People looking to get on the property ladder are being offered a helping hand by West Oxfordshire District Council. Through the Local Authority Partnership Purchase Scheme (LAPP) individuals can buy a share in a home with the council purchasing the rest. Occupiers then pay rent to the council to cover its stake. The LAPP scheme […]

Residents can now use plastic bags such as carrier bags and pedal bin liners, to line their food waste bins. West Oxfordshire District Council collects food waste every week and takes it to the Agrivert Anaerobic Digestion plant near Cassington for recycling. The processing plant is now able to accept thin plastic bags and carrier […]

West Oxfordshire District Council is urging everyone to take care about what they put in their rubbish bins after one of their contractor’s vehicles nearly caught fire. The incident happened yesterday in Witney when the crew saw smoke coming out of the back of the vehicle. Fortunately their speedy action prevented a fire occurring as […]

Owners of small and medium sized businesses which may qualify for rate relief under new Government plans are being urged to apply as quickly as possible. West Oxfordshire District Council is writing to local firms to explain proposals announced in the Budget following a business rates revaluation of properties and to encourage applications for relief. […]

West Oxfordshire residents who are yet to inform the District Council that they no longer want their garden waste bin, should get in touch now to arrange removal. The Council is currently collecting unwanted garden waste bins across the District. Cllr Carol Reynolds, Cabinet Member for the Environment at West Oxfordshire District Council, said: “If […]