Change is coming to local government across England, and five councils have worked together to create a proposal for two new, innovative and locally accountable unitary authorities for Oxfordshire and West Berkshire that will tackle existing inefficiencies, improve services, and support local communities in response to the government's call for reform of council structures.

Local residents, experts and community action groups came together at the Corn Exchange in Witney on Saturday to take part in the Council’s Waterways Fair – a community event focused on protecting rivers and building flood resilience across the district, with the event drawing strong attendance and positive engagement. 

With Halloween fast approaching, West Oxfordshire District Council is encouraging residents to celebrate sustainably by cutting down on waste and getting creative with their celebrations.

West Oxfordshire District Council Executive have agreed the draft areas for development to go to consultation with communities in November as the Council looks to get residents views on initial thinking about where new homes and businesses could go in the district to meet identified needs in the period up to 2043. 

West Oxfordshire District Council has agreed to enter negotiations to extend its current Leisure Management Contract with Greenwich Leisure Limited (GLL) to 2032.