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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Leisure centres in Oxford getting ready to reopen on 12 April
Public leisure centres in Oxford are getting ready to welcome back customers from 12 April, when lockdown restrictions on leisure centres are expected to be lifted.
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Hinksey Outdoor Pool reopening but expect bracing temperatures in first week
The much-anticipated return of outdoor swimming Hinksey Outdoor Pool is set to Monday 29 March, although the first week will be a bracing temperature while final repairs are made.
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City Council plans to pedestrianise Broad Street for summer
The aim is to temporarily pedestrianise the road between Magdalen Street East and Turl Street to create a public square and events space this summer.
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Oxford North project gets green light from City Council
Oxford North, a new life sciences district for Oxford to support global science, research and innovation, has received the green light from Oxford City Council.
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Pedestrianisation and outdoor seating areas to return to city in April
Oxford City Council is providing funding to help restaurants, cafes and pubs across the city to open outdoor seating areas from 12 April.
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Oxford-Cambridge expressway project cancelled
Construction of the Oxford to Cambridge expressway has been cancelled as analysis shows the benefits the road would deliver are outweighed by its costs.
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Oxford’s Zero Emission Zone pilot approved by County Council Cabinet
Oxford’s proposed Zero Emission Zone (ZEZ) pilot has been approved by the County Council’s Cabinet for launch in August. Oxford will be one of the first places in Britain to introduce a ZEZ.
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Oxford residents urged to register in time to vote on 06 May
On Thursday 06 May 2021, residents in Oxford will have their say on who represents them at City and County Council, and as Police and Crime Commissioner.
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Oxford City Council publishes a statement regarding Oxford North Project
Oxford City Council is in the final stages of settling the Section 106 agreement with Thomas White Oxford, and hopes to conclude in the coming weeks.
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Oxford’s Zero Emission Zone Pilot supported by City Council Cabinet
Next week (16 March), Oxfordshire County Council’s Cabinet will have final sign off on the introduction of the scheme, as the highways authority.
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City Council opens Culture Fund to help boost city’s cultural projects
The Culture Fund, which awards grants from £500 to £1,000 to cultural organisations and artists in Oxford, opened for its first round for applications this week.
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Have your say on proposed cycling and walking changes for Jericho & Walton Manor
Residents in the Jericho and Walton Manor are being asked for their views on proposals to make it safer for cycling and walking in a consultation that opens on 05 March.
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Oxford’s Zero Emission Zone Pilot set for approval after final public consultation
If City and County Council’s Cabinets agree to the latest version of the pilot, Oxford will be one of the first places in the UK to introduce a Zero Emission Zone.
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Oxford’s universities prepare for the return of more students
Students on practical courses who need to access specialist facilities and equipment will be returning to campus in March and April, in line with the Government’s latest guidance.
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Oxford City Council to launch £1.9m revitalisation of vacant shops across Oxfordshire
The project – called ‘Meanwhile in Oxfordshire…’ – will see vacant retail units in high streets across the county transformed into independent shops, cultural venues, creative studios and co-working space.
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Zero Carbon Oxford Summit: Leaders support 2040 net zero carbon emissions
The group of 21 leaders from the city’s universities, institutions and large businesses gave support to the aspiration of achieving net zero carbon emissions as a city by 2040.