Local news: North Oxford
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Oxfordshire County Council to accelerate A40 improvement scheme
Plans include better connections into Oxford with acceleration of a new park and ride at Eynsham as part of the Science Transit 2 (ST2) scheme for the A40.
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Oxfordshire Libraries announces annual short story competition for 2021
The winner from each of the three categories will see their short story published as an e-book; available via the library website to be borrowed and read across Oxfordshire.
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Oxford set to welcome its 61st Lord Mayor of Oxford, Councillor Mark Lygo
The ceremony will take place at 4.00pm on Monday 30 November and will be the first time in Oxford’s history that the ‘Handing over of the Chains’ ceremony has taken place virtually.
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Oxford City Council to hold Youth Climate Summit on how city can tackle the climate emergency
The event to be held on Saturday 28 November will support Oxford’s young people to learn more about climate breakdown and its impacts on the Global South.
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Oxfordshire to be in ‘Tier-2: High Alert’ post 02 December lockdown
Just about all you need to know about post lockdown in Oxford and across Oxfordshire on 02 December, from the PM’s announcement regarding the end of the second national lockdown to any significant developments.
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Oxfordshire wins £2.98 million funding to transform active travel
Oxford, Witney and Bicester are set to benefit from the cash boost to improve active travel options and support local economic recovery over the coming months.
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Oxford City to mark Remembrance Sunday 2022 online
Oxford will mark this year’s Remembrance Sunday online with a pre-recorded service on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube from just before 10.50 am on Sunday 08 November 2020.
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City Council ready to support city through second lockdown
Oxford City Council is activating its contingency plans to support residents and businesses through a new lockdown that begins on Thursday.
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Oxford Council invites residents to apply to join Oxford Residents’ Panel
Oxford City Council is inviting members of the public to apply to join the Oxford Residents’ Panel and have their say on local issues in Oxford.
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Oxford City Council announces appointment of scientific advisor
Oxford City Council has announced the appointment of its first scientific advisor, Professor Nick Eyre, to support in tackling climate emergency.
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Oxford Sciences Innovation (OSI) appoints Alexis Dormandy as CEO
Alexis Dormandy has been appointed as CEO of Oxford Sciences Innovation (OSI) – the world’s largest university-partnered venture firm.
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North Oxford’s Phoenix Picturehouse temporarily closing its doors
North Oxford’s Phoenix Picturehouse on Walton Street in Jericho has announced it would temporarily be closing its doors.