West Oxfordshire invests £1.8m from developers in community projects

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 19 Oct, 06:01 · Archive

West Oxfordshire District Council invested more than £1.8 million of developer funding in community projects across the district in the past year. This represents a 72 per cent increase compared to the previous year, according to the council. The money came from Section 106 developer contributions, which are required to support the infrastructure needed as a result of new development. The council secured nearly £3.4 million in new S106 contributions during 2025/26.

Around £1.3 million of the investment went towards sports and recreation facilities. This included upgrades at West Witney Sports and Social Club and Hanborough Pavilion. In Bampton, the Buckland Road Recreation Ground was transformed with an expanded skate park, multi-use games area, padel court and improved tennis courts with new floodlighting. A new multi-use games area was also delivered at Cote Road Recreation Ground in Aston, providing a year-round, floodlit space for football, basketball, netball, hockey and tennis.

Councillor Liz Leffman, executive member for planning and infrastructure, said the council was committed to ensuring S106 funding was directed to where it was needed most. She stated: 'As new homes are built, we need to make sure development is supported by the facilities and services our communities need.'

How it is being reported

• Millions invested in sports, housing and public spaces across districtMore than £1.8 million of developer funding has been invested in community projects.Oxford Mail · 19 Oct, 05:00
• Millions invested in sports, housing and public spaces across districtMore than £1.8 million of developer funding has been invested in community projects.Oxfordshire Guardian · 19 Oct, 05:00

In this story: West Oxfordshire District Council · West Oxfordshire · Liz Leffman · Bampton · Aston

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