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West Oxfordshire District Council will be formally submitting its objection over Cherwell District Council’s latest proposal to build 450 homes on land south-east of Woodstock. The site was previously deemed unsuitable by a Government Planning Inspector, yet it has reappeared in Cherwell’s emerging Local Plan. 

At a meeting on 24 February, the Development Control Committee will be considering the Council’s response to the Botley West Solar Farm proposal that has now been submitted to the Planning Inspectorate for determination.

West Oxfordshire District Council have agreed final budget proposals that include investing more in local services and priorities over the next financial year.  

West Oxfordshire District Council is excited to announce that the Spring 2025 funding round for its popular community crowdfunding initiative, Westhive, is now open for applications. Residents and community groups are encouraged to bring forward their ideas to create vibrant, connected, and inclusive communities across the district.

West Oxfordshire District Council is calling on the government to help address ongoing sewage pollution in the district’s rivers and ensure that the necessary infrastructure improvements are made to prevent further environmental damage. 

West Oxfordshire businesses in the retail, hospitality, and leisure sectors will continue to benefit from Business Rates relief in the 2025/26 financial year, helping them face ongoing economic pressures through a reduction in their business rates. 

West Oxfordshire District Council is taking action to tackle the rising challenges of homelessness and housing insecurity. The Council will recruit two additional Housing Officers to support people facing homelessness and help manage the growing number of homelessness cases.  

The start of a new year is the perfect opportunity to start 2025 strong and focus on building healthy habits. Our leisure centre’s doors are open and we’re excited to help you reconnect with your fitness goals, meet new people, and enjoy a wide range of exciting activities.  

West Oxfordshire District Council is committed to working with other council partners across Oxfordshire to explore options for reforming local government structures after the Government English Devolution White Paper was published in December 2024. 

West Oxfordshire District Council is making strides in addressing the district’s housing crisis by boosting the supply of affordable and social rented homes with 240 social rented homes to be delivered over the current and next financial year. It is also looking to create more temporary accommodation to help those who find themselves without a home. 

Four Oxfordshire councils will be considering whether to work in partnership to explore more efficient ways to collect and dispose of waste – potentially saving a significant amount of money and improving services for residents and businesses.  

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.