Summary
The Oxfordshire Infrastructure Strategy (OxIS) sets out a shared vision for the future of Oxfordshire - helping us plan the strategic infrastructure we need to support sustainable development, protect our environment, and create thriving communities across the county, now and for generations to come.
Draft Stage 1 Technical Consultation open
We are inviting comments on the Draft Oxfordshire Infrastructure Strategy (OxIS) as part of the Stage 1 Technical Consultation, which is open until Friday 12 September 2025.
OxIS seeks to build a comprehensive understanding of the strategic infrastructure that is necessary to support Oxfordshire’s future development up to 2050. The Draft Strategy sets out:
• A baseline of existing strategic infrastructure across Oxfordshire
• What is already planned
• Current barriers to delivery and gaps in future infrastructure provision
You can now view the Stage 1 Baseline Report in our virtual consultation room. Each chapter of the report is displayed on boards around the room, and the full report can also be downloaded.
Feedback can be submitted by email to oxis@aecom.com or via the survey in the virtual consultation room. We welcome feedback on any part of the Draft Baseline Strategy.
The consultation is open to all - we particularly welcome feedback from stakeholders with relevant technical expertise in Oxfordshire's infrastructure.
What is OxIS?
OxIS is Oxfordshire’s long-term strategic infrastructure plan, looking ahead to 2050. It brings together expert evidence and local ambition to identify the key infrastructure needed to support the county’s planned growth while respecting our natural environment. It covers vital services such as transport, energy, health, water, and green infrastructure, ensuring our systems and places are fit for the future.
This strategy covers all parts of Oxfordshire:
- Oxford City
- Cherwell
- West Oxfordshire
- South Oxfordshire
- Vale of White Horse
It also considers how we connect with our neighbours in surrounding regions, including the wider England’s Economic Heartland area.
Why it matters
Whether it’s roads and public transport, renewable energy, health services, or green spaces - infrastructure affects us all. OxIS helps us make the right choices now, so we can:
- Meet the needs of growing communities
- Support climate action and environmental recovery
- Attract and coordinate investment
- Deliver high-quality, joined-up services
It’s also a powerful tool to help Oxfordshire engage with government, infrastructure providers, businesses, and local people to ensure the county’s needs and priorities are clearly understood and supported.
What's included
OxIS focuses on strategic infrastructure — the major systems, services and facilities that support long-term, county-wide growth and wellbeing. These include:
- Transport – from walking and cycling to rail and road
- Energy and utilities – clean, reliable power and infrastructure
- Water – including supply, quality, and flood prevention
- Health and social care – ensuring access to vital services
- Social infrastructure – such as education and community spaces
- Green and blue infrastructure – including nature recovery, green spaces, and waterways
The strategy also helps fill key knowledge gaps in areas such as:
- Strategic health and energy needs
- Water resilience and quality
- Nature-based solutions like carbon capture and habitat restoration
A long term plan
OxIS sets out priorities across three timeframes:
- Short term: 2025–2030
- Medium term: 2030–2040
- Long term: 2040–2050
This helps us plan investment, align with Local Plans and other policies, and ensure infrastructure delivery keeps pace with Oxfordshire’s future.
Getting involved
OxIS is designed to be open, collaborative, and informed by local insight. It will be used to support engagement and consultation with communities and partners across Oxfordshire - and we want to hear from you.
As the strategy develops, there will be opportunities to have your say and shape the future of infrastructure in Oxfordshire.
Previous Oxfordshire Infrastructure Strategy (2022-23)
About the previous OxIS (2022-23)
The previous Oxfordshire Infrastructure Strategy (OxIS) was a joint initiative of all six local authorities working as the Future Oxfordshire Partnership (now the Oxfordshire Leaders Joint Committee). Launched with the Stage 1 report in March 2022, it identified, mapped, and prioritised the county’s infrastructure needs through to 2040. This foundational work provided a clear strategic framework, guiding investment opportunities and funding pathways for key infrastructure projects. Officers are now engaging with partners to redefine OxIS’s next phase by integrating emerging priorities like Net Zero targets, energy resilience, health infrastructure, and green infrastructure renewal.
Key Outputs from the previous OxIS (2022-23)
The OxIS Stage 1 Report was produced in March 2022 and provides a strategic framework for the Oxfordshire Local Authorities, as well as key strategic partners, to support the prioritisation of proposed infrastructure scheme investment and to identify potential delivery and funding opportunities to 2040.
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