https://www.oxford.gov.uk/news Latest news Jadu CMS http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Thu, 30 Jul 2026 14:42:16 +0000 Thu, 30 Jul 2026 14:42:16 +0000 https://www.oxford.gov.uk/news/article/1888/turf-cutting-announces-15-affordable-new-homes-at-westlands-in-northway Construction has officially begun on a new Oxford City Council development that will provide 15 much-needed new homes in Northway, Headington. Tue, 28 Jul 2026 12:30:00 +0100 https://www.oxford.gov.uk/news/article/1887/early-bin-collection Our waste collection crews will be starting one hour earlier on Wednesday, 29 July due to the temperature predicted to rise to 32c. Tue, 28 Jul 2026 10:54:00 +0100 https://www.oxford.gov.uk/news/article/1886/public-back-plans-to-improve-oxford-covered-market-while-preserving-its-historic-character Oxford City Council has welcomed the positive response on proposals for its £8 million programme of essential improvements to Oxford's Covered Market. Fri, 24 Jul 2026 10:52:00 +0100 https://www.oxford.gov.uk/news/article/1885/preparation-work-to-start-on-oxpens-river-bridge Preparation work will begin shortly ahead of the start of construction on the new Oxpens River Bridge in west Oxford in the coming weeks. Thu, 23 Jul 2026 11:55:00 +0100 https://www.oxford.gov.uk/news/article/1884/turf-cutting-announces-15-affordable-new-homes-at-westlands-in-northway Construction has officially begun on a new Oxford City Council development that will provide 15 much-needed new homes in Northway, Headington. Thu, 23 Jul 2026 11:40:00 +0100 https://www.oxford.gov.uk/news/article/1883/statement-on-local-government-reorganisation Statement on local government reorganisation Thu, 16 Jul 2026 15:56:00 +0100 https://www.oxford.gov.uk/news/article/1882/work-begins-on-24-new-homes-at-goose-green-site-in-oxford A ceremonial groundbreaking this week marked progress on the development of 12 affordable homes on land to the north west of Goose Green Close in Wolvercote. Thu, 16 Jul 2026 14:59:00 +0100 https://www.oxford.gov.uk/news/article/1881/government-confirms-three-new-unitary-councils-for-oxfordshire-and-west-berkshire The government has announced that Oxfordshire and West Berkshire’s seven existing councils will be replaced by three unitary councils on 1 April 2028. Thu, 16 Jul 2026 12:41:00 +0100 https://www.oxford.gov.uk/news/article/1880/oxford-city-council-seeks-feedback-on-binsey-conservation-area-appraisal Oxford City Council is inviting residents, businesses, visitors and local organisations to share their views on a new Conservation Area Appraisal for Binsey, Thu, 16 Jul 2026 10:51:00 +0100 https://www.oxford.gov.uk/news/article/1879/youth-ambition-s-free-summer-programme-kicks-off-next-week Starting next week, young people in Oxford will be able to take part in a range of free summer activities through Oxford City Council's Youth Ambition programme.  Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:13:00 +0100 https://www.oxford.gov.uk/news/article/1878/oxford-air-quality-reaches-major-milestone-after-decade-of-improvement Oxford’s air quality has continued to improve, with the city meeting its local air pollution target for the first time, new data from Oxford City Council has found. Wed, 15 Jul 2026 12:09:00 +0100 https://www.oxford.gov.uk/news/article/1877/oxford-city-council-seeks-feedback-on-walton-manor-conservation-area-appraisal Oxford City Council is inviting residents, businesses, visitors and local organisations to share their views on a new Conservation Area Appraisal for Walton Manor in North Oxford. Wed, 15 Jul 2026 11:21:00 +0100 https://www.oxford.gov.uk/news/article/1876/oxford-city-council-submits-local-plan-2045 Oxford City Council has submitted the Local Plan 2045 to the Planning Inspectorate for examination after councillors voted to adopt it at this week’s full council meeting (Monday 13 July).   Wed, 15 Jul 2026 10:51:00 +0100 https://www.oxford.gov.uk/news/article/1875/oxford-city-council-welcomes-oxfordshire-county-council-s-decision-to-withdraw-and-review-the-parking-standards-for-new-developments Statement on Oxfordshire County Council's decision to withdraw and review parking standards. Wed, 15 Jul 2026 08:36:00 +0100 https://www.oxford.gov.uk/news/article/1874/council-leader-appoints-new-champions-to-support-council-s-work Council Leader Susan Brown has appointed new champions to support Oxford City Council’s work. Tue, 14 Jul 2026 09:26:00 +0100 https://www.oxford.gov.uk/news/article/1873/residents-invited-to-discover-greener-homes-and-transport-at-free-go-electric-oxford-event Residents are invited to explore the world of electric vehicles (EVs), electric bikes, solar energy, air source heat pumps and more at a free community event taking place in Oxford this month. Fri, 10 Jul 2026 13:18:00 +0100 https://www.oxford.gov.uk/news/article/1872/oxford-s-music-scene-to-be-celebrated-in-sounds-of-the-city-exhibition A new exhibition celebrating Oxford’s music history is set to open this weekend at the Museum of Oxford. Fri, 10 Jul 2026 11:01:00 +0100 https://www.oxford.gov.uk/news/article/1871/local-champions-appointed-to-greater-leys-pride-in-place-neighbourhood-board The Pride in Place programme for Greater Leys is continuing to progress, with the selection of the Neighbourhood Board. Thu, 09 Jul 2026 14:46:00 +0100 https://www.oxford.gov.uk/news/article/1869/200-local-employers-paying-the-oxford-living-wage The Oxford Living Wage is now being paid, as a minimum, by 200 employers across the city. Wed, 08 Jul 2026 13:36:00 +0100 https://www.oxford.gov.uk/news/article/1870/council-awarded-50k-funding-to-carry-out-heat-network-assessments-to-improve-heating-efficiency-at-older-persons-homes Oxford City Council has been awarded £50,000 of government funding to carry out detailed assessment of heating systems at three Council-owned older persons’ accommodation sites. Tue, 07 Jul 2026 14:27:00 +0100