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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Oxfordshire invites residents to think up names for its new winter gritter fleet
Oxfordshire residents are invited to help name the county’s new gritters, adding a fun twist to winter road safety. Submit your creative ideas by 05 November for a chance to see your name on a gritter.
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Residents invited to help shape future of Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service
Oxfordshire County Council has launched a consultation inviting residents to shape the future of its Fire and Rescue Service, including plans to rebalance resources, improve response times, and enhance safety across the county.
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Oxfordshire accelerates £27.5m developer funding for community projects
Oxfordshire County Council has approved a £27.5 million plan to accelerate spending of developer contributions, unlocking 33 community projects including travel, road, and village improvements across the county.
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Oxfordshire to strengthen partnership with bus operators to improve services
Oxfordshire County Council has approved an Enhanced Partnership Plus model to strengthen collaboration with bus operators, aiming to improve services, reduce costs, and enhance passenger experiences while avoiding the lengthy and costly franchising process.
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Oxfordshire communities to decide on part-night streetlighting under new council policy
Oxfordshire communities can now request part-night streetlighting, with lights turned off overnight only if safety standards are met. The new policy supports carbon reduction and biodiversity, with decisions made locally and reviewed by Thames Valley Police.
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Government backs Oxfordshire Youth Support with £634k funding boost
Oxfordshire County Council has received £634k from the government to strengthen youth support across the county. The funding will help develop a sustainable model for youth services, supporting vulnerable young people.
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Oxfordshire County Council considers enhanced partnership to improve bus services
Oxfordshire County Council will consider strengthening its partnership with local bus operators through a proposed Enhanced Partnership Plus, designed to improve services, reduce costs, and address congestion while avoiding the risks of franchising or municipal ownership.
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Insolvency-related activity rises 10% across Oxfordshire and the South East
Insolvency-related activity across Oxfordshire and the South East rose 10% in September, bucking national trends and ongoing economic challenges and uncertainty ahead of the autumn budget is keeping many businesses cautious.
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Oxfordshire County Council approves new road safety projects under Vision Zero programme
Four new road safety schemes have been approved by Oxfordshire County Council as part of its Vision Zero programme, aiming to eliminate fatalities by 2050 through speed reductions, junction changes, and improved pedestrian crossings across key routes in the county.
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Oxford–Cambridge electric air-taxi project takes off from Bicester Motion
A new chapter in sustainable aviation is taking flight at Bicester Motion as the OxCam AAM Corridor project launches to test electric air-taxi travel between Oxford and Cambridge. Led by Skyports, the initiative brings together top UK aviation experts to pioneer regional Advanced Air Mobility.
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Community campaigner takes fight against Oxford congestion charge to Downing Street
Community campaigner Amir Steve Ali has delivered a petition to Number 10 calling on the Prime Minister to halt Oxford’s £5 congestion charge, due to begin in October Critics say the scheme ignores public opposition and risks harming residents.
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Two motorists convicted in Oxford crackdown on blue badge misuse
Two motorists have been convicted of blue badge misuse in Oxford, with fines totalling nearly £3,000. Oxfordshire County Council says enforcement will continue to protect disabled residents who rely on the scheme for essential access and independence.
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Five Oxfordshire chefs share their stories as City of Oxford Guild of Chefs launches careers campaign
The City of Oxford Guild of Chefs has launched a campaign featuring five local chefs sharing their stories to inspire new talent. The initiative highlights both the life skills and rewarding career opportunities that come from working in the kitchen.
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Anneliese Dodds MP responds to Andrew Gant’s letter on Oxford congestion charge
Anneliese Dodds MP has responded to Andrew Gant’s open letter on Oxford’s congestion charge, criticising the scheme’s priorities and defending Labour councillors against claims they oppose safer pedestrian crossings. The row highlights growing divisions ahead of the £5 charge’s October rollout.
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Open Day success at Housing 21’s Fern Meadows Extra Care scheme in Faringdon
Housing 21 has opened its fifth Extra Care scheme in Oxfordshire. Fern Meadows in Faringdon offers stylish apartments, landscaped gardens and communal spaces for over-55s, designed to support independent living with access to care when needed.
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Local firm Migrate UK moves to Harwell to support growing science and technology skills shortage
Migrate UK has moved to Harwell Science and Innovation Campus to support the UK’s growing skills shortage in science, technology and life sciences. The relocation strengthens its ability to deliver immigration and talent recruitment services within a dynamic innovation hub.