West Oxfordshire District Council has launched its new Climate Action Fund grant scheme, designed to help small and medium-sized businesses in the district reduce their carbon footprint and become more climate resilient. Supported by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) and the Rural England Prosperity Fund (REPF), the scheme offers financial backing for capital projects that promote sustainability. 

West Oxfordshire District Council has submitted a detailed response to the Government's consultation on proposed reforms to the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) and other changes to the planning system. Whilst welcoming many aspects of the proposals, the Council has raised significant concerns over certain proposals, particularly those relating accelerated rate of delivery of new homes, without resolving outstanding issues relating to land assembly, developer build-out, and securing funding for essential infrastructure. 

Kilkenny Lane Country Park has undergone improvements to play equipment following West Oxfordshire District Council's investment of over £80,000 

Councillor Rachel Crouch has joined the Council’s Executive as the Executive Member for Stronger, Healthy Communities. The change comes after Councillor Rizvana Poole stepped down from the role.  

West Oxfordshire District Council has allocated over £1million of section 106 (s106) funding for a new third generation (3G) football pitch. The pitch will be located at West Witney Sports Ground to ensure grassroots football continues to grow.