West Oxfordshire District Council has confirmed that parking will remain free in all Council-run car parks, as part of an updated Parking Strategy that supports local growth, sustainability and thriving town centres. 

West Oxfordshire District Council is taking its first steps to bring forward plans for a new truly affordable housing development in Witney. The proposals form part of the Council’s long-term strategy to deliver the right homes in the right places, making it easier for local people to afford a home within their own communities, a priority raised by residents.

West Oxfordshire District Council has launched its latest public consultation on its emerging Local Plan, inviting residents, businesses, community groups and stakeholders to help shape the policies that will guide how the district grows and develops up to 2041. 

West Oxfordshire has been named the top performing rural district in the UK following the release of the 2025 national Council Climate Action Scorecards, a significant achievement that highlights our collective commitment to reducing carbon emissions and building climate resilience across the district.

West Oxfordshire District Council is set to launch three new business support grants aimed at energising local enterprise and strengthening the district’s economy, with capital funding from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) and the Rural England Prosperity Fund (REPF).