Oxford City Council evicts tenant following incidents of anti-social behaviour
Published: Wednesday, 28th June 2017 in Communities newsOxford City Council has regained possession of a Council-owned property from a tenant following incidents of anti-social behaviour.
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Council takes precaution to replace cladding on Evenlode and Windrush towers
Published: Monday, 26th June 2017 in Housing newsThe City Council will replace the rain-screen cladding on Evenlode and Windrush Towers with improved non-combustible material in line with the requirements of the new central government guidance.
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Oxford City Council marks Drowning Prevention Week by reiterating wild swimming warnings
Published: Friday, 23rd June 2017 in Communities newsOxford City Council is marking Drowning Prevention Week by reiterating its warning about the dangers of swimming in the city’s waterways.
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Air pollution levels are plateauing above legal limits in Oxford – new data
Published: Friday, 23rd June 2017 in Environment newsAlthough air quality is continuing to improve in Oxford, new data has found that air pollution appears to have plateaued above legal limits in some areas of the city.
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Lord Mayor recognises Oxford’s unsung heroes
Published: Friday, 23rd June 2017 in Your Council newsThe Lord Mayor of Oxford, Councillor Jean Fooks, has recognised thirteen volunteers for their dedication and exceptional service to others in the community at the annual Certificate of Honour awards ceremony.
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Tributes to former Lord Mayor of Oxford and Rose Hill stalwart Bill Buckingham
Published: Thursday, 22nd June 2017 in Councillors newsBill Buckingham, a former Lord Mayor of Oxford and Rose Hill stalwart, has sadly passed away.
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Council agrees to set up Oxford Lottery to support local good causes
Published: Wednesday, 21st June 2017 in Communities newsLast night, Oxford City Council agreed to set up an Oxford Lottery to raise money for voluntary and community sector groups in the city.
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Paying the price for fraud
Published: Friday, 16th June 2017 in Council Tax newsOn Tuesday 13 June Laura Lincoln, formerly of Hubble Close, pleaded guilty at Oxford Magistrates Court to one count of ‘Failing to Disclose a Change in Circumstances’ contrary to Schedule 8 of the Council Tax Reduction Schemes (Detection of Fraud and Enforcement) Regulations 2013.
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Statement regarding cladding used on Oxford's tower blocks
Published: Friday, 16th June 2017 in Housing newsThe following statement is a response to specific questions from residents about the type of cladding and insulation used on Oxford City Council's five tower blocks.
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Council reassures tower block residents of fire safety
Published: Wednesday, 14th June 2017 in Tower blocks newsThe City Council has reassured residents of its five high-rise towers across the city that it has delivered substantial improvements to fire safety as part of the major repair works currently being carried out on the blocks.
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Oxford City Council asks for more powers to tackle air pollution
Published: Wednesday, 14th June 2017 in Environment newsOxford City Council has responded to the Government’s new air quality action plan and asked for more powers to tackle air pollution in Oxford.
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Public set to be asked what Oxford should look like in 2050
Published: Tuesday, 13th June 2017 in About Oxford newsOxford City Council is set to hold a wide-ranging public engagement later this year to establish an ambitious new vision for how Oxford will look and feel in 2050.
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Test drive the latest electric cars at a free, family-friendly event this Father’s Day
Published: Thursday, 8th June 2017 in Environment newsTreat your dad – or yourself – to a test drive in a new BMWi8 electric sports car this Father’s Day at Test Drive the Future.
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Go Green Behind the Scenes in Oxford Green Week
Published: Thursday, 8th June 2017 in Environment newsOxford colleges, museums, theatres and hospitals are opening their doors to the public to showcase how they are making their buildings more energy efficient and environmentally friendly.
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Museum of Oxford volunteer wins national Volunteer of the Year award
Published: Wednesday, 7th June 2017 in Museum of Oxford newsA local volunteer at the Museum of Oxford has jointly won the Volunteer of the Year category at the Museums and Heritage Awards.
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It’s time to Pack for Good
Published: Wednesday, 7th June 2017 in Recycling and Waste newsOxford City Council has teamed up with Oxford University, Oxford Brookes University and the British Heart Foundation (BHF) in the fight for every heartbeat.
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Spring Bank Holiday Service Arrangements for Oxford City Council
Published: Wednesday, 24th May 2017 in Your Council newsCouncil offices will close for the bank holiday at 5pm on Friday 26 May 2017 and will reopen at 9am on Tuesday 30 May 2017.
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Oxford landlord fined for letting unlawfully sub-divided, poorly managed property
Published: Monday, 15th May 2017 in Housing newsIn the first prosecution of its kind in the city, a landlord of unlawfully converted flats has been convicted of managing an unlicensed House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) in a case heard before Oxford Magistrates’ Court on 11 April 2017.
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Rogue landlords to face tougher crackdown under new rules
Published: Monday, 15th May 2017 in Housing newsOxford City Council has welcomed new powers recently announced by the government to help crackdown on rogue landlords that flout the rules and improve safety and affordability for renters.
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Study shows heat networks can de-carbonise heat provision to Oxford’s buildings
Published: Friday, 12th May 2017 in Environment newsHeat networks have strong potential to remove carbon emissions from heating Oxford’s buildings, a feasibility study has shown. The study is of Headington district and has been jointly commissioned by the City Council and the University of Oxford.
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Bonn Week 2017: Celebrating 70 years of twinning
Published: Friday, 12th May 2017 in Leisure and Culture newsOxford will celebrate 70 years of its twinning link with German city Bonn with a series of events over the May bank holiday weekend.
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ESF Community Grants panel awards £222,000 to help disadvantaged groups
Published: Wednesday, 10th May 2017 in Communities newsOxfordshire Local Enterprise Partnership (OxLEP)’s ESF Community Grants programme has recently awarded £222,000 to eleven local charities and social enterprises to support the most disadvantaged
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Smart Oxford Playable City competition launched
Published: Tuesday, 9th May 2017 in Communities newsA global competition to create a more connected and collaborative Oxford has been launched today.
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Interim Chief Executive announced for Oxford City Council
Published: Monday, 8th May 2017 in Your Council newsGordon Mitchell has been named as the new Interim Chief Executive at Oxford City Council. Peter Sloman will soon be leaving after ten years as the council’s top permanent official.
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#ThriveInOxford this Mental Health Awareness Week
Published: Monday, 8th May 2017 in Communities newsOxford City Council will be sharing messages of advice and support to help people improve their mental wellbeing and #ThriveInOxford during Mental Health Awareness Week.
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Rose Hill Community Centre shortlisted for prestigious RICS Award
Published: Friday, 5th May 2017 in Community Centres newsRose Hill Community Centre (RHCC) has been shortlisted for the prestigious RICS Awards 2017.
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New green space set to be created in Summertown
Published: Friday, 5th May 2017 in Communities newsOxford City Council is set to create a new green space in Summertown’s Alexandra Park.
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Oxford Green Week programme launches at Ultimate Picture Palace with special film screening
Published: Thursday, 4th May 2017 in Environment newsThis year’s Oxford Green Week festival will launch its programme of events at a special film screening at the Ultimate Picture Palace.
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Summer ping pong festival is back!
Published: Wednesday, 3rd May 2017 in Sports newsOxford’s free summer ping pong festival is back!
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Take part in Oxford’s summer rounders league
Published: Wednesday, 3rd May 2017 in Sports newsOxford City Council is looking for teams to take part in its annual Summer Social Rounders League.
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