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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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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Oxfordshire MPs defend having local council roles despite low attendance rates at meetings
Two more Oxfordshire MPs have defended having roles on local councils following strong calls for those with low attendance rates at meetings to step down.
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Council leaders to consider response to local government devolution plans
Leaders of Oxfordshire County Council and the county’s district councils are to meet to consider a response to local government devolution plans.
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County council to set out response to national proposals for future of local government
Following the publication of the Government’s devolution white paper on 16 December on the future of local government in England, the cabinet will be asked to agree a response.
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Debate heats up over future of Oxfordshire districts in local government restructuring
The government announced plans for a major restructuring of local government in last month’s devolution white paper, including plans to abolish district councils and introduce larger unitary authorities in areas that do not have them already.
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MPs holding local council roles criticised for poor council meeting attendance
Four of Oxfordshire’s six MPs are also local county or district council councillors
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Oxfordshire care leaders call timescale for social care reforms plan a ‘ticking time bomb’
While the government is rolling out immediate measures to support people in need of care, they have been criticised for not acting with enough urgency on plans to reform the social care system.
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Hundreds of Oxfordshire homes to get solar panels in energy-saving trial
Homeowners who participate in the scheme will have their solar panels fitted for free and would pay a small monthly fee for maintaining them, instead of paying thousands of pounds upfront.
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Residents’ feedback shapes council plans for future of Witney High Street
A report on its recent public consultation has been published, and the council is now using the learning from participants to improve the designs.
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Construction completed on southwest section of Benson Relief Road
Residents and visitors in Benson are now benefitting from easier travel to the Cala housing development as construction work is complete on Oxfordshire County Council’s 250-metre-long section of the Benson Relief Road.
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Mixed reactions from Oxfordshire councillors on proposed local government reforms
Local leaders are divided over the government’s proposal to abolish district councils and establish large mayoral combined authorities. While some see benefits in efficiency and accountability, others warn it could and harm rural representation.
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HIF1 and major infrastructure project for Didcot and surrounding areas given planning approval
Planning approval for the HIF1 Didcot and surrounding areas’ major infrastructure project was granted by the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, Angela Rayner, following a planning inspector’s report recommending that the scheme proceed to construction.
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Oxford United progresses new stadium plans with pre-application request to Cherwell Council
Oxford United Football Club has confirmed it has submitted a confidential pre-application request to Cherwell District Council in relation to plans for its new stadium.
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People in Oxfordshire urged to have their say on local nature recovery
Oxfordshire residents, landowners, businesses, farmers and other organisations are being offered the chance to help shape the priorities for recovering areas of nature and wildlife across the county.
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Improvements to Banbury Rail Station given go ahead
Plans to enhance the road layout and facilities at Banbury Rail Station have been approved by Oxfordshire County Council, with construction set to start this autumn. The work will improve access to the station and better connect southern Banbury and the town centre.