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).
Our new Land Charges system and Land Charges Register are now live.
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April 1, 2026
Culture and Heritage Network Event returns to Cornerstone
Published 1 April 2026 On 25 March, the Southern Oxfordshire Heritage, Culture, and Creative Industries Symposium returned to the Cornerstone Arts Centre in Didcot. The three-hour event, made possible through funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund and Arts Council England grants received earlier in the year, brought together 30 people from local museums, theatres, […]
March 27, 2026
Leaders reflect on the close of the government’s LGR consultation for Oxfordshire and West Berkshire
As the government consultation on local government reorganisation (LGR) for Oxfordshire and West Berkshire draws to a close, South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Council leaders have thanked everyone who has submitted their views on the three proposals for this area.
March 16, 2026
Important changes to planning, land charges and mapping services
Our new Land Charges system and Land Charges Register are now live.
March 5, 2026
South Oxfordshire District Council agrees £500,000 towards improvements for nature site
Published Thursday 5 March 2026 South Oxfordshire District Council has agreed to give £500,000 to fund major improvements at the Earth Trust site in Little Wittenham, making it safer and more welcoming for visitors to enjoy the area’s natural beauty. Environmental charity Earth Trust looks after the largest free-to-access green space in Oxfordshire, at Wittenham Clumps. Each year around 200,000 people visit this area of open countryside including around 6,500 education visits. New housing in the area has increased the numbers visiting this public open […]
February 26, 2026
New electric waste vehicle will save councils 13 tonnes of carbon emissions per year
South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse district councils have taken delivery of their second electric waste collection and street cleansing vehicle – which produces 70 per cent fewer carbon emissions than its diesel predecessor.
February 13, 2026
South Oxfordshire Leader on the government’s strategic planning proposals
Cllr Maggie Filipova-Rivers, Leader of South Oxfordshire District Council, said: “We do not agree that Swindon is a good fit for our area – it has completely different economic and demographic challenges and needs. We will be submitting a full response to the Government’s consultation and will continue to work with partners across Oxfordshire and the wider area to ensure that any future arrangements genuinely reflect how our communities, transport links, and local economy work.”
February 5, 2026
Residents urged to respond to government consultation on once-in-a-generation opportunity to change local councils
The government has launched a consultation on options to reorganise local councils across Oxfordshire and West Berkshire.
February 2, 2026
New artwork creates welcoming gateway into Didcot
A new series of artworks has been unveiled at Didcot Parkway Station as part of the Connecting Communities arts project.
January 30, 2026
£750,000 funding boost help South Oxfordshire’s growing communities
Published Friday 30 January 2026 South Oxfordshire District Council has opened applications for the second round of its Community Infrastructure Levy Grant Fund (CIL). A total of £750,000 is available to help create or improve important community facilities across the district. Town and parish councils, as well as not-for-profit community groups, can now apply for grants […]
January 26, 2026
Councils lead the way in disability representation
Two Oxfordshire councils are leading the way in disability representation by achieving the highest level of national accreditation for inclusivity and accessibility.
