Our Nature and Climate Action Fund is available to support projects across the Vale. Previous grants have helped The Life Space Project in Abingdon and the expansion of a Community Growing Space in East Hendred. Find out more on our website https://orlo.uk/2FpY7

Quick question… how are we doing with your bins and recycling? Take a few minutes to let us know - https://orlo.uk/wastesurvey_l3Fe2

Remember, with the bank holiday coming up, we’ll be emptying your bins a day later than normal next week. Check out our new BinDays web app - find out when your bins will be emptied for your next two collections. Just visit https://orlo.uk/rvwm4

Live in or near Abingdon? Got an old bike that still works but isn't used? Could you donate it? There's a bike donation event at Abingdon Fire station in Ock Street this Saturday (23 May) 10am - midday. See details

Oxfordshire County Council is asking your opinion on plans for a countywide approach to secure local benefits from large-scale low-carbon energy projects eg solar farms. You can respond here https://orlo.uk/consultation_on_energy_projects_oDETU by 15 June.

Annual garden waste permits are still available – if you are yet to buy yours for 2026-27, just visit https://orlo.uk/11rj8

Join our relaunched WhatsApp channel for bin collection updates. Select the link below to receive updates about collection changes, recycling tips and more. Joined our previous channel? You'll need to follow the new one to keep getting updates https://orlo.uk/ValeBinfluencers_9OLYn

Registered to vote in Faringdon? Remember to cast your ballot in the town council by-election on Thursday 21 May. Please note, no poll cards have been sent out for this election, so make sure to check your polling station at https://orlo.uk/byelections_6DFcw

Quick question… how are we doing with your bins and recycling? Take a few minutes to let us know - https://orlo.uk/wastesurvey_qt6QO

Don’t miss your chance to be heard. Our 2026 waste and street cleaning survey is now open—but only until 4 June. Take part now - https://orlo.uk/wastesurvey_42a0k

Watch our first live-streamed full council meeting tonight (13 May at 7pm) on our Committee Meetings YouTube channel: https://orlo.uk/pPUS6 #LocalDemocracy #YourCouncil #Transparency

If you have a project in the district that is helping to tackle climate change and needs a financial boost – take a look at our Nature and Climate Action Fund! You can apply for grants from £250 to £10,000 per project. You can find out more on our website https://orlo.uk/lXKeo

Local Wildlife Sites such as Waterstock Mill near Wheatley and the Letcombe Cressbeds near Wantage are set for a brighter future thanks to increased funding from South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils. More here https://orlo.uk/local_wildlife_sites_vG9iW

This is your waste service, your street cleaning service - it's time to have your say. Tell us how we’re doing and what could be better - just visit https://orlo.uk/wastesurvey_5bx60

This Mental Health Awareness Week we're encouraging everyone to take action: for yourself for someone else for all of us Even small actions can help us feel hopeful and when we can all come together we can make a big change to the stigma around mental health. https://orlo.uk/Tae9v #MHAW2026

Marking VE Day today.  We remember the courage, sacrifice, and hope that defined 8 May 1945, and we honour all who served and supported the war effort. Lest we forget. #VEDay

Missed bin? Love your recycling crew? Got BIG feelings about street sweeping? We want to hear it all in our Waste and Street Cleaning Survey 2026. Take the survey - https://orlo.uk/wastesurvey_2Wp5T

Can’t remember which bin it is this week? Find out via BinDays, our new web app - it tells you what day your rubbish will be collected and which bins you need to put out for your next two scheduled collections. Visit https://orlo.uk/BinDays_FSByH

Struggling to afford your home oil heating costs? Take a look at the Oxfordshire Crisis Support Scheme. It might be able to help https://orlo.uk/27eEh Call : 01865 804171 Email: [email protected]

Our Nature and Climate Action Fund is now open for applications! £100,000 is available for local community groups to use for projects that help tackle climate change, adapt to climate change and support nature recovery 🌳 The deadline for applications is the 29 June https://orlo.uk/q3nPH

Your opinion matters. Help shape future waste, recycling and street cleaning services across South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse. Take the survey today: https://orlo.uk/wastesurvey_9qDSR Closes 4 June 2026.

Let’s talk rubbish… seriously! Got thoughts on your bins, recycling or street cleaning? Now’s your chance to spill it. Take our 2026 Waste and Street Cleaning Survey - https://orlo.uk/WasteSurvey_NCACx Open until 4 June!

ReachDeck is a digital accessibility tool that helps you use our website in the way that suits you best. For example, you can translate pages into over one hundred languages or listen to content read aloud. For full details, please visit the accessibility page on our website: https://orlo.uk/fsl4b

Due to the bank holiday, we’ll be emptying your bins a day later than usual next week. Check out our new BinDays web app - find out when your bins will be emptied for your next two collections. Just visit https://orlo.uk/jUDD8

Our annual grant fund for climate and nature recovery projects opens a week today on Tuesday 5 May, with £100,000 available for local community groups and town and parish councils such as Quaker Wood in Blewbury (pictured). More information here https://orlo.uk/nature_and_climate_action_fund_gIV1X

To keep up to date with the latest planning news in your area, including planning applications and decisions, make sure you sign up for our planning alerts by registering for an account in the new planning system. Set up your alerts here: https://orlo.uk/PlanningAlerts_1e3Ic

Local Wildlife Sites such as Waterstock Mill near Wheatley and the Letcombe Cressbeds near Wantage are set for a brighter future thanks to increased funding from South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils. More here https://orlo.uk/MxnjZ

There'll be a Faringdon Town Council (Great Faringdon Parish Council) by-election on Thurs 21 May. To vote in this election, you must be registered at your current address in Faringdon before midnight on 5 May. For more information, visit https://orlo.uk/byelections_8yzaN

Stay connected to the latest opportunities, insights and council updates on our LinkedIn. LinkedIn brings residents, businesses and organisations together in one place. To follow us, please visit our page: https://orlo.uk/OzjIu

Our Annual Delivery Plan 2026–27 sets out what Vale of White Horse District Council will work on over the next year. It explains the projects and services we’ll focus on and how they link to our priorities. Take a look at the plan and see what’s coming up: https://orlo.uk/IINp3

Our new Planning system is now live! Thank you for bearing with us during the transition. Support videos and guidance are available to help you use the new system. Learn more on our news site: https://orlo.uk/NewPlanningSystem_kzn8P

Stay up to date with local decision-making on our Join the Conversation website. Here you can explore all our latest consultations, have your say on key issues and access our annual consultation and engagement reports. Please visit the website for more information: https://orlo.uk/vzBxQ

We wish a happy St George’s Day to everyone across the district.

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

🚗 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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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!

Wishing everyone a wonderful Easter Sunday.

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.

We send our warm wishes for Good Friday, and we hope the day is filled with peace and reflection.

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

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