Following its review of local government reorganisation, the Government has made a new minded-to decision to replace the seven existing councils in Oxfordshire and West Berkshire with three new unitary councils. The decision will now be open to further representations from council leaders and other interested parties for approximately three weeks before a final decision is made. 

West Oxfordshire District Council has welcomed unanimous agreement among council leaders to accept in principle the Government's offer and progress proposals for a new Mayoral Strategic Authority (MSA) covering Oxfordshire, Berkshire and Swindon, which could bring significant new powers and investment to the region.

West Oxfordshire District Council is encouraging residents to enjoy Halloween sustainably this year by making the most of their pumpkins, reusing costumes and decorations, and keeping waste to a minimum.