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  • Proposed changes to the additional Council Tax charge for long-term empty properties - South Oxfordshire District Council

    South Oxfordshire District Council is seeking your views on possible changes to the rules concerning the council tax premium for long-term empty properties. Under the council's current policy, domestic properties that are left unoccupied and substantially unfurnished for at least two years incur a 100 per cent additional council tax charge, or 'premium'. Recent changes in legislation now allow councils to reduce this minimum timeframe from two years to just one year. If this change is... More
    Opened 15 October 2024
  • Proposed changes to the additional Council Tax charge for long-term empty properties - Vale of White Horse District Council

    Vale of White Horse District Council is seeking your views on possible changes to the rules concerning the council tax premium for long-term empty properties. Under the council's current policy, domestic properties that are left unoccupied and substantially unfurnished for at least two years incur a 100 per cent additional council tax charge, or 'premium'. Recent changes in legislation now allow councils to reduce this minimum timeframe from two years to just one year. If this change is... More
    Opened 15 October 2024
  • Review of Street Trading Policy Survey

    South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils are in the process of reviewing the joint Street Trading Policy. We last reviewed this in 2011, and since then street trading in the districts has become more popular which has identified gaps within the policy. We are proposing amendments to the policy to help resolve those issues and provide more clarity on street trading in the area. The amendments include updates to community and charity events, markets,... More
    Opened 15 October 2024
  • Wantage Neighbourhood Plan: Submission consultation

    Wantage Town Council is working on a Neighbourhood Plan which has recently been submitted to Vale of White Horse District Council. We are inviting your comments on the plan and supporting documents during a publicity period running from 10 October to 11.59pm on 21 November 2024. You can view the neighbourhood plan and supporting documents below. This consultation is separated into three sections: Part A - Personal details Part B - Your comments Part C -... More
    Opened 10 October 2024
  • Joint Local Plan 2041 Publication Stage

    In January 2024, we asked for your input on our Joint Local Plan Preferred Options Consultation, covering topics such as climate change, housing, jobs, infrastructure, transport, nature recovery, and healthy places. The feedback we received has played a crucial role in shaping the proposed Joint Local Plan for South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse, and we now invite you to view and comment on the publication version. ... More
    Opened 1 October 2024
  • Compliments and Comments Feedback Form

    We always aim to provide a high standard of service, but try as we might, we may not always get it right first time. We value feedback about our services and welcome any comments which can help us to continue to improve the service we provide at the district council. Equally, we would love to hear any compliments about our service, whether that is providing praise to a particular member of staff or service team. Or letting us know when we have provided an exceedingly high standard... More
    Opened 16 September 2024
  • South Oxfordshire Polling Districts and Places Review Consultation

    South Oxfordshire district council is currently reviewing all polling districts and places in South Oxfordshire. This means that the venue where you normally cast your vote, or the polling district it belongs to, could change. In this survey you will be able to see the changes we are proposing and provide your feedback. A polling district is a geographical area set for the purposes of an election only. All voters who live in the same polling district go to the same polling place to... More
    Opened 13 September 2024
  • Vale of White Horse Polling Districts and Places Review Consultation

    Vale of White Horse district council is currently reviewing all polling districts and places in the Vale of White Horse. This means that the venue where you normally cast your vote, or the polling district it belongs to, could change. In this survey you will be able to see the changes we are proposing and provide your feedback. A polling district is a geographical area set for the purposes of an election only. All voters who live in the same polling district go to the same polling... More
    Opened 9 September 2024
  • Litter Bug Detectives Trail: your feedback

    We hope you enjoyed taking part in the Litter Bug Detective Trail around South Oxfordshire or Vale of White Horse districts. We would be grateful if you could give us some feedback about your experience of the trail so we can make future improvements. All feedback is anonymous. Please complete this feedback form by 11:59pm on Friday 6 September 2024. If you have any questions about the Litter Bug Trail or require this feedback form in an alternative format (for example... More
    Opened 9 August 2024
  • Have your say on our Gambling Policy

    Gambling Act 2005 - Review of Statement of Licensing Principles We are reviewing our joint South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse Statement of Licensing Principles, otherwise known as our Gambling Policy, and would like to hear what you think. This policy details how we deal with applications for gambling activities whilst being consistent with the three licensing objectives to prevent gambling from being associated with crime and disorder, ensuring gambling is... More
    Opened 2 August 2024
  • Didcot Garden Party 2024: Feedback Form

    Thank you for attending one of our events. We would be grateful if you could take a moment to give us your views on this year’s Didcot Garden Party. Your feedback will help us to look at ways to improve your experience at future events. Please provide us with your feedback before 11.59pm on Friday 13 September. If you have any questions about the Didcot Garden Party, please contact us at didcotgardentown@southandvale.gov.uk . What happens next ... More
    Opened 26 July 2024
  • Berinsfield Neighbourhood Plan: Submission Consultation

    Berinsfield Parish Council is working on a Neighbourhood Plan which has recently been submitted to South Oxfordshire District Council. We are inviting your comments on the plan and supporting documents during a publicity period running from Thursday, 25 July to 11.59pm on Thursday, 12 September 2024. You can view the neighbourhood plan and supporting documents below. This consultation is separated into three sections: Part A - Personal details Part B - Your... More
    Opened 25 July 2024
  • Healthy Didcot Survey

    South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils have been working with several local community partners on a project to find out more about health and wellbeing in Didcot. What is health and wellbeing? Health and wellbeing covers a range of topics including mental, physical, social, financial, spiritual, environmental, and vocational (employment, training volunteering and hobbies). We’ve put together this survey to ... More
    Opened 8 July 2024
  • Fyfield and Tubney Area Designation Consultation

    Vale of White Horse District Council has received a Neighbourhood Area Designation application from Fyfield and Tubney Parish Council. If designated, Fyfield and Tubney Parish Council will have the authority to produce a Neighbourhood Plan for the Neighbourhood Area. We are required to carry out this consultation as the proposed Neighbourhood Area for Fyfield and Tubney is not congruent with the parish boundary as a part of the parish is already... More
    Opened 25 June 2024
  • Wallingford Neighbourhood Plan Review: Submission Consultation

    Wallingford Town Council is working on a Neighbourhood Plan Review which has recently been submitted to South Oxfordshire District Council. We are inviting your comments on the plan and supporting documents during a publicity period running from Thursday, 13 June to 11.59pm on Thursday, 25 July. You can view the neighbourhood plan and supporting documents below. This consultation is separated into three sections: Part A - Personal details Part B - Your comments... More
    Opened 13 June 2024
  • Thame Neighbourhood Plan Review: Submission Consultation

    Thame Town Council is working on a Neighbourhood Plan Review which has recently been submitted to South Oxfordshire District Council. We are inviting your comments on the plan and supporting documents during a publicity period running from Thursday, 13 June to 11.59pm on Thursday, 25 July. You can view the neighbourhood plan review and supporting documents below. This consultation is separated into three sections: Part A - Personal details Part B - Your... More
    Opened 13 June 2024
  • Help us set 'The Way Ahead' for South Oxfordshire

    Our Council Priorities for 2024-2028 What is South Oxfordshire’s Plan? We are preparing a new plan for the next four years. It’s very important to us that it reflects the priorities and aspirations of local residents, businesses and community groups. We really want to discuss these plans with the communities we serve to make sure we understand what you value and what areas you want us to focus on. Background Our current... More
    Opened 16 April 2024
  • At the Heart of the Vale - Our Plan for 2024-28

    At the hear t of the Vale of White Horse, the Council is making a place that our residents feel proud to call home . It’s not just our mission for today. We want to secure a vibrant, inclusive and happy place for this generation and generations to come. This clear purpose guides how we serve our residents and the Vale today to ensure a bright future. The Vale is a great place to live, work and thrive. But like you, everyone at the council... More
    Opened 16 April 2024
  • Waste Satisfaction Survey 2024

    We would like to know what you think of our waste and recycling services across South Oxfordshire and the Vale of White Horse. You may recall that we asked for your views on our services in summer 2023. We received over 2,000 responses - thank you to everyone who took part! If you would like to see the summary report from last year, please click here to view the report . In last year's survey 83% respondents expressed satisfaction with the waste and recycling... More
    Opened 12 March 2024
  • Garsington Neighbourhood Plan: Consultation on Significant Modifications

    Garsington Parish Council submitted their draft neighbourhood plan to South Oxfordshire District Council in February 2023. The examiner issued a Clarification Note , which set out initial comments on the submitted plan and areas where further clarification would be helpful. Garsington Parish Council provided an initial response to the examiner’s Clarification Note . In response to the issues raised in the Clarification Note,... More
    Opened 14 February 2024
  • Proposed Taxi Tariff for Vale of White Horse

    This survey is primarily aimed at taxi drivers and proprietors licensed by the district council. However, if you're a member of the public and would like to comment on the proposed tariff, you can do so by completing the general comments box. Our current tariff was introduced in October 2022. We are now proposing a new revised tariff using the ‘Guildford model’ , a nationally recognised method to calculate taxi tariffs. In addition to changing the... More
    Opened 31 January 2024
  • Proposed Taxi Tariff for South Oxfordshire

    This survey is primarily aimed at taxi drivers and proprietors licensed by the district council. However, if you're a member of the public and would like to comment on the proposed tariff, you can do so by completing the general comments box. Our current tariff was introduced in October 2022. We are now proposing a new revised tariff using the ‘Guildford model’ , a nationally recognised method to calculate taxi tariffs. In addition to changing the... More
    Opened 31 January 2024
  • Kingston Bagpuize with Southmoor Area Designation Consultation

    Vale of White Horse District Council has recieved a Neighbourhood Area Designation application from Kingston Bagpuize Parish Council. The neighbourhood area designation outlines the area which will be covered by the Neighbourhood Plan for Kingston Bagpuize. We are required to carry out this consultation as the proposed neighbourhood area overlaps with a small part of the parish of Fyfield and Tubney. We are inviting your comments during a publicity period running from... More
    Opened 18 January 2024
  • Beckley and Stowood Neighbourhood Plan: Consultation on Significant Modifications

    Beckley and Stowood Parish Council submitted their draft neighbourhood plan to South Oxfordshire District Council in February 2023. We carried out a consultation on the draft neighbourhood plan and supporting documents in March 2023. This gave residents and statutory consultees an opportunity to comment on the draft plan. The responses to the March 2023 consultation were published and submitted for examination. The independent examiner, Andrew Ashcroft, considered... More
    Opened 18 January 2024
  • Crowmarsh Gifford

    Join us at Crowmarsh Pavilion at our drop-in event to chat with us, ask questions and have your say. Date: 05/02/2024, 11am-4pm. More
    Opened 10 January 2024
  • Sandford-on-Thames

    Join us at Sandford Village Hall at our drop-in event to chat with us, ask questions and have your say. More
    Opened 10 January 2024
  • Abingdon

    Join us at Pablo Lounge at our drop-in event to chat with us, ask questions and have your say. Date: 03/02/2024, 11am-4pm More
    Opened 10 January 2024
  • Wantage

    Join us at The Beacon at our drop-in event to chat with us, ask questions and have your say. Date: 31/01/2024, 11am-4pm More
    Opened 10 January 2024
  • Thame

    Join us at Candelo Lounge at our drop-in event to chat with us, ask questions and have your say. Date: 30/01/2024, 11am-4pm More
    Opened 10 January 2024
  • Joint Local Plan Preferred Options Consultation

    A Local Plan looks ahead fifteen years and plans how much development is needed in an area, like new homes, jobs, roads and schools, and where they should go. South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils are working together to produce a new Joint Local Plan. This plan will be different from the last Local Plans for our area, in particular it doesn’t need to plan for the same scale of growth as last time. Our focus will be to continue to build out most of the sites... More
    Opened 10 January 2024
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