Which Council Does What?
'Which council does what?' is a valid and common question as it can be confusing if you are not familiar with the workings of local government.
If after reading the list below you are still unsure and need some guidance, then please don't hesitate to contact us at council@didcot.gov.uk or on 01235812637.
South Oxfordshire District Council
Abandoned vehicles
Business
Car parks
Cemeteries
Community advice and support
Council tax and benefits
Councillors
Countryside and environment
Elections and registering to vote
Forestry and trees
Grants
Ground Maintenance
Housing
Jobs and careers
Land Charges
Licensing
Local democracy, including elections
Neighbourhood issues, including fly tipping, noise and other nuisances
Planning and buildings
Public toilets
Recycling, rubbish and waste
Sports and leisure
Oxfordshire County Council
Fire and public safety
(Crime and prevention, Domestic abuse, Emergency planning, Fire and Rescue service, Road safety and Safeguarding from extremism)
Business services
(Trading standards, Licences and permits, Advice for businesses)
Children, education and families
(Children's services, Education and learning, early years education, fostering, information for parents, keeping young people safe, Youth justice service, provision of information agree, working with children and adoption)
Community and living
(Digital infrastructure, Births, deaths and ceremonies, Citizenship and nationality, funding and grants, OCC work with communities, thriving communities and volunteering in Oxfordshire)
Environment and planning
(Archaeology, Countryside, Energy and climate change, Land and premises, Planning and Waste and recycling)
Leisure and culture
(History, Libraries and Museums)
Roads, travel and parking
(Report pothole, Parking permits, pay a fine, Apply for Blue Badge and bus pass and Highways)
Social and health care
(Adult social care, Disability and sensory loss, Health, recovery and wellbeing, Housing options and care home, keeping safe, Legal and money issues, Living at home, Looking after someone, Public health, Oxfordshire employment, Volunteering and leisure and Health and Wellbeing Board)
Useful telephone numbers
OCC Highways - 0345 3101111
South Oxfordshire District Council - 01235 422422