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West Oxfordshire residents will need photo ID to vote at local elections
For the first time, residents in West Oxfordshire District will need to show a photographic ID to vote in person at this year’s local elections, which are being held on 04 May.
Consultation in the pipeline for an exciting new vision for Banbury town centre
Work on this comprehensive consultation and engagement programme called Banbury Vision 2050 is the first phase of the long-term regeneration planned for Banbury.
Oxfordshire councils “commanded” to put up tax by maximum allowed
That assertion was challenged by a member of the opposition but the councillor insisted the implication had been made through “very strong hints”.
West Oxfordshire district councillors draw political battle lines as budget takes shape
The council’s cabinet member for finance, rued the lack of control districts have over revenue generation during an address at a cabinet meeting held at Woodstock Community Centre.
County Council issues updated budget proposals for 2023/24
The revised proposals, to be presented to the council’s cabinet on 24 January, includes more funding than previously announced and it also identifies significant further pressures on services due to inflation and growing demands.
Cherwell District to launch six-week consultation on Cherwell Local Plan 2040
It is currently in draft form, and people will be invited to have their say during a consultation starting on Friday, 03 February, and running until 17 March (provisional dates).
West Oxfordshire District Council could dip into cash reserves to fund jobs
The council has listed an equivalent of 20 full-time jobs, costing more than £676,000 in salaries, that it would like to push forward in the next financial year.
Appeal sees farm get its glamping wagons months after council rejection
The Lowlands planning committee at West Oxfordshire District Council had initially turned down an application from Church Farm on Church End in South Leigh, for three glamping wagons.
Council tax could go up next year to help fund Thames Valley Police
Residents in Oxfordshire are being asked to have their say on plans to increase the policing portion of council tax to fund Thames Valley Police.
South and Vale District Councils agree revised timetable for creating Joint Local Plan 2041
The authorities are working to create a Joint Local Plan, which will seek to deliver the councils’ ambitions for zero-carbon, sustainable development and genuinely affordable homes in the districts up to the year 2041.
West Oxfordshire District Council leader to ‘put residents first’ after challenging 2022
The leader of West Oxfordshire District Council, Councillor Andy Graham has promised to ‘put residents first’ after challenging 2022.
County Council appoints new Chief Executive amid debate over how long it took
Dr Martin Reeves is set to switch from the same role at Coventry City Council, a post he has held since 2009, after the move was confirmed at a meeting of the full council on Tuesday, 13 December.
