Oxford City Council and Oxford Mail launch campaign to help boost city centre businesses and cultural attractions by encouraging people to Rediscover Oxford
Published: Monday, 10th August 2020 in Business newsOxford City Council and the Oxford Mail have joined forces to help boost city centre businesses and cultural attractions by encouraging people to Rediscover Oxford.
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Oxford City Council supports summer holiday activities despite coronavirus challenges
Published: Monday, 10th August 2020 in Equality, Diversity and Inclusion newsOxford City Council is providing £30,000 to fund summer holiday activities for young people most affected by the pandemic and the lack of school and education opportunities this year.
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Council pilots video booth for residents for digital face to face customer contact
Published: Friday, 7th August 2020 in Your Council newsThe new world following the coronavirus pandemic has meant a greater reliance on the use of digital technology to meet daily needs. It also presents an opportunity to accelerate the use of digital communication tools in communities.
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Hinksey Pool opening delayed due to water leak
Published: Friday, 7th August 2020 in Leisure Centres and Swimming Pools newsOxford City Council is regretfully informing residents that the planned opening of Hinksey Outdoor Pool tomorrow (Saturday 8 August) can no longer go ahead due to the discovery of a significant water leak.
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There’s still time to apply for a business support grant
Published: Friday, 7th August 2020 in Business newsThere’s still time to apply for a grant as part of the second round of business support grants aimed at helping small businesses, charities and social enterprises through the coronavirus crisis.
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Oxford City Council lets six new homes for social rent
Published: Friday, 7th August 2020 in Council Housing newsOxford City Council is letting six new homes for social rent in the first phase of a development that will include 45 council homes.
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Universities, charities, and residents panel, support measures to reduce congestion in the city centre
Published: Thursday, 6th August 2020 in Environment newsMeasures to reduce congestion in Oxford are supported by universities, and charities in the city, as well as the majority respondent in a survey of Oxford City Council’s residents panel.
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New outside tables and chairs areas across city centre to support restaurants, pubs, bars and coffee shops on social distancing
Published: Wednesday, 5th August 2020 in About Oxford newsThe streets of Oxford city centre are taking on a more Continental feel as Oxford City Council enables restaurants, pubs, bars and coffee shops to set up tables and chairs outside of their premises.
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Oxford City Council backs campaign for £800m government support for public leisure centres
Published: Monday, 3rd August 2020 in Leisure and Culture newsWith the many leisure centres across the country still struggling to open, Oxford City Council has written to the government giving its backing to the #SaveLeisure campaign from Community Leisure UK.
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Oxford’s station redevelopment takes another step forward
Published: Monday, 3rd August 2020 in Planning newsThe redevelopment of Oxford’s railway station is taking a step forward, with the announcement that Atkins has been appointed to lead the development of a masterplan for the area.
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Statement on St Giles Fair 2020
Published: Monday, 3rd August 2020 in Coronavirus: information and guidance newsStatement on behalf of The Showsmen’s Guild of Great Britain:
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Cloth face mask appeal for vulnerable residents
Published: Monday, 3rd August 2020 in Coronavirus: information and guidance newsAre you handy with a needle and thread? Oxford City Council is asking for donations of cloth face masks for vulnerable households as part of the coronavirus response. The masks will be distributed along with other essential supplies the Council is providing for those most in need across the city.
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City leaders urge you to wear a mask
Published: Monday, 3rd August 2020 in Coronavirus: information and guidance newsOxford’s council leader and Lord Mayor are urging people in Oxford to wear face coverings to reduce the spread of coronavirus.
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No return to rough sleeping
Published: Friday, 31st July 2020 in Housing newsOxford City Council has secured 124 rooms of interim housing for the next year; that means there need be no return to the streets for former rough sleepers currently housed in hotels and student blocks.
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Ferry Leisure and Rose Hill Community Centre gyms will reopen on Monday 3 August
Published: Friday, 31st July 2020 in Leisure and Culture newsOxford City Council welcomes the reopening of two of its gyms next week.
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Rediscover Oxford in August with free parking at Park and Rides
Published: Friday, 31st July 2020 in Parking and Travel newsOxford City Council and Oxfordshire County Council are providing free parking at all Oxford’s five Park and Ride sites throughout August.
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Museum of Oxford Shortlisted for Two Museum and Heritage Awards
Published: Friday, 31st July 2020 in Museum of Oxford newsThe Museum of Oxford, the only museum dedicated to telling the story of Oxford and its people, has been shortlisted for two of this year’s Museum and Heritage awards.
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Councils share updates on temporary bus gates proposals
Published: Tuesday, 28th July 2020 in Coronavirus: information and guidance newsOxford City Council and Oxfordshire County Council have shared updates on the temporary bus gates proposals for Oxford city centre, which aim to assist Oxford’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic.
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Council launches second round of discretionary business support grants
Published: Tuesday, 28th July 2020 in Business newsOxford City Council has launched a second round of business support grants. They are aimed at helping small businesses, charities and social enterprises through the coronavirus crisis. Eligible business are urged to apply as soon as possible to avoid missing out on funding.
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St Michael’s Street pedestrianisation to support hospitality businesses with social distancing
Published: Monday, 27th July 2020 in Business newsOxford City Council has temporarily pedestrianised part of St Michael’s Street to enable outdoor dining, support hospitality businesses with social distancing, and create a more walkable city centre.
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North Parade market: welcome back
Published: Friday, 24th July 2020 in Leisure and Culture newsThe North Parade community market will reopen to visitors on Saturday (25 July).
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Work set to start on 35 new homes, including new council homes, in Oxford
Published: Friday, 24th July 2020 in Housing newsWork is set to start on plans to build 35 new homes, including new council houses, in Oxford.
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City Council to hold Oxford’s first Youth Climate Summit
Published: Thursday, 23rd July 2020 in Environment newsOxford City Council announced plans to host a youth climate summit as early as this autumn, as one of the commitments made by the council’s response to last year’s Citizens Assembly on Climate Change
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Seacourt Park and Ride extension update - July 2020
Published: Thursday, 23rd July 2020 in Park and Ride newsOxford City Council is working to provide additional parking spaces at Seacourt Park and Ride to ensure that it meets the needs of workers and visitors to the city.
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Litter kills. Take it home or face a £150 fine
Published: Thursday, 23rd July 2020 in Recycling and Waste newsLitter kills. Oxford City Council is warning visitors to Port Meadow and other green spaces to take their rubbish home or face a £150 fixed penalty notice.
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Phased reopening of swim and gym facilities from August, says City Council
Published: Tuesday, 21st July 2020 in Leisure and Culture newsFollowing the lifting of the government’s restrictions on leisure centre opening, Oxford City Council and leisure partner Fusion Lifestyle announced the first phase in reopening facilities in Oxford.
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Oxford to trial all-electric refuse collection vehicle to further zero emissions ambitions
Published: Tuesday, 21st July 2020 in Environment newsOxford is to trial its first all-electric refuse collection vehicle.
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City Council secured closure order to stop anti-social behaviour and drug dealing
Published: Friday, 17th July 2020 in Communities newsOxford City Council has secured a closure order against a property in Eastern Avenue, Littlemore to stop antisocial behaviour and drug use at the property.
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City Council launches new guide to help people GO Active Outdoors
Published: Monday, 13th July 2020 in Leisure and Culture newsToday Oxford City Council is launching new online resources to help people get out and explore Oxford’s green spaces and waterways, and find out what activities are available in them.
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Statement of support to Oxford United ahead of tonight’s play off final at Wembley
Published: Monday, 13th July 2020 in Leisure and Culture newsOxford City Council's statement of support to Oxford United ahead of tonight’s play off final at Wembley:
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