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’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.
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County council calls for new government grants to help keep homes cool during heatwaves
Oxfordshire County Council is calling on ministers to introduce a new Cool Homes Grant to help vulnerable households retrofit homes at risk of overheating as heatwaves become more frequent.
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Safety cameras to be installed at Oxford A40 Barton Park junction following speeding concerns
Safety cameras are to be installed at the A40 northern bypass junction with Barton Park after concerns over speeding, red-light jumping and several collisions and near-misses since the junction opened.
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Oxford families could pay three times more for city bus travel under new park and ride discount scheme
A new discounted park and ride ticket scheme funded through Oxford’s congestion charge revenue has prompted concerns that city bus users are being left behind, with some equivalent journeys costing significantly more.
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County Council to consider next step in potential Oxfordshire solar farm purchase
Oxfordshire County Council will decide whether to progress due diligence on the potential purchase of a solar farm, a move it says could generate renewable energy, reduce emissions and deliver long-term financial returns.
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Oxfordshire leaders seek fresh devolution deal after Thames Valley plan collapses
Oxfordshire leaders have written to Labour leadership contender Andy Burnham seeking an ambitious devolution settlement after the collapse of proposals for a Thames Valley strategic authority.
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County Council approves plans for major investment in three Oxfordshire schools
Three Oxfordshire schools are set to benefit from major investment plans, including the expansion of Oxford’s Mabel Prichard Special School, a new teaching block at Grove CE Primary School and permanent classrooms for Faringdon Community College.
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Oxford’s traffic filters: Your frequently asked questions answered
As Oxfordshire County Council confirms the date for introducing six new traffic filters in Oxford, here’s a quick look at what the scheme is, what it means for drivers, and answers to your frequently asked questions
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End date confirmed for Oxford congestion charge ahead of traffic filters introduction
Oxford’s £5 congestion charge is set to end shortly, to be replaced by a traffic filter system featuring ANPR enforcement, a six-month consultation, and warning notices during an initial trial period, amid strong reactions from businesses and campaign groups.
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Home Office asylum plans for MOD Bicester spark consultation and planning concerns
Plans to accommodate up to 1,250 asylum seekers at MOD Bicester have prompted criticism from local leaders, who say the proposal was announced without consultation and have questioned how the Home Office intends to secure planning permission.
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Grove CE Primary School set for £9.5m expansion to create new pupil places
The expansion of Grove CE Primary School is set to create space for 105 additional pupils and a new 39-place nursery, helping meet growing demand for school places driven by housing development in north Grove.
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County council to review speed limits on 60 rural roads in push for safer travel
Oxfordshire County Council will review speed limits on around 60 rural A and B roads as part of its Vision Zero strategy, aiming to improve safety and reduce serious collisions across the county’s network over the next year.
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Oxfordshire honours Armed Forces community with County Hall flag-raising ceremony
Military personnel, civic dignitaries and community leaders gathered at County Hall in Oxford as Oxfordshire County Council raised the Armed Forces Day flag, recognising the service and sacrifice of the county’s Armed Forces community ahead of national celebrations later this week.