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Strong service and financial performance alongside progress on key projects for West Oxfordshire residents

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 09:38:00 Z

West Oxfordshire District Council has reported a strong start to the 2026/27 financial year, with high customer satisfaction, reliable services, a positive financial position and progress on major projects. The quarter one review covers April to June 2026.

Plans for more long-stay parking at Marriotts Walk to provide greater flexibility for Witney workers and visitors

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 17:00:00 Z

People working, living and visiting Witney could benefit from greater parking flexibility at Marriotts Walk car park, under new proposals to increase the number of spaces available for stays up to 12 hours.

New partnership board to be set to deliver ambitious plans for the future of the Carterton area

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 15:11:00 Z

Partners from across the Carterton area are joining together to deliver more for communities, drive investment and help shape a stronger future for the area as part of the development and delivery of the Carterton Area Regeneration Framework.

Statement from West Oxfordshire District Council's leader on Local Government Reorganisation announcement

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 16:42:00 Z

The government has today announced it will review its Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) decisions across England. This will have implications on the future of councils in Oxfordshire and West Berkshire.

271 infrastructure projects needed, one clear message: infrastructure must be a priority for West Oxfordshire

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 11:41:00 Z

West Oxfordshire District Council is calling on residents and organisations to look at plans for the infrastructure the district will need over the next 15 years, as part of the current consultation on the Draft Local Plan 2043.

Have your say on West Oxfordshire's future as final Local Plan consultation opens

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 13:20:00 Z

West Oxfordshire District Council has launched its final public consultation on its draft Local Plan, inviting residents, businesses, community groups and stakeholders to comment on the document that will guide how the district grows and develops up to 2043.

Woodstock Open Air Pool extends season following record-breaking summer

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 13:30:00 Z

Following a summer of sunshine and sold-out sessions, Woodstock Open Air Pool is extending its season this year, with cool water swimming starting back up from 31 August and running until Sunday 27 September.

Car park upgrades underway across the district with lines being repainted

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 14:41:00 Z

West Oxfordshire District Council is repainting parking bay lines in its car parks across the district to keep them safe, clear and easy to use.

Woodstock Open Air Pool makes a big splash with record summer visitor numbers

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 11:45:00 Z

Woodstock Open Air Pool is enjoying one of its busiest summers yet, with more than 9,000 visits since opening for the season in May.

Government changes to mean fewer planning decisions will be made by elected councillors from October

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 11:43:00 Z

West Oxfordshire District Council has raised concerns that new national planning rules will reduce the number of planning decisions made by locally elected councillors.