https://www.oxford.gov.uk/news Latest news Jadu CMS http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Wed, 11 Nov 2026 10:29:18 +0000 Wed, 11 Nov 2026 10:29:18 +0000 https://www.oxford.gov.uk/news/article/1936/majority-of-oxford-residents-satisfied-with-their-area-and-how-council-runs-things-%E2%80%93-new-survey More than three-quarters of Oxford residents are satisfied with their local area, while almost two in three are satisfied with the way Oxford City Council runs things, according to a new survey. Wed, 11 Nov 2026 08:51:00 +0000 https://www.oxford.gov.uk/news/article/1935/blackbird-leys-honours-three-community-champions-with-new-street-names-at-affordable-homes-development Three women who made an exceptional contribution to Blackbird Leys have been honoured with new street names at The Aviary, the new Knights Road development of affordable homes, delivered by Peabody. Wed, 04 Nov 2026 15:38:00 +0000 https://www.oxford.gov.uk/news/article/1934/oxford-to-mark-armistice-day-and-remembrance-sunday Oxford residents are invited to come together this November to remember those who lost their lives in military service and to honour the sacrifices made by members of the armed forces. Wed, 04 Nov 2026 11:51:00 +0000 https://www.oxford.gov.uk/news/article/1933/government-announces-new-minded-to-decision-for-three-unitary-councils-for-oxfordshire-and-west-berkshire The government has announced the outcome of its review into local government reorganisation (LGR). Thu, 29 Oct 2026 13:02:00 +0000 https://www.oxford.gov.uk/news/article/1932/council-approves-78-new-affordable-homes-across-three-oxford-developments Oxford City Council’s Cabinet has approved plans for three developments that propose to deliver 78 new affordable homes across the city. Thu, 29 Oct 2026 11:30:00 +0000 https://www.oxford.gov.uk/news/article/1931/templars-square-to-host-free-community-roadshow-in-partnership-with-oxford-city-council Templars Square to host free Community Roadshow in partnership with Oxford City Council Thu, 29 Oct 2026 10:28:00 +0000 https://www.oxford.gov.uk/news/article/1930/council-launches-new-drop-in-sessions-launched-to-help-tackle-anti-social-behaviour-across-city Oxford City Council has launched two new drop-in sessions where residents can raise concerns about anti-social behaviour and issues in their neighbourhood. Thu, 29 Oct 2026 09:27:00 +0000 https://www.oxford.gov.uk/news/article/1929/cabinet-backs-roadmap-for-warmer-greener-council-homes Oxford City Council's Cabinet has backed the overall direction of a new roadmap that sets out how the council plans to improve the energy efficiency. Thu, 29 Oct 2026 09:17:00 +0000 https://www.oxford.gov.uk/news/article/1928/government-announces-plans-to-progress-with-a-mayoral-strategic-authority-for-the-thames-valley Ambitions from council leaders across the Thames Valley to unlock economic, infrastructure and investment opportunities for the region are closer to being realised. Wed, 28 Oct 2026 14:19:00 +0000 https://www.oxford.gov.uk/news/article/1927/topping-out-marks-major-milestone-for-51-new-affordable-homes-at-northfield-gate Construction of 51 new affordable homes at the former Northfield Hostel site in Littlemore has reached a major milestone, with the two new apartment blocks now at their full height. Fri, 23 Oct 2026 11:16:00 +0100 https://www.oxford.gov.uk/news/article/1926/full-programme-for-the-2026-oxford-christmas-light-festival As nights grow longer and our attention turns to the festive season, the city has a glow up with light parades, trails and installations. Thu, 22 Oct 2026 10:04:00 +0100 https://www.oxford.gov.uk/news/article/1925/new-oxford-living-wage-rate-announced-for-202728 Oxford City Council has announced the Oxford Living Wage (OLW) will increase to £14.68 per hour in 2027, echoing the 4.4%% increase in the London Living Wage. Wed, 21 Oct 2026 08:46:00 +0100 https://www.oxford.gov.uk/news/article/1924/oxford-s-housing-register-tops-4000-as-council-steps-up-delivery-of-affordable-homes Oxford City Council has confirmed that more than 4,000 families are now on the Housing Register waiting for social housing. This underlines the urgent need for more genuinely affordable homes. Wed, 14 Oct 2026 16:23:00 +0100 https://www.oxford.gov.uk/news/article/1923/statement-on-local-government-reorganisation Statement on local government reorganisation Wed, 14 Oct 2026 15:40:00 +0100 https://www.oxford.gov.uk/news/article/1922/council-publishes-latest-carbon-emissions-data-for-20242025 Oxford City Council achieved an annual reduction of 8% in carbon emissions in 2024/25, with annual emissions for the organisation totalling 5,088 tCO₂e. Wed, 14 Oct 2026 15:08:00 +0100 https://www.oxford.gov.uk/news/article/1921/independent-survey-finds-gloucester-green-market-is-performing-positively-and-well-liked-by-traders Data from an independent study has found that overall, Gloucester Green Market is performing well, traders are satisfied and it attracts a high frequency of visits, typically at least weekly. Mon, 12 Oct 2026 08:52:00 +0100 https://www.oxford.gov.uk/news/article/1920/museum-of-oxford-updated-business-plan-to-be-discussed-at-scrutiny-and-cabinet-later-this-month Later this month, Oxford City Council will discuss an updated Museum of Oxford Business Plan for 2026-2029. Fri, 09 Oct 2026 15:42:00 +0100 https://www.oxford.gov.uk/news/article/1919/lord-mayor-takes-on-half-marathon-challenge-to-support-sobell-house Oxford’s Lord Mayor, Councillor Chewe Munkonge, will swap his mayoral chains for running shoes this weekend as he takes on his first-ever half marathon to raise money for Sobell House Hospice Fri, 09 Oct 2026 14:12:00 +0100 https://www.oxford.gov.uk/news/article/1918/statement-on-oxford-traffic-disruption Councillor Susan Brown, Leader of Oxford City Council, said:  Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:04:00 +0100 https://www.oxford.gov.uk/news/article/1917/first-residents-move-into-61-new-social-rent-homes-at-chestnut-tower-in-blackbird-leys Residents are moving into 61 homes for social rent at the new Chestnut Tower in Blackbird Leys, marking a major milestone in the widespread regeneration of the area. Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:24:00 +0100