Energy Superhub Oxford wins Climate Response category at prestigious LGC awards
Published: Friday, 9th June 2023 in Environment newsEnergy Superhub Oxford, a transformational partnership project by Oxford City Council and EDF Renewables has been praised as an "exemplar of a best practice” by judges at the prestigious LGC awards.
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New cycle parking spaces provided in Oxford
Published: Thursday, 8th June 2023 in Environment news133 new cycle racks have been installed in Oxford, providing 266 additional parking spaces for cyclists across the city.
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Council calls for powers to regulate short lets
Published: Thursday, 8th June 2023 in Selective Licensing newsOxford City Council has renewed a longstanding call for powers to regulate properties entirely rented out as short lets, in response to two government consultations.
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Further investment in East Oxford Community Centre set for approval
Published: Thursday, 8th June 2023 in Communities newsOxford City Council is expected to agree an extra £1.298M investment in the East Oxford Community Centre redevelopment when its Cabinet meets next week.
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BLOG: Banishing the shadow of bad housing
Published: Thursday, 8th June 2023 in Housing newsAn opinion piece from Councillor Linda Smith, cabinet member for housing:
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Statement in response to Cowley Road Carnival 2023 cancellation
Published: Friday, 2nd June 2023 in Communities newsOxford City Council is issuing the following statement from Councillor Ajaz Rehman, Cabinet Member for Inclusive Communities, in response to the news that Cowley Road Carnival 2023 has been cancelled:
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Feltham Construction appointed to build new council homes in Littlemore
Published: Friday, 2nd June 2023 in Housing newsOxford City Council has appointed Feltham Construction as its development partner to build new council homes on a former depot site in Littlemore.
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Hinksey Outdoor Pool set to open mid-June
Published: Thursday, 1st June 2023 in Leisure and Culture newsReady for summer? Fusion Lifestyle today announced that Hinksey Outdoor Pool is opening on 12 June after work to install a new pool liner completed completed late May.
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Garden waste compost proves a hit with allotment users
Published: Friday, 26th May 2023 in Environment newsODS and Oxford City Council have delivered 30 tonnes of garden-waste generated compost to 23 allotments across the city.
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Curious about making the switch? Test drive an affordable electric car this Saturday
Published: Thursday, 25th May 2023 in Environment newsCurious about electric cars? Oxford City Council is offering the chance to test-drive an electric vehicle (EV) at an EV experience day for residents and businesses this weekend.
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Oxford takes top spot in PwC’s Good Growth for Cities Index, outperforming UK average on income, employment rates and skills
Published: Tuesday, 23rd May 2023 in Business newsOxford ranked as top performing city out of 50 UK cities in PwC’s Good Growth for Cities Index for the second year.
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Save lives by donating unwanted household items through British Heart Foundation banks
Published: Monday, 22nd May 2023 in Your Council newsOxford City Council and ODS have partnered with the British Heart Foundation to install temporary bring banks across the city. The aim is to raise money for heart disease research and help students and residents reuse and recycle.
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Blog: What is biodiversity?
Published: Monday, 22nd May 2023 in Environment newsToday (May 22) is the International Day for Biological Diversity – an international awareness day to raise awareness of biodiversity issues around the world. But what is biodiversity?
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Oxford welcomes new Lord Mayor, Councillor Lubna Arshad
Published: Thursday, 18th May 2023 in Your Council newsCouncillor Lubna Arshad was sworn in as the new Lord Mayor of Oxford at the Annual Council Meeting on Wednesday 17 May in Oxford Town Hall.
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New Oxford City Council Cabinet announced
Published: Thursday, 18th May 2023 in Your Council newsCouncillor Susan Brown, Leader of Oxford City Council, has announced the Cabinet appointments for 2023/24.
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ODS provides Gul-e electric vehicle charging to new home owners at major Bristol property development
Published: Thursday, 18th May 2023 in Commercial Services newsODS has been chosen by national property developer, Bloor Homes, to install the innovative electric vehicle (EV) home charging system, Gul-e, at its latest residential development in Bristol.
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Meet the married couple who became the ceremonial heads of Oxfordshire councils in the same year
Published: Wednesday, 17th May 2023 in About Oxford newsWhile it’s not unusual to hear about a married couple both becoming elected councillors, it’s exceptionally uncommon for both to be the ceremonial heads of different councils in exactly the same year.
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Food entrepreneurs invited to apply to run George Street site
Published: Monday, 15th May 2023 in Business newsAre you interested in starting your own street food business? Do you have an existing site and would like to expand?
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Clearing the way for refurbished East Oxford Community Centre
Published: Friday, 12th May 2023 in Communities newsDemolition work at the East Oxford Community Centre site has started, to clear the way for new buildings to add to the old school house that sits at the heart of the community centre.
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Oxford City Council makes commitment to City of Sanctuary status
Published: Wednesday, 10th May 2023 in Communities newsOxford City Council is working to become an accredited City of Sanctuary Local Authority as part of its approach to building thriving communities and a strong economy.
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Hinksey Splash Park to remain closed due to safety concerns
Published: Tuesday, 9th May 2023 in Communities newsThe children’s splash park at Hinksey Park will not open this summer, as the condition of the play surface and fountains is unsafe for children to use.
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OX Place submits plans for 31 affordable homes in Bertie Place
Published: Tuesday, 9th May 2023 in Housing newsOX Place has submitted a planning application for 31 affordable low carbon homes in Bertie Place.
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Oxford residents encouraged to take part in No Mow May
Published: Thursday, 4th May 2023 in Environment newsResidents in Oxford are being encouraged to take part in No Mow May to help support wildflowers and long grasses, and provide a much-needed boost for wildlife.
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16,000 people attend May Morning celebrations in Oxford
Published: Monday, 1st May 2023 in Leisure and Culture newsA unique event that welcomes in the new spring, May Morning brought around 16,000 people together from across Oxford - town and gown and visitors.
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#NoMowMay: Councils support biodiversity during No Mow May and beyond
Published: Friday, 28th April 2023 in Environment newsCouncils across Oxfordshire will be supporting No Mow May by allowing grass verges to grow long in May and beyond - in order to prioritise and promote biodiversity across the county.
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Oxford prepares to celebrate with street parties
Published: Friday, 28th April 2023 in Communities newsThere will be almost 30 street parties in Oxford to celebrate His Majesty King Charles the Third’s Coronation over the Bank Holiday weekend in May.
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Oxford City Council’s greenhouse gas emissions reduced by 15% compared to pre-pandemic levels
Published: Wednesday, 26th April 2023 in Environment newsOxford City Council achieved a 15% reduction in carbon emissions in 2021/22 compared to pre-pandemic levels, according to the latest data outlining its journey to becoming a net zero carbon council.
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Oxford prepares for May Morning celebrations
Published: Wednesday, 26th April 2023 in Communities newsBank holiday Monday will see thousands gathering in Oxford to celebrate May Morning 2023.
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Oxford City Council agrees new safety standard for construction vehicles in the city
Published: Tuesday, 25th April 2023 in Planning newsOxford City Council will sign up to a new safety standard for construction vehicles to reduce collisions between HGVs and other road users in Oxford.
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Visit Oxford’s newest evening venue as the Covered Market extends its opening hours
Published: Tuesday, 25th April 2023 in Business newsFollowing overwhelmingly positive feedback following a 2022 consultation, Oxford City Council is pleased to announce a year-long trial of extended opening hours at Oxford’s historic Covered Market.
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