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Could your parish be about to change?

Residents of several parishes in the Vale of White Horse have the chance to comment on potential changes for the area that their parish council covers.

People taking part in the 2026 Community Governance Review will play their part in helping to ensure that their local council is effective, efficient and better reflects the interests of the community it serves.

The review includes:

  • Kingston Bagpuize with Southmoor parish and Fyfield and Tubney parish – review the parish boundary to consider whether to include a new housing development, currently in Fyfield and Tubney parish, within Kingston Bagpuize with Southmoor parish.
  • Kennington parish and Radley parish – review the parish boundary to consider whether to include housing north of Sugworth Lane, currently in Radley parish, within Kennington parish.
  • Appleton with Eaton parish and Besselsleigh parish – review the option of grouping the parishes under one parish council.

Cllr Neil Fawcett, Cabinet Member for Corporate Services, Legal and Democratic, said: “Parish councils play a crucial role in shaping the places we live, and it’s important that they grow and adapt as our towns and villages change. Whether it’s making sure a parish council can keep up with the needs of an expanding community or updating ward boundaries to reflect new neighbourhoods, hearing from local residents is essential to getting these decisions right.

Cllr Neil Fawcett

“I’d encourage everyone in the areas affected by these proposals to share their thoughts. Your perspective will help ensure local democracy in your area remains representative and ready for the future.”

How to take part

Residents can view the full details of the proposals and submit their feedback through the council’s online survey at whitehorsedc.gov.uk/communitygovernance

The consultation is open now and will close on 7 May 2026.

Anyone who can’t access the survey online should contact 01235 422 425.

What happens next

Following the consultation, the council’s Community Governance and Electoral Issues Committee will collate all feedback to produce draft proposals. A follow up consultation is then expected to take place later this year, with any final changes scheduled to be implemented in time for the May 2027 local elections.

Notes to Editors:

The review is conducted in accordance with guidance from the Department of Communities and Local Government and the Local Government Boundary Commission for England.