One Oxfordshire | One Oxfordshire

What’s One Oxfordshire?

One Oxfordshire is a once in a generation opportunity to reinvent how our local government works – making it easier to access, smarter with money, more community focused but strong enough to lead in areas like innovation, education and public services.

It combines the best of local knowledge with the strength of countywide planning – making sure Oxfordshire remains a great place to live, work and grow for everyone.

Take a look at our proposal. One Oxfordshire – it just makes sense

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The recent consultation gathering the views of local people on the three proposals has now closed. The next step is for government to make a decision which is expected before the summer recess of Parliament.

Take a look at decisions recently made in other areas of the county.

Simpler and clearer

Instead of navigating six different councils for roads, recycling, libraries or social care, you’ll have one front door for everything. One set of councillors, one chief executive, one contact point – easy, straightforward and personal

Savings that go further

By combining efforts and cutting duplication, we will save £63 million per year in the first five years, with total net benefits hitting £163 million by year five. The money saved can be reinvested in your communities.

For more, read page 49 of the proposal

Stronger local democracy

There’s a big focus on communities, so you know whatever is decided centrally has your needs in mind.

For more, read from page 127 of the proposal

What stays the same - or improves?

Critical services will be protected

Core services like adult and children’s social care, SEND (special educational needs and disabilities), libraries, public health and roads won’t be split or disrupted. They’ll stay working seamlessly during and after the transition.

For more, read page 95 of the proposal

Countywide strength

Oxfordshire is already connected but with a single council everything from housing and homelessness to bin collections and recycling will be brought together. One unified council will mean stronger more consistent services with one front door for you.

For more, read from page 119 of the proposal

Economic growth and a national voice

We’re already leaders in so many areas but one council will mean we’re speaking with a clear voice to government and investors, securing investment and allowing innovation and Oxfordshire people to thrive.

For more, read from page 44 of the proposal

Ready from day one

The transition is already being planned, ensuring services run smoothly while councils merge. A shadow authority will set budgets and systems, and ensure employees transfer seamlessly and local engagement continues. In April 2028 Oxfordshire Council will be ready to launch.

For more, read page 148 of the proposal

We will keep listening

The proposal followed summer engagement with residents, businesses and key organisations. All that feedback helped shape One Oxfordshire, ensuring it reflects local priorities and challenges. Asking for feedback and creating opportunities to shape services will not stop with Oxfordshire Council.

For more, read from page 71 of the proposal