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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.

SO Charitable lottery

July 10, 2026

SO Charitable Lottery raises more than £52,000 for good causes 

Good causes across South Oxfordshire are set to benefit from an extra funding boost from the SO Charitable Lottery’s community fund. 

November 20, 2025

A win-win for SO Lottery supporters and local organisations

The SO Charitable Lottery is giving residents an extra reason to take part this season. Anyone entering before Saturday 29 November will be in with a chance to win a Nintendo Switch 2 bundle (or cash alternative) along with £500 for their chosen cause – a win-win for residents and the community this Christmas.

July 16, 2025

SO Charitable Lottery Funds Give Boost to Local Charities  

The Oxfordshire Animal Sanctuary and Friends of Ewelme School are two of eight local charities to benefit from an extra £7,000 of unrestricted funding thanks to the SO Charitable Lottery. 

March 25, 2021

£70,000 raised for local causes by the SO Charitable Lottery as it celebrates its third anniversary.

Over £70,000 has been raised for local causes – and £14,875 in prize money has been won by local residents – in South Oxfordshire District Council’s SO Charitable Lottery, which celebrates its third anniversary on 27 March. The finances of charities and voluntary groups across the country have been hit hard over the past year, […]