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.

West Oxfordshire District Council has confirmed that parking will remain free in all Council-run car parks, as part of an updated Parking Strategy that supports local growth, sustainability and thriving town centres. 

West Oxfordshire District Council is taking its first steps to bring forward plans for a new truly affordable housing development in Witney. The proposals form part of the Council’s long-term strategy to deliver the right homes in the right places, making it easier for local people to afford a home within their own communities, a priority raised by residents.