Government & Politics
Follow Government & Politics in Oxford and just beyond, including council decisions, elections, public policy and political developments affecting local communities.
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West Oxon’s Chief Exec describes outcome of Oxfordshire Plan 2050 as ‘very disappointing’
He expressed his opinion while delivering an update to the West Oxfordshire council’s cabinet, the ruling body of councillors, this week.
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Spiralling cost of placements for children in care blamed on past mistakes
The authority finds itself having to fund a £6.7m shortfall to cover the cost of just 13 extra placements for children with complex needs.
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Zero-carbon homes completed in Southmoor with lending from Triodos Bank UK
Built using a zero-carbon construction method, which also delivers net-zero energy, Springfield Meadows is considered to be one of the UK’s most sustainable residential property development projects.
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Roundtable seeks to shape countywide response to cost of living crisis
Support for the most vulnerable and keeping communities strong and resilient was the core focus for Oxfordshire leaders as they met for a cost of living roundtable event.
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Cherwell Council to dip into savings to plug £458k shortfall in revenue from car parks
The council confirmed it would dip into savings to plug a £458k gap between what it budgeted to make from car parking charges and current projections.
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Cherwell deputy leader wants more done to highlight cost of living crisis help available
This comes on the back of an estimate that around 4,000 Oxfordshire pensioners are missing out on much-needed financial support.
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Council seeks views on latest stage of Oxford Local Plan 2040
The planning document will be used to inform all future planning applications by setting out how and where new homes, jobs and community facilities will be delivered to make Oxford a better place to live, work and visit.
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Cherwell Council cost of living support package to target those in greatest need
The council is to outline its wide-ranging, targeted package of support to address the cost of living crisis at the meeting of its executive committee on Monday, 03 October.
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Oxford Council ready to help people as utility prices rise on 01 October
Help is available in Oxford, and the City Council and its partners are already providing support and information for anyone worried about the increased cost of living.
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Councils plan to create centralised CCTV provision across Oxfordshire
It forms part of a broader plan to roll out the same equipment across the Thames Valley region, which also covers Berkshire and Buckinghamshire, in a bid to increase efficiency and reduce costs.
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Thames Valley Police to use cash reserves for “urgently” needed extra 101 call handlers
Waiting times to get through to a call handler in Thames Valley, the region that covers Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Berkshire, have rocketed since June 2021.
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Council to help this winter with warm places, welfare schemes & council tax support
The council’s cabinet agreed to a list of proposals to assist local people – particularly the vulnerable – as they face the combination of inflation and the rising cost of energy.
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Oxford City Council asks public whether full council tax support should be scrapped
The council is asking the public whether all working-age residents should pay up to £2 per week in council tax to help ease financial pressures.
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Tributes to Queen from civic leaders across Oxfordshire
Civic leaders across Oxfordshire have paid tribute to Queen Elizabeth II, who died peacefully at Balmoral just hours after medics had publicised concern for her health.
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Cherwell council housing lead insists homeless not being forced to leave the area
The council issued an apology for the wording of a monthly performance report that detailed how the housing team “has been looking at areas outside Cherwell” for homeless households.
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All private rented homes in Oxford now need a licence
All private rented homes in Oxford now need a licence in the City Council’s ‘selective licensing’ scheme that will be in force for five years.