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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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.
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Oxfordshire County Council aims to set a balanced budget for 2024/25 following £900k shortfall
The proposals form part of the final budget being recommended to the council’s cabinet on 30 January, which will then be decided at the annual budget-setting meeting of all 63 county councillors on 20 February.
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Residents’ Panel survey reveals broad satisfaction with Oxford and council’s work
A recent survey conducted by Oxford City Council has found that residents of Oxford are broadly satisfied with their city and the work of the council, but it varies across different areas and reveals a city of two halves.
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South Oxon and Vale Councils affordable housing grants to help address urgent needs
More affordable, energy-efficient homes will be built in South Oxfordshire and the Vale of White Horse thanks to an improved affordable housing grants process.
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Oxfordshire Council provides support to residents during cost of living crisis
Children, low-income pensionable households, carers and many others have benefited from Oxfordshire County Council’s cost of living crisis support schemes for residents over the winter of 2022/3 and afterwards.
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Councillors reject Planning Application for 170 houses on land between Hanwell and Banbury
Councillors have voted unanimously to reject Vistry’s planning application to build 170 houses on prime agricultural farmland between Hanwell Village and Banbury.
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Oxford welcomes new Lord Mayor, Councillor Lubna Arshad
Councillor Lubna Arshad is the first woman of colour, the first Muslim woman of intersectional background, and the youngest Lord Mayor representing the city.
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County council to consider update report on Oxford United’s stadium proposals on 18 April
The cabinet at Oxfordshire County Council cabinet will receive an update on proposals for Oxford United’s new stadium on council-owned land known as “the Triangle”.