Local news: North Oxford
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Voi E-scooter trial in Oxford extended to March 2022
Residents and visitors to Oxford can continue to hire e-scooters as the trial has been formally extended by four months from its original end date of 30 November 2021 to 31 March 2022.
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South Parade organisations to present Art Late Summertown
Explore late-opening exhibitions at The North Wall and Sarah Wiseman Gallery and enjoy 20% off the Prix Fixe menu at Pompette restaurant and wine bar.
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Gees Restaurant & Bar wins AA Rosette for 11th consecutive year
The restaurant was praised by inspectors for “continuing to delight townies and gownies on the northern edge of the city centre” and its “very satisfying Mediterranean-influenced modern brasserie cooking”.
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Oxford’s Mayor raises a glass to Majestic’s new store in Summertown
The retailer has returned to the site of their old branch, which closed a few years ago, with a dedicated ‘Tasting Counter’ and an expanded ‘Fine Wine’ selection.
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Design competition launched for £1bn innovation district at Begbroke
The winning design team will set the bold ambition and design intent for a project that will transform the area around the university’s Begbroke Science Park to the north of Oxford.
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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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Ferry Leisure Centre swimming pool to remain closed until mid-November
The pool, which closed at the end of July, will remain closed for the initial task of installing heat pumps as part of decarbonisation works to be carried out in the plant room.
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City Council opens public consultation on council tax reduction (CTR) scheme
The council is considering potential changes to the working-age council tax reduction (CTR) scheme in 2022/23, and a public consultation is a necessary step in this process.
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Planning application submitted for expansion of Begbroke Science Park
The plans will add a further 12,500 square meters of new lab and office space to the site, with one of the buildings used by the university and the other leased to the private sector.
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Oxford City Council investing to make leisure centres greener
A project will see gas boilers at the leisure centre swimming pools replaced with heat pumps that transfer heat from the air or water, which will cut carbon emissions by around 21%.
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Have your say on emerging plans at Oxford North’s Canalside
The public consultation is to share emerging plans and seek seeks the community’s views for around 318 new homes, public park and streets at the development.
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City Council to consult on options for council tax reduction scheme
The council is considering potential changes to its council tax reduction (CTR) scheme for working age people in 2022/23, and a consultation is a necessary step in this process.