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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Caroline Green named as new Chief Executive at Oxford City Council
The current Assistant Chief Executive will succeed Gordon Mitchell who is due to step down in the new year.
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Help available over winter for children and families affected by COVID-19
Help will be available over the winter for children, families in need, and individuals whose lives have been affected by COVID-19.
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Oxford set to welcome its 61st Lord Mayor of Oxford, Councillor Mark Lygo
The ceremony will take place at 4.00pm on Monday 30 November and will be the first time in Oxford’s history that the ‘Handing over of the Chains’ ceremony has taken place virtually.
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Oxfordshire wins £2.98 million funding to transform active travel
Oxford, Witney and Bicester are set to benefit from the cash boost to improve active travel options and support local economic recovery over the coming months.
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Oxford City to mark Remembrance Sunday 2022 online
Oxford will mark this year’s Remembrance Sunday online with a pre-recorded service on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube from just before 10.50 am on Sunday 08 November 2020.
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City Council ready to support city through second lockdown
Oxford City Council is activating its contingency plans to support residents and businesses through a new lockdown that begins on Thursday.
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Oxford Council invites residents to apply to join Oxford Residents’ Panel
Oxford City Council is inviting members of the public to apply to join the Oxford Residents’ Panel and have their say on local issues in Oxford.
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Oxford City to go into local COVID alert level Tier 2 – High Alert
With effect from 00.01 on Saturday 31 October, Oxford City will be placed in Tier 2 – High Alert for coronavirus, following a recent rise in the number of cases in the city.
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Oxford City Council announces appointment of scientific advisor
Oxford City Council has announced the appointment of its first scientific advisor, Professor Nick Eyre, to support in tackling climate emergency.
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8 in 10 people back future pedestrianisation of George Street
A new survey by Oxford City Council has found that residents and businesses overwhelmingly support the pedestrianisation for George Street in the future.
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Oxford City Council and Aspire win £1m to help ensure no return to the streets
Oxford City Council and Aspire have been awarded £1 million in government funding to help ensure no return to the streets for vulnerable homeless people.
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Oxford’s George Street part-pedestrianised to support local restaurants and cafes
Oxford’s George Street part-pedestrianised to enable local restaurants, pubs, bars and cafes to introduce outdoor dining areas.
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Oxford prepares for the safe return of university students
Oxford prepares for the safe return of university students with a range of measures to help keep students, staff and residents safe.
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Oxford City Council lets six new homes for social rent
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.
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Councils share updates on temporary bus gates proposals
Oxford City Council and Oxfordshire County Council have shared updates on the temporary bus gates proposals for Oxford city centre.
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Oxford University backs local charities in COVID-19 community response
Oxford University backs local charities’ community support package in response to COVID-19 and works with local authorities providing assistance locally.