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A consensus has emerged for the shape of Local Government Reorganisation in the area after five councils in Oxfordshire and West Berkshire have formally supported a proposal for two new, innovative, and locally accountable unitary authorities, aimed at addressing current inefficiencies, enhancing services, and saving millions in response to the government's call for reform of council structures.

West Oxfordshire District Council is inviting residents to share their views on how the council should manage its budget for the 2026/27 financial year. 

West Oxfordshire District Council leader, Councillor Andy Graham, last weekend spoke at the Oxford Civic Society event, presenting the two unitary proposal for Oxfordshire and West Berkshire on behalf of the five councils that have developed it.

West Oxfordshire District Council is inviting residents, businesses, community groups and stakeholders to help shape where future growth should happen across the district, as it launches the next major stage of public consultation for the West Oxfordshire Local Plan 2043.

Change is coming to local government across England, and five councils have worked together to create a proposal for two new, innovative and locally accountable unitary authorities for Oxfordshire and West Berkshire that will tackle existing inefficiencies, improve services, and support local communities in response to the government's call for reform of council structures.

Local residents, experts and community action groups came together at the Corn Exchange in Witney on Saturday to take part in the Council’s Waterways Fair – a community event focused on protecting rivers and building flood resilience across the district, with the event drawing strong attendance and positive engagement. 

Councils across Oxfordshire and West Berkshire are set to submit proposals on the shape of future local government reorganisation across the area.

West Oxfordshire District Council has written to the Government to ask for clarity around how residents will be consulted on proposals to change the way councils are structured in Oxfordshire.

With Halloween fast approaching, West Oxfordshire District Council is encouraging residents to celebrate sustainably by cutting down on waste and getting creative with their celebrations.

West Oxfordshire District Council Executive have agreed the draft areas for development to go to consultation with communities in November as the Council looks to get residents views on initial thinking about where new homes and businesses could go in the district to meet identified needs in the period up to 2043. 

West Oxfordshire District Council has agreed to enter negotiations to extend its current Leisure Management Contract with Greenwich Leisure Limited (GLL) to 2032.  

West Oxfordshire District Council is using a powerful new data tool to help residents receive the financial support they’re entitled to, helping hundreds of households boost their income, access vital services and avoid financial hardship.