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A low-carbon future for Windrush Leisure Centre

A major decarbonisation project at West Oxfordshire’s Windrush Leisure Centre is nearing completion, significantly reducing emissions and removing fossil fuels from one of the district’s busiest public buildings.

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The Giant Easter Egg Hunt Comes to Marriotts Walk This Half Term

Families are invited to take part in a fun-filled Easter adventure as the Giant Easter Egg Hunt arrives at Marriotts Walk from 27th March to 12th April.

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Council progresses plans for 100% social rent homes in the heart of Witney

West Oxfordshire District Council has provided an update on its plans to deliver a new development of 100% social rent homes at Woodford Way in Witney, as work continues to refine the proposals ahead of public engagement later this year. 

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First Walking Bus sets off in Witney to help children start the day active

Children and families in Witney took their first steps on a new Walking Bus route this week, helping pupils walk to school safely while building healthier habits.

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Borrow a litter picker and help tidy West Oxfordshire this spring

West Oxfordshire District Council is proud to support this year’s Great British Spring Clean and is encouraging residents, community groups, and parish and town councils to get involved.

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Council highlights work to bring empty homes back into use following National Empty Homes Week

West Oxfordshire District Council is highlighting the work taking place across the district to bring empty properties back into use and help provide more homes for local people, following last week’s National Empty Homes Week.

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Strong performance and major project milestones delivered for West Oxfordshire residents

West Oxfordshire District Council has reported another strong quarter of performance, with high customer satisfaction, excellent planning results, reliable frontline services and significant progress on key community projects.

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Council sets out action to protect and restore nature in West Oxfordshire

West Oxfordshire District Council will publish its Biodiversity Duty Report this month, setting out how nature is being protected and restored across the district. 

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Garden Waste Subscriptions for 2026/27 Now Open. Residents encouraged to renew early and enjoy simple, efficient kerbside recycling

Residents can now sign up for the 2026/27 Garden Waste Subscription Service, with the annual fee remaining at £52.50, or £2.18 per collection for this year.

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Council confirms long-term community grants to give local groups stability during time of change

West Oxfordshire District Council has confirmed plans for a new three-year Community Grants Programme, giving local organisations certainty and support as wider local government changes take place. 

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Council taking action to protect access for visitors to Kilkenny Lane Country Park

West Oxfordshire District Council has agreed to introduce new parking controls at Kilkenny Lane Country Park in Brize Norton, to protect access for residents and visitors using the site.

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Are you ready for the elections? Voters encouraged to make sure they are registered and have photo ID ahead of May Local elections

Voters across parts of West Oxfordshire District are being encouraged to make sure they are registered, have applied for postal voting, and applied for identification if needed, ahead of the deadlines so that they can vote in the local elections on Thursday 7 May.