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Services beginning with 'S' in West Oxfordshire District are displayed in the left hand column. You will also see information from Oxfordshire County Council, Thames Valley Police and nearby NHS Trusts in the right hand column.

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Safety at work

Health & safety at work
Health safety at work... The Council aims to protect the health, safety and welfare of all persons affected by those work activities for which the Council has an enforcement responsibility and to promote health and safety within these activities.
West Oxfordshire District Council

Social and Community Services - Conditions of employment
Oxfordshire County Council

Sandbags

Sandbags
Sandbags... Sandbags are effective for water up to about 20cm/8... deep. When there is flooding sandbags are given out free of charge.... Requesting sandbags... During normal work hours, please telephone 01993 861000. In an emergency outside of...
West Oxfordshire District Council

Building a sandbag wall
Instructions on how to use sandbags to ensure maximum protection for your property and community.
Oxfordshire County Council

School attendance

Absence from school
The difference between authorised absence from school and unauthorised absence from school. Unauthorised absence can result in prosecution.
Oxfordshire County Council

School holiday schemes

School holiday schemes
During the holiday periods throughout the year, the council has a range of activities, courses, play schemes and pay and play sessions.
Oxfordshire County Council

Schools

Artsmark & Specialist Schools Programme
Artsmark Specialist Schools Programme... Artsmark... Artsmark is an Arts Council England award which aims to:... encourage schools to increase the range of arts that they provide... raise the profile of arts education... recognise, promote and...
West Oxfordshire District Council

Schools
Information for parents about Oxfordshire's schools and the work the county council is doing to improve school performance.
Oxfordshire County Council

Schools
Information about practising 'Footsteps' - road safety skills for children - in schools.
Oxfordshire County Council

Scores on the doors

Food safety & hygiene
Food safety hygiene... The aim of the food safety enforcement service is to protect public health by preventing the spread of food borne disease and promoting food safety through it's enforcement activity within the District.... To achieve th ...
West Oxfordshire District Council

Sewers

Drains and sewers
Drains and sewers... Your Responsibility... If your property is connected to a main sewer, it will drain through a private drain or sewer and into the public sewer. The private section is your responsibility, perhaps jointly with one or more of...
West Oxfordshire District Council

Shared care

Shared care
The Break Time shared care scheme gives families a break by providing care in a family setting.
Oxfordshire County Council

Shopmobility

Shopmobility
Shopmobility... Anyone with a physical disability can borrow, for free, a wheelchair or scooter to travel around Witney Town Centre.... Witney Shopmobility is based in Langdale Gate, Witney and is open from 9.30am to 4pm on:... Mondays...
West Oxfordshire District Council

Shopmobility
This scheme supplies scooters, wheelchairs and power chairs to people with disabilities.
Oxfordshire County Council

Social and support groups

Advocacy and support groups
Advocacy, support groups and social organisations for older people
Oxfordshire County Council

Support groups
There are many local groups which can help you seek practical and friendly support
Oxfordshire County Council

Support groups
Oxfordshire County Council

Support groups
Find out about groups that can support you in your role as a parent/carer.
Oxfordshire County Council

Social care

Carer Support
Carers in Oxfordshire... Are you a carer?... What is a carer's assessment?... How can I get a carer's assessment?... Where can I get free information and support?... What advice and information is available nationally?... What is the Care ...
Oxfordshire NHS Trust

Useful websites
More useful websites about careers in social care.
Oxfordshire County Council

Special schools

Mainstream and special schools, resource bases
Details of provision in Oxfordshire.
Oxfordshire County Council

Special waste collections

Bulky Household Waste Collections
Bulky Household Waste Collections... A collection service is provided for bulky items of HOUSEHOLD waste for which a charge will be made. As the actual charge will be dependent on the number and type of items to be collected, a quotation will be...
West Oxfordshire District Council

Speed limits

Speed limits
A guide to how speed limits are set, and how to request a new limit in your area.
Oxfordshire County Council

Sports and recreation

Individual Development in Sport, Active Recreation & Play Grant
Individual Development in Sport, Active Recreation Play Grant... This grant assists individuals who wish to achieve coaching, play, officiating or leadership qualifications and/or further develop their chosen sport or activity. We will expect...
West Oxfordshire District Council

Outdoor Recreation & Play Facilities Grant
Outdoor Recreation Play Facilities Grant... Grants are available to Town/Parish Councils, Playing Field Committees or Play Area Management Groups who are formally constituted to assist with the provision of outdoor recreation and play facilities...
West Oxfordshire District Council

Sport & Active Recreation Grant
Sport Active Recreation Grant... This grant provides financial support to formally constituted sports clubs, playing field management committees and similar voluntary organisations who wish to fund a capital project.... Amounts awarded... Grants...
West Oxfordshire District Council

Leisure activities
There are many charities, voluntary organisations and clubs that organise leisure and social activities in the area. Many are targeted at specific groups, for example people with disabilities, older people and ethnic communities.
Oxfordshire County Council

Sports grounds

West Witney Pitches
West Witney Pitches... Ideally situated five minutes from the A40, along Deer Park Road and Valence Crescent, the West Witney mini soccer and junior pitches will offer your club the opportunity to play and develop to your full potential.... For...
West Oxfordshire District Council

Street lighting

About the street lighting team
Who we are and what we do.
Oxfordshire County Council

Street lights FAQs
Frequently asked questions about street lighting.
Oxfordshire County Council

Street maintenance

Street maintenance
How we maintain Oxfordshire's roads and pavements.
Oxfordshire County Council

Street numbering and naming

Street Nameplates
Street Nameplates... The Council is responsible for providing and maintaining all street nameplates in the District. For new developments they are provided by the developer.... The Council has a standard specification for street nameplates, in...
West Oxfordshire District Council

Street name plates
How to report a damaged or missing street name plate.
Oxfordshire County Council

Street trading

Street Trading
Street Trading... For further information on Street Trading and to obtain an application form, please view the right-hand 'Downloads' section of this page.... Details of prohibited streets and street with consent for Street Trading are av ...
West Oxfordshire District Council

Supported housing

Supporting People
Helping vulnerable people to live more independently and maintain their tenancies.
Oxfordshire County Council