Decision Maker: Executive

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: November 13, 2025

Purpose: To agree the proposal to be submitted to MHCLG

Content: Resolved   (1)            That having given due consideration, the views of Council of 10 November 2025 on the final proposal be noted.   (2)            That the Council’s final proposal for Local Government Reorganisation in Oxfordshire of a two-unitary model comprising One unitary authority covering the boundaries of Cherwell District Council, West Oxfordshire District Council, and Oxford City Council, with the working title ‘Oxford & Shires’, and a second unitary authority covering South Oxfordshire District Council, Vale of White Horse District Council, and West Berkshire Council, with the working title ‘Ridgeway’, be approved.   (3)            That it be agreed that the Leader submits the final proposal to government by the 28 November 2025 deadline.   (4)            That authority be delegated to the Executive Director of Resources, in consultation with the Leader of the Council, to make any final amendments to the full proposal and associated documentation prior to submission.