The new councils will replace the existing county, district and city councils, bringing local services together under three new organisations. 

This change is designed to simplify how services are delivered and make it easier for residents to access support.  

Find out which new council will serve your community and what this means for your area. 

 

 

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

 

The two other proposals are still available to view:

One council - a single unitary council for Oxfordshire - Oxford Council. Take a look at the proposal

Two councils - two unitary councils for Oxfordshire - Oxford and Shires Council and Ridgeway Council. Take a look at the proposal

 

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

 

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

A 50 second watch