ABOUT USOur council has its key priorities set out to help support the local communities we serve.
We have produced an ambitious Council Plan which sets out our commitment to you as residents of West Oxfordshire and the issues that we seek to take action on between 2023 to 2027.
This plan looks to the future of our district and we have set a vision for the future of West Oxfordshire which is:
“Shaping West Oxfordshire as a District which offers a fulfilling and meaningful quality of life for our residents with opportunities for all to flourish. A thriving and prosperous place for entrepreneurs and businesses, where local people and visitors can enjoy the beauty and heritage of our landscape, built, farmed and natural environment.”
To achieve this we have five priorities, of equal importance, which will guide the work we do:
1. Putting Residents First
2. Enabling a Good Quality of Life for All
3. Creating a Better Environment for People and Wildlife
4. Responding to the Climate and Ecological Emergency
5. Working Together for West Oxfordshire
You can read the full plan below which sets out the areas of focus for action under each of these priorities. Among many others this includes:
- Making the council more transparent and more engaged with communities
- Improving the 50+ services we deliver
- Tackling the climate emergency by reducing our carbon footprint, planning for a net-zero carbon future and encouraging retrofit of existing buildings
- Protecting our environment by increasing biodiversity, reducing pollution and supporting environmentally sustainable farming
- Helping our local economy to grow, providing more jobs for local people
- Tackling the national housing crisis by delivering more affordable housing
- Working more closely with local communities and our town and parish councils to support residents and our young people
Working and living in West Oxfordshire
West Oxfordshire District Council is dedicated to maintaining and enhancing West Oxfordshire as one of the best places to live, work and visit in the UK. We provide a range of important services including waste and recycling collections, planning, housing, leisure, community safety and environmental health.
The Council has an ambitious Council Plan focussed on a range of important priorities including climate action, strong local communities, and a vibrant district economy. We want to deliver excellent modern services whilst ensuring the financial sustainability of the Council. We also want to continue working in close partnership with our local communities and other important partners.
It’s an exciting time to join us.
Equality and diversity
We aim to reflect the district's diversity in our workforce. We are committed to creating a working environment in which everyone can take full part, and integrate fairness and equity into every aspect of our employment practices.
