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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Improvement works to start on Friars Wharf Playground next week
Work is due to begin next week on a major refurbishment of the Friars Wharf play area in South Oxford, introducing new inclusive equipment, seating, and improved facilities.
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Hinksey Outdoor Pool to reopen on 16 May after £200k upgrade
Hinksey Outdoor Pool reopens on 16 May after a £200k investment to improve energy efficiency and enhance the swimming experience.
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Voters across Oxfordshire urged to take part in local elections this Thursday
Voters across Oxford City, Cherwell and West Oxfordshire are reminded that local elections take place this Thursday (07 May), with polling stations open from 7.00am to 10.00pm. Photo ID is required to cast a ballot.
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Work progresses on Oxford’s new science and innovation campus OxBio Hub
OxBio Hub in Oxford reaches a key construction milestone, with works progressing on a major new science and innovation campus offering flexible lab and office space.
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Leys Pools and Leisure Centre opens new interactive Play Corridor
A new Play Corridor at Leys Pool and Leisure Centre aims to encourage movement and family activity through colourful outdoor features and interactive design.
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Plans for 100,000 sq ft lab space in former Debenhams building approved by City Council
The former Debenhams building in Oxford city centre will become a major new science and innovation hub after plans for 100,000 square feet of laboratory space were approved.
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Oxford City Council to open new face-to-face support centre on George Street
Oxford City Council will open a new George Street support centre to expand homelessness services and improve access for residents.
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Oxford leisure centres launch support programme for weight loss medication users
Three Oxford leisure centres are offering tailored exercise guidance for people using GLP-1 weight loss medications to support strength and healthy weight loss.
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East Oxford Community Centre to celebrate full reopening with community event
East Oxford Community Centre will host a community event to mark full reopening after a major redevelopment.
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Gloucester Green Bus and Coach Station in Oxford set for £150k refresh
A £150,000 project will refresh Gloucester Green Bus and Coach Station in Oxford with new signage, seating and passenger information displays.
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Planning approved for OxBio Hub at Oxford Business Park
Planning approval has been granted for OxBio Hub, transforming the former Oxfam HQ into a flexible, lab-ready innovation campus at Oxford Business Park, with works beginning immediately.
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Empty homes tax in Oxford expected to raise nearly £1m this year
Oxford’s empty homes council tax premium is expected to raise nearly £1m this year, incentivising owners to bring properties back into use amid a housing shortage
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Christmas Light Bus brings festive cheer to Oxford hospitals
A festive open-top bus covered in twinkling lights visited hospitals across Oxford this Christmas, bringing music, gifts and cheer to patients and staff. The Christmas Light Bus was a special extension of Oxford Bus Company’s popular seasonal tour.
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City Council approves new Alexandra Daisy Ginsberg public art for Oxford North’s Canalside Park
Oxford City Council has approved Alexandra Daisy Ginsberg’s The Length of a Moment, a trio of monumental bronze sculptures celebrating moths as essential pollinators, set to become a new landmark in Oxford North’s Canalside Park.
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Christmas Light Bus routes revealed after more than 1,600 votes
After more than 1,600 votes, the routes for Oxfordshire’s Christmas Light Bus have been confirmed. The illuminated open-top bus will tour the county over four December dates, with festive music, treats at stops and plenty of photo opportunities.
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Voting begins to select neighbourhoods for Oxford’s Christmas Light bus
Oxford’s Christmas Light Bus returns this December, and residents can vote to choose its 2025 route. The illuminated bus will tour the city across four evenings, spreading festive cheer with music, treats and community celebrations.