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Chipping Norton Leisure Centre refreshed, improved, and modernised through Council investment

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.  

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West Oxfordshire District Council unveils strategic vision for leisure and wellbeing services across the district

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. 

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Wild Oxfordshire and West Oxfordshire District Council host successful Nature Recovery Conference

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. 

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West Oxfordshire District Council allocated £222,171 additional funding to support residents in financial crisis

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. 

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Festive fun to return to Marriotts Walk with extended Christmas Market

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. 

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Council invests over £200k through Westhive in community-led projects to transform West Oxfordshire communities

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. 

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Councillor Rachel Crouch appointed Mental Health Champion for West Oxfordshire

Councillor Rachel Crouch was yesterday appointed the Mental Health Champion for West Oxfordshire District Council as part of her Executive portfolio.  

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West Oxfordshire’s new Local Plan to tackle infrastructure challenges and build a brighter future for all

West Oxfordshire District Council is working swiftly to establish a new Local Plan that addresses the district's evolving needs and offers a new approach to infrastructure. Recognising that the current Local Plan, agreed in 2018, no longer aligns with current demands, the Council is taking proactive steps to ensure its strategy for the district’s growth is resilient and forward-thinking. 

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Your views count - residents asked to help shape the Council’s budget

West Oxfordshire District Council is asking for residents' views on how it spends its money before it decides its budget for the next financial year.  

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Progress on electrifying the councils waste vehicle fleet continues with the addition of new battery powered vans

West Oxfordshire District Council has agreed to purchase at least three more electric vehicles to support the services it delivers to residents as it continues with plans to decarbonise its fleet in response to the climate emergency. 

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West Oxfordshire residents encouraged to keep Halloween scary but make it sustainable too

With Halloween now the third biggest annual shopping event for UK supermarkets after Christmas and Easter and 30.4 million Halloween pumpkins expected to be purchased, West Oxfordshire District Council is asking residents to consider the impact their celebrations have on the environment. 

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Council receives third round of funding for homes for Afghan refugees

West Oxfordshire District Council has welcomed funding from the Department of Levelling Up and Communities (DHLUC) to purchase homes for Afghan refugees seeking to build their lives in the district.