Oxford City Council News
Read news and features about Oxford City Council – one of five district councils in Oxfordshire. It covers Oxford City – from Cutteslowe in the north to Littlemore and Blackbird Leys in the South, and from New Botley in the West to Barton and Sandhills in the East.
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Extra PCR testing options remain in Oxford with two new sites
Although cases in the city are now falling, there has been a 21% rise in cases in those aged between 30 and 59. Those aged 18 to 29 still make up more than half of cases overall.
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Enhanced government support to help bring down Oxford COVID cases
Oxford is to receive increased testing and help to maximise vaccine uptake, and people are advised to be cautious about non-essential travel in and out of the city.
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City Council launches consultation on redeveloping Blackbird Leys
The plans envisage revitalising the district centre with improvements to public spaces and new shops and community facilities, with both in-person and virtual events scheduled for this month.
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COVID-19 cases in Oxford is highest in south-east
At 629 per 100,000 population, the case rates in the city is over two and a half times the national average and at a similar level to what it was in the previous peak in January.
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City Council provides electric van to support community outreach groups
The electric van can be hired by community groups for just £24 a day with free insurance cover to nominated drivers from the community groups.
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Upgrades to Go Ultra Low Oxford chargers for residents complete
The upgrade means that all 12 designated resident bollard chargers installed under Phase one of Go Ultra Low Oxford project are now available for the public to use.
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Consultation opens on plans to build 15 new council homes in Littlemore
The council intends to build 9 two-bed and 6 three-bed houses on the site, which is currently owned by Oxfordshire County Council. Eight homes will be let at social rent.
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New study highlights opportunities to expand Oxfordshire’s railway network
The Oxfordshire Rail Corridor Study (ORCS) looks in detail at the county’s predicted growth in jobs and housing over the next two decades and how the rail network can best support it.
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New rapid EV chargers to be installed across Oxford for electric cabs
Oxford City Council is installing the EV chargers across the city, to support electric cabs and local residents ahead of the Zero Emission Zone Pilot this August.
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Iconic Broad Street to become temporary pedestrian-friendly ‘Broad Meadow’
Wooden seating and planters made from local recyclable material will be installed, creating a safe and pleasant outdoor place for residents and visitors to relax and enjoy.
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Covered Market traders take delivery of two electric cargo bikes ahead of ZEZ Pilot
The traders are taking part in a trial of electric cargo bikes with refrigerated capability for deliveries as preparation for the Zero Emission Zone Pilot in August.
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Public consultation opens on housing, homelessness & rough sleeping
This is the first step in developing a new five-year strategy to provide joined-up solutions to the housing and homelessness challenges facing Oxford.
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Oxfordshire lockdown extension: COVID-19 on the rise in young people
Young people in Oxfordshire are being encouraged to take all precautions not to contract COVID-19, get their vaccination as soon as it is offered and make sure they are regularly getting tested.
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Oxfordshire councils regulatory teams win award for pandemic business support
A combined nomination was made by Oxfordshire’s Regulatory Partners to the Office for Product and Safety Standard (OPSS) Regulatory Excellence Awards 2021.
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Council urges better support for private tenants as eviction ban ends
The ban is set to lapse on Tuesday 01 June, and the council believes this could have a “catastrophic” effect in Oxford, where nearly half of homes are privately rented.
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Oxford City Council lets 22 new council homes
Oxford City Council is letting 22 new homes for social rent in the latest phase of a 141 home development in Oxford that will include 45 council homes.