People across Oxfordshire are now being asked to comment on the three proposals being considered by government. 

The final decision will be made by them before the summer recess of Parliament. 

This consultation will close at 23:59 on Thursday 26 March. (opens in a new window)

 

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One Oxfordshire

Our preferred choice as Oxfordshire County Council is One Oxfordshire. 

This bold proposal means all council services would come together into a single new council, Oxfordshire Council. 

The government’s vision is to make local government simpler, clearer and more efficient. Our belief is One Oxfordshire delivers on this vision and is the best future for Oxfordshire – one place to get help. One place for your question. One place to get it done.

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The timeline for reorganisation

 

A timeline showing the process for local government reorganisation including: LGR proposal submission on 28 November 2025, Devolution expression of interest submission on 19 December, Government consultation and decision on proposals pre summer 2026, Shadow mayoral authority in Autumn 2026 and tehn elections in 2027// A new authority or authorities will come into play on 1 April 2028

Councils are changing why One Oxfordshire is the answer

A one minute watch

Hear Martin Reeves, Chief Executive at Oxfordshire County Council explain what local government reorganisation is

A 50 second watch

Find out more about the process of local government reorganisation and hear from Oxfordshire people and businesses across the county about what they think.

What does local government reorganisation mean for Oxfordshire