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Local people invited to have their say on Witney and Chipping Norton markets

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 10:29:00 Z

West Oxfordshire residents, businesses and market visitors are being invited to share their views on charter markets in Witney and Chipping Norton through a new public survey.

Joint statement from Cherwell and West Oxfordshire District Councils on recent Devolution discussions

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 09:53:00 Z

Joint statement from the Leader of Cherwell District Council, Cllr Lesley McLean, and the Leader of West Oxfordshire District Council, Cllr Andy Graham, on the discussions regarding a strategic authority for the Thames Valley.

Council donates laptops to help tackle digital exclusion across Oxfordshire

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 10:54:00 Z

West Oxfordshire District Council has donated its end-of-life laptops to charity Getting Oxfordshire Online to help people across Oxfordshire access online services, education, employment and support.

Council approves updated business rates relief policy to support local priorities

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 11:21:00 Z

West Oxfordshire District Council has approved updates to its Discretionary Rate Relief Policy to help ensure business rates support remains fair, flexible and focused on local needs. The policy allows the Council to reduce business rates in cases where providing support benefits the local area, including small businesses, local hospitality, and voluntary/community groups.

Oxfordshire and West Berkshire councils collaborating ahead of local government announcement

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 11:14:00 Z

Councils across Oxfordshire and West Berkshire are working closely together to prepare for a key government announcement expected in July regarding the future shape of local government in the area.

New crowdfunding programme set to champion community ideas across West Oxfordshire

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 08:54:00 Z

West Oxfordshire District Council has approved plans for a new community crowdfunding programme to help local groups and residents bring community ideas to life and make a positive difference across West Oxfordshire.

Strong service delivery and financial performance continue at West Oxfordshire District Council

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 14:58:00 Z

West Oxfordshire District Council continues to deliver strong results for residents, with this quarter’s performance report showing services are performing above target.

New habitat bank at Radford Farm to help nature recover in West Oxfordshire

Fri, 29 May 2026 09:45:00 Z

A new habitat bank at Radford Farm near Chipping Norton is helping to restore nature in West Oxfordshire while supporting sustainable farming and tackling climate change.

Westhive backs 14 more community projects in final funding round

Thu, 21 May 2026 15:00:00 Z

Fourteen local projects across West Oxfordshire have received support in the sixth and final round of Westhive, helping ideas grow and communities thrive.

Woodstock Open Air Pool set for extended summer season

Thu, 21 May 2026 10:06:00 Z

Woodstock Open Air Pool is preparing to welcome residents and visitors for an extended 14-week summer season, with a mix of cool water and heated swimming sessions running from Saturday 23 May until Sunday 30 August 2026.