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
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has opened for applications 21st April 2020 The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has opened for applications – and will provide support for millions of businesses and employees across the UK. National News
Why we’re extending the Coronavirus lockdown 17th April 2020 The Government announced that the social distancing measures currently in place to tackle the coronavirus will continue for at least the next three weeks. National News
Our £750 million support package for charities during the Coronavirus outbreak 9th April 2020 This Government’s announced an unprecedented £750 million package of support for charities – ensuring they can continue their vital work during the coronavirus... National News
Business Secretary Alok Sharma: we'll tackle Coronavirus together 6th April 2020 The Business Secretary, Alok Sharma, wrote for The Sun on Sunday thanking workers and businesses for their support during the coronavirus pandemic. National News
Read the Queen's Coronavirus address in full 6th April 2020 The Queen speaks to the nation about the challenges we are facing as a country in the weeks ahead. National News
Boris Johnson invites Party leaders to come together to tackle Coronavirus 4th April 2020 Boris Johnson has written to all leaders of opposition parties to invite them to work together at this moment of national emergency. National News