh vegetables, with a mesh bag of produce hanging from the first person's arm
An illustration of a person in a yellow t-shirt standing at a stove, using a black ladle to serve a colorful vegetable soup from a large stainless steel pot into a white bowl. There is a container of prepared food on the counter to the side.
An illustration of two people in a kitchen managing leftovers. On the left, a person in a red shirt takes food out of a refrigerator into a blue bowl, with several stacked glass containers of vegetables nearby. On the right, a young person in a blue hoodie pours orange juice into a blender filled with fresh fruit like strawberries and bananas.
Easy ways to save money and cut down on food waste:
- Stick to your shopping list so you only buy what you need.
- Think about portion sizes
- Got leftovers? Don’t bin them—freeze for later or turn them into tomorrow’s meal.
For more tips, visit our Easter page - https://orlo.uk/plz3h
ReachDeck is a digital accessibility tool which allows you to access our website in a format that is best for you. To find out more information, including how to access Reach Deck, please visit the accessibility page on our website: https://orlo.uk/ZNZ0P
An illustration of a person sitting cross-legged on the floor, smiling as they unpack a large, pastel-striped Easter egg from a cardboard box decorated with leaf symbols. Around them on the floor are various eco-friendly packaging materials, small boxes, and a chocolate bunny.
Buying Easter treats? Try to choose eggs and other goodies with less packaging to help cut down on waste.
For more tips on how to waste less, save money at Easter check out our website - https://orlo.uk/zHCDB
Text says #BeTheChange. Images are of a child swimming, two people nordic walking and a busy stage and audience at The Beacon
It's stress awareness month and the theme is #BeTheChange.
We're putting the spotlight on some of the ways we can support you, from joining our Active Communities team to get moving, seeing a show or getting crafty with a class at The Beacon and working out at one of our Better leisure centres.
An illustration of an older person wearing a green beanie, orange coat, and light blue scarf. They are wearing a green glove and pointing at a pink "Garden Waste 2026-2027 PERMIT" sticker affixed to the lid of a brown wheelie bin. Text at the bottom reads: “Remember to stick your new pink permit on your brown bin!"
Thanks to everyone who has bought a new garden waste permit.
If you’ve not already done so, please remove your old permit from your brown bin and stick your new permit in its place on the lid.
If you still need to purchase a new permit, just visit https://orlo.uk/GardenWastePermit_rwWiG
A large, multi-generational group of about 13 volunteers standing outdoors on a sunny day. They are wearing high-visibility yellow vests and holding purple litter bags and grabbers. A yellow banner is visible behind them near a large tree.
A diverse group of 15 volunteers, including adults and young children, gathered in a gravel parking area. Most are wearing high-visibility yellow vests; some hold white litter bags and coffee cups. A black SUV with its trunk open is in the background.
A group of about 12 volunteers of various ages sitting on blue chairs inside a bright, modern community hall with a high vaulted ceiling. They are wearing high-visibility yellow vests and holding litter-picking tools, appearing to be taking a break or attending a briefing.
A rear view of three volunteers walking along a sidewalk next to a stone wall and hedge. They are wearing "Community Litter Picker" high-visibility vests and each carrying two heavy, purple bags of collected trash.
Over the last few weeks, volunteers from across South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse have come together for community litter picks as part of the Great British Spring Clean.
A big thank you to everyone involved!
To find out more about community litter picking, visit https://orlo.uk/KskT9
A bright pink graphic titled "Bin collection changes - Easter 2026" decorated with Easter eggs and flowers. The table shows all collections from Friday 3 April through Friday 10 April are moved to the following day (e.g., Friday moves to Saturday, Monday moves to Tuesday), ending with a Saturday 11 April collection.
Like every Easter, we’ll empty your bins on a different day because of the public holidays.
Remember, all collections begin at 6am, so make sure you put your bins out the night before.
Icon of a car with electric bolt. Go electric abingdon - a free event showcasing electric cars, e-bikes chargers nd more Saturday 25 April 10am - 3pm Abingdon Market Place
Electric Vehicle and renewable energy event Come to Abingdon Market Square on Saturday 25 April 10am - 3pm. There will be around a dozen different vehicles to view including TESLA, Jeep, MG, Lotus as well as e-bikes and renewable energy companies.
It's your chance to comment on potential changes to the areas some parish councils cover. Parishes included: Kingston Bagpuize with Southmoor, Fyfield and Tubney, Kennington, Radley, Appleton with Eaton and Besselsleigh.
To find out more, visit https://orlo.uk/Vcer0
A graphic with a white background and black text at the top asking: "Do you receive garden waste collections? From 1 April, you’ll need a new pink permit". In the centre is a sample of the new pink South Oxfordshire District Council / Vale permit for the 2026/27 subscription year. Large black text at the bottom says: "buy yours now!".
Buying your new garden waste permit online is quick and easy, and help is available if you need support – just visit https://orlo.uk/e7rkf
Illustration of a smiling woman holding a phone displaying a green bin with a recycling symbol. A beige arrow curves upward in the background with the text 'Bin collections calendar 2026/27' written along the arrow."
Your ongoing waste collection calendar in your pocket – find out how to add it to your smartphone calendar to get weekly bin reminders.
Just visit https://orlo.uk/xaIcI
Image of a mosque with white lanterns hanging down, against a dark green background. It also includes the words 'Eid Al-Fitr'.
We send our warmest wishes to all our residents celebrating Eid.
Icon of a car with electric bolt. Go electric abingdon - a free event showcasing electric cars, e-bikes chargers nd more Saturday 25 April 10am - 3pm Abingdon Market Place
Electric Vehicle and renewable energy event Come to Abingdon Market Square on Saturday 25 April 10am - 3pm. There will be around a dozen different vehicles to view including TESLA, Jeep, MG, Lotus as well as e-bikes and renewable energy companies.
Have you bought your new garden waste permit? If not, make sure you do, otherwise your garden waste won't be collected from 1 April – just visit https://orlo.uk/GardenWastePermit_PzHT7
Do you have any questions about the changes happening to local councils in your area? Drop into the Didcot Community Event on Wednesday 18 March, 5–7:30pm at Cornerstone Arts Centre to ask us any questions or find out more information.
