As I’m sure you are aware, the government has asked councils in Oxfordshire to develop their proposals for Local Government Reorganisation (LGR)and the creation of unitary councils. Oxford City Council is developing a proposal for three unitary councils: a Greater Oxford with extended boundaries, a Northern Oxfordshire based on Cherwell and West Oxfordshire, and a Ridgeway council based on South Oxfordshire, Vale of White Horse and West Berkshire.
Within new unitary councils it will be important to ensure local priorities continue to be heard and acted on. Your local knowledge of issues such as improving local transport, addressing the democratic deficit in larger councils, and protecting the greenbelt and local environment can help ensure we get these right for local communities.
We would like to invite you to attend one of our public drop-in events in your area to discuss your thoughts on these and other LGR issues. These events will be an opportunity to ask questions of our officers and politicians and give feedback to help shape our proposals.
| Area | Date | Time | Venue |
| Oxford Town Hall | 8th July | 12-3 | Town Hall |
| Newbury | 10th July | 11-2 | Newbury Market |
| Wheatley | 11th July | 10-1 | Merry Bells |
| Kennington | 15th July | 12-3 | Kennington Village Hall |
| Berinsfield | 16th July | 10-1 | Berin Centre |
| Witney | 18th July | 12-3 | Marriotts Walk |
| Botley | 22nd July | 3-6 | Seacourt Hall |
| Abingdon | 24th July | 4-7 | Market Place |
| Kidlington | 28th July | 4-7 | Exeter Hall |
| Didcot | 29th July | 4-7 | Berro Lounge |
| Banbury | 31st July | 3-6 | Castle Quay |