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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EVs are for EVeryone: Council to hold EV experience day for residents and businesses
Published: Monday, 24th April 2023 in Environment newsOxford City Council is inviting residents and businesses across Oxford and Oxfordshire to attend its EVs are for EVeryone event on Saturday 27 May.
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Oxford City Council introduces charges for replacement wheelie bins
Published: Monday, 24th April 2023 in Recycling and Waste newsOxford City Council is introducing a charge for the replacement and delivery of new waste and recycling wheelie bins, effective from today (24/4).
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Gasworks Pipe Bridge – contractor appointed
Published: Thursday, 20th April 2023 in Your Council newsWork on the restoration of the Gasworks Pipe Bridge has taken a step forward with the appointment of a contractor.
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Hinksey Outdoor Pool to open in May
Published: Friday, 14th April 2023 in Leisure and Culture newsHinksey Outdoor Pool will open in May.
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Affordable homes for refugees
Published: Friday, 14th April 2023 in Housing newsOxford City Council is set to deliver a £2.3m programme providing affordable homes as part of a government scheme supporting Afghan and Ukrainian refugees.
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Museum of Oxford set to present play based on Florence Park rent strikes
Published: Tuesday, 11th April 2023 in Museum of Oxford newsThe Museum of Oxford is set to present a new play based on the Florence Park rent strike in 1934.
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Work underway on shared cycle path coming to King George’s Playing Field
Published: Thursday, 6th April 2023 in Environment newsWork is currently underway to create a new shared cycle path on King George’s Playing Field, providing an off-road path for cyclists and pedestrians.
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BLOG: Councillor Shaista Aziz on tackling the cost of living crisis
Published: Thursday, 6th April 2023 in Communities newsEvery week when I speak with residents I hear stories of people struggling financially, who are desperately in need of help.
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