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Oxford North ESG report 2024 highlights environmental and social milestones
Oxford North has released its 2024 ESG annual report, detailing strong progress in building a sustainable innovation district. Highlights include reductions in carbon emissions, 100% construction waste diversion from landfill, and significant investments in public transport and community engagement.
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Bus operators welcome council’s review of Oxford congestion measures
Bus companies have welcomed Oxfordshire County Council’s plans to explore temporary congestion-busting measures, including a £5 daily charge for drivers on six key routes across the city.
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Lib Dems defend congestion charge plans after criticism over election silence
The Liberal Democrats are under fire for failing to mention plans for a £5 congestion charge during their successful Oxfordshire County Council election campaign.
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City Sightseeing Oxford launches £1 tickets for carers on open-top tours
City Sightseeing Oxford is recognising the vital role of carers by offering £1 tickets for its open-top bus tours. This initiative aims to make Oxford’s historic attractions more accessible, aligning with a wider drive that includes a reduced-fee family pass.
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Oxfordshire equips teaching assistants as career advisors for SEND education
Oxfordshire County Council is training existing teaching assistants to become career advisors for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). These advisors will support students across seven specialist schools, aiming to improve their education and career prospects.
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Oxford MP criticises county council’s congestion charge plans as “knee-jerk solution”
Oxford East MP Anneliese Dodds has criticised Oxfordshire County Council’s proposed £5 congestion charge as a “knee-jerk solution imposed from outside”.
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Famed burger brand The Beefy Boys set to launch Oxford Westgate location
The Beefy Boys, renowned for their award-winning burgers and American-style barbecue, are opening their fifth UK restaurant this September at Westgate Oxford.
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Business group voice fierce opposition to Oxford congestion charge plans
The Oxford Business Action Group says the scheme will damage small businesses already struggling amid economic pressures, branding it a “tax to drive around Oxford”.
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Petition against temporary Oxford congestion charge gains momentum
More than 1,500 people have signed a petition opposing Oxfordshire County Council’s plans for a temporary congestion charge in Oxford, just 24 hours after it was launched.
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Dougie Blaxland’s Jane Eyre: An Autobiography to return to Burton Taylor Studio
Produced by the creative team that won the National Campaign for the Arts Best Arts Project 2021, it has been hailed “a theatrical tour de force from a company with a rare gift for bringing classics to life with loyalty, energy and intrigue”.
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Henley Festival 2025 unveils RISE line-up of emerging talent on the Thames
Henley Festival returns with its acclaimed RISE programme spotlighting emerging talent in music, art, and production, and this year’s RISING Star Award winner, Hetta Falzon, will lead a diverse musical line-up alongside visual artists.
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Oxford secures £21m government boost for city-wide low-carbon heat network
Oxford is set to launch a city-wide low-carbon heat network with £21m in government funding and an initial £100m from developer 1Energy. The Oxford Energy Network could grow to £500m, cutting carbon emissions by 15,000 tonnes annually and reducing fossil gas demand by 10%.
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Updated: City council leader slams county’s temporary congestion charge proposal
The leader of Oxford City Council has strongly criticised Oxfordshire County Council’s proposals to introduce a temporary congestion charge on several key city roads, citing a lack of engagement with businesses, residents, and the city council.
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Temporary congestion charge proposed for Oxford as council seeks urgent fix for traffic crisis
A £5 daily congestion charge could be introduced on key roads in and around Oxford this autumn, as Oxfordshire County Council looks to ease the city’s growing traffic crisis ahead of long-delayed infrastructure upgrades.
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Thousands compete in 21st Blenheim Palace Triathlon at UNESCO Heritage site
The UK’s 21st Blenheim Palace Triathlon, held on 07 – 08 June at the UNESCO World Heritage site, attracted thousands of participants, including celebrities. The event, known for its scenic beauty and beginner-friendly courses, raised over £130,000 for 60+ charities with 509 running clubs attending.
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Oxford to Cambridge Pan-Regional Partnership closed as government funding ends
The Oxford to Cambridge Pan-Regional Partnership (OCPRP) has formally closed after the government announced it would no longer provide funding.