Budget

February 14, 2025

Diligent financial management has ensured that South Oxfordshire District Council can deliver a balanced budget for 2025-26 and marks the first time in nine years that the council hasn’t needed to dip into its reserves.  Yesterday (Thursday 13 February), district councillors approved a 2025-26 budget that ensures continued investment in public services, including crucial housing […]

February 23, 2024

Quality, cost-effective local services, significant support for community projects and investment in local facilities are guaranteed in South Oxfordshire after members voted to approve the 2024-2025 district council budget.

February 16, 2024

Careful financial management means that community projects across South Oxfordshire will continue to benefit from significant funding during 2024-25.

February 22, 2023

Action on climate change and key projects to enhance community wellbeing and support those most in need can progress thanks to South Oxfordshire District Council’s improved financial position. The council can focus on these priorities because its councillors have approved a budget for 2023/4 that shows a financial position in a healthier state than previously […]

February 15, 2023

Action on climate change and key projects to enhance community wellbeing and support those most in need can progress thanks to South Oxfordshire District Council’s improved financial position. The council can focus on these priorities because its Cabinet has recommended councillors approve a budget for 2023/4 that shows a financial position in a healthier state […]

March 3, 2022

Measures to save money, increase income and  kickstart projects delayed by Covid have been approved in the South Oxfordshire District Council budget. Councillors agreed the financial plan, which included details of how the council has saved £1.5 million over the last year, at its meeting on February 17.Despite having one of the lowest council tax […]

February 9, 2022

Ensuring financial sustainability is the long-term goal as South Oxfordshire District Council continues to save money, increase income and deliver services more efficiently. This month councillors will be asked to approve South Oxfordshire’s 2022/23 budget.   Despite having one of the lowest council tax rates in the country, increased costs from Covid-19, and a reduction in […]

February 4, 2021

South Oxfordshire District Council has published its budget report for 2021/22, including proposals to allocate more than £500,000 to supporting community projects across the district. The report will be considered by the council’s Cabinet on 4 February and at the Scrutiny Committee on 9 February.  The budget will then be debated, and voted on, at […]

June 8, 2020

Released on April 21, 2020 The leaders of all six Oxfordshire councils have written a joint letter to Government and the county’s MPs setting out the scale of the financial impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) situation across the local authorities. Looking across the costs of delivering additional services, spend on emergency suppliers and the significant […]

February 19, 2020

At its meeting on Thursday 13 February, South Oxfordshire District Council approved its budget for 2020/21, marking the start of significant plans to address its financial challenges. The district council has agreed to allocate £500,000 over the next two years for a ‘Transformation’ budget to support its financial stability.  This will include a review of a […]