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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Cherwell Council set for headquarters move to Castle Quay shopping centre
Cherwell District Council plans to move its new headquarters into the former BHS and Gap units within Banbury’s Castle Quay Shopping Centre, which it owns. This move aims to support a “thriving and vibrant town centre.”
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Mixed reactions from Oxfordshire councillors on proposed local government reforms
Local leaders are divided over the government’s proposal to abolish district councils and establish large mayoral combined authorities. While some see benefits in efficiency and accountability, others warn it could and harm rural representation.
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Oxford City Council Leader responds to Government’s devolution white paper
Councillor Susan Brown, Leader of Oxford City Council, has welcomed the Government’s proposal to introduce mayoral combined authorities at the regional level across England.
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Government unveils plans for local mayors for every region of England
The government has unveiled its English Devolution White Paper, introducing new powers for mayors aimed at driving growth, accelerating housebuilding, and improving transport.
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Oxford County Hall is up for sale as Oxfordshire Council plans move to Speedwell House
The building, completed in 1973, is officially being marketed for sale following decisions taken by the county council’s cabinet in January 2024 to move its headquarters to Speedwell House in 2027.
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General Election 2024 results: Who did we vote for in Oxfordshire?
The official candidate in each constituency for the 04 July General Election was published on Friday, 07 June 2024, here are the candidates for in the seven constituencies covering Oxfordshire, along with the outcomes of the election.
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Oxfordshire business leaders comment on the new Labour government
Oxfordshire business leaders have called on Sir Keir Starmer’s Labour administration to “capitalise on growth opportunities” and move “at the speed, necessary”, with a Labour government majority now confirmed.
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Labour’s Anneliese Dodds wins Oxford East seat in 2024 General Election
The Labour Party has held its seat in Oxford East in the General Election with MP Anneliese Dodds saying she is “absolutely delighted”.
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Wildlife charity to hold election hustings for Didcot and Wantage
Berkshire, Buckinghamshire & Oxfordshire Wildlife Trust (BBOWT) is holding election hustings for voters in Didcot and Wantage to hear from candidates vying to win seats in their local constituency at the upcoming general election.
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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.