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Council kept in the dark over boundary review
Release date: Sep 11, 200
Review could shift boundary between districts...
The leader of South Oxfordshire District Council, Ann Ducker, has today voiced concern at being kept in the dark over a review that could lead to a shift in the boundary between South Oxfordshire District Council and Oxford City Council. This could ultimately mean that responsibility for Green Belt land currently in South Oxfordshire would move to the City
Ann Ducker says:
“We first heard of this review from Oxford City Council, which out of courtesy told us it had accepted an invitation from the Boundary Commission to review its southern boundary.
"I’m staggered that the commission
only asked Oxford City Council and didn’t seek our views given the impact a review could have on our communities. The city
has made no secret of the fact it supports development of Green Belt land in South Oxfordshire, which from the outset we have
been opposed to and moving our boundary is a sneaky way of making it easier for this to happen. Any boundary change would
also mean that affected residents would be subject to higher Council Tax and different arrangements for services such as waste
collection.
"I’ve asked the commission to explain their actions and to ensure that we are fully involved
in any future boundary discussions. In the mean time I want to reassure residents that we will continue to fight development
in the Green Belt and keep them informed as more information emerges.”
the communications team on 01491 82 3108
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