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Council is donating parts of Broad Meadow to local organisations
The temporary pedestrian-friendly outdoor space on Broad Street – containing wildflowers, trees and small lawns – opened for residents and visitors in July 2021.
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South and Vale Councils confirm further support for Afghan refugees
The councils have already delivered on their initial pledge to resettle a minimum of one family in each district, and both have now agreed to increase their support to help more families.
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Council leaders issue statement to mark World Homelessness Day on 10 October
Leaders of South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse district councils, Councillors Sue Cooper and Emily Smith, have issued a joint statement to mark World Homelessness Day on 10 October.
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Calls for locals to provide pre-owned laptops to local schoolchildren
The Getting Oxfordshire Online project is calling on businesses and residents to donate pre-owned laptops as part of an initiative to provide devices to those who can’t get online.
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Local church community projects across the Thames Valley awarded £160k
The Diocese of Oxford has awarded £160k to support eight community and church projects in Berkshire, Buckingham and Oxfordshire through its Development Fund grant scheme.
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Cllr Sue Cooper to stand down as South Oxfordshire District Council Leader
Councillor Cooper has been a district councillor in South Oxfordshire for over 23 years and has been the Leader of South Oxfordshire District Council since May 2019.
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Afghan Resettlement: Amazon wishlist set up for specific donations
An Afghan Resettlement Amazon wishlist for specific donations has been set up by Asylum Welcome, which supports refugees and asylum seekers in Oxford and Oxfordshire.
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Homeless Oxfordshire receives social investment for accommodation portfolio
The investment – from SASC’s Social and Sustainable Housing fund (SASH) – will help increase and improve the quality of accommodation it provides for rough sleepers in Banbury and Oxford.
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Oxford City Council is to extend Broad Meadow until 10 October 2021
The announcement of the extension is timed to coincide with World Car Free Day, when people leave the car at home to enjoy cycling, walking, and using public transport instead.
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Hillary Clinton among six to receive honorary degrees from Oxford Uni
Secretary Clinton is being honoured alongside Prof. Dame Sally Davies, Prof. Linda Colley, Prof. Anna Deavere Smith, Baroness Ruth Lister, and the writer Jeanette Winterson.
