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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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Local Energy Oxfordshire trialling how to make renewables work for everyone
Critical to the success of Project LEO is the involvement of five local communities across Oxfordshire in a series of Smart and Fair Neighbourhood (SFN) trials.
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Plans to make 20mph the new 30mph across Oxfordshire have been approved
Oxfordshire County Council’s Cabinet voted to endorse proposals to make it simpler, quicker and less cost-prohibitive to lower speeds to 20mph on most urban areas and village streets.
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Oxford city applies for Bathing Water status at Port Meadow
The application for designated Bathing Water status is for two popular wild water swimming spots in Oxford – Wolvercote stream, and Fiddlers Island near Port Meadow
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DHL takes 1m sq ft at the proposed Axis J10 logistics park
The deal – the first to be announced – will anchor Albion Land’s proposed three million sq ft development as the company expands its operations in Cherwell and the M40 corridor.
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‘Road to Renewables’ COP26 bus tour kicks off in centre of Oxford
The fully electric double-decker bus arrived into Oxford city centre as the first stop of a two-week nationwide tour that will end in Glasgow ahead of the COP26 summit.
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Oxford prepares to welcome Little Amal as part of ‘The Walk’
The Walk is a travelling festival of art and hope in support of refugees featuring Little Amal – a young 9-year-old refugee girl in the form of a 12-foot tall giant puppet.
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Eskumir Properties has sold Nuffield Trade Park for over £20m
The site, on the south side of Oxford’s Eastern By-Pass Ring Road, comprises 18 trade counter and industrial units, providing a total gross internal area of 88,117 sq ft.
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German-based ZF invests in Oxbotica to deploy passenger shuttles globally
In a strategic partnership agreement with Oxbotica, the global automotive technology company will take a seat on the company’s advisory board with a 5% share.
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Oxford Half Marathon 2021 results – who were the winners?
Oxford Half Marathon 2021: Who were the race winners, what were their times, and how many runners were there, plus other race highlights?
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More than £450k grant funding awarded for new affordable housing in Henley
The funding by South Oxfordshire District Council from developer contributions (S106) has gone to the Henley and District Housing Trust to develop three properties for Social Rent.
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South Oxon Council launches grant funding for local community groups
Organisations delivering key services for residents and maintaining the natural environment, can apply for funding to help them continue to make a difference in South Oxfordshire.
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Oxford-based Activate Learning appoints new chief executive
Gary Headland DL from the Lincoln College Group (LCG) will succeed Sally Dicketts CBE as Chief Executive in April 2022. Sally is stepping down after 18 years at the helm.
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Oxford-based cocktail subscription service wins two awards for its products
The Cocktail Society won the awards for its Oak-Aged Sloe Negroni and Salted Caramel Espresso Martini at the world’s largest food and drinks awards; The Great Taste Awards.
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Covered Market launches The Un-Covered Market audio tour
The City Council commissioned Oxford-based multi-media artist Charlie Henry to create a participatory installation that embraces the history and communities who use the market.
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Boost for Bicester’s economy with more investment at Axis J9 Bicester
Albion Land, the developers, aims to provide space for young businesses with a stronger mix of manufacturing, technology and logistics businesses on the business park.