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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Liberal Democrats candidate for Banbury Liz Adams sets out her priorities
Liberal Democrats candidate for Banbury Liz Adams is campaigning for action to tackle the cost of living crisis, the NHS crisis and the sewage scandal.
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Oxford’s Labour politicians react to controversy around Diane Abbott
City councillors are weighing in with their thoughts after confusion around whether the long-standing MP of 37 years for Hackney North and Stoke Newington would be permitted to run for the party in the 04 July General Election.
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Oxfordshire MP standing down ahead of the 04 July General Election
John Howell, the incumbent Conservative MP for the Henley – soon to be renamed Henley and Thame – constituency, announced in April last year that he would not recontest the seat at the next election.
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General Election 2024: Changes to the electoral voting boundaries across Oxfordshire
There are changes to the electoral voting boundaries across Oxfordshire in the run-up to the General Election, and here is an explainer of where you are eligible to cast that all-important ballot.
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Plans to build 121 homes on the outskirts of Headington have been refused
The proposal to construct 121 homes, an 80-bed care home and green space to land at Bayswater Farm on the outskirts of Headington was submitted to both South Oxfordshire District Council and Oxford City Council.
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Concerns raised that new Cherwell administration may block football stadium development
Concerns have been raised that the new Lib Dem-Green authority in Cherwell District may contribute to “blocking” the “progress” of developing Oxford United Football Club’s new football stadium at a site called The Triangle in Kidlington.
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Anti-LTN Independent candidate eyes Oxford East constituency seat
David Henwood is a councillor for the Independent Oxford Alliance (IOA) party representing the Rose Hill & Iffley ward and was elected on a platform opposing controversial traffic policies in the city.
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General Election 2024: A round-up of what’s at stake in Oxfordshire
Following the announcement this week of a general election on 04 July, here’s a round-up of what’s at stake in each constituency in Oxfordshire, in light of previous voting patterns and recent political changes.
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General Election 2024: Key dates and what happens next
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has called a general election for 04 July, ending months of speculation about when the UK would go to the polls. Here’s your guide to key dates and what happens next from a local Oxfordshire perspective.
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Politicians across Oxfordshire react to the news of general election
Politicians across Oxfordshire have reacted to the news that a general election will be taking place in July with responses which range from “bring it on” to “the timing is interesting”.
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Lib Dems to lead Cherwell District Council in a new progressive administration
The Lib Dems have formed a new minority progressive administration with the Green Independent & Alliance to run Cherwell District Council.
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Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announces UK general election for Thursday 04 July
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has called a General Election for Thursday 04 July, saying it was “the moment for Britain to choose its future”.
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Planning inspectors announce dates Oxford’s Local Plan 2040 initial public hearings
Initial hearings have been scheduled for three days from Tuesday, 11 June, to Thursday, 13 June, at Rose Hill Community Centre from 9.30am daily.
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Oxfordshire County Council’s cost of living support measures proposed for approval
Residents struggling to meet basic living costs will continue to benefit from Oxfordshire County Council’s cost of living support, with a new package of measures for 2024/25 proposed for approval by the council’s cabinet on 14 May.
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Oxford City Council Elections 2024: All you need to know about up coming election
Elections for councillors in the 24 city wards, as well as for the Police and Crime Commissioner and councillors in a couple of parish councils, will take place on Thursday, 02 May 2024.
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Serco Leisure to take over running of Oxford’s leisure centres from Fusion Lifestyle
The transition will involve the management transfer of leisure facilities in Oxford – Barton Leisure Centre, Ferry Leisure Centre, the Leys Pools & Leisure Centre, Hinksey Outdoor Pool, and Oxford Ice Rink – from Fusion Lifestyle to Serco Leisure.