HOUSING, the environment, government-red tape, more bureaucracy and accusations of land grabbing.

These are all the hot topics floating around Oxfordshire’s political landscape right now as we head towards the biggest shake-up since 1974.

Local government reorganisation and devolution is a little more than redefining invisible boundaries for people to be placed into.

The government believes it can drive economic growth while also delivering better public services for communities.

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Currently, we have six authorities in Oxfordshire, not counting the vast amount of parish and town councils.

These include

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