Residents across West Oxfordshire are being urged to check their voter registration details as this year’s Annual Canvass gets underway.
The Annual Canvass allows the Council to check voter details are up to date on the electoral register, identify who risks losing their vote at elections, and encourage them to register before it’s too late. With local elections taking place in May 2026 for a third of the District’s Councillors, now is the time to make sure you are ready to vote. 
Giles Hughes, Electoral Registration Officer for West Oxfordshire District Council, said: 
“We’ll be contacting every household in the district to confirm who is registered to vote at that property. It’s quick and easy to check and updating your details and responding promptly helps us avoid sending out reminders and reduces paper waste.  
If you’ve recently moved, it’s especially important to double-check, as many people in their new homes don’t realise they’re not registered to vote yet. The easiest way to register is online at https://www.gov.uk/register-to-vote"  
The Council will be contacting households via post or email in the coming months with information on what the householder needs to do to make sure their details are accurate. Households must confirm their property details if requested to do so. Individuals who need to register to vote will need to do this either online or completing a paper form, we will post a paper form to you if we do not receive an online application.  
Residents can find out more about registering to vote by visiting the council website at  www.westoxon.gov.uk/annualcanvass) 
Anyone with questions about their electoral registration status can contact the council’s Electoral Services Team at [email protected] or by calling 01993 861410. 

OCC are dedicated to helping Oxfordshire households on a low income improve the energy efficiency of their homes, lower their bills, and reduce their carbon footprint. 

They have been able to secure government-backed Warm Homes Local Grant funding to install energy efficient measures such as insulation, solar panels and heat pumps in residents’ homes. 

They have the funding, now we need to let people know about it.  They want home owners and landlords to apply now via this link Apply Now | Welcome the Warmth on the 'Welcome the Warmth' website. 

Appointment of a Clerk to the Parish Council
 
Part time – 13.3 hours per month
£14.60 to 15.84 per hour, dependent on qualifications
and experience, plus an allowance for home working as set by HMRC.
 
 
The Parish Council is seeking to appoint a Clerk to the Parish Council who will ensure that all statutory provisions relating to the Council are observed.
The successful candidate will:

• Be an excellent communicator
• Be self-motivated and have a flexible attitude
• Be well-organised, able to deal with a wide range of situations and demands, and able to meet strict deadlines
• Have experience of administering meetings, including preparing agendas and minutes
• Have experience of preparing and monitoring a budget
• Have good office IT skills including MS Word and Excel
• Preferably have knowledge of the workings of Local Government or a public body

 
The post requires the clerk to work from home and to attend evening meetings and occasional other meetings/events.
 
If not already qualified (CILCA) the candidate will be expected to undertake training to qualify as a ‘Proper Officer’. This training is provided by the Society of Council Clerks (SLCC) and the Parish Council will pay for the courses and the membership.
 
For further information about how to apply please download the Recruitment Pack from the Parish Council website (www.astonoxon-pc.gov.uk) or email [email protected].
 
Closing Date for applications: 25th July 2025 at 5pm.
 
Interview Date: W/C 4th August (date and time by negotiation).                 
 
Required Start Date:          1st September 2025.         


 

Part-Night Lighting Consultation

Oxfordshire County Council are seeking residents’ opinions on how to implement proposals to introduce ‘part-night lighting’ in parts of Oxfordshire where it is requested.
Oxfordshire County Council are holding a consultation to seek the public’s views on how the ‘part-night lighting’ plans should work.
People can take part in the consultation on the Part-night lighting and street lighting policy | Let's Talk Oxfordshire until 6 July.
This consultation is focussing on how, not where, part-night lighting might be implemented. Scheme locations would be a matter for communities to decide and would then be subject to a further local consultation.
Previous proposals were deferred in November 2024 after concerns were raised. As a result, the aim of the new implementation framework proposal is to give communities the choice to introduce part-night lighting in their area only if they want it.
Oxfordshire County Council want to hear people’s views and concerns, especially to help understand potential impacts on those who are perceived as being at risk from crime or harm.
The aim of the policy is to improve the natural environment from a carbon and biodiversity perspective, while keeping personal and community safety as a priority consideration. Oxfordshire County Council recognise that one size does not fit all. Different operating hours and exemptions will form part of the proposals to meet different communities’ needs. And there is no intention of reducing streetlighting in areas where there are concerns about the impact.
Oxfordshire County Council want part-night lighting to be a community choice which is why the public’s feedback is crucial in helping to get this right. The implementation process being proposed is similar to Oxfordshire’s 20mph programme.
Applications would have to be requested by the local town or parish council/meeting, or local governance authorities.
The consultation feedback on the new implementation proposal is expected to be presented for a decision by the council’s cabinet in September.
Printed copies of the consultation are available. You can request a paper copy of the consultation documents by emailing: [email protected](External link) or call the county council's Customer Services Team on 01865 792422 or download it from this page. Paper copies can also be requested at local libraries. We will provide a Freepost address on the paper survey form for you to return your completed survey.

 
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