Olivia Churchill
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Oxfordshire County Council chief executive awarded OBE in King’s Birthday Honours
Dr Martin Reeves, Chief Executive of Oxfordshire County Council, has been awarded an OBE in the King’s Birthday Honours for services to local government. The honour recognises more than 25 years of leadership across major UK councils, including Coventry City Council and Oxfordshire County Council.
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The Oxfordshire people recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours List 2026
The King’s Birthday Honours List 2026 has been published, with Oxfordshire proudly represented by a number of individuals recognised for their exceptional contributions to their fields and their communities.
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Oxfordshire councils prepare for July decision on local government reorganisation
Councils across Oxfordshire and West Berkshire are working jointly to prepare for a government decision expected in July that will determine whether the area moves to one, two or three unitary authorities under local government reorganisation plans.
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City Council invites public to consultation on £8m Covered Market improvement plans
Oxford City Council has opened a public consultation on proposals for an £8m programme of essential improvements to the Covered Market. The plans aim to upgrade ageing infrastructure, enhance accessibility and public spaces, and secure the long-term future of one of the city’s most historic trading sites.
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New shuttle bus service launches to Waterperry Gardens this summer
Oxford Bus Company and Waterperry Gardens have launched a new weekend shuttle bus service linking Thornhill Park & Ride with the gardens throughout the summer – offering visitors a more sustainable way to reach the popular Oxfordshire attraction.
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Soldiers of Oxfordshire Museum to host first-ever flower show this July
Soldiers of Oxfordshire Museum in Woodstock will host its first-ever flower show this July, combining floral art, military history and remembrance through installations inspired by its collections and new Lee Miller exhibition.
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East West Rail consultation draws more than 3,000 attendees and 5,000 responses
Over 3,000 people have attended consultation events and more than 5,000 feedback forms were submitted during East West Railway Company’s latest route-wide consultation, helping shape plans for the proposed railway linking Oxford, Milton Keynes, Bedford and Cambridge ahead of a planning application in 2027.
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Low Carbon Hub raises over £640k for UK’s first community-owned solar battery at Ray Valley
Community energy in Oxfordshire reaches a major milestone as Low Carbon Hub exceeds its £500k target, raising over £640k for the UK’s first community-owned solar battery at Ray Valley Solar.
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The Rivus in Wantage to celebrate links with Charles Dickens with evening of immersive storytelling
Gerald Dickens, the author’s great-great-great grandson, will present his acclaimed one-man show The Signalman!, bringing one of Dickens’ most haunting ghost stories vividly to life.
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Oxfordshire to roll out 1,500 new public EV chargers in major countywide expansion
Oxfordshire is set for its largest expansion of public electric vehicle charging infrastructure, with more than 1,500 new charging sockets planned by 2028 to support residents without access to off-street parking.
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Faringdon zero-waste shop celebrates fourth anniversary of helping customers reduce plastic waste
Tribe Zero-Waste in Faringdon has marked its fourth anniversary, reporting that customers have helped keep more than 1.7 tonnes of plastic out of circulation through refill shopping and packaging-free purchases since 2022.
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Oxford Bus Company driver to cycle from Anfield to Kassam Stadium for Sobell House
An Oxford Bus Company driver is preparing to swap the driver’s seat for a bicycle saddle as he takes on a 24-hour cycling challenge from Anfield to the Kassam Stadium in aid of Sobell House Hospice.
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Oxford Bus Company’s rainbow bus set to return to support Oxford Pride
Oxford Bus Company will once again support Oxford Pride this weekend, with its popular rainbow-branded electric bus leading the parade and helping less able-bodied attendees travel between key event locations.
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Thames Valley Police backs Oxford youth music project In-Spire Sounds with £7k grant
An Oxford youth music organisation has secured £7k from the Thames Valley Police Community Fund to expand programmes supporting young people at risk of exploitation, while showcasing participants’ talents through a newly released debut mixtape.
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Persimmon Charitable Foundation opens funding round with three £50k grants for youth employability charities
The Persimmon Charitable Foundation has opened its latest funding round to support UK charities helping young people into work, with applications now open for projects focused on employability, social mobility and tackling disadvantage.
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Oxford City Farm celebrates 2026 Brand the Bus runner-up success
Oxford City Farm is celebrating after being named runner-up in the 2026 Brand the Bus competition, securing a £20k prize and a major opportunity to raise awareness of its community work across Oxfordshire.