Thanks to all our amazing volunteers this National Volunteer Week
Published: Monday, 1st June 2020 in Communities newsThis year’s Volunteers’ Week it’s clearer than ever what a difference people make in their local area by the help they give.
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Oxford businesses support measures to improve social distancing for pedestrians and cyclists
Published: Monday, 1st June 2020 in Business newsOxford businesses have supported a range of measures to enable pedestrians and cyclists to safely maintain social distances once shops reopen later this month.
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Business owners urged to take action now to be ready to reopen safely
Published: Friday, 29th May 2020 in Coronavirus: information and guidance newsOxford City Council is urging business owners to take action now to so they are ready to operate safely as restrictions on trading for some begin to lift.
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City Council welcomes Oxford Pride online celebrations
Published: Wednesday, 27th May 2020 in Leisure and Culture newsOxford City Council welcomes the online celebrations of Oxford Pride 2020, which is taking place this week on social media.
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Oxford City Council commits £234,000 to kick start work to enable social distancing once shops reopen
Published: Wednesday, 27th May 2020 in Business newsOxford City Council will spend £234,000 to kick start work on measures, including redesigning road space, to enable pedestrians and cyclists to safely maintain social distances once shops reopen.
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Stay safe around the water
Published: Friday, 22nd May 2020 in Environment newsWith temperatures soaring and swimming pools still closed due to the coronavirus restrictions, more people are enjoying time outside alongside Oxford’s rivers, streams and lakes.
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120 kilos of mashed potato a week: how Pembroke College and Oxford City Council teamed up to provide 15,000 meals for homeless people
Published: Thursday, 21st May 2020 in Homelessness newsSince teaming up at the start of April, Pembroke College and Oxford City Council have provided more than 15,000 meals for formerly homeless people in Oxford.
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Oxfordshire Growth Board meetings to be held online
Published: Wednesday, 20th May 2020 in Coronavirus: information and guidance newsOxfordshire’s Growth Board and its Scrutiny Panel meetings will be conducted online via video conferencing on 2 June and 28 May respectively.
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Oxford City Council Leader announces 2020/21 Cabinet
Published: Wednesday, 20th May 2020 in Your Council newsCouncillor Susan Brown, Leader of Oxford City Council, has announced the Cabinet appointments for 2020/21, following annual elections within the Labour Group of Councillors.
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Enjoy Oxford’s great outdoors – but do so safe safely and considerately
Published: Tuesday, 19th May 2020 in Leisure and Culture newsGet out and take exercise, but do so safely and with consideration for others is Oxford City Council’s message to those looking to enjoy time outdoors.
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Council and volunteer partnership for coronavirus support still much needed, statistics show
Published: Tuesday, 19th May 2020 in Coronavirus: information and guidance newsOxford City Council’s support service for the coronavirus crisis took 228 requests for support last week (Mon 11 May – Sun 17 May) .
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Local Plan to build homes, tackle the climate emergency, support communities and create new jobs agreed by Planning Inspectors
Published: Tuesday, 19th May 2020 in Planning newsOxford’s Local Plan to build more genuinely affordable homes, tackle the climate emergency, create stronger communities and support the economy has been agreed by independent Planning Inspectors.
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Bulky waste collection services resume
Published: Monday, 18th May 2020 in Recycling and Waste newsOxford City Council, in partnership with ODS, is resuming bookings for its bulky waste collection service for residents from Monday 18 May, and collections from Tuesday 26 May.
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Oxford City Council to host first online council meetings this week
Published: Monday, 18th May 2020 in Your Council newsOxford City Council will host its first online council meetings this week.
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A little kindness goes a long way: Oxford City Council marks Mental Health Awareness Week
Published: Monday, 18th May 2020 in Communities newsThe theme to this year’s Mental Health Awareness Week (Monday 18 – Sunday 24 May) is kindness. Oxford City Council is marking it by thanking all those in our communities who show kindness to others.
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Oxford city centre has seen a historic 59% drop in toxic air pollution following the coronavirus lockdown – new data
Published: Friday, 15th May 2020 in Coronavirus: information and guidance newsOxford city centre has seen a historic 59% drop in air pollution as a direct result of the coronavirus lockdown, new data has revealed.
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Work starts to build zero carbon council homes in Oxford
Published: Friday, 15th May 2020 in Environment newsWork has started to build eight zero carbon council homes across three sites in Oxford.
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Oxford City Council supports Grand Iftar event for Ramadan
Published: Thursday, 14th May 2020 in Coronavirus help for vulnerable residents newsOxford City Council is giving its support to the Oxford Homeless Project’s Grand Iftar event, which will provide 1,500 hot meals to people across the city tomorrow (Friday 15 May).
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Annual mayor making ceremony postponed until the autumn
Published: Thursday, 14th May 2020 in Your Council newsOxford City Council’s annual mayor making ceremony has been postponed until the autumn due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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Council continues gas safety checks
Published: Wednesday, 13th May 2020 in Coronavirus: information and guidance newsChecking gas appliances for safety is not only a legal requirement – it saves lives.
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City Council in the heart of the community to support those most in need
Published: Tuesday, 12th May 2020 in Coronavirus: information and guidance newsOxford City Council’s response to the coronavirus emergency has seen an unprecedented speed and scale of reorganising how the council delivers its support to residents.
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Paying council bills online
Published: Monday, 11th May 2020 in Do it online newsOxford City Council wants to make it as easy as possible for people to pay their council tax and council home rent.
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Help with gas and electricity prepayment meters during the coronavirus outbreak
Published: Monday, 11th May 2020 in Coronavirus help for vulnerable residents newsOxford City Council is providing advice and practical help to Oxford residents struggling to top up prepayment meters for gas and electricity during the coronavirus outbreak.
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City Council to explore once in a generation improvements to city centre beyond the coronavirus pandemic
Published: Monday, 11th May 2020 in Coronavirus: information and guidance newsOxford City Council is exploring the opportunity to make ‘once in a generation’ improvements to transport and public space in the city centre.
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Contribution to Victory virtual exhibition
Published: Thursday, 7th May 2020 in Oxford International Links newsExhibition from 3 twin cities dedicated to the 75th anniversary of victory in the Second World War.
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Delivering the Lockdown 5-a-Day
Published: Wednesday, 6th May 2020 in Coronavirus: information and guidance newsHaving pledged to ensure no-one goes hungry during the lockdown, the City Council has been working with Oxford Brookes University to ensure emergency food supplies also provide a healthy diet.
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Oxford residents encouraged to mark the 75th Anniversary of VE Day from home
Published: Wednesday, 6th May 2020 in Your Council newsOxford residents are being encouraged to mark the 75th Anniversary of VE Day this week from home.
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Oxford City Council urging the final businesses yet to apply for coronavirus support grants to do so
Published: Wednesday, 6th May 2020 in Coronavirus: information and guidance newsOxford City Council is urging the final businesses in Oxford yet to apply for the coronavirus support grants to do so.
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City Council phone line helps hundreds of residents through coronavirus crisis
Published: Monday, 4th May 2020 in Coronavirus: information and guidance newsHelp is at hand for anyone who needs it during these difficult times, with the first point of call being Oxford City Council’s telephone number - 01865 249 811.
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City Council response to Government emergency funding allocation
Published: Friday, 1st May 2020 in Coronavirus: information and guidance newsCouncil leader, Susan Brown, wrote to Government today in response to confirmation of its emergency funding allocation for local authorities.
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