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The zero carbon battle bus coming to Oxford and Bicester on 07 September
Oxfordshire’s countdown to the COP26 climate summit in Glasgow continues this month with the arrival of a zero carbon tour battle bus to the county.
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City council helps more than 250 rough sleepers into settled housing
In Oxford, 355 people were housed under the ‘everyone in’ initiative at the outbreak of the pandemic, and the council is focused on them into more sustainable housing.
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Oxford University announces plans for Michaelmas Term 2021
The announcement from the Vice-Chancellor, in an email sent to all staff, will bring the university in line with Stage 4 of the UK government’s roadmap.
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Demolition of derelict buildings starts in the centre of Didcot
While the new developments due to go on the site are still in the planning stages, Homes England has chosen to demolish the buildings early following feedback from local residents.
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Volunteers sought for electric vehicle EV charging trials in Oxfordshire
The project will test a new solution to help people who don’t have access to a driveway to charge an electric vehicle using their own home power supply.
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Planning and preparations for Afghan refugees continues
Teams at Oxfordshire County Council are continuing preparations to support refugees who will ultimately find a permanent home in the county in the coming weeks.
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Willmott Dixon awarded £11m St Peter’s College accommodation project
The project will create 54 bedrooms across two buildings, delivered to the ultra-low carbon Passive House Institute Low Energy Building Standard.
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Have your say on how to improve bus services in Oxfordshire
The consultation by Oxfordshire County Council aims to find out people’s views on the service provided now and what people would like to see in the future.
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County and district councils join efforts to support Afghan refugees
Oxfordshire County Council is working with partners across the county to help resettle and support those who are fleeing the rapidly escalating situation in Afghanistan.
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Oxford to exit COVID-19 Enhanced Response Area as cases fall
Over the last five weeks, the city has had additional resources to tackle high case numbers including five walk-in PCR test sites that offered symptom-free testing.
