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West Oxfordshire District Council funding boost helps save Chadlington’s Old Bakehouse

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 09:32:00 Z

West Oxfordshire District Council has helped secure the future of a much-loved supported living home for older people in Chadlington. The Council used £79,307 of Section 106 (S106) affordable housing funding to support the refurbishment of The Old Bakehouse, which had been under threat of closure.

Council calls for Thames Water to be brought into a special administration regime (SAR)

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 08:19:00 Z

At their meeting on 25 March, West Oxfordshire District Council voted to write to the government urging them to put Thames Water into a special administration regime (SAR) and then back into some form of non-profit, public ownership.

West Oxfordshire urges Government to rethink planning reforms to protect local decision-making

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 15:35:00 Z

West Oxfordshire District Council has responded to a Government consultation on proposed changes to national planning policy, backing some elements of the reforms but urging Ministers to rethink proposals that could weaken local planning powers.

A low-carbon future for Windrush Leisure Centre

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 16:15:00 Z

A major decarbonisation project at West Oxfordshire’s Windrush Leisure Centre is nearing completion, significantly reducing emissions and removing fossil fuels from one of the district’s busiest public buildings.

The Giant Easter Egg Hunt Comes to Marriotts Walk This Half Term

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 14:00:00 Z

Families are invited to take part in a fun-filled Easter adventure as the Giant Easter Egg Hunt arrives at Marriotts Walk from 27th March to 12th April.

Council progresses plans for 100% social rent homes in the heart of Witney

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 08:32:00 Z

West Oxfordshire District Council has provided an update on its plans to deliver a new development of 100% social rent homes at Woodford Way in Witney, as work continues to refine the proposals ahead of public engagement later this year.

First Walking Bus sets off in Witney to help children start the day active

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 11:14:00 Z

Children and families in Witney took their first steps on a new Walking Bus route this week, helping pupils walk to school safely while building healthier habits.

Borrow a litter picker and help tidy West Oxfordshire this spring

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 11:05:00 Z

West Oxfordshire District Council is proud to support this year’s Great British Spring Clean and is encouraging residents, community groups, and parish and town councils to get involved.

Council highlights work to bring empty homes back into use following National Empty Homes Week

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 10:46:00 Z

West Oxfordshire District Council is highlighting the work taking place across the district to bring empty properties back into use and help provide more homes for local people, following last week’s National Empty Homes Week.

Strong performance and major project milestones delivered for West Oxfordshire residents

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 09:00:00 Z

West Oxfordshire District Council has reported another strong quarter of performance, with high customer satisfaction, excellent planning results, reliable frontline services and significant progress on key community projects.