The government asked councils across England for proposals on simplifying the structure of local government in their regions.
Oxford City Council has put forward outline proposals that would see Oxfordshire’s six councils abolished and replaced with three new councils:
- Greater Oxford Council – covering Oxford and its Green Belt
- Northern Oxfordshire Council – covering most of the existing Cherwell and West Oxfordshire districts
- Ridgeway Council – covering most of the existing South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse districts combined with existing West Berkshire unitary (based on the proposals being developed by those councils, but with those villages within the Green Belt closest to the city becoming part of Greater Oxford)
All three councils would have natural geographic and demographic connections, local accountability to residents, and would be viable under the government’s plans.
The Greater Oxford proposals would help us build more affordable homes, provide new bus connections, protect green spaces, and create new, secure jobs for our children and grandchildren.
You can find out more about Greater Oxford proposals by visiting the dedicated website.
