Oxford City Council
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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Artificial intelligence boosts swimmer safety at Oxford’s leisure centre
Three Oxford leisure centres have introduced AI-driven Assisted Lifeguard Technology (ALT) to enhance swimmer safety and support lifeguards. Backed by the Royal Lifesaving Society, ALT uses overhead cameras and AI to monitor swimmer behaviour, providing real-time alerts via smartwatches worn by lifeguards.
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New Oxpens riverside community development moves forward with planning approval
This major redevelopment of one of Oxford’s largest remaining brownfield sites will deliver much-needed housing, with 50% classified as affordable, The new riverside neighbourhood will also feature high-quality office and laboratory space, a hotel, and vibrant public areas.
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County council responds to national proposals for the future of local government
Oxfordshire County Council has sent a letter to the government requesting fast-track local government reorganisation while pursuing a Mayoral Strategic Authority.
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Council leaders split on local government devolution fast-track at expense of elections
The government’s plans to reorganise local government have led to speculation that local elections due to be held this year could be cancelled.
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Campaigners criticise Homes England over funding for controversial Oxpens River Bridge
A campaign group has slammed Homes England for not revealing how it came to a decision to fund a contentious bridge aimed at providing a new route to connect more people to Oxford city centre.
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Oxford City Council Leader responds to Government’s devolution white paper
Councillor Susan Brown, Leader of Oxford City Council, has welcomed the Government’s proposal to introduce mayoral combined authorities at the regional level across England.
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Oxford set to mark Remembrance Sunday 2024 on 10 November
The Lord Mayor of Oxford, Councillor Mike Rowley, in partnership with the Oxford City branch of the Royal British Legion, is set to host a Remembrance Sunday service at the War Memorial in St Giles’, on Sunday 10 November 2024.
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Oxford City Council has issued an event permit for 2024 fireworks display
Oxford City Council has issued an event permit for this year’s Oxford fireworks display, organised by Oxford Round Table.
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All affordable homes in Barton Park set to become council housing
Oxford City Council is set to approve plans for more than 350 affordable rented homes in Barton Park to become council housing at its next meeting on Wednesday, 16 October.
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City Council receives application for 2024 Oxford Round Table fireworks event
The charity event in November last year resulted in damage to the park due to adverse weather and vehicle movements on the grass. The last remedial works were recently completed by ODS and funded by Round Table.
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Christmas in Oxford 2024: City council announces new organisers for 2024
Oxford City Council has announced Keston Events Ltd as the organiser for this year’s Christmas event on Broad Street and Gala Lights has been selected to illuminate the city centre with new festive lights.
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Oxford’s park-and-rides joint ticket prices frozen for another year
The combined ticket, which offers parking for 16 hours plus return bus travel, will stay at £4.00 for a car with one adult or £5.00 for a car with two adults until April 2025. With both options, up to three children under 16 can travel for free.
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Plans to build 121 homes on the outskirts of Headington have been refused
The proposal to construct 121 homes, an 80-bed care home and green space to land at Bayswater Farm on the outskirts of Headington was submitted to both South Oxfordshire District Council and Oxford City Council.
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Oxford’s Market Street reopens following pedestrian-friendly improvement works
Oxford’s Market Street has reopened following the completion of the main improvement works by Oxford City Council to make the street more pedestrian-friendly for an 18-month trial period.
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Oxford residents can now apply for affordable homes in the Vale of White Horse district
An agreement between the two councils means 1,100 affordable homes in the Vale have been earmarked to help meet the city’s housing need in the next 10 years – in addition to the affordable homes specifically for Vale residents.
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Planning inspectors announce dates Oxford’s Local Plan 2040 initial public hearings
Initial hearings have been scheduled for three days from Tuesday, 11 June, to Thursday, 13 June, at Rose Hill Community Centre from 9.30am daily.