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Residents prefer smaller, more responsive councils, survey finds
Residents prefer smaller, more responsive councils, a survey has found. Oxford City Council held an online survey about local government reorganisation between 1 July and 12 August.
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Blackbird Leys Youth Hub opens at Leys Pools & Leisure Centre
A state-of-the-art Youth Hub has officially opened in the Leys Pools & Leisure Centre, providing support services and activities for young people.
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Market Street pedestrian-friendly improvements made permanent
Oxford City Council's pedestrian-friendly and cycle improvements to Market Street are permanent, following a decision from the Highways Authority, Oxfordshire County Council.
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City centre vacancy rates data published
Oxford City Council’s summer vacancy survey, completed June 2025, found that fewer than 3% of units in the city centre are currently vacant and available to let.
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ODS shortlisted for prestigious innovation award
ODS, Oxford City Council’s wholly owned company, was shortlisted for the Steve Berry Highways Authority Innovation Award at the Highways Awards 2025, held at the Park Plaza Westminster.
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Opportunity for Oxford's creatives to shine in the Christmas Light Festival
Oxford's Christmas Light Festival 2025 runs from 14-16 November with events, pop-ups, workshops and visual spectacles taking place all around the city.
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Oxford’s UN Older People’s Day 2025
The OXFORD 50+ Network, supported by Oxford City Council, are hosting the 2025 UN Older People’s Day on Wednesday 1st October 2025, in Oxford Town Hall.
Date: 1 October 2025