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Community groups, charities and local organisations can now turn their ideas into reality with the launch of West Oxfordshire Crowdfund, a new community funding programme from West Oxfordshire District Council. 

West Oxfordshire District Council is inviting residents to have their say on how the council should spend its money in 2027/28, helping to shape the services and improvements that matter most to local communities. 

Following its review of local government reorganisation, the Government has made a new minded-to decision to replace the seven existing councils in Oxfordshire and West Berkshire with three new unitary councils. The decision will now be open to further representations from council leaders and other interested parties for approximately three weeks before a final decision is made. 

West Oxfordshire District Council has welcomed unanimous agreement among council leaders to accept in principle the Government's offer and progress proposals for a new Mayoral Strategic Authority (MSA) covering Oxfordshire, Berkshire and Swindon, which could bring significant new powers and investment to the region.

West Oxfordshire District Council is encouraging residents to enjoy Halloween sustainably this year by making the most of their pumpkins, reusing costumes and decorations, and keeping waste to a minimum. 

West Oxfordshire District Council has welcomed an overwhelmingly strong response to its final public consultation on the Draft Local Plan 2043, with thousands of residents and organisations contributing to shaping the future of the district.

West Oxfordshire District Council is helping to protect one of Britain's rarest native trees, with funding to support efforts to bring the Black poplar back to local rivers and wetlands. 

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.