Local Government Reorganisation - Full Proposal

November 10, 2025 Council (Other) Approved View on council website

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Summary

...to note the Executive report and provide comments for the Executive to consider, acknowledging that the Executive is asked to approve the Full Proposal for Local Government Reorganisation across Oxfordshire, endorsing a two-unitary model with one authority covering Cherwell, West Oxfordshire, and Oxford City ("Oxford & Shires") and the other covering South Oxfordshire, Vale of White Horse, and West Berkshire ("Ridgeway").

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Content

Resolved
 

(1)           
That the Executive report of 13 November 2025 be noted and the
comments be provided for Executive to consider (a separate
supplement to be publish containing comments from Council to
Executive).
 

(2)           
That it be noted that Executive is asked to approve the Full
Proposal for Local Government Reorganisation across Oxfordshire at
its meeting on 13 November, and in doing so, endorse Option 2:
A two-unitary model comprising: One unitary authority covering
the boundaries of Cherwell District Council, West Oxfordshire
District Council, and Oxford City Council, with the working title
‘Oxford & Shires’; and a second unitary authority
covering South Oxfordshire District Council, Vale of White Horse
District Council, and West Berkshire Council, with the working
title ‘Ridgeway’.
 

Related Meeting

Special Council, Council - Monday 10 November 2025 6.30 pm on November 10, 2025

Supporting Documents

Appendix 1 - Appendix G - Government Criteria Checklist.pdf
Council report LGR.pdf
Appendix 1 - Appendix A - Demographic and Economic Analysis Summary PwC.pdf
Appendix 1 - Appendix B - Financial Options Appraisal PwC.pdf
Appendix 1 - Proposal Document Two Councils. One Better Future.pdf
Appendix 1 - Appendix C - Detailed Financial Case PwC.pdf
Appendix 1 - Appendix D - Planning for Devolution - A Growth Offer from the 2 New Unitary Councils.pdf
Appendix 1 - Appendix F - Glossary.pdf
Appendix 1 - Appendix E - Social Care and SEND analysis PeopleToo.pdf
Annex to Minutes - Council Comments.pdf

Details

OutcomeRecommendations Approved
Decision date10 Nov 2025