Government & Politics
Browse news and stories about local government and politics in Oxfordshire, including the administration of Oxfordshire county and the city and district councils by the representatives elected by those who live there.
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Oxford City Council moves face-to-face customer services to Westgate Library
In April 2021, the City Council reopened face to face customer services at St Aldates Chambers. This will continue but will now relocate to the Westgate Library, where Oxfordshire County Council offer a similar service.
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A collection of new homes unveiled in Deddington
The 14 traditional Cotswold style homes come in a mix of two, three and four-bedroom layouts incorporating timeless design and high-quality interiors.
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Proposed council tax rise as Oxford City Council announces budget plans
The Council is planning for a balanced budget despite the continued impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on its income streams and the shortfall in funding from central Government to offset this..
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Have your say on West Oxfordshire District Council’s 2022/23 budget
Residents and businesses are being urged to give their views on where West Oxfordshire District Council’s tax will be spent as it prepares its budget for the next financial year.
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Have your say on spending plans for 2022/23 at Cherwell District Council
Residents and businesses in Cherwell District are invited to have their say on spending plans for 2022/23 at Cherwell District Council.
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County council plans for £13m of savings in next budget
Alongside plans to meet its current and future financial challenges, the budget proposals for 2022/23 at Oxfordshire County Council also include investments in making the county greener and fairer.
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SODC reveals concept design for its new district council building
The council approved the concept design, available to view on its website, at its most recent Cabinet meeting, and a detailed design process is now underway.
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City Council opens public consultation on council tax reduction (CTR) scheme
The council is considering potential changes to the working-age council tax reduction (CTR) scheme in 2022/23, and a public consultation is a necessary step in this process.
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Council leaders issue statement to mark World Homelessness Day on 10 October
Leaders of South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse district councils, Councillors Sue Cooper and Emily Smith, have issued a joint statement to mark World Homelessness Day on 10 October.
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Cllr Sue Cooper to stand down as South Oxfordshire District Council Leader
Councillor Cooper has been a district councillor in South Oxfordshire for over 23 years and has been the Leader of South Oxfordshire District Council since May 2019.
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City Council to consult on options for council tax reduction scheme
The council is considering potential changes to its council tax reduction (CTR) scheme for working age people in 2022/23, and a consultation is a necessary step in this process.
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Have your say on Cherwell Council’s new draft tenancy strategy
The new strategy aims to set out expectations of social housing providers in the district and promote the delivery of more affordable homes at social rent levels and with secure tenancies.
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Consultation opens on plans for 61 new homes in Littlemore
The council intends to build 51 flats at the disused Northfield Hostel site off Sandy Lane which closed in 2014 and ten houses on the adjacent sports field.
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Last chance to have your say on new housing & homelessness strategy
Oxford residents who want to have their say on priorities for a new housing, homelessness and rough sleeping strategy have until 02 August to take part in public consultation.
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City Council launches consultation on redeveloping Blackbird Leys
The plans envisage revitalising the district centre with improvements to public spaces and new shops and community facilities, with both in-person and virtual events scheduled for this month.
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100 new homes coming soon at Redrow’s The Lawns development in Oxford
A selection of one, two, three, four and five-bedroom homes will soon become available on Kennington Road when Redrow Thames Valley launches phase two of The Lawns development.