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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An illustration of a Halloween scene showing five costumed figures—a child in a grey cat suit, a man as a mummy, two people in white ghost costumes, and a woman dressed as a witch—standing on a wooden floor. They hold pumpkin baskets and jack-o'-lanterns against a wooden wall background decorated with black bats and spiders.

October 16, 2025

Five frightfully good ways to save waste this Halloween

South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils are urging residents to enjoy a spooktacular Halloween without letting waste come back to haunt them. Every year, thousands of pumpkins and costumes end up in the bin after just one night of fright. But with a few simple swaps, we can all help save money, […]