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.
Oxfordshire Council provides support to residents during cost of living crisis
Children, low-income pensionable households, carers and many others have benefited from Oxfordshire County Council’s cost of living crisis support schemes for residents over the winter of 2022/3 and afterwards.
Three roads in Cowley to get ANPR cameras in place of bollards
Oxfordshire County Council has approved proposals to install automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) cameras at three low-traffic neighbourhood (LTN) closure points in Cowley – on Littlemore Road, Crescent Road and Littlehay Road.
Study finds railway route between Oxford, Witney, and Carterton would be feasible
A new feasibility study has set out the case for a railway route connecting Carterton, Witney, and Eynsham to Oxford. The preliminary strategic outline case for the Carterton-Witney-Oxford Rail Corridor […]
County council to consider update report on Oxford United’s stadium proposals on 18 April
The cabinet at Oxfordshire County Council cabinet will receive an update on proposals for Oxford United’s new stadium on council-owned land known as “the Triangle”.
County council agrees MOU with Oxford United for timely talks on stadium proposals
Oxfordshire County Council’s Cabinet has approved an agreement with Oxford United to govern open and transparent relations between the two parties while exploring Oxford United’s stadium proposals.
Cheaper park & ride travel fare offer extended for extra six months
A park & ride travel fare offer which makes parking and bus travel more cost-effective at Oxford’s park and rides has been extended by six months until 30 September.
UK’s first electric autonomous bus service begins at Milton Park
The UK’s first ever fully electric autonomous bus service launched at 10.00am on Thursday, 02 March at Milton Park in Oxfordshire.
Network rail announces revised Botley Road closure dates
Network rail has announced revised Botley Road closure dates to enable work to be carried out to upgrade the station and improve the road network nearby.
More cost of living support available for Oxfordshire residents receiving housing benefits
Some Oxfordshire residents receiving only housing benefits can now claim £300 to help with living costs, thanks to the latest round of the Household Support Fund.
Majority of Oxfordshire children offered first choice of secondary school for 2023/24
A large majority of parents and children across Oxfordshire have been offered their first choice of secondary school for 2023/24, according to Oxfordshire County Council.
Have your say as Watlington Relief Road public consultation opens
Oxfordshire County Council has launched a consultation on a proposed scheme to provide an alternative route and direct access to the B4009 on either side of Watlington without the need to travel through the town centre.
County councillors warn that reviews could lead to spiralling executive pay
Councillors in charge at Oxfordshire County Council have been urged to proceed with caution when conducting reviews of executive pay.
