Vale Vision

Pupils and parents at King Alfred’s Academy are set to take part in a special event aimed at highlighting the dangers of underage drinking. 

Alcohol Action Day, set to take place on Tuesday 27 March, is being organised by the Wantage and Grove Community Alcohol Partnership (CAP). 

People needing independent advice and help with transport around the Wantage area will continue to receive vital support thanks to a grant for an advice centre from Vale of White Horse District Council. 

Local Plan Part 2 submitted for independent examination

Vale of White Horse District Council has submitted the Local Plan 2031 Part 2, to the Secretary of State for independent examination.

Conservative councillors, activists and volunteers across the Vale are beginning to deliver the latest newsletter through residents' letterboxes.

Government green-lights first use of autonomous vehicles on UK roads 

Vale approves safeguards in Growth Deal

The Vale Council has agreed the Oxfordshire Housing & Growth Deal, based on a commitment from government and partner councils to address a number of so called ‘red-lines’ which aims to protect the district from uncontrolled development.

Vale of White Horse District Council has completed the £12.4 million sale of land to Botley Development Company who are set to revitalise the shopping centre and adjacent land at West Way.

In today's Budget the Chancellor of the Exchequer announced plans for a housing deal with Oxfordshire that would deliver £150m of infrastructure funding. The Government is also seeking to further increase housing delivering in Oxfordshire.

Vale of White Horse District Council is inviting community groups in and around the Wantage area to a special workshop aimed at showing them how they can apply for a share of more than £43,000 in grant funding.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for local residents, business and community group leaders to become actively involved in shaping the whole garden town area.