Local news: Oxford
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Hinksey Outdoor Pool set to open for spring swimming on 29 March
The well-loved heated outdoor pool is set to open for spring swimming on 29 March in line with the Government rules on reopening outdoor leisure facilities.
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Oxford’s Zero Emission Zone pilot approved by County Council Cabinet
Oxford’s proposed Zero Emission Zone (ZEZ) pilot has been approved by the County Council’s Cabinet for launch in August. Oxford will be one of the first places in Britain to introduce a ZEZ.
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Oxford residents urged to register in time to vote on 06 May
On Thursday 06 May 2021, residents in Oxford will have their say on who represents them at City and County Council, and as Police and Crime Commissioner.
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Oxford’s Zero Emission Zone Pilot supported by City Council Cabinet
Next week (16 March), Oxfordshire County Council’s Cabinet will have final sign off on the introduction of the scheme, as the highways authority.
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Oxford spends one of the highest amounts per transaction at the butchers
With an average of £31.74 per transaction, Oxford is ranked second place after Slough which came top of the ranking at £38.85 per transaction.
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City Council opens Culture Fund to help boost city’s cultural projects
The Culture Fund, which awards grants from £500 to £1,000 to cultural organisations and artists in Oxford, opened for its first round for applications this week.
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Oxford in top 10 of global cities for life sciences, new report finds
While cities in the US claim the top five spots, Oxford at numbers 9, performs well in the analysis, especially given it’s comparatively smaller population and lower VC investment.
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Oxford’s universities prepare for the return of more students
Students on practical courses who need to access specialist facilities and equipment will be returning to campus in March and April, in line with the Government’s latest guidance.
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Zero Carbon Oxford Summit: Leaders support 2040 net zero carbon emissions
The group of 21 leaders from the city’s universities, institutions and large businesses gave support to the aspiration of achieving net zero carbon emissions as a city by 2040.
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Let’s pull together to slow down virus spread, urge Council leader
Leader of Oxford City Council has called on communities to ‘pull together’ to slow the spread of coronavirus as Oxfordshire moves into the new Tier 4 restrictions.
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Caroline Green named as new Chief Executive at Oxford City Council
The current Assistant Chief Executive will succeed Gordon Mitchell who is due to step down in the new year.
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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.