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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Plan for Oxford’s unmet housing need gets seal of approval
Plan for Oxford’s unmet housing need gets seal of approval with new parkland, schools and public transport networks in south of Cherwell district.
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Oxford MP Layla Moran appointed Lib Dem’s foreign affairs spokesperson
Layla Moran, Oxford West and Abingdon since 2017, has been appointed foreign affairs spokesperson for the Liberal Democrats.
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West Oxfordshire District Council launches key consultation for garden village site
West Oxfordshire District Council has launched a key consultation for Salt Cross garden village site, and views are being sought on the Area Action Plan (AAP).
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Local government in Oxfordshire
Local government in Oxfordshire comprises Oxfordshire County Council as well as Oxford city and four district councils.
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Oxford City Council complying with government direction to house rough sleepers
Successful partnership working helps Oxford City Council comply with government direction to house rough sleepers and people in shared hostel spaces.
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Work continues to deliver support grants to West Oxfordshire businesses
West Oxfordshire District Council is making significant progress in delivering business support grants to coronavirus affected West Oxfordshire businesses.
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Anneliese Dodds Oxford East MP appointed Shadow Chancellor
Anneliese Dodds, Oxford East MP, has been appointed shadow chancellor in today’s reshuffle of the shadow cabinet under new Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer.
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Oxford City Council facilitates coronavirus grants to local small businesses
Oxford City Council has facilitated the first £170,000 of Government grants to local small businesses, to support them through the coronavirus outbreak.
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Oxfordshire County Council publishes draft 2020/21 budget
Oxfordshire County Council published 2020/21 budget proposals and this includes a Council Tax by 1.99% to pay for investment in social services, schools and roads.
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Oxford West & Abingdon MP Layla Moran says she identifies as pansexual
Oxford West & Abingdon MP Layla Moran says she identifies as pansexual and that she is in a relationship with former Lib Dem press officer Rosy Cobb.
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Oxford City Council launches public consultation on strategy and budget
Oxford City Council has launched a public consultation on its corporate strategy and budget proposals and anyone who lives or works in Oxford can have their say on the proposals.
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Student accommodation plans in Cowley Road gets go ahead
Plans for 137 units of student accommodation on top of the Tesco Metro store on Cowley Road has been given the go-ahead by Oxford City Council.