Vale of White Horse

Vale of White Horse spans across farmland and hills, with the River Thames forming its northern boundary and containing numerous rural settlements and market towns.

The district was created in 1974 through the Local Government Act, merging several previous administrative areas including Abingdon Municipal Borough and Wantage Urban District.

The Vale and Downland Museum in Wantage presents exhibits about local traditions, agricultural practices, and the development of communities within the district.

The district council operates from Milton Park, providing residents with essential services such as waste collection, planning permissions, and housing support programs.

The district shares its administrative staff with South Oxfordshire District Council since 2008, creating an efficient model of local government cooperation.

Location: Oxfordshire

Capital city: Abingdon-on-Thames

Website: http://whitehorsedc.gov.uk

GPS coordinates: 51.60000,-1.50000

Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:48