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South Oxfordshire leader advocates for strategic authority with Berkshire and Buckinghamshire
Councillor David Rouane, Leader of South Oxfordshire District Council, has argued that Oxfordshire should form a new Strategic Authority with Berkshire and Buckinghamshire rather than Swindon.
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Network Rail announces updated timeline for reopening of Botley Road in Oxford
Network Rail has announced a revised timeline for the reopening of Botley Road in Oxford, part of a multi-million-pound project to upgrade Oxford station and improve transport links to the city.
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Terry Fuller appointed Chair of Graven Hill to deliver diverse housing solutions
Terry Fuller has been appointed Chair of Graven Hill Village Development Company (GHVDC), succeeding Sue Smith in April. With extensive experience in housing, including establishing Homes England, Terry aims to deliver diverse, sustainable housing solutions and strengthen Graven Hill’s community.
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Brand the Bus 2025: Record-breaking charity entries and £100k prize up for grabs
The Brand the Bus 2025 competition by Oxford Bus Company and Thames Travel has received 27 entries within three weeks of launching. Open to Oxfordshire-based charities, the contest offers the winning cause a £100,000 advertising package, including branding on a double-decker bus, digital ads and more.
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Oxford Bus Company’s transition to Green electric buses improves air quality
The new fleet of 104 electric buses, introduced over the first half of 2024, prevented burning approximately 1,255,000 litres of diesel fuel and saved more than 3,175 tonnes of CO2 emissions.
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Top Oxfordshire girls school announces appointment of new head
St Helen and St Katharine School in Abingdon has appointed Mrs Sarah Rollings as its new Head following the retirement of Mrs Rebecca Dougall in summer 2025.
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Council leaders split on local government devolution fast-track at expense of elections
The government’s plans to reorganise local government have led to speculation that local elections due to be held this year could be cancelled.
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Oxfordshire MPs defend having local council roles despite low attendance rates at meetings
Two more Oxfordshire MPs have defended having roles on local councils following strong calls for those with low attendance rates at meetings to step down.
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Oxfordshire farmers rally against Family Farm Tax with tractor protest in Oxford
Protesting against the government Family Farm Tax, the farmers gathered outside the Examinations School on Oxford High Street, where Environment Secretary Steve Reed was speaking.
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Campaigners criticise Homes England over funding for controversial Oxpens River Bridge
A campaign group has slammed Homes England for not revealing how it came to a decision to fund a contentious bridge aimed at providing a new route to connect more people to Oxford city centre.
