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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GreenSquareAccord to provide 25 new affordable homes in Littlemore
The new homes will be a combination of one-, two- and three-bed flats set in adjacent three-storey apartment blocks, providing 14 social rent homes and a further 11 homes under a shared ownership scheme.
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A first look at Oxford City Council’s proposed budget for 2023/24
The council has balanced the budget despite facing unprecedented financial pressures as a result of rising inflation and interest rates, the economic downturn and the legacy impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on some key income streams.
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Botley Road to close for 12 months for Oxford Station improvement works
The road is set to close from 09 January 2023 to allow Network Rail replace the rail bridge at Oxford Train Station as part of a larger project to expand the station on the western side.
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Oxford’s traffic filters approved despite objection from within the council’s cabinet
The decision was made amid an acrimonious atmosphere following a debate featuring more than 50 opinions from the public.
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Traffic filters, LTNs, ZEZ, WPL… an introduction to Oxford’s traffic initiatives
From traffic filters and low traffic neighbourhoods (LTNs) to zero emission zone (ZEZ) and workplace parking levies, here’s just about all you need to know about Oxford’s key traffic initiatives.
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City council set to provide emergency beds for people experiencing rough sleeping this winter
The council activates its severe weather emergency protocol (SWEP) on every night that the Met Office forecasts freezing overnight temperatures weather for anyone experiencing rough sleeping.
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New cycle and pedestrian paths could be created in two Oxford parks
Oxford City Council, working with partners ODS, is proposing to create new shared cycle and pedestrian paths at Cowley Marsh Recreation Ground and King George’s Playing Field.
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Councillor insist Oxford’s zero emission zone (ZEZ) is not a cash cow
This comes after the BBC reported at the start of September that just under £120k had been generated in fees and fines for non-payment.
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Roundtable seeks to shape countywide response to cost of living crisis
Support for the most vulnerable and keeping communities strong and resilient was the core focus for Oxfordshire leaders as they met for a cost of living roundtable event.
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Oxford’s Park and Ride now offering combined tickets with reduced fares
The combined ticket at a reduced price offer is part of a six-month trial to encourage more people to choose the Park and Ride over car travel.
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Work is progressing on Oxford’s Broad Street transformation
The plans include sitting areas with planters and is being delivered as one of the County Council’s priorities to provide green spaces in busy urban areas.
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Council seeks views on latest stage of Oxford Local Plan 2040
The planning document will be used to inform all future planning applications by setting out how and where new homes, jobs and community facilities will be delivered to make Oxford a better place to live, work and visit.
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Oxford Council ready to help people as utility prices rise on 01 October
Help is available in Oxford, and the City Council and its partners are already providing support and information for anyone worried about the increased cost of living.
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Councils plan to create centralised CCTV provision across Oxfordshire
It forms part of a broader plan to roll out the same equipment across the Thames Valley region, which also covers Berkshire and Buckinghamshire, in a bid to increase efficiency and reduce costs.
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Green light for the first 317 new homes at Oxford North’s Canalside
This comes as the reserved matters application (RMA) for the project’s residential development partner, The Hill Group, has been resolved to be approved by Oxford City Council’s planning committee.
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Updated proposals for Oxpens go on show to the public
The proposals for more homes, jobs, riverside public space and hotel will go on show at Oxford Town Hall as developers take the next step towards submitting a planning application.