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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. 

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.

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. 

West Oxfordshire District Council continues to deliver strong results for residents, with this quarter’s performance report showing services are performing above target. 

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. 

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 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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.