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Air quality in Witney and Chipping Norton has improved significantly, with pollution levels now meeting national targets for three years in a row. West Oxfordshire District Council is now taking steps to build on this progress by developing a new air quality strategy to help protect the health of residents across the whole district. 

West Oxfordshire District Council is making progress in preventing homelessness, with more temporary accommodation and practical support to help residents facing housing difficulties find and keep a secure home.

The Secretary of State has today refused development consent for the proposed Botley West Solar Farm following examination by the Planning Inspectorate.

Community groups, charities and local organisations can now turn their ideas into reality with the launch of West Oxfordshire Crowdfund, a new community funding programme from West Oxfordshire District Council. 

West Oxfordshire District Council is inviting residents to have their say on how the council should spend its money in 2027/28, helping to shape the services and improvements that matter most to local communities. 

Following its review of local government reorganisation, the Government has made a new minded-to decision to replace the seven existing councils in Oxfordshire and West Berkshire with three new unitary councils. The decision will now be open to further representations from council leaders and other interested parties for approximately three weeks before a final decision is made. 

West Oxfordshire District Council has welcomed unanimous agreement among council leaders to accept in principle the Government's offer and progress proposals for a new Mayoral Strategic Authority (MSA) covering Oxfordshire, Berkshire and Swindon, which could bring significant new powers and investment to the region.

West Oxfordshire District Council is encouraging residents to enjoy Halloween sustainably this year by making the most of their pumpkins, reusing costumes and decorations, and keeping waste to a minimum. 

West Oxfordshire District Council has welcomed an overwhelmingly strong response to its final public consultation on the Draft Local Plan 2043, with thousands of residents and organisations contributing to shaping the future of the district.

West Oxfordshire District Council is helping to protect one of Britain's rarest native trees, with funding to support efforts to bring the Black poplar back to local rivers and wetlands. 

Local people have given Witney and Chipping Norton’s Charter Markets a resounding vote of confidence, with a recent survey showing overwhelming satisfaction with the quality, atmosphere and customer service they offer.

West Oxfordshire District Council has approved a £3.5 million investment in its waste and environmental services fleet to replace ageing vehicles, improve reliability and reduce carbon emissions.