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Council hands over new £12m Oxford SEND school to academy trust
Oxfordshire County Council has worked closely with The Gallery Trust in delivering the new buildings for the specialist academy, which were handed over to Orion Academy.
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Oxford City Council investing to make leisure centres greener
A project will see gas boilers at the leisure centre swimming pools replaced with heat pumps that transfer heat from the air or water, which will cut carbon emissions by around 21%.
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Oxfordshire’s councils reiterate support for housing families fleeing Afghanistan
The support comes as the government provides extra £5m funding to help the new arrivals with accommodation as part of its Afghan Relocation and Assistance Policy (ARAP).
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Run, jog or walk for charity as Blenheim Palace 7k Fun Run returns
There are three events to offer a race for all ages and abilities: a 7k race on a scenic route around the palace, a 4-mile wheel-friendly route, and a 1-mile race for under 15s.
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Planet Mark delivers Net Zero Carbon message to Oxfordshire’s local businesses
The event was attended by more than 20 local organisations that shared their net zero carbon learnings and discussed the challenges they faced while reducing their carbon emissions.
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City Council to consult on options for council tax reduction scheme
The council is considering potential changes to its council tax reduction (CTR) scheme for working age people in 2022/23, and a consultation is a necessary step in this process.
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Oxford’s Zero Emission Zone pilot launch moved to February 2022
Oxford City Council and Oxfordshire County Council revised the timeline after working together to resolve technical complexities in the bespoke supporting online systems for the ZEZ.
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Oxford Uni remains top of world rankings for a sixth consecutive year
Times Higher Education (THE) has announced its World University Rankings for 2022 with the University of Oxford retaining the top spot for a sixth consecutive year.
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Get outside! Indian summer forecast for Oxfordshire from Sunday
The latest Met Office and BBC forecast an Indian summer for Oxfordshire from Sunday, with temperatures reaching highs of 27°C later in the week.
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Have your say on Cherwell Council’s new draft tenancy strategy
The new strategy aims to set out expectations of social housing providers in the district and promote the delivery of more affordable homes at social rent levels and with secure tenancies.
