Local news: Oxford
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Christ Church opens new Longhorn Café in Meadow, in early steps to opening up
Named after the beautiful, rare cattle which live in the Christ Church Meadow, the Longhorn Café is set within the Visitor Centre and is accessed through the shop.
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Oxford City Council Leader announces 2021/22 Cabinet
Councillor Brown was re-elected as Leader of the Council, with Councillor Ed Turner elected as the Statutory Deputy Leader and Councillor Tom Hayes elected into the other Deputy Leader role.
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Oxford expected to see fast post-COVID-19 economic growth in 2021
The latest UK Powerhouse report reveals that Oxford had 3.0% employment growth in Q4 2020 – the fastest employment growth out of the UK Powerhouse cities.
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Oxford’s public leisure centres reopen to the public
Oxford’s public leisure centres reopened to customers on 12 April when government restrictions on outdoor sport and leisure facilities were lifted
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Leisure centres in Oxford getting ready to reopen on 12 April
Public leisure centres in Oxford are getting ready to welcome back customers from 12 April, when lockdown restrictions on leisure centres are expected to be lifted.
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Hinksey Outdoor Pool reopening but expect bracing temperatures in first week
The much-anticipated return of outdoor swimming Hinksey Outdoor Pool is set to Monday 29 March, although the first week will be a bracing temperature while final repairs are made.
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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.