Oxfordshire County Council News
Browse news and stories about Oxfordshire County Council – the local authority for the county of Oxfordshire responsible for delivering services like social care, education and transport to the county’s 600,000+ residents.
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Smoother roads across Oxfordshire as ‘micro-surfacing’ programme ends
Dozens of neighbourhoods across Oxfordshire are enjoying smoother roads and pavements after this year’s ‘micro-surfacing’ programme came to an end.
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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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The UK’s first multi-city autonomous vehicle demonstration begins in Oxford
[siteorigin_widget class=”SiteOrigin_Widget_Image_Widget”][/siteorigin_widget] Autonomous vehicle demonstration in Oxford Project Endeavour has reached a key milestone as the first live trials of its autonomous vehicle fleet begin this week on roads in Oxford. The development brings the deployment of commercial autonomous vehicles in the UK one step closer. Project Endeavour – a Government-backed R&D project – will…
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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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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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Nine out of 10 children get first choice of Oxfordshire primary school for 2020
More than nine out of 10 children who are set to enter the classroom this September have been offered their first choice of primary school in Oxfordshire.
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Oxford city centre businesses invited to have say on Zero Emission Zone
Oxford city centre businesses are being invited to ask questions and have their say on proposals for the UK’s first city-centre Zero Emission Zone (ZEZ).
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Oxfordshire County Council publishes draft 2020/21 budget
Oxfordshire County Council published 2020/21 budget proposals and this includes a Council Tax by 1.99% to pay for investment in social services, schools and roads.
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Final draft proposals published for Oxford Zero Emission Zone
Oxford City Council and Oxfordshire County Council have published final draft proposals for Oxford Zero Emission Zone to be introduced later this year.
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Oxfordshire named top county council for waste recycling in England
Oxfordshire has been named top county council for waste recycling in England for the sixth year in a row, thanks to residents’ commitment to the environment.
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Oxford trials world’s first residential ‘pop-up’ on-street electric vehicle charging points
Oxford trials world’s first residential ‘pop-up’ on-street electric vehicle charging points on the North Eastern end of Lonsdale Road in North Oxford.
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Oxfordshire County Council will not support plans for Oxford-Cambridge Expressway
Oxfordshire County Council will not support plans for the Oxford-Cambridge Expressway over concerns it conflicts with a commitment to tackle the climate change emergency.
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Oxford has 4th best city centre in the UK for specialist attractions
A new report by the Centre for Cities has found Oxford has the 4th best city centre in the UK for specialist attractions such as museums, galleries, theatres, bars and restaurants.
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Oxford City Council now runs all five Oxford park-and-rides
Oxford City Council has taken over the running of Oxfordshire County Council’s Thornhill and Oxford Parkway (formerly Water Eaton) park and ride sites.