West Oxfordshire District Council

West Oxfordshire District Council The official page for West Oxfordshire District Council. This account is monitored in office opening hours Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm.

If you would like to report an issue or find out about a service please visit our website www.westoxon.gov.uk/ West Oxfordshire District Council is the local authority for the area and its services include waste collection and recycling, leisure centres, planning, car parking, housing, regeneration, environmental health, food safety, benefits and public toilets. Full of natural beauty, there are p

lenty of things to see and do around West Oxfordshire. Discover hidden gems as a cyclist or walker or visit beautiful towns such as Burford, Chipping Norton or Woodstock featuring the breathtaking World Heritage SIte, Blenheim Palace, birthplace of Winston Churchill. West Oxfordshire is perfect for short breaks or spontaneous getaways. There is a fantastic range of quality assessed accommodation, from historic hotels and inns to welcoming B&B's, cosy country cottages with real log fires and campsites where you can immerse yourself in the great outdoors.

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust has launched ChatHealth – a 24/7 service offering immediate access to advice and supp...
01/09/2026

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust has launched ChatHealth – a 24/7 service offering immediate access to advice and support for people experiencing a range of mental health challenges.

The service provides a simple and discreet way for people to seek help with issues such as low mood, loneliness, relationship difficulties, panic attacks, anxiety, stress, self-harm, and suicidal thoughts.

Text 07312 263 127 to start a conversation 💙

The service operates 24 hours a day, including weekends and bank holidays. Texts sent will be charged at the senders’ network’s normal rate.

Read more: https://oxfordhealth.nhs.uk/news/new-24-7-text-message-mental-health-support-service-launches-across-oxfordshire-and-buckinghamshire/?fbclid=IwY2xjawTqnqhwZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMXFBbTFqZ1daQWM4TkhvTFlzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeeVxYzyE822VZBmDQHLcoagoxvUTFn4ky_LxPWZ4KQbvEuKdqhbijTyoXVWQ_aem_okZVjO3A9YKOcG1SzHoTHw

📍 Want to find out more about our draft Local Plan 2043? Over the next fortnight, we’re holding several drop-in events a...
31/08/2026

📍 Want to find out more about our draft Local Plan 2043?

Over the next fortnight, we’re holding several drop-in events across West Oxfordshire for our Regulation 19 consultation.

Our first event is:

📅 Tuesday 1 September
📍 Corn Exchange, Witney
⏰ 4-7pm

Come along to speak to our Planning Policy officers, find out more about what the draft Local Plan means for your area, and get guidance on how to respond to the consultation.

There’s no need to book – just drop in at a time that suits you.

👉 Find out more about the draft Local Plan, our events and how to respond: https://www.westoxon.gov.uk/localplan2043

📅 Consultation closes 9 October.

30/08/2026

🔌🗑️ Fridge or freezer to get rid of? West Oxfordshire residents can still book a collection with us through our bulky waste collection service.

There’s a national backlog in fridge and freezer recycling which is affecting councils across the country. Fridges and freezers need specialist treatment to be recycled safely.

We’re exploring temporary storage options so we can continue collections of fridges and freezers over the coming weeks, helping to reduce the risk of unwanted appliances being fly-tipped.

This follows on from our wider commitment to tackling fly-tipping across West Oxfordshire. Targeted CCTV is already making a real difference and fly-tipping incidents at a hotspot in Eynsham have fallen by 96% following the introduction of surveillance. We are also working with the police on stop and searches along with investigating fly tips and issuing fines where possible.

Fly-tipping levels in West Oxfordshire remain below the regional average. The number of reports has remained stable at around 1100 a year, below the latest available South East average of 1353 per council.

And locally the number of fly-tips remains steady. This year we collected 147 fly-tips from public land between April and June – almost unchanged from 148 in the same period last year.

More people are reporting fly-tipping, helping us identify and tackle waste crime. We received 331 reports in Q1, compared with 219 last year. Increased awareness following the significant Kidlington fly-tip may also have encouraged more people to report incidents.

If you’re replacing an appliance, did you know many retailers offer a take-back or collection service? And if your old fridge or freezer still works, consider selling or donating it so someone else can put it to good use.

Help us keep West Oxfordshire clean. Dispose of unwanted appliances responsibly and report fly-tipping through the Council’s website: https://www.westoxon.gov.uk/environment/fly-tipping/

Whether you're a landlord, builder, landscaper, cleaner, shop owner or sole trader, most businesses do the right thing a...
29/08/2026

Whether you're a landlord, builder, landscaper, cleaner, shop owner or sole trader, most businesses do the right thing and dispose of their waste through a legal commercial waste service.

Any waste produced as part of a business, trade or commercial activity, no matter how large or small, cannot be disposed of at a Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC). Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRCs) are provided for residents to dispose of their household waste.

If you're running a business or producing commercial waste, you have a legal duty of care to ensure that your waste is managed safely and responsibly.

To comply with your duty of care, you should use a licensed commercial waste facility or a registered waste carrier when arranging waste disposal. This could include taking waste to a privately operated waste management facility or arranging collection through a licensed waste carrier, such as a commercial waste collection or skip hire company.

Remember to keep records of how your waste has been managed, including:
- Waste transfer notes
- Receipts or invoices from your waste disposal provider

These documents help demonstrate that your waste has been handled legally and responsibly. If you transport waste yourself arising from, or as part of a business activity, you will need to have a waste carriers licence.

For more information, visit: www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/commercialwaste

🚰 Residents have been clear: growth must be matched by investment in water and sewage infrastructure. That's why our dr...
29/08/2026

🚰 Residents have been clear: growth must be matched by investment in water and sewage infrastructure.

That's why our draft Local Plan only supports development where the necessary water, sustainable drainage and sewage infrastructure can be provided, improved or upgraded alongside growth.

The Council is continuing to put pressure on Thames Water and other infrastructure providers to invest in future capacity, while using planning powers to ensure new homes are not occupied before essential upgrades are in place where capacity issues exist.

📖 Read the draft Local Plan and discover what's proposed: https://yourvoice.westoxon.gov.uk/en-GB/folders/west-oxfordshire-pre-submission-draft-local-plan-2043

We're hiring: Community Physical Activity Officer📍 Witney | £27,006 - £29,376 per annum | Fixed-term contractAre you pas...
28/08/2026

We're hiring: Community Physical Activity Officer

📍 Witney | £27,006 - £29,376 per annum | Fixed-term contract

Are you passionate about helping people lead healthier, more active lives? Do you enjoy working with young people, families and local communities? Then you might be the right fit to join our Community Wellbeing team as our Community Physical Activity Officer.

You’ll work with schools, clubs, community organisations and local partners to help residents overcome barriers to physical activity – with a particular focus on supporting young people and families experiencing financial disadvantage.

✅ Plan and deliver engaging activities in schools and communities
✅ Build relationships with local partners, clubs and community groups
✅ Make a positive difference to health and wellbeing across West Oxfordshire

Learn more and apply: https://careers.westoxon.gov.uk/vacancies/655/community-physical-activity-officer.html

We know you get a lot of post and emails... But this one isn’t junk! 📬 If you get an email from us about the electoral r...
28/08/2026

We know you get a lot of post and emails... But this one isn’t junk!

📬 If you get an email from us about the electoral register, it’s because we’re making sure your household is ready to vote in future elections.

All you need to do is check your details are correct and respond using the provided link.

Learn more about the annual Electoral Registration canvass https://ow.ly/iR6j50ZG44Y

Our monthly newsletter is landing in people's inbox's today, packed with the latest from across West Oxfordshire.Inside ...
27/08/2026

Our monthly newsletter is landing in people's inbox's today, packed with the latest from across West Oxfordshire.

Inside you’ll find:
• The latest council news, projects and community highlights
• Updates on what we’ve been working on for you
• Upcoming events at Marriotts Walk

Sign up now to get August's edition straight to your inbox 👉 https://westoxon.gov.uk/newsletter

🌟 Got an idea that could make a positive difference in Witney?You could receive a grant of up to £3,000 through the Witn...
27/08/2026

🌟 Got an idea that could make a positive difference in Witney?

You could receive a grant of up to £3,000 through the Witney Central Community Insight Fund.

We’re particularly keen to hear about projects that improve local green spaces, support young people, help people with SEND and neurodiverse needs, or bring older residents together and reduce social isolation.

Applications are open to local voluntary and community groups, charities, new community-led initiatives, schools and colleges.

Find out more and apply now at westoxon.gov.uk/community-grants

26/08/2026

🏡 What will the new Local Plan mean for you?

Our Regulation 19 consultation on the full draft West Oxfordshire Local Plan 2043 is now live - https://ow.ly/7Fq150ZFyi8

The draft Plan is the result of the biggest public consultation process we have ever undertaken, bringing together years of evidence and thousands of comments from residents, businesses, community groups and other organisations since 2022.

You’ve told us what matters to you, and that feedback has helped shape a Plan focused on quality homes, infrastructure that keeps pace with growth, better transport connections, local jobs, climate action and nature recovery.

This is the final consultation before the Plan is submitted for independent examination, and this stage is a little different from those that have come before.

We’re particularly asking whether the draft Plan is:

⚖️ Legally compliant – has it been prepared in line with planning legislation and regulations?

📋 Sound – is it positively prepared, justified by evidence, effective and consistent with national planning policy?

Comments received will be submitted alongside the Plan and considered as part of the independent examination process.

📅 Consultation closes 9 October.

Read more: https://ow.ly/nfFQ50ZFEEk

👉 Find out more about the draft Local Plan and how to submit your comments: https://ow.ly/YTsT50ZFEIO

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Welch Way
Witney
OX286JH

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Tuesday 8:45am - 5pm
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Thursday 8:45am - 5pm
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