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On Wednesday 11 December, West Oxfordshire District Council (WODC) joined a group of students in delivering an urgent message to Minister Emma Hardy, Under-Secretary for the Department of Environment, Food, and Rural Affairs, addressing the critical issue of sewage pollution in England’s rivers. 

West Oxfordshire District Council has temporarily paused the planning process at Salt Cross Garden Village to speak directly to the Government to amend current policy and allow its ambitious net zero policy on the site.  

In a drive to support at-risk households across West Oxfordshire, West Oxfordshire District Council has launched a project using the Low-Income Family Tracker (LIFT) to identify households eligible for vital financial assistance and encourage them to claim it. The initiative has already reached 233 households, urging eligible residents to apply for Pension Credit, which can unlock additional financial support. 

The Community Action Plan for Zero-Carbon Energy (known as CAPZero) has been published by Low Carbon Hub and community group GreenTEA, Transition Eynsham Area.  

West Oxfordshire District Council has published its Annual Monitoring Report (AMR) for 2023/24 which shows that excellent progress against much of the district’s current Local Plan. It highlights achievements in delivering housing, jobs, infrastructure and environmental improvements that meet the needs of local residents and communities, but also outlines where the current Local Plan is not delivering enough for the district.

West Oxfordshire District Council is considering investing more in local services and priorities over the next financial year after successfully making efficiencies. 

Improvements at Chipping Norton Leisure centre are now complete following a £314,000 investment from West Oxfordshire District Council creating a better facility for local residents.  

West Oxfordshire District Council has approved a new plan for the future of leisure and wellbeing services across the district. Developed in collaboration with expert consultants, and using community feedback, the plan lays out the councils ambitions to provide sustainable, accessible, and high-quality leisure opportunities for all residents. 

Wild Oxfordshire, in collaboration with West Oxfordshire District Council, hosted the Local Environment Groups Conference: Local to Landscape Nature Recovery Action in Burford on 9 November, attracting over 70 participants from 47 environmental organisations and local groups across the county. 

West Oxfordshire District Council has been allocated an additional £222,171 in funding from Oxfordshire County Council as part of the Household Support Fund to provide further support to residents facing financial difficulties. This funding will be used to help those struggling with housing costs and council tax payments during the 2024/2025 financial year. 

Witney’s festive spirit is set to shine again this year as the Marriotts Walk Christmas Market returns for an extended run after last year’s sparkling success. Back by popular demand, the market, run by Cotswold Markets, will take place from Thursday 5 December to Sunday 8 December, offering four full days of festive treats, trinkets, and tipples for visitors to enjoy. 

West Oxfordshire District Council has pledged £218,809 to local community projects through Westhive, a platform that empowers communities to lead and raise funds for initiatives that directly improve and benefit their local areas. In the latest funding round, the Council has pledged its support to nine inspiring new projects.