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Oxfordshire Council Cabinet to discuss OUFC’s stadium land proposal on 24 January
Recommendations will be made to the cabinet that officers should be authorised to start negotiations on outline legal and commercial terms to lease land to develop Oxford United FC’s new football stadium.
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Planning decisions on HIF projects due “in the next couple of months”
The two major road projects, designed to support more than 30,000 new homes in Oxfordshire, have divided opinion and proved challenging to deliver amid budgetary concerns.
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Oxfordshire councils “commanded” to put up tax by maximum allowed
That assertion was challenged by a member of the opposition but the councillor insisted the implication had been made through “very strong hints”.
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“Angst” predicted over garden waste collection price increase in West Oxfordshire
West Oxfordshire District Council wants to increase the price of its annual subscription for garden waste collection from £40 to £45 in April.
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Prep works for station upgrade continue, but no update on Botley Road closure plans
Despite the horrendous weather last week, the Network Rail teams have been out and about continuing the preparation work around the station area, but there are no revised plans for Botley Road closure in sight just yet.
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Carers’ charity Oxfordshire Crossroads is celebrating 40 years
As well as offering a range of professional care services, the charity supports unpaid carers of all ages by offering fully funded respite breaks to enable them to enjoy a day out or a short trip away.
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Lack of power on SEND decisions driving £29m private provider bill
Oxfordshire’s director of children’s services believes the county needs more clout and more cash to plug the black hole in special educational needs finances.
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Plans for giant solar farm “misrepresented” by Botley West name says councillor
The Botley West Solar Farm proposals would see panels spread across three sites to the north of Woodstock, west of Kidlington and west of Botley, with the aim of powering up to 330,000 homes with green energy.
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West Oxfordshire district councillors draw political battle lines as budget takes shape
The council’s cabinet member for finance, rued the lack of control districts have over revenue generation during an address at a cabinet meeting held at Woodstock Community Centre.
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County Council issues updated budget proposals for 2023/24
The revised proposals, to be presented to the council’s cabinet on 24 January, includes more funding than previously announced and it also identifies significant further pressures on services due to inflation and growing demands.
