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Read the three proposals for Local Government Reorganisation in Oxfordshire

Oxfordshire Association of Local Councils, Rachel Brown

Read the three proposals for Local Government Reorganisation in Oxfordshire

The county, city and district councils in Oxfordshire have been working on their proposals for Local Government Reorganisation, which will result in one, two or three unitary councils being formed. Th...

7 Nov 2025 Local News

Community Governance - advanced qualification

Oxfordshire Association of Local Councils, Rachel Brown

Community Governance - advanced qualification

Community Governance offers a range of advanced qualifications which are all distance learning with residential study days. The qualification looks at the way in which people and organisations work to...

22 Oct 2025 Local News

ICO Publication Scheme

Oxfordshire Association of Local Councils, Rachel Brown

ICO Publication Scheme

Parish/Community Council I CO expect Parish/Community Councils to make the information in this definition document available unless it does not hold the information; the information is exempt under on...

22 Oct 2025 National News

Lotting of Ancient Woodlands by David Maclaren

Oxfordshire Association of Local Councils, Rachel Brown

Lotting of Ancient Woodlands by David Maclaren

Executive Summary Lotting of ancient woodlands is a growing threat now on a scale requiring national policy and co-ordinated action. Previous enquiries and reports urged action to prevent further dama...

22 Oct 2025 National News

Election flyer - adapt for your council

Oxfordshire Association of Local Councils, Rachel Brown

Election flyer - adapt for your council

Enter your council name, logo and details here Stand for what you believe in The next elections for Parish and Town councils are DAY MONTH YEAR Become a Parish or Town Councillor The best way to find ...

22 Oct 2025 National News

Changing Planet Stories

Oxfordshire Association of Local Councils, Rachel Brown

Changing Planet Stories

Please visit http://www.vimeo.com/changingplanetstories to share four tales for younger people to stream and watch which explore the climate emergency – Stories for a Changing Planet , designed to sha...

9 Oct 2025 National News

Councillor Forum Dates 2026 Now Launched!

Oxfordshire Association of Local Councils, Rachel Brown

Councillor Forum Dates 2026 Now Launched!

Our free Councillor Forums are continuing in 2026! We are pleased to run these on alternate mornings and evenings, with a variety of days available, so we hope that more councillors will attend and re...

9 Oct 2025 Local News

SLCC Oxfordshire Branch Meeting 24 September 2025

Oxfordshire Association of Local Councils, Rachel Brown

SLCC Oxfordshire Branch Meeting 24 September 2025

SLCC Oxfordshire Branch supporting Clerks in Oxfordshire with advice and guidance to promote best practice within local councils. Our next meeting is at Thomas Hughes Memorial Hall, Uffington, Oxon, S...

4 Sept 2025 Local News

Carbon Literacy Action Day 2025 is on the horizon!

Oxfordshire Association of Local Councils, Rachel Brown

Carbon Literacy Action Day 2025 is on the horizon!

Carbon Literacy Action Day (CLAD) 2025 is just two months away. Mark your calendars for the 10th to the 13th of November and join the Carbon Literacy Project for the world’s largest education and acti...

27 Aug 2025 National News

Should Town and Parish Councils be Apolitical?

Oxfordshire Association of Local Councils, Rachel Brown

Should Town and Parish Councils be Apolitical?

Should town and parish councils be apolitical? Party politics in town and parish councils is a contentious topic, with arguments for and against local councillors being part of a political party. The ...

12 Aug 2025 National News

Oxfordshire Together (OxTog) Volunteers

Oxfordshire Association of Local Councils, Rachel Brown

Oxfordshire Together (OxTog) Volunteers

From Oxfordshire County Council Volunteer Co-ordination Officer - Highway Maintenance Your council and residents can get involved in various ways if you have people who would like to volunteer to help...

7 Aug 2025 Local News

South Oxfordshire Councillor Grants

Oxfordshire Association of Local Councils, Rachel Brown

South Oxfordshire Councillor Grants

SODC Councillor Grants Launching Soon Did you know your local district councillor has funds available that could help your local community? Each South Oxfordshire district councillor has £7,500 to awa...

7 Aug 2025 Funding News

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