The government has announced that Oxfordshire and West Berkshire’s seven existing councils will be replaced by three unitary councils from 1 April 2028 as part of its plans for local government reorganisation (LGR).
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February 26, 2026
Five Councils outline how a two-unitary proposal would reimagine council service delivery across Oxfordshire and West Berkshire
Council leaders have set out how the proposal to replace seven councils across Oxfordshire and West Berkshire with two, streamlined, more cost-effective unitary councils is the only option on the table that puts service-improvement at its heart, while retaining a clear local focus in each area.
February 10, 2026
Joint Local Plan procedural meeting 12 February 2026
A Procedural Meeting for the Joint Local Plan will be held on Thursday 12 February 2026 in Meeting Room 1 of Abbey House, Abbey Close, Abingdon, OX14 3JE, starting at 12pm.
January 13, 2026
South Oxfordshire District Council submits response to Thames Water reservoir consultation
South Oxfordshire District Council has today (13 January 2026) submitted its consultation response on Thames Water’s proposed South East Strategic Reservoir Option (SESRO).
January 6, 2026
Councils secure a high-quality and sustainable future for leisure facilities in uncertain times
Local residents can look forward to high-quality, sustainable leisure services for at least the next three years after their councils struck a deal for a contract extension.
December 19, 2025
Thames Valley devolution expression of interest submitted to government
An expression of interest letter to create a mayoral strategic authority (MSA) within the Thames Valley has been submitted to government following discussions and agreement by 13 councils within the region.
December 18, 2025
Council expresses frustration at further delays for Didcot GP surgery
Further delays to the delivery of the new GP surgery at Great Western Park in Didcot have generated disappointment and frustration this week in South Oxfordshire.
December 4, 2025
A call for Oxfordshire and Berkshire to be in the next wave of Strategic Authorities
The Cabinets at South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils have supported the submission of an Expression of Interest (EOI) to government for a Mayoral Strategic Authority (MSA) in the Thames Valley region. Councillor David Rouane, Leader of South Oxfordshire District Council, said:“Oxfordshire and Berkshire together make sense for a strategic authority. These […]
December 2, 2025
Statement: Thames Valley CCTV Partnership
On Friday 28 November the Police and Crime Commissioner briefed the press to claim four Oxfordshire councils had refused funds for CCTV, even though all of them remained in ongoing conversations about the plans.
October 27, 2025
Councils set to discuss future shape of Oxfordshire and West Berkshire’s local government
Councils across Oxfordshire and West Berkshire are set to submit proposals on the shape of future local government reorganisation across the area.
October 27, 2025
Community investments and enforcement on untaxed vehicles discussed at packed October Council meeting
Investment in youth centre facilities and enforcement action against untaxed vehicles – just some of the topics that were up for discussion at a packed Council meeting this month.
