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At a Special Council meeting tonight (5 November) our Councillors will discuss the submission of the Two Unitary Authority proposal. The formal decision will be made by Cabinet on 14 November. 

More details can be found on these links https://orlo.uk/uHMq8
https://orlo.uk/9g38H

#LGR #2UA
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!
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_miUlo
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/RKOA9
On Thursday 13 November, residents in Ridgeway Ward will be able to vote in their local district by-election.

The candidates for the by-election have been confirmed. To find out who you can vote for, visit https://orlo.uk/WYXWq
This summer was a record breaker for Abbey Meadow outdoor pool in Abingdon with nearly 30,000 visitors coming to enjoy the facility!

The Council and GLL will now review feedback and reports from the season and prepare for next year.

Read the full story here: https://orlo.uk/tEd9d
Our Equalities Roadshow starts today!

We're in Thame Market Place until 3pm and tomorrow we'll be visiting Wantage, come and see us in the Market Place from 8am.

You can find out more about the roadshow on our website https://orlo.uk/aDNJK
Vale of White Horse District Council would like to wish a very happy Diwali to all those who are celebrating.
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/axMgW
We're going out on the road with our Equalities Roadshow starting on Tuesday 21 October.

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 in our press release https://orlo.uk/hqu1w
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/RY5xf
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://whitehorsedc.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/m17lb
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/T1sOl
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/REE8e
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/MzrfL

#Equality #Inclusion
Content warning: mentions suicide

Today is #WorldSuicidePreventionDay, it's a tough subject to talk about but that's why we're marking it, to raise awareness and encourage people to talk. Every chat, no matter how small can make a difference.

www.whitehorsedc.gov.uk/vale-of-whit...

#WSPD2025
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A 90s rave like you've never experienced before! Mr Wilson's Second Liners will play all of your favourite 90s hits and bring the Hacienda Club vibes, but with all the style and swagger of a traditional New Orleans second line!

📆 Fri 7 Nov

www.beaconwantage.co.uk/events/mr-wi...

#AutumnSeason
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Give your mind and body a full reset with our monthly Sound Bath workshops run by Sam Silvester. 🧠

Lie back and let the healing sounds and vibrations soothe you, starting Fri 19 Sep at 6.30pm 🔔

www.beaconwantage.co.uk/events/sound...

#SoundBath #WhatsOnWantage #Relaxation #AdultClass
The season at Abbey Meadow outdoor pool in Abingdon has been extended until Sunday 7 September - and that's not all, Swim for Dogs returns on Monday 8 September 🐶
All Swims can be booked via the Better website and there's more info in our press release www.whitehorsedc.gov.uk/leisure/outd...
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Two new classes are about to take centre stage!

From September, join ten weeks of ballet or tap specially for adults.
Adult Ballet – Mon 7.15-8pm 🩰
www.beaconwantage.co.uk/events/adult-ballet/
Adult Tap – Mon 8-8.45pm 🎩
www.beaconwantage.co.uk/events/adult-tap/

#AdultDance #AdultBallet #AdultTap
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The panto is BACK in Wantage! (Oh yes, it is!) This year we welcome TaleGate Theatre Productions this year for 5 performances of Jack and the Beanstalk! 🌱🐮

Available to book on our website NOW! 🎄

www.beaconwantage.co.uk/events/jack-...

#Panto #WhatsOnWantage #WhatsOnOxfordshire #Family