Vale of White Horse District Council

Have you tried our community walks run by our Active Communities Team to give people access to a friendly short group walk? We have devised short nature guides tailored to some of the community walks and linking to our nearby meadow areas. See more here https://orlo.uk/TBOE7

Do you live in Kingston Bagpuize, Southmoor, Fyfield or Tubney?
We're seeking your views on a proposed parish boundary change for your area.
Your feedback will help inform the final decision. Have your say by 23 July 2026. Find out more: https://orlo.uk/lxhTF

This Learning Disability Week, we’re celebrating the positive impact funding from our White Horse Community Lottery is having on community organisations that work with residents with learning disabilities. Their work enables people who need additional support to be seen, included, and able to live fulfilled lives.

Thanks to lottery players, organisations like Abingdon Group Riding for the Disabled can continue to support people to build confidence, develop skills and enjoy new experiences.

For more information about the lottery please visit our website https://orlo.uk/nZyJI

Today is national - Oxfordshire has a dedicated website which shows up-to-date air quality readings across the county - please visit https://orlo.uk/giFmu

Did you see anyone dumping waste on Sandford Lane, Kennington?
We’re appealing for witnesses after someone fly-tipped a paddling pool, garden waste, polystyrene, a duvet and a clothes horse. Shockingly, all of these items could have been disposed of entirely FREE OF CHARGE at the Redbridge Recycling Centre, which is just 10 minutes away.
If you have any information about where this rubbish may have come from, saw a vehicle loaded with these items, or have dashcam footage from the area, please contact [email protected] / 01235 422146.

The temperatures are going up from tomorrow (Thursday) as we look forward to a warm weekend. Great news then that Abbey Meadows outdoor pool in Abingdon opens midday tomorrow (Thursday 18 June) and over the weekend. Book your swims via the Better UK app or through the website ⬇️
https://orlo.uk/qCODF
Note that the pool will be operating on a weather-dependent programme until 18th July, so sessions may be subject to change depending on conditions.

With England starting their world cup campaign this evening, here's a quick reminder on which bin you may need to use for your post-match waste. Thank you for playing your part!

Later today, 11 men cross a white line in Dallas bearing the badge of The Three Lions to represent our country on the world stage.

To show our support for the team as they get their world cup campaign underway, today we are flying the St George's cross flag at our offices in Abingdon.

Maybe this means something profound about unity, or maybe it's just a bunch of blokes kicking about a bag of wind for our entertainment - either way, we have just six words for them:

🦁🦁🦁 Come on England, bring it home 🦁🦁🦁