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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).  

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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October 14, 2025

Council cabinet to discuss progress report on net zero

By installing solar panels on its buildings and replacing petrol and diesel vehicles with EVs, South Oxfordshire District Council is moving towards its ambitious target of net zero in its own operations by the end of the decade.

October 2, 2024

Council’s carbon emissions reduced by nearly half

South Oxfordshire District Council has made strong and positive progress in its goal to achieve net zero and has nearly halved its carbon emissions since 2009/10. Cllr David Rouane, leader of South Oxfordshire District Council and climate lead, said: “The council’s carbon emissions are down by 47 per cent over the last 15 years – […]

August 6, 2024

South Oxfordshire District Council joins UK100

South Oxfordshire District Council’s ambitious plans to tackle climate change and reduce carbon emissions has taken a step forward after the council joined UK100 – the network of local authorities committed to taking progressive climate action.