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flag Oxfordshire faces £35M funding gap due to delayed national formula change, threatening services and tax plans.

flag Oxfordshire County Council faces a potential £35 million funding shortfall over three years due to a delayed national funding formula change, with final details expected by mid-December. flag The delay hampers planning, despite the council’s stable finances. flag Ongoing pressures include inflation, rising social care costs, and a 2026 national living wage increase. flag A planned 3.99% council tax rise now faces a higher 4.99% referendum threshold, complicating budget decisions. flag Councillor Dan Levy criticized the timing, saying it undermines effective service delivery and consultation.

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