On Wednesday 11 December, West Oxfordshire District Council (WODC) joined a group of students in delivering an urgent message to Minister Emma Hardy, Under-Secretary for the Department of Environment, Food, and Rural Affairs, addressing the critical issue of sewage pollution in England’s rivers. 

West Oxfordshire District Council has temporarily paused the planning process at Salt Cross Garden Village to speak directly to the Government to amend current policy and allow its ambitious net zero policy on the site.  

In a drive to support at-risk households across West Oxfordshire, West Oxfordshire District Council has launched a project using the Low-Income Family Tracker (LIFT) to identify households eligible for vital financial assistance and encourage them to claim it. The initiative has already reached 233 households, urging eligible residents to apply for Pension Credit, which can unlock additional financial support. 

The Community Action Plan for Zero-Carbon Energy (known as CAPZero) has been published by Low Carbon Hub and community group GreenTEA, Transition Eynsham Area.  

West Oxfordshire District Council has published its Annual Monitoring Report (AMR) for 2023/24 which shows that excellent progress against much of the district’s current Local Plan. It highlights achievements in delivering housing, jobs, infrastructure and environmental improvements that meet the needs of local residents and communities, but also outlines where the current Local Plan is not delivering enough for the district.