Oxford businesses able to apply for lockdown support grants
Published: Friday, 15th January 2021 in Business newsBusinesses in Oxford are now able to apply for lockdown support grants.
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Stay home, Oxford told as cases rise in city
Published: Wednesday, 13th January 2021 in Coronavirus: information and guidance newsPeople in Oxford are being urged to stay at home, avoid mixing with other households, and abide by the lockdown rules to the letter to curb the rapid spread of COVID-19 in the county.
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ODS prioritises services during lockdown
Published: Wednesday, 13th January 2021 in Your Council newsODS, Oxford City Council’s wholly owned company, will prioritise its essential services to residents during the current lockdown.
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Most students set to study online under new national lockdown
Published: Tuesday, 12th January 2021 in Communities newsOxford’s two universities will deliver learning online for most students until at least mid-February, in line with the national lockdown across England.
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Emergency accommodation opens tonight for people experiencing rough sleeping
Published: Tuesday, 12th January 2021 in Homelessness newsEmergency beds for people experiencing rough sleeping will open again tonight as Oxford City Council has activated its severe weather emergency protocol (SWEP).
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Time is running out to give your views on the Oxford Zero Emission Zone pilot
Published: Thursday, 7th January 2021 in Environment newsTime is running out for residents of Oxford and beyond to submit their views on plans for a road charging scheme for cleaner and greener city under a current consultation, which closes on 17 January.
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Emergency accommodation for people experiencing rough sleeping will remain open for 19th night
Published: Thursday, 7th January 2021 in Homelessness newsOxford City Council has extended its severe weather emergency protocol (SWEP) again for people experiencing rough sleeping.
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Lockdown support and service changes from Oxford City Council
Published: Tuesday, 5th January 2021 in Coronavirus: information and guidance newsAs England goes into lockdown, Oxford City Council is reminding residents of what support there is available and what services are changing.
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4 January 2021: Emergency accommodation remains open for people experiencing rough sleeping
Published: Monday, 4th January 2021 in Homelessness newsOxford City Council has extended its severe weather emergency protocol (SWEP) again for people experiencing rough sleeping.
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Lord Mayor of Oxford launches ‘Move with Mayor Mark’ local activities campaign
Published: Monday, 4th January 2021 in Communities newsThe Lord Mayor of Oxford, Mark Lygo, is launching an exciting campaign to encourage people in Oxford to get active and move more often throughout 2021.
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Emergency accommodation to remain open into New Year for people experiencing rough sleeping
Published: Thursday, 31st December 2020 in Housing newsOxford City Council has extended its severe weather emergency protocol (SWEP) into the New Year for people experiencing rough sleeping.
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Emergency accommodation to remain open for people experiencing rough sleeping
Published: Monday, 28th December 2020 in Housing newsOxford City Council has extended its severe weather emergency protocol (SWEP) for people experiencing rough sleeping.
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Businesses have until 31 December to apply for previous rounds of coronavirus financial support
Published: Thursday, 24th December 2020 in Business newsBusinesses have until Thursday 31 December to apply for previous rounds of coronavirus financial support.
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Statement on free parking at Oxford's park and rides
Published: Thursday, 24th December 2020 in Business newsStatement on free parking at Oxford's park and rides.
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Oxford to move to Tier 4 on Boxing Day
Published: Wednesday, 23rd December 2020 in Coronavirus: information and guidance newsThe UK Government has today confirmed that Oxford city, and the rest of Oxfordshire will be moving to Tier 4 level restrictions from 00:01 on Boxing Day (Saturday 26 December).
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23 December: emergency accommodation activated for people experiencing rough sleeping
Published: Wednesday, 23rd December 2020 in Homelessness newsOxford City Council has activated its severe weather emergency protocol (SWEP) for people experiencing rough sleeping.
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Councillor Alex Donnelly to stand down from Hinksey Park Ward
Published: Tuesday, 22nd December 2020 in Your Council newsCouncillor Alex Donnelly who represents the ward of Hinksey Park on Oxford City Council has announced he will be stepping down as a councillor with immediate effect, for family reasons.
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City Council reminds residents to stay safe this Christmas
Published: Monday, 21st December 2020 in Coronavirus: information and guidance newsFollowing the updated COVID-19 guidance by Government, Oxford City Council is reminding residents to stay safe this Christmas and to continue to follow the rules to help protect the most vulnerable.
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‘Everyone in’ response to rough sleeping during pandemic means 44% increase in homeless prevention spend
Published: Friday, 18th December 2020 in Homelessness newsOxford City Council is increasing its investment in preventing homelessness and rough sleeping to £9.1m in 2021/21 – 44% higher than before the pandemic struck.
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Emergency help is available over Christmas
Published: Friday, 18th December 2020 in Coronavirus: information and guidance newsWhile much of the country stops for an extra-long Christmas weekend, essential support will still be on offer for those in hardship throughout the festive season.
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Covered Market hosts lanterns created by residents for Oxford’s Christmas Light Festival
Published: Friday, 18th December 2020 in Leisure and Culture newsOxford Covered Market is hosting a display of lanterns that were created by residents from across the city for Oxford’s Christmas Light Festival.
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ODS launches commercial waste management portal
Published: Thursday, 17th December 2020 in Commercial Services newsODS, the Local Authority Trading Company owned by Oxford City Council, has launched a user-friendly trade portal to help business customers manage their recycling and waste.
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Oxford in Tier 2 but cases rising, says Council leader
Published: Thursday, 17th December 2020 in Coronavirus: information and guidance newsThe Government has today announced that Oxfordshire will remain in Tier 2 High Alert restrictions for coronavirus.
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New Chief Executive announced for Oxford City Council
Published: Thursday, 17th December 2020 in Your Council newsCaroline Green has been named as the new Chief Executive at Oxford City Council to succeed Gordon Mitchell who is due to step down in the new year following a contract extension.
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Independent study shows that Redbridge Paddock can be used for housing development
Published: Thursday, 17th December 2020 in Housing newsOxford City Council has released the results of an independent feasibility study showing that the brownfield site at Redbridge Paddock can be used for housing development.
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City Council announces winter support grant scheme
Published: Wednesday, 16th December 2020 in Coronavirus: information and guidance newsFamilies and households in hardship in Oxford will get a boost this winter from the Winter Support Grant scheme, a partnership scheme agreed between Oxfordshire’s City, County and District Councils.
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Christmas and New Year Service Arrangements 2020-21
Published: Wednesday, 16th December 2020 in Your Council newsThere will be changes to the opening hours at our St Aldate's Chambers Customer Service Centre and telephone Contact Centre over the Christmas and New Year period.
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Oxford City Council to pedestrianise North Parade to support businesses
Published: Tuesday, 15th December 2020 in Business newsOxford City Council is set to pedestrianise North Parade Avenue in north Oxford to support hospitality businesses by providing space for outside seating areas.
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Christmas Walks promoted for family and friendship groups this Winter
Published: Monday, 14th December 2020 in About Oxford newsOxford City Council is promoting walks and outdoor activities in Oxford to enable extended families and friendship groups to meet safely over the Christmas period.
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Oxford’s homelessness services will not cooperate in deporting people experiencing rough sleeping
Published: Monday, 14th December 2020 in Homelessness newsOxford City Council has restated a promise made last year that Oxford’s homelessness services will not cooperate with the Home Office over immigration enforcement.
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