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More than 100 West Oxfordshire residents supported to live independently at home

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 12:30:00 Z

More than 100 West Oxfordshire residents have been helped to live more safely and independently in their own homes thanks to Disabled Facilities Grants delivered by West Oxfordshire District Council.

Council to consider ambitious draft Local Plan to deliver the homes, jobs and infrastructure West Oxfordshire needs

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 12:50:00 Z

West Oxfordshire District Council is set to consider an ambitious draft Local Plan that will guide how the district grows and develops up to 2043.

Council strengthens action to keep West Oxfordshire clean and tackle fly-tipping and other environmental crimes

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 14:15:00 Z

West Oxfordshire District Council is continuing to invest in enforcement, prevention and partnership working to tackle environmental crime and help keep communities across West Oxfordshire clean, safe and attractive places to live.

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.