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Whether you want information about abandoned vehicles, housing, leisure, planning walks, our A to Z should help you find what you are looking for.

You can find out about services or information provided in the Oxford City Council district by clicking on one of the letters below. You will also be able to find information from Oxfordshire County Council, as well as the Thames Valley Police and nearby NHS Trusts.


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Services beginning with 'A' in Oxford City Council are displayed in the left hand column. You will also see information from Thames Valley Police and nearby NHS Trusts in the right hand column.

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Oxford City Council
Countywide
AIDS and HIV
HIV and AIDS
Information about living with HIV and AIDS
Oxford City Council
HIV and Aids support
We provide support services for people living with HIV or Aids in Oxfordshire. A specialist social worker is trained to answer your questions about HIV and Aids in a prompt and confidential manner.
Oxfordshire County Council
Abandoned vehicles
Abandoned Vehicles
Information about abandoned vehicles in Oxford
Oxford City Council
Roads | Abandoned vehicles
Abandoned vehicles... Roads... In roads About roads policing... Road incidents... Road Safety Education Schemes... Safer rider... Speeding enforcement... Speed cameras... Drink driving... Seatbelt rules... Mini motorcyles... Don't be a dark h ...
Thames Valley Police
Absence from school

Absence from school
The difference between authorised absence from school and unauthorised absence from school. Unauthorised absence can result in prosecution.
Oxfordshire County Council
Abuse

Domestic violence and abuse
Domestic violence may include physical, sexual, emotional or financial abuse. Get help and advice to live without violence.
Oxfordshire County Council

Reporting abuse
Children have a right to be kept safe from harm.
Oxfordshire County Council
Access to information

Accessible transport
Accessible Transport
Information about accessible transport including the Blue Badge Scheme, concessionary bus passes, Shopmobility and special transport services in the Oxford area
Oxford City Council
Accessible transport
Information about accessible public transport in Oxfordshire.
Oxfordshire County Council
Accountancy
Other Accountancy Services
Information about other accountancy services, payments, payment of invoices, the construction industry scheme, the treasury and insurance.
Oxford City Council

Adaptations
Disabled Adaptations
Disabled Adaptations (CSDPA)
Oxford City Council

Addiction
Drug Addiction
Information about drugs and drug addiction
Oxford City Council
Alcohol and drug addiction
Information for anyone affected by drug and alcohol problems, including advice on where to get treatment.
Oxfordshire County Council
Admissions

2008-09 admissions policies
Admissions policies 2008-09 for voluntary aided schools, foundation schools and academies.
Oxfordshire County Council

2009-10 admissions policies
Policies for voluntary aided schools, foundation schools and academies are available here. These schools have their own admission rules which are published in full.
Oxfordshire County Council

Admissions
How to apply for a school place in Oxfordshire.
Oxfordshire County Council

Online admissions FAQs
Frequently asked questions and answers about applying online for a school.
Oxfordshire County Council
Adoption and fostering

Adoption and Fostering
If you have patience, lots of energy and time to give to a child, fostering and adoption could be for you.
Oxfordshire County Council
Adoption process

Adoption process
The following steps outline the typical adoption process.
Oxfordshire County Council
Adult and community education centres

Adult Learning centres
Where to find Adult Learning Centres in your area.
Oxfordshire County Council

Adult learning centres
Addresses and contact details of all our adult learning centres in Oxfordshire.
Oxfordshire County Council
Advice agencies
Advice Centres
Contact details for Advice Centres in Oxford
Oxford City Council

Advice for young people

Advice for young people
Connexions is the government's support service for all young people aged 13 to 19 in England.
Oxfordshire County Council
Advocacy

Advocacy
It is not always easy to state your needs or make your views heard. Advocacy is a way of protecting and asserting our rights.
Oxfordshire County Council
Air pollution
Air Pollution in Oxford
The Government's air quality management policy provides a framework for air quality control through air quality management and air quality objectives.
Oxford City Council

Air quality
Air quality action plan
An Air Quality Action Plan has been developed in conjunction with the County Council, and integrated into the Local Transport Plan. The objective is to develop effective measures to improve air quality in central Oxford.
Oxford City Council

Air quality management area
Air Quality Management Areas are based on the areas in central Oxford where the annual mean nitrogen dioxide objective will not be met.
Oxford City Council

Air quality review
A series of review and assessments of Oxford's air quality have been conducted to identify problem areas and determine a course of action to bring improvements.
Oxford City Council

Other information about air quality
You can find out more information relating to air quality management on these websites.
Oxford City Council

Previous reports on assessment of Air Quality in Oxford
This page gives access to previous reports on Local Air Quality Management in Oxford
Oxford City Council
Air quality
How we are working with district councils to monitor air quality across Oxfordshire.
Oxfordshire County Council
Alarms for elderly and disabled
Alarms for elderly and disabled - Community Alarm Scheme
This page gives information on the community alarm scheme. It is ideal for people who live alone, suffer from a medical condition or are victims of harassment. The service is in operation 24 hours a day 365 days a year.
Oxford City Council

Alcohol use and abuse

Binge drinking
Binge drinking can be defined as 'drinking to get drunk', which is thought to be encouraged by cheap drinks promotions, such as happy hours.
Oxfordshire County Council
Allotments
Allotments
Oxford has many different allotment sites being managed in many different ways and styles, this page gives a list of the allotments and contact numbers.
Oxford City Council

Animal nuisance
Animal nuisance
Information about animal nuisance
Oxford City Council

Ant control
Pest Control
We provide technical advice and practical treatment for a range of nuisance pests.
Oxford City Council

Antisocial behaviour and disorder
Anti Social Behaviour and CANAcT
Explains what anti social behaviour is and who CANAcT are
Oxford City Council

Anti Social Behaviour and Tenancy Services
Anti social behaviour and how Oxford City Homes deals with complaints in regard to housing
Oxford City Council

Anti-social behaviour policy
Information about our Anti-social behaviour policy
Oxford City Council
Anti-social behaviour
Anti-social behaviour covers a range of issues such as nuisance behaviour, disorder and criminal damage.
Oxfordshire County Council

Anti-social behaviour
Anti-social behaviour... Crime reduction... In anti-social behaviour Dealing with anti-social behaviour... Acceptable Behaviour Contracts and Anti-Social Behaviour Orders... Tackling Anti-Social Behaviour ( pdf )... Anti... Social Behaviour...
Thames Valley Police
Apprenticeships

Apprenticeships
Apprenticeships are high quality work based training programmes for young people who want to develop their prospects and career.
Oxfordshire County Council
Archaeology
Archaeology
Oxford's archaeology and related planning information.
Oxford City Council
Archaeology
How we work to protect the county's archaeological resource and maintain the Historic Environment Record, and what to do if you think you've found an archaeological site or object.
Oxfordshire County Council

Archaeology
Find out what the Museums Resource Centre does for archaeology in Oxfordshire.
Oxfordshire County Council
Arts development
Arts development
This page provides information about how we aid Arts development in Oxford.
Oxford City Council

Asbestos
Asbestos Awareness
Asbestos Awareness
Oxford City Council
Asbestos
How to deal with houshold cement bonded asbestos in Oxfordshire.
Oxfordshire County Council
Asylum seekers
Asylum and Refugees
Information for people seeking asylum and refugees in Oxford
Oxford City Council
Asylum seekers
Services for refugees (asylum seekers) in Oxfordshire
Oxfordshire County Council
Athletics
Horspath Athletics & Sports Ground
The Horspath Road Athletics track is a state of the art facility available to everyone. This page gives information on the facility and where to find it.
Oxford City Council

Attendance allowance

Benefits
While Oxfordshire County Council does not give out benefits, we can give guidance and advice for carers and the people they care for.
Oxfordshire County Council
Attendance and truancy

Absence from school
The difference between authorised absence from school and unauthorised absence from school. Unauthorised absence can result in prosecution.
Oxfordshire County Council




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