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Residents in West Oxfordshire can expect their waste and recycling collections to take place as normal during more bank holiday weeks, starting with the Early May bank holiday (1 May).

For the first time, residents in West Oxfordshire District will need to show photographic ID to vote in person at this year’s local elections which are being held on 4 May. Residents without a valid form of ID have until 5pm on 25 April to apply for a free Voter Authority Certificate which will act as ID for people voting at a polling station.

West Oxfordshire District Council (WODC) is showing its support to those affected by the cost of living crisis by focusing funding towards local community groups, households struggling with energy costs, and offering a community-focused Resident Support service for residents to feel heard and supported.

West Oxfordshire District Council has been working closely with Thames Water to take steps to reduce sewage pollution in our waterways. 

West Oxfordshire District Council has agreed to await for detailed plans to be published by the developers of the proposed Botley West Solar Farm before forming its view as part of the next round of community consultation.

West Oxfordshire District Council is currently inviting competitive tenders for a scope of works to install solar photovoltaic (PV) panels on a number of its buildings. 

West Oxfordshire District Council hosted a climate change and nature event for parish and town councils on Wednesday 8 March. The event provided an opportunity to share knowledge and collaborate on carbon reduction measures to meet our ambitious net zero targets, climate change adaptation, and ecological improvement across West Oxfordshire.

West Oxfordshire District Council is  supporting  the Debate not Hate campaign launched by the Local Government Association. The campaign serves as a reminder, that democracy thrives on discussion but should never involve personal attacks or abuse.

West Oxfordshire District Council has agreed to strengthen its approach to flood risk management by dedicating more resources to developing flood prevention schemes, reviewing the state of critical water courses to ensure their proper management, and exploring natural flood management schemes.

Residents, community groups and local parish and town councils wanting to clear up their local area will be able to borrow litter picking equipment from West Oxfordshire District Council for as long as they need it.

West Oxfordshire businesses operating in the retail, leisure and hospitality sectors will benefit from £5,990,601.91 in Business Rate relief for the 2023/24 financial year. The relief will benefit 756 businesses in West Oxfordshire. 

West Oxfordshire District Council’s waste contractor, Ubico, has been found to provide ‘good value for money’ for the Council and its residents in a recent report.