Council

This section gives you lots of information about how Oxford City Council works, how to contact your local Councillor and our vision for the future. You can also find information about the Council's finances, performance and Constitution.

What services are Oxford City Council responsible for and what is Oxfordshire County Council responsible for?

Oxfordshire has a two-tier system of local government. This means that your council services are provided by two different councils. For a general list of how services in Oxford are split between Oxford City Council and Oxfordshire County Council, visit our Who We Are and What We Do page.

How do I register to vote for national and local elections in Oxford?

Visit our Elections and Voting pages for full details on how to register to vote in Oxford, postal and proxy voting and recent election results in the city.

How do I find out who my local Councillor is and how to contact them?

Visit our Councillors pages for a full list of Oxford City Councillors, the wards they represent and their contact details.

How do I complain about the conduct of a city councillor or parish councillor?

Visit out Councillor Complaints Process page for full details.

Where can I find out about Council policy and decisions?

Most Council meetings are open to the public and we encourage anyone with an interest to come along and see local democracy in action. Visit our Council Meetings page for full details on dates, times and venues of upcoming Council meetings.

How do I get involved with Council business?

Visit our How the Council Works pages to find out how you can get involved with Scrutiny Committee meetings and Area Committee meetings and have your say on how to change your local area for the better.

Where can I find out about the Council's current performance and future direction?

We are committed to providing high quality services and regularly monitor our performance to ensure we are continuously improving. Visit our Performance pages for full details.

Visit our Policies and Plans page for information about our future direction. The Oxford Strategic Partnership also helps to provide direction for the city's future, respond to local priorities, and engage more effectively with local concerns.

Page last reviewed 18 Jun 2008