As part of the government’s consultation on Local Government Reorganisation, it is asking the question ‘To what extent do you agree or disagree that this proposal will put local government in the area as a whole on a firmer footing’, particularly in relation to West Berkshire Council, who feature as part of two of the three proposals for the area.

The Examining Authority examining the proposed Botley West Solar Farm have now submitted their report and recommendations to the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero. 

Following feedback from its recent public consultation, West Oxfordshire District Council has revised its approach to parking stay times in Burford, Charlbury and Woodstock district council car parks. After carefully considering the views of residents, businesses and visitors, the Council has amended its original proposals, including adjustments to plans for long-stay parking in Woodstock and Charlbury. 

West Oxfordshire District Council’s Executive will be considering investing over half a million pounds to modernise and improve public toilet facilities in the district, focusing on the most used and valued locations to ensure a better experience for residents and visitors.

The government has launched a consultation on options to reorganise local councils across Oxfordshire and West Berkshire. Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) is a government-led reform to change how councils in two-tier areas are structured, replacing county and district councils with single unitary structures responsible for local services.