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).
Important changes to planning, land charges and mapping services
Our new Land Charges system and Land Charges Register are now live.
Devolution
November 17, 2025
Thames Valley leaders to pursue devolution deal
Leaders from across the Thames Valley are progressing plans to pursue a mayoral strategic authority (MSA) for the region, a new combined authority made up of a number of council areas, which would be led by a directly elected mayor.
