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Government confirms three new unitary councils for Oxfordshire and West Berkshire in 2028  

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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Important changes to planning, land charges and mapping services

Our new Land Charges system and Land Charges Register are now live.

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biodiversity duty report

April 8, 2026

New biodiversity report reveals South Oxfordshire’s natural wealth

A new biodiversity report has been published by South Oxfordshire District Council. For the first time the council has created a report which brings together information about the district’s natural environment with details of how the council is helping nature recovery.