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CPRE Oxfordshire is seeking a small number of local communities to work with on delivering rooftop solar audits. Initial expressions of interest by end of April please. Solar energy has an important role to play in the UK’s future energy supply but we need to ensure it is directed to rooftops, car parks and brownfield…

Faringdon Community Larder has revised it’s opening times as Tuesday the 16th of April 2024. The Larder held in the Corn Exchange will be open on Tuesdays from 2:30pm to 3:45pm. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

With only a week to go until the voter registration deadline for the Police and Crime Commissioner Election, anyone wanting to vote on 2 May must make sure they are election ready. The deadline to register to vote is midnight on 16 April. If you are not already registered to vote at your current address,…

We are delighted to announce the nominations for this year’s Community Awards 2024. Please see below for the list of nominees and a brief description of why they were nominated: Community Hero Award Elouise Hill – For the amazing work she does in helping the local community through ‘A helping Hand’. For caring so much…

About this election Residents will be able to vote for The Police and Crime Commissioner, the elected representative who oversees how crime is tackled across Thames Valley. Their aim is to cut crime and to ensure the police force is effective. They are elected for a four-year term.  You can find more about the role of…

Faringdon Community Larder is open on Tuesdays from 2:30pm to 4pm in the Corn Exchange. To become a member please click on the link below. Join with SOFEA

South and Vale Holiday Activities Fun activities and community days, family exercise, a museum of marvellous things and a cartoon circus are just some of the free and low-cost activities available for children and their families to enjoy during the Easter holidays. South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils are providing activities and events at venues…

Faringdon Junior Youth Club (FJYC) dates around Easter time are as follows: FJYC takes place at Faringdon Cricket Club, Stanford Road, Faringdon, Oxon, SN7 8BF. The Youth Club is for young people: 10 to 13 year olds (school years 6,7 and 8). We look forward to seeing you there! Martin Gillett

Councils reaffirm support for Ukrainian households living in the Vale and South Oxfordshire.  Cllr Helen Pighills, Cabinet Member for Community Health and Wellbeing at Vale of White Horse District Council, said:  “The UK was one of the first countries that started to support Ukraine and welcomed Ukrainians who fled the war zone. Our unwavering support,…

From South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils: We are currently finalising our internal processes for access to this support.  As soon as we commence payments, we will let you all know. A quick update to keep you informed on our work to provide a means of distributing financial support for residents and…