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West Oxfordshire District Council is inviting residents to share their views on local infrastructure needs as part of the ongoing Preferred Spatial Options consultation on potential future locations for things like homes, jobs and nature recovery across the district. 

Marriotts Walk is set to transform into a magical festive destination this winter, as the shopping centre unveils its most ambitious Christmas programme to date including a four-day Christmas Market, family attractions, live entertainment and dazzling decorations designed to bring the community together and boost local trade.

West Oxfordshire District Council has written to the Government to raise key concerns about parts of the proposed Planning and Infrastructure Bill, calling for changes to protect nature, maintain local decision-making, and support fair and effective planning. 

A West Oxfordshire family has moved into a specially adapted affordable bungalow, designed to support the independence of 17-year-old Jacob, who uses a wheelchair.

Leaders from across the Thames Valley are progressing plans to pursue a mayoral strategic authority (MSA) for the region, a new combined authority made up of a number of council areas, which would be led by a directly elected mayor.

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.