You may have heard about plans to reform local government, here's a link to information about one of the proposals from 5 of the local councils, including ours.


www.whitehorsedc.gov.uk/vale-of-white-horse-district-council/five-councils-launch-ambitious-plan-for-local-government-reform/

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Here are a couple of links to notices from the Vale of the White Horse District Council:

1. Equality roadshows
2. Reducing waste during Halloween

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This is a regular update about initiatives and campaigns that we hope you will be able to share with your communities.

Below is a link to a summary of our current campaigns. The information you need to communicate these and any other current campaigns is either included in the text or is accessible through a communications pack in the portal. There are more existing campaigns and promotions in our portal. 

If you have any questions, please email [email protected] and remember to keep coming back because we'll add campaign information as we go live with it.

mailchi.mp/oxfordshire.gov.uk/healthier-housing-better-sexual-health-service-surveys-3385052?e=0a4a67ca26

Dear All,
 
Please be advised that you are now able to apply for a temporary congestion charge permit for Oxford City.
 
https://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/transport-and-travel/oxfords-temporary-congestion-charge-cars-cars/apply-temporary-congestion-charge-permit/oxfordshire-area-permit

We have a new contact number for waste-related queries – from now on, residents who cannot find or report waste information online, should call

01235 422 123.  The old 03000 waste number will soon be turned off.

This new number is for all district council household waste, recycling, food, garden waste (collections only*), bulky waste collections, clinical waste collections and street cleaning services. It is also the number to call to report fly-tipping and abandoned vehicles.  Please help to spread the word by sharing this information with residents, friends and family in the local area.

Note that or queries about garden waste permits, residents should continue to call 01235 422 422.

For enquiries relating to Household Waste and Recycling Centres (HWRC’s), people should continue to contact the county council on 0345 310 1111. 
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The Great Coxwell Parish Council and Trustees of the Reading Room Charitable Trust are delighted to announce that the Reading Room now has a fibre broadband internet connection and wi-fi, and would like to thank the Great Coxwell Community Fund for making this possible through a donation.
 
Instructions for connection are on the wall above the router unit which is located on the built in cupboards. The facility is provided for the Great Coxwell village community and users of the Reading Room.
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The Oxfordshire Tobacco Control Alliance is refreshing the Oxfordshire Tobacco Control Strategy (OTCS) for 2026-2030 and would like to hear the views of Oxfordshire residents on its priorities. This strategy is a significant step towards reducing smoking rates in our county, aiming to make Oxfordshire smokefree and promote a healthier environment for all residents.
 
We would like to encourage all people living and working in Oxfordshire to take a few moments to complete the Public Consultation survey on Let’s Talk Oxfordshire website. It should take 10-15 minutes to complete and closes on 10th August 2025.
 
The survey is collecting feedback on the targets and priorities set out in the draft strategy in 5 areas: supporting people who smoke to quit; preventing uptake among young people; creating smokefree environments; enforcing regulations; and working in partnership. Your feedback will help us understand if we need to make any changes to the draft strategy before it is agreed.
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Seven charity groups across the Vale have received a total of £9,000 of unrestricted funding to support their work with local communities thanks to the White Horse Community Lottery. 
This July marks the fourth anniversary of the lottery launched by Vale of White Horse District Council, which has raised £109,050 to support local organisations, charities, and community groups committed to strengthening local communities and caring for the environment. 
 
Players of the lottery can choose a good cause they wish to support including the White Horse Community Fund, which distributes funding to good causes selling 20 tickets or more a week.  
 
Sustainable Shrivenham runs a community hub and repair workshop, helping and encouraging people to make more sustainable choices in everyday life, they received £864.

The team at Sustainable Shrivenham said: “We are absolutely delighted with this extra lottery fund. Not only does the regular money support us with the work we do regularly we now have funds towards our next big refill shop project in the village!” 

Vale Community Impact who offers free advice on debt, benefits and employment, plus volunteer transport and befriending for those in need received £729. 

Anna Mabbett, from Vale Community Impact said: “We are thrilled to have received £729 from the White Horse Community Lottery! This support allows us to continue providing our core services: advice, community transport, and our Good Neighbour Scheme, to people across the Vale. With this funding, we can reach even more people and make a meaningful difference in their lives.” 

Cllr Helen Pighills, Cabinet Member for Community Health and Wellbeing, Vale of White Horse District Council said: “I'm really pleased we’re able to support these organisations and give them a well-deserved boost to reach even more people in our communities. Thank you to everyone who plays a part in supporting our local good causes through the lottery. Your contributions make a real difference, helping charities and community groups continue their vital work across the Vale.” 

Lottery prizes range from free prize draw entries to a weekly £25,000 jackpot. Tickets cost just £1 with 60p from every ticket sold going to support charities and community groups across the district. 

See our website whitehorsedc.gov.uk/white-horse-community-lottery for more information on how organisations can join the lottery and how residents can support good causes in the district.