Local Government Reorganisation Consultation

The government is considering different options for how councils in our area could be structured

The consultation runs from 5 February to 26 March

Proposed Options

1. One Unitary Council
   Proposed by Oxfordshire County Council
   A single council covering: Cherwell, Oxford City, South Oxfordshire, Vale of White Horse & West Oxfordshire.
2. Two Unitary Councils
   Proposed by Cherwell District Council, South Oxfordshire District Council, Vale of White Horse District Council & West Oxfordshire District Council

• Oxford & Shires – Cherwell, Oxford City & West Oxfordshire
• Ridgeway – South Oxfordshire, Vale of White Horse + West Berkshire

3. Three Unitary Councils
   Proposed by Oxford City Council

• Greater Oxford – Oxford + parts of Cherwell, South Oxfordshire & Vale of White Horse
• Northern Oxfordshire – rest of Cherwell + West Oxfordshire
• Ridgeway – rest of South Oxfordshire & Vale + West Berkshire

The chosen model is expected to be fully operational by 2028, replacing the current council structures.

How to Participate:

Residents can take part by completing the online survey or by writing directly to the government.

• Official Government Consultation:
  https://www.gov.uk/…/local-government-reorganisation-in…
• The Two-Unitary Proposal (full and summary):
  twocouncils.org
• Single-Unitary Information:
  oxfordshire.gov.uk/oneoxfordshire
• Three-Unitary Information:
  oxford.gov.uk/three-councils