Conservatives celebrate Witney Central by-election victory Friday, 15 November, 2024 Residents of the Witney Central ward went to the polls on Thursday 14th November to elect a new town councillor for Witney Town Council. The resignation of Labour councillor Lisa Cherry resulted in a by-election being held for the town ward with representatives from the Conservatives, Labour, Green and Liberal Democrats putting candidates forward for the seat. With a turnout of 21.80% Conservative... Local News
Conservatives take control of Town Council after Lib Dem fallout 30th June 2024 The town council in Carterton has changed political colours after a meeting to discuss the election of the towns new Mayor resulted in Liberal Democrat Town... Local News
A Local Team Ready To Deliver For West Oxfordshire 27th April 2024 With District Council elections on Thursday 2nd May your local Conservative team have been very busy over the past few months speaking with residents about the... Local News
Council blasted for more spending on redecorating 25th March 2024 The coalition at West Oxfordshire District Council have again come under fire for spending money on refurbishing another part of the council building. Last year... Local News
Councillors to debate farming support motion in West Oxfordshire 13th March 2024 Councillors in West Oxfordshire will today debate a motion calling on the District Council to do more to support local farmers with diversification... Local News
Coalition Budget Hikes Up Costs For Residents 29th February 2024 West Oxfordshire District Council set the council budget for 2024/25 at a full council meeting on Wednesday 28th February. The budget, which was put forward by... Local News
District Coalition Vote Against New Sewage Taskforce Group 1st February 2024 Councillors calling for a cross-party taskforce to hold Thames Water to account have been disappointed by a lack of support from Lib Dem, Labour and Green... Local News
District Deputy Leader Under Pressure Over New Job 31st January 2024 A Labour councillor who is also the Deputy Leader of West Oxfordshire District Council has come under fire for taking on a new job working for a company which... Local News
Planters Back Despite £15,000 Buildout Spend 12th January 2024 Wooden planters have returned to Witney High Street despite £15,000 of taxpayers’ money being spent building new crossing buildouts following concerns for... Local News
Council Chamber Makeover Nears Completion Amidst Controversy Over £500,000 Cost 10th January 2024 West Oxfordshire District Council is on the brink of completing a comprehensive renovation of its council chamber, an ambitious project that comes with a nearly... Local News
Update from the Prime Minister on our fight against the coronavirus 28th May 2020 The Prime Minister's speech on 28th May 2020, about the country's fight against coronavirus. National News
Test and Trace for Coronavirus launches today across England 28th May 2020 From 9am today, the new NHS Test and Trace service has launched across England - helping us to keep the virus under control while carefully and safely lifting... National News
Non-essential shops will reopen from 15th June 27th May 2020 To further ease the lockdown, all non-essential retailers will be allowed to reopen from 15th of June in England. National News
The Conservatives will not tolerate prejudice or discrimination 13th May 2020 We have commissioned an independent investigation any concerns about prejudice and discrimination head-on. Because no matter your background, you should be able... National News
We're Extending the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme 12th May 2020 The Government is providing extra support for businesses who need it by extending the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme. Here's how. National News
Stay alert, control the virus, save lives: the Prime Minister's update 10th May 2020 The Prime Minister's address to the nation tells the nation: stay alert, control the virus, save lives. National News
