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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Electric vehicle charging bays to replace parking spaces across Oxfordshire
New electric vehicle charging bays will replace regular parking spaces at 11 locations across Oxfordshire, after councillors approved the first sites under a £4m programme. Other proposals were deferred or rejected following concerns over parking, pavements and local access.
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Oxfordshire approves first ‘quiet lane’ as police clash with transport chief
Oxfordshire has approved its first “quiet lane”, cutting the speed limit on Shepards Pit Lane in Stanton St John from 60mph to 20mph despite Thames Valley Police calling the scheme “highly inappropriate”.
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Study finds potential for new £29m railway station at Ardley
A new study commissioned by Oxfordshire County Council has found a credible basis for developing a passenger railway station at Ardley, with an indicative cost of £24m to £29m and a potential site at the former station.
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Drayton Household Waste Recycling Centre
Drayton HWRC is a key waste and recycling facility serving Abingdon, Didcot, and nearby areas in South Oxfordshire.
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Dix Pit Household Waste Recycling Centre
Set in West Oxfordshire’s countryside near Witney, Dix Pit HWRC offers a well-organised, full-service recycling centre.
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Ardley Fields Household Waste Recycling Centre
Ardley Fields HWRC near Bicester is a well-organised recycling centre serving north Oxfordshire. It is open daily and accepts various waste types.
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Alkerton Household Waste Recycling Centre
Alkerton HWRC, near Banbury, is a well-run recycling centre serving north Oxfordshire. Operated by W&S Recycling.
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Oxfordshire quiet lanes plan faces police objection over proposed 20mph limit
Oxfordshire’s new quiet lanes programme is facing opposition from Thames Valley Police, which has described proposed speed limits on Shepherds Pit Lane as “highly inappropriate” ahead of a key county council decision.
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Oxfordshire data centre expansion sparks calls for pause over water and power
The approval of a major data centre at Graven Hill has intensified concerns over Oxfordshire’s water, electricity and environmental capacity as several large AI-related developments are proposed across the county.
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New bus routes and timetable changes announced ahead of Botley Road reopening
Bus services across Oxford and Oxfordshire are set for a major shake-up when Botley Road reopens on 20 September, with new cross-city routes, increased frequencies and extended services.
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Islip Bridge closure could add millions of miles to Oxfordshire journeys, resident warns
A three-month closure of Islip Bridge could add as much as 2.2 million miles to journeys, according to an Oxfordshire resident who has questioned whether the wider costs of the disruption were properly assessed.
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Islip Bridge to close for 10 weeks as major traffic and safety works begin
Islip Bridge will close to all motor traffic for almost two months from 28 September as Oxfordshire County Council carries out major safety and traffic improvements, with diversions and changes to the H5 bus service.
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Oxfordshire’s road resurfacing programme reaches halfway stage as 35 roads set for upgrades
Oxfordshire’s summer resurfacing programme has reached its halfway point, with 35 roads being upgraded across the county. Major routes including the A40, A44 and A361 will see overnight works through to mid-October.
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Long-awaited drainage works to begin on Witney estate to tackle persistent flooding
A four-week programme of drainage improvements will begin on Buttercross Lane in Witney this August, with Oxfordshire County Council aiming to resolve long-standing flooding problems while maintaining access for residents throughout the works.
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Businesses urge County Council to pause transport plans ahead of council shake-up
Oxford businesses have called on Oxfordshire County Council to pause planned transport measures ahead of its abolition in 2028, warning that traffic restrictions could place further pressure on high streets during a period of uncertainty.
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Oxfordshire household recycling centres block traders illegally disposing of commercial waste
Oxfordshire County Council has blocked 67 users from household waste recycling centres after new booking rules helped identify suspected trade waste abuse, with the changes saving taxpayers thousands of pounds in disposal costs.