Local government reorganisation - One Oxfordshire

Local government reorganisation will change how councils are set up, replacing our current county and district councils.

Wherever you live or work you will be dealing with one single council in your local area. What we don’t know yet is whether there will be one council covering the whole of Oxfordshire, or if the solution will be two or even three councils for the county.

There are three proposals on the table for consideration. The government will make the final decision but wants to hear what everyone thinks about them.

If you, or your organisation has been named as a statutory consultee, you will be made aware. We will be in touch about how you can engage with us and the consultation in the coming days.

Oxfordshire County Council's preferred option is for one brand new single unitary council for the whole county – "we believe it’s the right choice. It is a once in a generation chance to do things differently and is better for you, your family, your communities and for the future of the county."

Find out more about the proposals and share your views with the government here

With a brand new single unitary council:

• We’d save over £63 million every year, with total net savings of £163 million by year five.
• It means freed up resources to reinvest in the frontline services that residents rely on, including social care, roads, SEND support, housing and community services.
• It makes sense for all our communities. Having one set of information, one front door and one set of insight means we can strengthen local democracy by ensuring voices are heard and decisions are made closer to the people they affect.
• A simpler structure means greater financial resilience at a time when public services need it most. 

Oxfordshire County Council have pulled together everything you need to know to help you understand the proposed changes. 

Read about local government reorganisation and the timelines, take a look at all three proposals and find out how you can feedback on oneoxfordshire.org.uk

The closing date for the consultation is Thursday 26 March at 11.59pm.