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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South Oxfordshire
October 29, 2025
Winter in South Oxfordshire
A guide to services and advice from the council, as well as local and national organisations, to help during the winter months.
October 29, 2025
Deadline for community grant only weeks away
Published 29 October 2025 There’s still time for non-profit groups to apply for funding to support their community projects in South Oxfordshire. Each South Oxfordshire District Councillor has £7,500 with their Councillor Community Grant Scheme, to support projects in their ward. Groups can apply for funding ranging from £250 to £15,000 for capital projects and […]
October 27, 2025
Leader’s Report
23 October 2025 Joint Local Plan As you know, the councils have been working on the Joint Local Plan for the last 4 years. It encompasses a wide range of new policies about housing mix, zero-carbon buildings, biodiversity as well as ‘cherished’ landscapes and dark skies. Many of these policies are ground-breaking nationally, and all […]
October 23, 2025
Councils ask Inspectors to think again about local plan after minister letter
A letter to Planning Inspectors from a government minister could offer an opportunity for the Joint Local Plan being developed by the district councils in South Oxfordshire and the Vale of White Horse.
February 24, 2025
South Oxfordshire considers options for a new unitary authority
Members at South Oxfordshire District Council have been discussing the future of councils in the area following the government’s recent White Paper on English devolution and local government reorganisation.
January 24, 2025
Oxfordshire should be working with Berkshire and Buckinghamshire
Shared identities and vibrant economies mean that Oxfordshire should look to work with its partners in the South-East in a new Strategic Authority rather than looking west towards Swindon – that’s the view of the Leader of South Oxfordshire District Council.
January 10, 2025
Councils should seek to influence Local Government Reorganisation for the benefit of communities
Councils in Oxfordshire should do everything they can to influence decisions on Local Government Reorganisation in the county the leader of South Oxfordshire District Council explained this week.
December 12, 2024
A statement from Cllr David Rouane, Leader of South Oxfordshire District Council
Looking back to council work over the last year, I’m struck once again at how much we have achieved.
October 9, 2024
Councils prevent rise in local homelessness despite an increase in demand on services
As global attention turns to World Homeless Day, South Oxfordshire and the Vale of White Horse district councils have managed to keep local homeless levels low despite an increase in demand on services.
May 16, 2024
New Cabinet Members confirmed at South Oxfordshire District Council
Councillor David Rouane, Leader of South Oxfordshire District Council has this week (Thursday 16 May) confirmed details of the council’s new cabinet.
