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West Oxfordshire’s markets going strong as shoppers give their verdict

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:41:00 Z

Local people have given Witney and Chipping Norton’s Charter Markets a resounding vote of confidence, with a recent survey showing overwhelming satisfaction with the quality, atmosphere and customer service they offer.

Council invests in waste vehicle fleet to protect services and cut carbon emissions

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 15:10:00 Z

West Oxfordshire District Council has approved a £3.5 million investment in its waste and environmental services fleet to replace ageing vehicles, improve reliability and reduce carbon emissions.

Pumpkin fun comes to Marriotts Walk this half term

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 08:42:00 Z

Pumpkins are popping up at Marriotts Walk this half term as the shopping centre welcomes families for a week of free seasonal fun from 26 to 31 October.

Council urges action on empty MOD homes to help meet local housing need

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:34:00 Z

Empty Ministry of Defence homes in Long Hanborough could help meet West Oxfordshire’s pressing need for affordable housing, with the District Council calling for their potential to be explored.

From pollution to flood prevention: Waterways Day brings community together

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 09:24:00 Z

Residents, experts and community organisations came together for West Oxfordshire District Council’s Waterways Day 2026 to discuss the future of local waterways and the action needed to protect them.

Over £1.8m of developer funding invested in West Oxfordshire communities

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 08:11:00 Z

£1.89 million of funding from new developments has been invested in projects benefiting communities across West Oxfordshire over the past year, 72% more than the year before.

There’s no excuse for fly-tipping – Council supports national fly-tipping campaign

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 16:13:00 Z

West Oxfordshire District Council is supporting the national Fight Fly-tipping Fortnight campaign to show what is being done to tackle the issue across West Oxfordshire and how residents can play their part in tackling illegal fly-tipping activity.

West Oxfordshire District Council takes next steps in delivering social rented homes for local people in the centre of Witney

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 10:00:00 Z

West Oxfordshire District Council’s Overview and Scrutiny Committee and Executive will be considering an update on the crucial proposals to build social rented homes for local people in the centre of Witney.

Councils join forces to progress new library for Woodstock

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 14:28:00 Z

Residents in and around Woodstock can look forward to a new, modern library and community hubs on the site of the former library, with plans announced by Oxfordshire County Council and West Oxfordshire District Council today.

West Oxfordshire District Council to write to government requesting better support for farmers and action on protecting food supply

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 08:47:00 Z

Supporting local farmers and protecting reliable food supplies were the focus of a motion debated at West Oxfordshire District Council on Wednesday 16 September 2026.