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At a Special Council meeting tonight (6 November) our Councillors will discuss the submission of the Two Unitary Authority proposal. The formal decision will be made by Cabinet on 13 November. 

More details can be found on these links https://orlo.uk/m8HxF and https://orlo.uk/SIMDa

#LGR #2UA
The latest round of our Councillor Community Grant closes on the 5 December.

If you have a community project in the district in need of a financial boost don’t delay and apply today.

You could get a grant of up to £7500!

https://orlo.uk/0LW3a

#Community #CommunityGrant #CommunityFunding
We're back on the road tomorrow with our Equalities Roadshow!

We'll be in Abingdon Market Place from 8am-3pm so please come and say hi if you're there.

As well as celebrating equality and talking about the services we provide we want to hear about what equality means to you.
Now Halloween is over, if your pumpkin can't be used for cooking or composting - simply leave it out whole, next to your bin, on your usual collection day during w/c 3 November, or cut it up and put it in your food bin. Just remember to remove any candles or decorations first!
There's still time to apply for funding with our Councillor Community Grant Scheme!

Each councillor has £7,500 to support non-profit organisations in their ward.

The deadline for applications is midday Friday 5 December.

#CommunityGrant #CommunityFunding
Our proposal for two new unitary councils, created with four other councils, has the potential to save the most money of all the proposals for the area and create authorities that are big enough to be efficient but small enough to be responsive to communities. https://orlo.uk/TwoCouncils_dtuRz

Don’t let your pumpkins turn into a post-Halloween nightmare! After the fright night fades, give them a second life—brew up devilishly delicious recipes and discover ghoulishly clever ways to banish waste.
Dare to click the link … if you’re brave enough! https://orlo.uk/vMgVl
Watlington Concert Band received funding from our Councillor Community Grant to help them with a rebrand of their marketing tools and website!

Do you know of a community project that could do with a financial boost? Take a look at our website to find out more.

https://orlo.uk/O75tx
Over 22,000 visitors enjoyed the facilities at Riverside Park and Pools in Wallingford this summer, a 45 percent increase on last year!

Read more here: https://orlo.uk/mgbDx
Our Equalities Roadshow starts today!

We're in Thame Market Place until 3pm, please come and say Hi to our team if you're poppy by!

You can find out more on our website https://orlo.uk/gf8Gk tomorrow we'll be in Wantage Market Place from 8am.
We would like to wish a happy Diwali to all those who are celebrating, from all of us at South Oxfordshire District Council.
Every Halloween, millions of costumes vanish into waste after just one night of fright—that’s a real horror story!
Summon your imagination and give old clothes a second life or pass them on. Find out more at
https://orlo.uk/sTzye
We're travelling across South Oxfordshire and the Vale with our Equalities Roadshow!

We'll be celebrating equality and diversity and being on hand to talk about our services and we want to hear from you.

More details, including where we will be going to in our press release https://orlo.uk/HJdEE
Brown bin permit holders! You can have extra garden waste collected for free, on your normal scheduled collection day only, between 27 October and 7 November.
For more details - https://orlo.uk/9kNSx
Each of our councillors has £7500 to award to community projects in their wards as part of our Councillor Community Grant Scheme.

If you know of a project that could do with a financial boost, you can find out more on our website https://orlo.uk/N4kyI

#Community #CommunityGrant #CommunutyFunding
Those old cables you’re holding onto are bursting with precious materials, just waiting to be unleashed! Put your old cables to good use - just
put them in a tied bag with other unwanted small electricals and leave it next to your grey bin on your normal collection day.
Homelessness can impact anyone, whether it’s due to an unexpected eviction, a relationship breakdown or escaping abuse.

That’s why we continue to do all we can to prevent it and help people access suitable, affordable housing.

https://southoxon.gov.uk/housing

#WorldHomelessDay
Today is #WorldMentalHealthDay.

This year's theme is 'access to services - mental health in catastrophes and emergencies'.

The world is going through a tough time right now, and if you're feeling overwhelmed we have details about organisations you can speak to https://orlo.uk/36R11
Five new high-definition CCTV cameras have been installed in Didcot town centre, directly replacing the remaining analogue models. This work completes a £160,000 project to our digitise town centre CCTV cameras across the district.
To find out more click the link in the comments
Our Councillor Community Grant is open to non-profit community organisations that support our residents and the natural environment across the district.

Contact your local councillor today and tell them all about your organisation!

https://orlo.uk/rP0uE

#CommunityGrant #CommunityFunding
Sign up now to join a free tour of one or our waste facilities and you will see how your waste is turned into energy to help power thousands of homes across Oxfordshire! We have a few spaces left for our tours on Thursday 23 October and Tuesday 11 November.
Register now at https://orlo.uk/VGF7d
Stoptober starts today! You are doing the best thing you can for your health by quitting - and you don't need to do it alone. There are plenty of ways to get support, but the best way to get started is to get your free Personal Quit Plan here - https://orlo.uk/2iNcn
It's #BlackHistoryMonth. We're marking this month to show our support for our black and ethnic minority staff and residents and to stand against discrimination.
You can find out more about how we do this in our Diversity and Inclusion Strategy.
https://orlo.uk/i6YWc

#Equality #Inclusion
Enjoy an action-packed half-term with free and low-cost activities across South Oxfordshire and the Vale, from 25 October to 1 November.
From theatre shows and craft workshops to family fun days – there’s something for everyone!
To find out more, visit https://orlo.uk/EF2Wx