Local Conservatives help secure additional funding for climate change projects across the Vale Thursday, 16 February, 2023 Having pressed the Liberal Democrat administration on the issue for two years, last night local Conservative councillors were able to help secure additional funding for climate change initiatives across the Vale of White Horse. A Conservative amendment, that also included more support with the cost of living and a lower Council Tax increase was voted against, but in a surprise move a new amendment... Local News
Oxford East - Cllr Bearder should apologise to drivers 24th September 2021 Oxford East Conservatives are calling for Oxfordshire County Council Highways Manager Tim Bearder to apologise after he blamed motorists in Oxford for recent... Local News
Vale - Conservative and residents' pressure gets Brown Bin collections restarted 22nd September 2021 Following the pressure by Vale Conservatives led by Cllr Simon Howell, opposition Leader of the VWHDC, residents will be pleased to hear that their bins will be... Local News
Vale & South - Extraordinary Council called to resolve Brown Bin fiasco 6th September 2021 Conservatives in southern Oxfordshire are calling on local councils to ‘get a grip’ on the waste crisis facing residents of South Oxfordshire and Vale of the... Local News
Open Letter to the LD and Green Groups at SODC from Cllr Caroline Newton 14th June 2021 Dear LibDem/Green Colleagues, Your decision to plough ahead with creating an SODC calendar for “socially important topics and campaigns” comes as no surprise... Local NewsOpinions
Oxfordshire Conservatives announce opposition team 25th May 2021 Oxfordshire County Council's Conservative Group have announced their Shadow Cabinet team to provide principled opposition to the incoming Lib Dem-led... Local News
Oxfordshire at top of recycling table for seventh year 4th March 2021 County’s recycling rate rises in 2019/2020 Householders praised for efforts, and urged to do more Read the story on the Oxfordshire County Council website here... Local News
Councillors welcome funding for sports pavilion in Shrivenham 11th February 2021 Watchfield & Shrivenham ward Councillors Simon Howell and Elaine Ware welcomed funding for a sports pavilion in Shrivenham following the meeting of the Vale of... Local News
Time to move on from Brexit - and start backing Britain 13th January 2021 By Gordon Lundie. As someone who actively campaigned to stop Brexit in 2016, today is a day to move on. With the deal done, and our future relationship with... Opinions
Under 5 minutes read. SODC Group response to Planning for the Future 9th December 2020 the Government’s White Paper on proposals for the reform of the planning system in England. The current local strategic planning system is failing in its need... Opinions
BUDGET23: Your priorities are our priorities 15th March 2023 BUDGET23 is a budget for growth. Find out how we're growing the economy, halving inflation and reducing debt here. National News
Levelling up by protecting our security: AUKUS submarine deal signed 14th March 2023 Our new AUKUS agreement will protect our security and level up through the new jobs and submarines created. National News
Growing the economy by protecting security 13th March 2023 We're investing £5 billion in defence to protect our economy's growth. National News
Celebrating International Women’s Day 8th March 2023 Find out about our achievements for Women, to wish all women a very happy International Women’s Day. National News
A new chapter for the people of Northern Ireland 28th February 2023 The Windsor Framework paves the way for a new chapter for the people of Northern Ireland. National News
