West Oxfordshire District Council has secured approval for its Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) Charging Schedule, marking a significant milestone in its efforts to ensure that new development is supported by the infrastructure communities need to thrive.

West Oxfordshire District Council is pleased to announce the appointment of Cotswold Markets Ltd as the new operator for the Charter Markets in Witney and Chipping Norton. The new contract is set to begin on 1 August 2025.

West Oxfordshire District Council has closed the 2024/25 financial year with a small surplus despite continued pressure on key services and rising community needs.

West Oxfordshire District Council has published the findings of an independent study exploring the potential benefits of reinstating a rail link between Carterton, Witney and Oxford.  

The Climate Change Act 2008 requires that the net UK emissions for the year 2050 are at least 100% lower than the 1990 baseline. West Oxfordshire District Council has today approved the West Oxfordshire Climate Change Strategy that will help guide the district’s transition to net zero emissions by 2050, while building resilience to climate change and accelerating nature recovery.