Witney Chamber of Commerce

30/10/2026

And in further political news its been confirmed that the area will be joining with neighbours to form a mayoral area for the Thames Valley, further details here

https://news.oxfordshire.gov.uk/government-announces-plans-to-progress-with-a-mayoral-strategic-authority-for-the-thames-valley/?utm_source=Residents&utm_campaign=765d599da8-YO_EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2025_11_DEC_25_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-022585ebdb-451676609&goal=0_206c6fb447-765d599da8-451676609 #

30/10/2026

FYI

POSTING ON BEHALF OF OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL:

Road closure and planned works for carriageway resurfacing and footway surfacing 🚧

As part of the ongoing improvements to the Witney High Street and Market Square scheme, OCC would like to inform you of planned carriageway resurfacing, footway surfacing and associated highway works to Corn Street, High Street, Market Square and Welch Way starting Monday 02 November 2026.

The road will be closed to vehicle traffic as follows:

24/7 road closure - Corn Street (narrow section at the Market Square junction)
• 2 - 4 November 2026 (2 days)

8pm to 6am night-time road closures -----------------------

Corn Street and Market Square (roundabout)
• 2 - 4 November 2026 (2 nights)
• 9 - 11 November 2026 (2 nights)

High Street and Market Square (between Welch Way and Corn Street)
• 2 - 23 November 2026 (21 nights)

Welch Way (junction with High Street)
• 4 - 7 November 2026 (3 nights)
• 11 - 13 November 2026 (2 nights)

Where night-time closures apply, roads will re-open to vehicle traffic between 6am and 8pm. The temporary one-way northbound arrangement in High Street remains in operation.

Traffic management operatives will be on site to assist business deliveries and access requirements.

Minimising Disruption

The works will be carried out in accordance with approved consents governing noise and vibration. While every effort will be made to minimise disruption, some of the equipment and machinery required for these works may generate noise. The contractor will take the necessary measures to reduce the noise impact on local residents and businesses.

We apologise for any inconvenience these essential works may cause and thank you for your continued patience and understanding.

30/10/2026

It has been confirmed that the government is going ahead and approving the 3 unitary council model for Oxfordshire, the timeframe has moved a year so the May 2028 elections will form the council for the Unitary Councils to commence in 2029. The next 2 and a bit years will be very interesting as plans develop for the changes and we will be front and centre representing business interests. Members can review what the 3 main parties said about the changes from our meeting on the 24th September in the members area, if you aren't a member yet visit the join page of our website and complete the form and amplify your voice by helping us to represent you.

28/10/2026

FYI

27/10/2026

Cllr Liz Leffman, Charlbury and Wychwood could you advise our members and the people of Witney what is happening as based on this sign and works digging up previously laid new paths it would seem completion by the 8th that you promised is not going to be achieved??

21/10/2026

Are we the cows of the future??

Find out next week at our meeting on AI, 6pm in the Gallery Room at the Corn Exchange on Thursday the 29th.

Open to any business owner or manager in the OX28 or OX29 postcodes.

14/10/2026

If you are a member of the chamber the presentations by Cllrs Leffman, Enright and Walker on the Unitary Council plans at our last meeting are now available to view in the members area of our website. If you haven’t registered for the members area yet email [email protected] and request a login. If you aren’t a member and operate a local business you can join online here

Any business, of any sort and size, with an OX28 or OX29 postcode is eligible to apply for membership of Witney Chamber of Commerce.

11/10/2026

Is this the future of AI?
Is it this bad?
What are the opportunities?
What are the risks?

Find out at out next meeting on the 29th October in the Gallery Room of the Corn Exchange from 6pm.

Open to members and any non members involved in running a business in the OX28 or OX29 postcodes.

07/10/2026

Our next meeting is titled “AI, how it’s going to change your world, and what you can do about it”

AI is moving at such a pace and most of us haven’t a clue what impact its going to have on business, the economy or society. There are massive changes coming and the timescale for them gets shorter everyday.

Join us on the 29th of this month, 6pm at The Corn Exchange in Witney for a talk by Fery Kaszoni of Witney business Search Intelligence.

04/10/2026

NEO recently located to Witney and celebrated their 10th anniversary, this was a concept car they made when they started out, the Witney base is the development department and they hope to bring their range of EVs to the UK soon.

What are car this was for its time 🤯