牛津考虑合并或分割地方理事会,以解决住房和节省资金问题,最后决定由11月28日作出。 Oxford considers merging or splitting local councils to tackle housing and save money, with final decisions by Nov. 28.

牛津面临着一个重大的地方政府改革,因为英国政府考虑用一个,两个或三个单一的议会取代牛津郡的两级系统. Oxford faces a major local government overhaul as the UK government considers replacing Oxfordshire’s two-tier system with one, two, or three unitary councils. 牛津市议会支持一个由三个议会组成的模式,包括一个"大牛津"议会,在低质量的绿地带土地上建造房屋,缓解住房短缺,减少通勤. Oxford City Council backs a three-council model, including a "Greater Oxford" council, to build homes on low-quality Green Belt land, ease housing shortages, and reduce commuting. 反对者,包括牛津郡县议会在内,都赞成一个年储蓄和稳定服务的6 300万英镑的单一议会。 Opponents, including Oxfordshire County Council, favor a single council for £63 million in annual savings and stable services. 几个区议会支持一个两区理事会的备选方案,以加强地方控制。 A two-council option is supported by several district councils for stronger local control. 重组影响交通计划,包括临时拥堵费和即将到来的交通过滤器。 The reorganization impacts transport plans, including a temporary congestion charge and upcoming traffic filters. 最后提案应于11月28日前提出。 Final proposals are due by November 28.