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West Oxfordshire District Council has published the findings of an independent study exploring the potential benefits of reinstating a rail link between Carterton, Witney and Oxford.  

The Climate Change Act 2008 requires that the net UK emissions for the year 2050 are at least 100% lower than the 1990 baseline. West Oxfordshire District Council has today approved the West Oxfordshire Climate Change Strategy that will help guide the district’s transition to net zero emissions by 2050, while building resilience to climate change and accelerating nature recovery.

West Oxfordshire District Council has confirmed that parking will remain free in all Council-run car parks, as part of an updated Parking Strategy that supports local growth, sustainability and thriving town centres. 

West Oxfordshire District Council is taking its first steps to bring forward plans for a new truly affordable housing development in Witney. The proposals form part of the Council’s long-term strategy to deliver the right homes in the right places, making it easier for local people to afford a home within their own communities, a priority raised by residents.

West Oxfordshire District Council has pledged £114,388 to support community-driven projects through Westhive, its crowdfunding initiative that helps community groups and organisations bring their ideas to life. The platform enables local people to gather backing, unlock additional funding, and lead positive change in their areas.

West Oxfordshire District Council has launched its latest public consultation on its emerging Local Plan, inviting residents, businesses, community groups and stakeholders to help shape the policies that will guide how the district grows and develops up to 2041. 

A public hearing is set to take place to examine West Oxfordshire District Council’s proposed planning policy for delivering a Net Zero development at Salt Cross Garden Village.

West Oxfordshire has been named the top performing rural district in the UK following the release of the 2025 national Council Climate Action Scorecards, a significant achievement that highlights our collective commitment to reducing carbon emissions and building climate resilience across the district.

West Oxfordshire District Council is set to launch three new business support grants aimed at energising local enterprise and strengthening the district’s economy, with capital funding from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) and the Rural England Prosperity Fund (REPF). 

West Oxfordshire District Council is pleased to announce the upcoming launch of the Community Activity Grant (CAG) for 2025–2026, offering £22,000 in funding to support local projects that strengthen community ties and promote collective action.

West Oxfordshire District Council has published its latest quarterly report, showing that essential services, from planning and bin collections to leisure and customer services, continue to perform strongly, despite the challenges of growing demand and national financial pressures.  

Residents, businesses, and community organisations are being invited to give their views on proposals for a new larger local council covering the present areas of Cherwell, West Oxfordshire, and Oxford City.