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).
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February 26, 2026
Five Councils outline how a two-unitary proposal would reimagine council service delivery across Oxfordshire and West Berkshire
Council leaders have set out how the proposal to replace seven councils across Oxfordshire and West Berkshire with two, streamlined, more cost-effective unitary councils is the only option on the table that puts service-improvement at its heart, while retaining a clear local focus in each area.
