Local news: Oxford
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Businesses urge County Council to pause transport plans ahead of council shake-up
Oxford businesses have called on Oxfordshire County Council to pause planned transport measures ahead of its abolition in 2028, warning that traffic restrictions could place further pressure on high streets during a period of uncertainty.
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Villagers fear ‘power grab’ as Greater Oxford council plan sparks green belt concerns
Residents in Wheatley have raised concerns over representation, housing growth and green belt protection following plans to create a new Greater Oxford unitary authority from 2028.
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Oxford City Council leader welcomes “historic” decision to create Greater Oxford authority
Oxford City Council leader Councillor Susan Brown has welcomed the Government’s decision to create three new unitary councils for Oxfordshire and West Berkshire, describing it as a “historic day” that will shape the future of the region for generations.
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Oxford families could pay three times more for city bus travel under new park and ride discount scheme
A new discounted park and ride ticket scheme funded through Oxford’s congestion charge revenue has prompted concerns that city bus users are being left behind, with some equivalent journeys costing significantly more.
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Oxford traffic filters papers predicted ring road traffic increase and £1.1m surplus ahead of September launch
As Oxford prepares to introduce its long-delayed traffic filters on 14 September, cabinet papers from 2022 reveal what councillors expected the scheme to achieve.
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End date confirmed for Oxford congestion charge ahead of traffic filters introduction
Oxford’s £5 congestion charge is set to end shortly, to be replaced by a traffic filter system featuring ANPR enforcement, a six-month consultation, and warning notices during an initial trial period, amid strong reactions from businesses and campaign groups.
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Heat-health Alerts in force as Oxford faces severe weather disruption this week
UK Health Security Agency and the Met Office Heat-health Alerts are in place until Friday 26 June at 11.00pm. Residents are being urged to take precautions with service changes, cooling centres, safety advice and disruption to waste collections and public services across the city.
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Businesses claim Oxford traffic measures are damaging trade amid calls for transparency
Oxford business owners have accused Oxfordshire County Council of causing “harm” through traffic restrictions, claiming they were not consulted. New data shows falling footfall and reduced spend, intensifying debate ahead of planned traffic filters.
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East West Rail consultation draws more than 3,000 attendees and 5,000 responses
Over 3,000 people have attended consultation events and more than 5,000 feedback forms were submitted during East West Railway Company’s latest route-wide consultation, helping shape plans for the proposed railway linking Oxford, Milton Keynes, Bedford and Cambridge ahead of a planning application in 2027.
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Foodies Festival to return to Oxford with star-studded chef line-up and live music
Returning to South Park this August Bank Holiday, Foodies Festival will return with celebrity chefs, Bake Off and MasterChef winners, and a headline music line-up including Boyzlife, Gareth Gates and B*Witched, for a three-day celebration of food, drink and live entertainment.
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Thames Valley Police backs Oxford youth music project In-Spire Sounds with £7k grant
An Oxford youth music organisation has secured £7k from the Thames Valley Police Community Fund to expand programmes supporting young people at risk of exploitation, while showcasing participants’ talents through a newly released debut mixtape.
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Oxford Bus Company extends £1 bus fare scheme for young passengers across CityZone
Oxford Bus Company has extended its “Get Around for £1” initiative, allowing passengers aged 18 and under to travel across CityZone routes for just £1 using a Get Around Card.