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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.

New Executive announced to drive forward ambitious Council Plan for West Oxfordshire

Wed, 20 May 2026 15:39:00 Z

The West Oxfordshire District Council Executive Members were announced today at the Council’s Annual General Meeting.

Community energy scheme delivers lasting benefits for Charlbury Community Centre

Thu, 14 May 2026 15:01:00 Z

Charlbury Community Centre is becoming more energy efficient thanks to funding secured through a bold community-led solar farm project.

West Oxfordshire Alliance continues the partnership administration at West Oxfordshire District Council

Wed, 13 May 2026 14:17:00 Z

Following the local elections on 7 May, the governing alliance of West Oxfordshire District Council has re-signed their commitment to working together in leadership of the Council ahead of the Annual General Meeting on 20 May 2026.

Over £4,400 raised for Chair’s chosen charities

Tue, 12 May 2026 14:15:00 Z

More than £4,400 has been raised for two local charities thanks to the generosity of West Oxfordshire residents, councillors and local businesses over the past year.

Voters reminded to bring valid ID if voting in polling stations on 7 May

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 09:04:00 Z

Residents in West Oxfordshire District will need to show photographic ID to vote in person at the local elections which are being held on Thursday 7 May.

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.