Topic: Oxfordshire County Council
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.
New site proposed for new Oxford United Football Club stadium
Oxfordshire County Council has proposed a new site for Oxford United Football Club (OUFC) to develp its new stadium. The alternative site is located south of Kidlington roundabout, west of Banbury Road and east of Frieze Way.
Call to pause work on Eynsham park and ride during A40 project review
That was the view of Oxfordshire County Council’s active travel champion Councillor Dan Levy, the Liberal Democrat member who also represents Eynsham.
Botley Road to close for 12 months for Oxford Station improvement works
The road is set to close from 09 January 2023 to allow Network Rail replace the rail bridge at Oxford Train Station as part of a larger project to expand the station on the western side.
Oxford’s traffic filters approved despite objection from within the council’s cabinet
The decision was made amid an acrimonious atmosphere following a debate featuring more than 50 opinions from the public.
Traffic filters, LTNs, ZEZ, WPL… an introduction to Oxford’s traffic initiatives
From traffic filters and low traffic neighbourhoods (LTNs) to zero emission zone (ZEZ) and workplace parking levies, here’s just about all you need to know about Oxford’s key traffic initiatives.
Six traffic filters to be trialled across Oxford city
Oxfordshire County Council’s cabinet has approved controversial plans for six traffic filters to be trialled across the city after improvement works to Oxford railway station are complete.
County Council working to retain Oxford bus services
This follows the Oxford Bus Company’s announcement of the withdrawal of bus services to the Northway and Risinghurst areas of the city.
Changes to Oxford city’s bus services from 08 January 2023
Oxford Bus Company say the main reason behind the timetable changes is the significant delays to many services currently being experienced in East Oxford, particularly in the Plain Roundabout area.
New primary school opens in Faringdon
The £9m school – for children between two and 11 years – consists of 17 classrooms over two floors, a spacious hall and studio, a library and several staff work rooms and group rooms.
County Council to quell rising children’s services costs by “revising thresholds
In its latest financial report to cabinet, the council predicts it will overspend by £8.7m on children’s services in this financial year, much of which is due to children placed into social care.
Council leader to consider annual report on which councillors attend meetings
The suggestion was put forward following a question over how many councillors had failed to attend any meeting of full council since May this year.
Traffic filter day-pass plans branded “ludicrous” by a county councillor
A public consultation has led to some changes including offer 100 day passes per year to residents and businesses affected by the traffic filters.
