Our Community Hub is here for you. Over the last 10 months we've responded to 600 requests for cost-of-living support in the Vale. Our new budget allocates funding for this important service. Call us on 01235 422600 or go to https://orlo.uk/O7GuP #ManagingMoney #YourMoneyYourServices
Illustration of a waste collector wearing an orange high-visibility uniform, pulling two green wheelie bins. A teal arrow curves upward in the background with the text 'Bin collections calendar 2026/27' written along the arrow
Your new waste and recycling collections calendar is now available to download - just visit https://orlo.uk/BC88O - there youβll also find:
- how to add our ongoing waste calendar to your smartphone calendar
- our latest waste information leaflet, holiday collection changes and more
It's #FoodWasteActionWeek and we're supporting the campaign to help you make your food go fuuuuurther - for your pocket AND our planet. This week, why not try to:
- Use up those leftovers creatively,
- Plan meals to buy only what you need.
- Store food properly to make it last longer.
Cllr Bethia Thomas, smiling. She has her hair tied back and sunglasses on her head. She is wearing a blue blouse with flowers on it. Right of the image is the logo for international women's day along with the text.
Cllr Bethia Thomas, Leader at Vale of White Horse District Council, has reflected on International Women's Day and this year's theme #GiveToGain in her latest blog.
You can read her thoughts on our website https://orlo.uk/qc8s7
#IWD2026
Today is International Womenβs Day. As we celebrate the women who strengthen our community, we are committed to championing fairness and equal opportunities for all. #GiveToGain #IWD2026
Over the last 3 years weβve invested in housing in Vale, including purchasing 23 homes (with 58 bedrooms) as homes for those who need them most. By the end of this year we hope to purchase more properties β hopefully to total around 32 properties in the Vale.
An illustration of a person in an orange beanie and green jacket pointing at a yellow "Garden Waste 2025-2026" permit (the old version). Text at the bottom reads: "Brown bin permits expire on 31 March - buy your new one now!"
An illustration of a person with long brown hair wearing an orange beanie, green jacket, and orange scarf. They are pointing a gloved hand at a pink 2026-2027 garden waste permit on a brown bin. Text at the bottom reads: "important information for garden waste permit holders".
Donβt leave it too late β permits expire on 31 March, so make sure you buy a new one to ensure you receive garden waste collections from 1 April β just visit https://orlo.uk/GardenWastePermit_daNsT
We are supporting the #TwoCouncils proposal β watch our animation to find out why.
For more information our #2UC proposal, including links to have your say in the government consultation and details on the two other proposals, visit https://orlo.uk/e4zUe
#LGR #LocalGovernmentReorganisation
Text says Happy International Women's Day. Image is of some women doing exercises
International Women's Day is this Sunday 8 March.
To celebrate our Better Leisure Centres are offering a range of Women's Only sessions, from swimming to group cycling and more!
To book your space in the session, please use the Better UK app or visit the website.
#IWD2026 #GiveToGain
A taxi driver in a cap stands by the open door of a red taxi, handing a blue bag to an elderly female passenger. The car has a "TAXI" sign on top. Text reads: "Do you use local taxi services?"
Do you use local taxi services?
We are reviewing taxi licensing rules. From payment options to environmental targets, your feedback will shape our new policy for covering services across South Oxfordshire and the Vale of White Horse.
Take part here - https://orlo.uk/erlKM by 10 March.
A promotional flyer for the Compost Giveaway. The illustration shows a group of four people working together to shovel compost from a central pile into black bags. A wooden "FREE COMPOST" sign stands behind the pile, and a green arrow points down from the top.
A promotional flyer for the Wallingford Compost Giveaway - emphasizes that it is first come, first served. Fill up to 3 bags per household, avaialble while supplies last, Bring your own bags and a spade.
Grab FREE compost and give your garden a natural boost!
We're inviting our residents to collect free, nutrient-rich compost at special giveaway events this March. Bring your bags and a spade β collect up to 3 bags of compost per household! Available while supplies last.
Pic of daffodils with wording Dydd GΕ΅yl Dewi Hapus Happy St David's Day
Dydd GΕ΅yl Dewi hapus i bawb - A happy St David's Day to everyone
Top Section: Features a pink header with white text that reads, "Join a waste facility tour," followed by a rounded pink button-style box below it saying, "Find out what happens to your rubbish." An illustration of a guide and a small group of visitors inside a facility. On the left, a man wearing a yellow hard hat and a green long-sleeved shirt gestures toward an informational sign. A white rectangular board displays the text "NON-RECYCLABLE WASTE ENERGY RECOVERY" above a simple graphic showing a trash bin with an arrow pointing to a lightbulb containing a lightning bolt. A diverse group of four people (two women and two men of different ethnicities and ages) stand in a line on the right, smiling and listening to the presentation. The setting is depicted as a clean, industrial space with grey walls and a large metal tank or pipe visible behind the guide. Bottom Right: The logo for "Recovery" is displayed in pink text with a stylized "V" that includes an upward-pointing arrow.
We have a few spaces left on the free tours of our food waste facility in Wallingford on Tuesday 3 March and Thursday 2 April.
See how your waste is turned into energy to help power thousands of homes! Sign up now - https://orlo.uk/aaxHQ
A frontal view of a white taxi with a "TAXI" sign on top. Text reads: "Help shape our new taxi licensing policy"
A taxi driver wearing a cap kneels beside a red taxi with its hood open, checking the tire. The car has a "TAXI" sign on top. Text reads: "More safety requirements for taxis?"
A taxi driver in a cap holds a card payment terminal toward an elderly female passenger in the back seat who is holding a debit/credit card and a smartphone. Text reads: "Card payment available in all taxis?"
A blue electric vehicle (EV) taxi is charging at a public charging station. A taxi driver is standing nearby. The car has an "EV" symbol on the side and a "TAXI" sign on top. Text reads: "Balancing environmental goals with affordability?"
Your voice counts! Our taxi licensing policy is changing and we want your feedback. Find out more and share your views at https://orlo.uk/FLYP3
Picture of work going on at a greenfield site with caption Oxfordshire is protecting itself
Faced with floods, storms and heatwaves, Oxfordshireβs community groups are working to protect themselves, supported by the Community Resilience Grantsπ€π§οΈ Find out more here https://orlo.uk/community_grants_qy1hF
District council by-election Abingdon Abbey Northcourt ward Thursday 12 March Polls open 7am - 10pm
By-elections take place on Thursday 12 March for Abingdon Abbey Northcourt (district council ward) and Abingdon-on-Thames: Abbey (parish ward).
For more information, including the key dates and statements of persons nominated, visit https://orlo.uk/by-elections_hfbL9
A promotional flyer for a "Compost Giveaway" in Wallingford on 7 March from 9am at Howbery Business Park. and in Abingdon on 8 March, from 9am to 11am at White Horse Leisure and Tennis Centre. The graphic features a simple illustration of a large pile of brown compost with a wooden sign sticking out of it that reads "FREE COMPOST." a lady is holding a handful of compost and two people are digging compost.
Compost Giveaway The text specifies it is for Vale of White Horse residents only, first come, first served, with a limit of 3 bags per household. Attendees are reminded to bring their own bags and a spade.
Grab FREE compost and give your garden a natural boost!
We're inviting our residents to collect free, nutrient-rich compost at special giveaway events this March. Bring your bags and a spade β collect up to 3 bags of compost per household! Available while supplies last.
An illustration of a person in a brown cap and green overalls pushing a green wheelie bin filled with leaves and branches next to a brown bin. A brown banner across the centre reads: "New garden waste permits on sale now - get yours for 26/27"
Current garden waste permits expire on 31 March. If you want your garden waste collections to continue from 1 April, you will need to buy a new permit β just visit https://orlo.uk/GardenWastePermit_OhwXA
A black, classic-style London taxi with a yellow "TAXI" sign on top, viewed from the side. Text reads: "Our taxi licensing policy is changing β we want your feedback"
Our taxi policy is changing β and we want your input!
Have your say before 10 March. Visit https://orlo.uk/EoyZ5
Image of a blue background with golden images of Ramadan, with the words Ramadan Kareem.
We send our best wishes to those in our community observing Ramadan this month.
Image of a horse and lanterns against a red background, with the words Happy Lunar New Year.
We would like to wish a happy Lunar New Year to all those who are celebrating across the district. As we enter the Year of the Fire Horse, we welcome a sign known for its energy, independence and spirit.
Weβve set our budget for 2026/27 that focuses on protecting the local services you rely on every day, invests in community facilities and manages your public money responsibly. To find out more, take a look at our press release https://orlo.uk/0E9y1
#YourMoneyYourServices
Joint Local Plan update: A Procedural Meeting for the council's Joint Local Plan will take place at 12pm on 12 February 2026. At the meeting, the inspectors and council officers will discuss the way forward for the Examination. Tune in to the live stream: https://orlo.uk/JLP_meeting_EscCo
image of a man using a car park machine, with the words Car parking fees frozen
There is good news for motorists in the Vale - car parking fees have been frozen this year. We are also exploring ways to keep costs low in future. You can out more on our website: https://orlo.uk/LhOce
Two Councils. One better future.
Find out more about our two council proposal, including links to have your say in the government consultation and details on the two other proposals at https://orlo.uk/TwoCouncils_QY11h
#LGR #LocalGovernmentReorganisation #TwoCouncils #2UC
Top Section: Features a pink header with white text that reads, "Join a waste facility tour," followed by a rounded pink button-style box below it saying, "Find out what happens to your rubbish." An illustration of a guide and a small group of visitors inside a facility. On the left, a man wearing a yellow hard hat and a green long-sleeved shirt gestures toward an informational sign. A white rectangular board displays the text "NON-RECYCLABLE WASTE ENERGY RECOVERY" above a simple graphic showing a trash bin with an arrow pointing to a lightbulb containing a lightning bolt. A diverse group of four people (two women and two men of different ethnicities and ages) stand in a line on the right, smiling and listening to the presentation. The setting is depicted as a clean, industrial space with grey walls and a large metal tank or pipe visible behind the guide. Bottom Right: The logo for "Recovery" is displayed in pink text with a stylized "V" that includes an upward-pointing arrow.
We have a few spaces left on the free tours of our waste facilities on Wed 25 February in Ardley (non-recyclable waste) and Tues 3 March in Wallingford (food waste).
See how your waste is turned into energy to help power thousands of homes across Oxfordshire! Sign up now - https://orlo.uk/SbXHT
Our heartfelt thanks to every organisation working hard to help keep homes warm this winter and ensuring people in need have access to food. Weβve allocated Β£150,000 of funding to support this valuable work. See our news for a list of awardees https://orlo.uk/OzIk1
Minimal line-drawing illustration of budgeting and financial planning, showing a clipboard checklist, calculator, stacked coins with pound (Β£) symbols, a savings jar with a small plant, and simple charts and graphs on a blue background
A draft budget for 2026/27, setting out how Vale of White Horse District Council plans to protect local services, support communities and manage public money carefully, will be presented to councillors for approval this month. To find out more, visit https://orlo.uk/o7jyp
This Race Equality Week, we are proud to highlight our βSanctuary and Fair Treatmentβ motion. The motion reaffirms our commitment to tackling discrimination and promoting inclusion across the district.
You can read more about this motion on our website: https://orlo.uk/IODPl
Have your say!
The government has launched a consultation on changes to councils in our area running until 26 March 2026.
Find out more at:
https://orlo.uk/TwoCouncils_m0e5W
#LGR #LocalGovernmentReorganisation #2UC
