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Five councils launch two-unitary proposal for Oxfordshire and West Berkshire and seek residents’ views on how local government could be improved
Change is coming to local government across England, and five councils are working together to propose two strong and locally accountable unitary authorities for Oxfordshire and West Berkshire.

Council publishes ambitious direction for the future of West Oxfordshire ahead of next Local Plan public consultation in June
West Oxfordshire District Council has published the proposed vision and direction of its new Local Plan, offering a clear and more ambitious strategy for how the district will grow and develop up to 2041, with the needs of communities at its heart.

West Oxfordshire District Council to consider its final response to the Botley West Solar Farm proposal
At a meeting on 2 June, the Council’s Development Control Committee will be considering the Council’s response to the Botley West Solar Farm proposal that has now been submitted to the Planning Inspectorate for examination.

West Oxfordshire Alliance to invest in an ambitious strategy with much needed investment in the Carterton area
The West Oxfordshire Alliance has reaffirmed its commitment to leading West Oxfordshire District Council, with a renewed focus on shaping the future of the Carterton area.

Dive into summer at Woodstock Open Air Pool!
Woodstock Open Air Pool will be reopening on Saturday 24 May until Sunday 31 August, with cool water swimming sessions available in the first 8 weeks, before the pool is heated for a jam-packed summer programme during the school summer holidays.

Council submits Net Zero updates for Salt Cross Garden Village
West Oxfordshire District Council has submitted a revised Net Zero policy for Salt Cross Area Action Plan (AAP) to the Planning Inspectorate to meet the Council’s energy ambitions for the site which will be assessed by the Planning Inspector in the coming months.

More electric vehicles arrive as council works to decrease its carbon footprint and provide a more efficient waste service
West Oxfordshire District Council has had three more electric vehicles delivered for us in the waste collection service bringing the total number of vehicles in use to five.

West Oxfordshire and Cherwell district councils to work together to develop a two unitary option for local government reorganisation in Oxfordshire
Cherwell District Council and West Oxfordshire District Council Executives have written a joint letter to Government in response to the Government’s request for an interim plan on local government reorganisation in Oxfordshire.

Council helps to establish new habitat bank at Pudlicote Farm
West Oxfordshire District Council is set to work with partners to create a habitat bank at Pudlicote Farm near Chipping Norton in a big step forwards for protecting local nature. This initiative supports the government's Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) policy, introduced in February 2024, which requires developers to enhance biodiversity by at least 10% for new projects.

Next step for West Oxfordshire’s Community Infrastructure Levy revealed as the Council strengthens its commitment to boosting local infrastructure
West Oxfordshire District Council is moving forward with plans to introduce a Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) by submitting its draft charging schedule for independent examination. This follows an 8-week public consultation last summer, with all feedback now having been reviewed and minor revisions made to more clearly explain the proposed charges.

West Oxfordshire District Council launches new loan scheme to bring empty homes back into use
West Oxfordshire District Council has announced a new initiative to bring empty homes back into use, helping to increase housing supply and improve neighbourhoods across the district.

Voters encouraged to make sure they are prepared for Oxfordshire County Council elections in May
Voters across West Oxfordshire District are being encouraged to make sure they are registered, have applied for postal voting, and applied for photographic identification if needed, ahead of the deadlines so that they can vote in local elections on Thursday 1 May.