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Private rented homes in Oxford will need a licence from this September
The selective licensing scheme means that all private rented homes will need a licence to help ensure they are safe, well maintained and well managed.
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The Story Museum to present interactive comic creators exhibition
The exhibition is presented in partnership with Oxford-based The Phoenix and Rebellion, two of England’s biggest comic book publishers, and Beano by Scotland’s biggest comic book publisher DC Thompson.
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Councils to let wildflowers bloom during No Mow May
The two councils already designate wildflower meadows, which they only cut two to three times a year, but this year, they will trial leaving several additional areas of land uncut for No May Mow.
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Thomas White Oxford appoints Victoria Collett as Development Director
Victoria has joined Thomas White Oxford from Legal & General Capital, where she headed development for its Suburban Build to Rent business.
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Have your say on a new technology park development in Didcot Garden Town
Hill Farm in Appleford and near Didcot is the site of a proposed Local Development Order (LDO) which local planning authorities use to set out the overall design of a site.
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The Didcot Powerhouse Fund announces grant recipients for 2022
In its first year of grant giving, the fund has made grants totalling £95,508 to 17 organisations with amounts ranging from £400 to £13,000.
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Work starts to transform Carriage Works, Swindon into sustainability research facility
Ingleton Wood, an Oxford-based property and construction consultancy, has been appointed to provide mechanical and electrical (M&E) services for the project.
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More than 90 per cent of children offered first choice primary school places for 2022/23
In total, 91.49 per cent (6,459) of applicants have been awarded their first choice for starting infant or primary school in Oxfordshire.
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Team led by Hawkins\Brown wins Begbroke Innovation District design competition
The judges were impressed by the winning team’s design flair, collaborative approach, creative integration of different uses, and sensitive consideration of the needs of local communities and those who will visit the site.
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City council launches May Morning public art Crowdfunder campaign
Artists from Oxford and its twinned cities will be commissioned, and competitions are being held in local communities to make artworks to be placed on Magdalen Bridge and surrounding areas.
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‘on form’ sculpture exhibition at Asthall Manor to return with splendour for 2022
Paying homage to the life of stone carvers and their dedication to their materials, the exhibition will feature 8 sculptors whose works have never been seen at Asthall before as well as some highly-acclaimed favourites.
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Oxford Brookes ranked amongst world’s top universities for 16 subjects
The University gained world recognition in 16 subjects this year, three more than the previous year. And it’s Hospitality & Leisure Management subject retains a spot in the top 20 globally.
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Yes, you can have get-togethers in Oxford city parks for Queen’s Platinum Jubilee
The City Council is offering the use of the city’s parks for residents who wish to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee by holding picnics with groups of friends and family.
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Route revealed for Oxfordshire stage of Women’s Tour cycling race
Residents between Chipping Norton, Carterton, Faringdon, Didcot and Oxford will be able to cheer on the elit riders when this year’s cycling race comes to Oxfordshire on Saturday, 11 June.
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Cowley Road Carnival 2022 cancelled amidst uncertain future
Cowley Road Works, the charity behind the event, says it’s ‘beginning a period of change’ and has decided to take a break from delivering a Carnival in 2022.
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Registration is now open for Bike Oxford 2022
Now in its 9th year, local businesses are being encouraged to use the sponsorship opportunities available as a ‘pedal-powered’ vehicle for good.