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Chatty Bus partners with charities to tackle loneliness across Oxfordshire
The Chatty Bus scheme is partnering with Age UK Oxfordshire and Oxford Hospitals Charity to host a series of events across Oxfordshire this year. Passengers can connect, share stories, and access local support, helping to tackle loneliness and social isolation in the community.
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Oxfordshire Cricket strengthens board to boost community impact
Oxfordshire Cricket has appointed four new trustees following its move to charitable status, strengthening its board with experience from elite sport and the charity sector to expand participation and community impact across the county.
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Oxford United to invest £5.1m in infrastructure as stadium plans progress
Oxford United will invest £5.1 million in rail, road and public transport improvements linked to its new stadium, including major funding for Oxford Parkway Station and the Cowley Branch Line.
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Examining Authority submits Botley West Solar Farm recommendations to Secretary of State
The Secretary of State will decide within three months whether the proposed Botley West Solar Farm is approved, following submission of the Inspector’s recommendations to Government.
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Communities in Oxfordshire invited to apply for Love Your Network grant
Oxfordshire community groups are invited to apply for the Love Your Network grant, offering resources to support local walking, wheeling and cycling routes on the National Cycle Network, with applications open until 14 June 2026.
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Frilford Heath Golf Club announces Be Free Young Carers as 2026 Charity Partner
Frilford Heath Golf Club has named Be Free Young Carers as its 2026 charity partner, launching a year of fundraising events to support young people aged eight to 17 who care for family members across Oxfordshire.
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Invitation to Hearing the Young Unheard county conference
Oxfordshire leaders will gather on 04 March for Hearing the Young Unheard, a county conference focused on early intervention, prevention and improving life chances for young people across the region.
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Savills Oxford raises £71k for Survivor Space to support sexual violence survivors across Oxfordshire
Savills Oxford has raised £71,000 for Survivor Space, the county’s only accredited sexual violence support charity, following a year of staff-led fundraising. The donation will help expand counselling, advocacy and specialist services for survivors across Oxfordshire.
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Improved bus services announced following reduction in Oxford congestion
Bus services across south Oxfordshire are being improved from 22 February, with faster journey times, extra services and better reliability. Oxford Bus Company and Thames Travel say the changes follow reduced congestion in Oxford linked to temporary congestion charging and free Park & Ride travel.
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Weekend road closures planned at Milton Interchange for essential improvements
The A34/A4130 Milton Interchange will close for a full weekend from 27 February to 02 March 2026 for essential resurfacing and maintenance works. Diversions and temporary access arrangements will be in place, with bus routes revised during the closure.
