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Have your say on modernising household waste recycling centres in Oxfordshire
Oxfordshire County Council is seeking public input on how to modernise and improve the efficiency of the county’s seven household waste recycling centres (HWRCs). Residents can complete a survey on Let’s Talk Oxfordshire until 11 August.
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Oxfordshire road maintenance programme completes phase one on schedule
The first phase of Oxfordshire County Council’s £7.4m surface dressing programme has successfully concluded, covering 938,336sqm of roads across 70 towns and villages. Despite minor weather-related delays, crews completed the works on schedule.
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Oxfordshire man to paddleboard across English Channel for children’s cancer research
John Bartlett from Garsington, Oxfordshire, is preparing to paddleboard across the English Channel in memory of his 10-year-old niece Pearl, who died of Ewing sarcoma in 2017. Alongside his brother Jamie, Pearl’s father, he’s raising funds for #PearlPower, a named fund under CCLG for childhood cancer research.
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Oxfordshire’s new active travel and cycling champion seeks residents’ views
Councillor Emily Kerr has been appointed Oxfordshire County Council’s new active travel and cycling champion. Representing Oxford’s Bartlemas division, she’s calling on residents to share their views to help improve walking and cycling across both urban and rural areas.
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Thames towpath near Abingdon Road to be closed for essential riverbank repairs
A key section of Oxford’s Thames towpath, between Folly Bridge and Donnington Bridge off Abingdon Road, will be closed from late June to late September 2025 for urgent riverbank repair to prevent erosion and preserve the route.
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One-Eighty wins top honours at Oxfordshire Business Awards 2025
Oxford-based One-Eighty, which provides specialist support for young people facing school attendance, mental health, and behavioural challenges, has been crowned Oxfordshire Business of the Year 2025 and Employer of the Year at the Oxfordshire Business Awards.
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Cherwell planning team in final stages of report on Oxford United stadium proposals
Oxford United Football Club has confirmed that the planning process for its proposed new stadium has reached a critical milestone, with Cherwell District Council’s planning department now in the final stages of completing its official report.
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Darcica Logistics adds electric truck for zero-emission deliveries in Oxfordshire
Darcica Logistics, based in Bicester and part of Palletways UK, has added a DAF XB 18-tonne electric truck to support its mission of zero-emission pallet deliveries in Oxfordshire. The truck, with a 16-pallet capacity and 300km range, aligns with Oxford’s Zero Emission Zone goals.
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HARE Oxfordshire Hair Studio named finalist in four major industry awards
HARE, an Oxfordshire-based hair studio founded by brothers James and George Talbot, has been named a finalist in four prestigious hair industry awards, including Best Business Leader and Salon of the Year.
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Oxfordshire County Council addresses national SEND crisis in Parliament
Oxfordshire County Council has submitted written evidence to the Parliamentary Education Select Committee’s inquiry into the national SEND crisis. Despite soaring costs, outcomes for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) remain stagnant.
