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West Oxfordshire District Council has published its Annual Monitoring Report (AMR) for 2024/25, showing steady progress in delivering much-needed affordable housing including social housing, securing infrastructure funding, and advancing planning policies that will support sustainable growth across the district. The report also outlines how the Council is responding to changes in national housing policy and preparing a new Local Plan to ensure future development continues to be properly managed and community focused.

A new Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) has been approved to prevent illegal pony and trap racing along a stretch of the A40 between Witney and Burford, following serious safety concerns raised by residents and Thames Valley Police (TVP).

West Oxfordshire District Council is backing a new programme to build on the strong foundation of services that residents already receive, ensuring we keep pace with changing needs and take waste and environmental services in Oxfordshire to the next level.  The aim is simple: collaborate with other councils to improve services for residents and businesses, reduce environmental impact, and make every taxpayer’s pound go further. 

Marriotts Walk Shopping Centre is celebrating the outstanding success of its 2025 Christmas Market, held from Thursday 27 – Sunday 30 November.

Residents, businesses and community groups are being reminded that there is one week left to comment on West Oxfordshire District Council’s Spatial Options consultation – the latest stage in preparing the new Local Plan. 

West Oxfordshire District Council has made strong progress over the past year in delivering more affordable homes for local residents, helping families and individuals stay close to the communities and areas they grew up in. 

More community-led projects across West Oxfordshire are set to benefit from council support, as West Oxfordshire District Council pledges over £124,000 through its Westhive crowdfunding platform.

West Oxfordshire District Council has agreed changes to its Council Tax Support (CTS) scheme from 2026 to make sure people on low incomes continue to get the help they need.

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.