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• Oxford City Council waives road closure charge to encourage street parties for King’s Coronation

  Published: Thursday, 9th March 2023

  Oxford City Council has waived the road closure charge to encourage residents and community groups to hold street parties to celebrate the Coronation of King Charles III.

• You’ll soon need photo ID to vote

  Published: Thursday, 9th February 2023

  The Government is bringing in new rules that will require voters to bring photo ID to polling stations when they vote. The rules become effective from 4 May 2023.

• Oxford City Council’s latest Budget to help tackle cost of living crisis

  Published: Friday, 27th January 2023

  Oxford City Council latest Budget proposes to fund a wide range of services to help tackle the cost of living crisis.

• Two by-elections announced for City and County Councils

  Published: Tuesday, 24th January 2023

  Following the resignation of Oxford City Councillor Nadine Bely-Summers, there will be a by-election in the Littlemore ward to fill the vacancy.

• Oxford Biomedical Research Centre and Baroness Frances O'Grady to be given Freedom of Oxford

  Published: Tuesday, 24th January 2023

  The Oxford Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) and Baroness Frances O'Grady are to be given the Freedom of the City of Oxford.

• Oxford Residents’ Panel – have your say

  Published: Monday, 23rd January 2023

  Oxford City Council is inviting residents to apply to join the Oxford Residents’ Panel and have their say on local issues in the city.

• Oxford to mark Holocaust Memorial Day with a service of reflection

  Published: Friday, 20th January 2023

  Oxford is set to mark Holocaust Memorial Day with a service of reflection hosted by the Lord Mayor of Oxford, Councillor James Fry.

• ODS celebrates New Year with ISO award

  Published: Thursday, 12th January 2023

  ODS has started the New Year on a high, having just been granted the prestigious ISO 45001 award.

• Christmas and New Year City Council and ODS opening times

  Published: Tuesday, 13th December 2022

  There will be changes to the opening hours at the City Council’s Customer Service Centre and Telephone Contact Centre, Town Hall, and Museum over the Christmas and New Year period.

• Oxford City Council Proposed Budget 2023/2024 and Medium Term Financial Strategy

  Published: Wednesday, 7th December 2022

  Oxford City Council is announcing plans for a balanced budget over the next four years.

• Tickets go on sale for the Lord Mayor of Oxford’s annual Christmas carol concert

  Published: Thursday, 1st December 2022

  The Lord Mayor of Oxford's annual Christmas carol concert returns to the Oxford Town Hall for a magical concert of festive music, carols and song. 

• Letter to the palace from Council Leader and Chief Executive

  Published: Tuesday, 13th September 2022

  Letter to the palace from Council Leader and Chief Executive

• Changes to the Hinksey Park ward by-election

  Published: Monday, 12th September 2022

  Following the sad death of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth ll there will be changes to the timetable for the Hinksey Park by-election.

• City of Oxford to remember Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

  Published: Friday, 9th September 2022

  The City of Oxford will remember Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II with a series of tributes across the city.

• Statement on the Death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

  Published: Thursday, 8th September 2022

  On behalf of the people of Oxford, Councillor James Fry, the Lord Mayor of Oxford, said:

• Oxford City Council writes to Government calling for more help for Oxford residents and businesses with Cost of Living crisis

  Published: Wednesday, 7th September 2022

  Oxford City Council has written to the Government on behalf of residents and businesses to call for further assistance to support households and firms through the impact of the Cost of Living crisis.

• Payments system unavailable on Sunday 4 September from 11am to 2pm

  Published: Thursday, 1st September 2022

  In order to provide improvements to the service we offer, our payment system is being upgraded.

• By-election triggered for Hinksey Park ward

  Published: Monday, 22nd August 2022

  A by-election for Hinksey Park ward in Oxford will take place on Thursday 29 September.

• Council Leader appoints Champions

  Published: Thursday, 18th August 2022

  Council Leader Susan Brown has appointed new Champions to help the City Council’s work across six priority areas.

• Payments system unavailable on Thursday 11 August from 10am to 1pm

  Published: Tuesday, 9th August 2022

  In order to provide improvements to the service we offer, our payment system is being upgraded.

• Technical issue with our invoice system - 15 July 2022

  Published: Friday, 15th July 2022

  We have experienced technical issues with our invoice system today where emails are automatically sending invoices to our customers.

• Oxford City Council reviewing budget options after pandemic and cost of living crises hit financial outlook

  Published: Wednesday, 29th June 2022

  Oxford City Council is facing “tough choices” over the coming months as a combination of the Covid-19 pandemic and the cost of living crises hits its financial outlook.

• Sheriff of Oxford to carry out traditional inspection of Port Meadow and its livestock

  Published: Thursday, 16th June 2022

  The newly-appointed Sheriff of Oxford, Councillor Mike Rowley, is set to carry out a traditional inspection of Port Meadow and its livestock tomorrow (17/6).

• New Oxford City Council Cabinet announced

  Published: Thursday, 19th May 2022

  Councillor Susan Brown, Leader of Oxford City Council, has announced the Cabinet appointments for 2022/2, following the elections on Thursday 5 May.

• Oxford Welcomes New Lord Mayor, Councillor James Fry

  Published: Friday, 13th May 2022

  Councillor James Fry is set to be sworn in as the new Lord Mayor of Oxford at the traditional annual mayor making ceremony at 6pm, on Wednesday 18 May 2022, in the Assembly Room, Oxford Town Hall.

• Register to vote – time is running out

  Published: Monday, 11th April 2022

  If you’re not registered to vote then time is running out if you want to vote in the 5 May elections. You only have until midnight on 14 April – next Thursday.

• List of nominated candidates published

  Published: Thursday, 7th April 2022

  The lists of nominated candidates for the Oxford City Council, Old Marston Parish Council and Blackbird Leys Parish Council elections have been published.

• Can’t make it to the polling station? Apply for a postal or proxy vote

  Published: Friday, 1st April 2022

  If you don’t think you can make it to the polling station on 5 May to cast your vote in the local election, it doesn’t mean you have to miss out.

• Letting the grass grow to aid wildlife and cut emissions

  Published: Thursday, 24th March 2022

  As spring approaches it will soon be time for Oxford City Council and ODS to start the annual grass cutting programme.

• Voters urged to register in time to vote on 5 May

  Published: Tuesday, 15th March 2022

  On Thursday 5 May residents in Oxford can have their say on who represents them on Oxford City Council. Oxford will have elections for half of the City Council as well as for Old Marston and Blackbird Leys parish councils.

• Oxford City Council flies Ukraine flag, and set to end twinning agreement with Perm until Russia’s breaches of international law cease

  Published: Friday, 4th March 2022

  Oxford City Council is flying the Ukraine flag from its flagstaff to show its solidarity with the Ukrainian people.

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  Oxford City Council and Oxfordshire County Council pay tribute to former Councillor Gill Sanders

  Published: Wednesday, 2nd March 2022

  Oxford City Council and Oxfordshire County Council have been informed of the sad news of the passing of the long-serving councillor Gill Sanders.

• Oxford set to welcome its 62nd Lord Mayor

  Published: Tuesday, 22nd February 2022

  Councillor James Fry is set to take up office as the 62nd Lord Mayor of Oxford.

• City Council Cabinet approves Budget

  Published: Thursday, 10th February 2022

  Oxford City Council’s Cabinet has agreed a balanced budget over the next four years, despite the continued impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Council’s income and expenditure, and a shortfall in the funding from the Government. The Budget was agreed at the Cabinet meeting on 9 February.

• City Council moves face-to-face customer services to Westgate Library

  Published: Tuesday, 25th January 2022

  Update 27 May 2022: Officers from the City Council will now be available on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 10am to 3pm at the Westgate Library.

• Have your say on the Budget

  Published: Friday, 17th December 2021

  Every year, Oxford City Council spends around £100 million providing public services. Now the Council wants to hear what you think of its budget proposals for 2022-23.

• A statement on the shooting in the Russian city of Perm

  Published: Monday, 20th September 2021

  “On behalf of the citizens of Oxford I want to extend my heartfelt sympathy to the residents of our twin city of Perm over the tragic shooting that has claimed the lives of so many innocent people at the Perm State University today.

• ODS initiative aims to help local charities

  Published: Monday, 26th July 2021

  A new office space sharing initiative has seen local charity, Response, take up residence in vacant space at ODS' Horspath Road depot.

• Computer error regarding rent statements

  Published: Tuesday, 20th July 2021

  Statement from Caroline Green, CEO, Oxford City Council.

• Oxfordshire councils and police partners win top award for business support during the pandemic

  Published: Monday, 14th June 2021

  Businesses in Oxfordshire can be confident they are receiving the highest standards of support from all the local councils and the police

• ODS cleans rooms more than 2,000 times to keep homeless people safe during pandemic

  Published: Thursday, 3rd June 2021

  As England went into the initial lockdown last March the government issued an ‘everyone in’ direction for councils to provide emergency housing for rough sleepers and vulnerable homeless people to prevent the spread of the virus. Since then in Oxford, 355 people have been given emergency housing, with 196 of these people helped into more permanent accommodation.

• Excellent customer service is guaranteed

  Published: Tuesday, 25th May 2021

  Oxford City Council has passed its latest Customer Service Excellence assessment with flying colours.

• Oxford City Council Leader announces 2021/22 Cabinet

  Published: Monday, 17th May 2021

  Councillor Susan Brown, Leader of Oxford City Council, has announced the Cabinet appointments for 2021/22, following local elections in May.

• Covid-safe measures in place for polling stations

  Published: Monday, 26th April 2021

  The elections on Thursday 6 May take place at a time when Covid 19 continues to present risks to public health.

• Nine out of ten households have completed Census 2021

  Published: Thursday, 22nd April 2021

  Nine out of ten households across England and Wales have completed the Census 2021 questionnaire – but everyone must take part. Every household is required by law to complete the census by the end of April.

• Proxy vote application deadline approaching

  Published: Wednesday, 21st April 2021

  The deadline to apply for a proxy vote is 5pm on 27 April.

• Registering to vote – the deadline is approaching

  Published: Wednesday, 14th April 2021

  The deadline for registering to vote in the 6 May elections is fast approaching.

• Flags at half-mast for period of national mourning

  Published: Friday, 9th April 2021

  It is with great sadness that Oxford City Council has learned of the death of His Royal Highness Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh.

• Oxford City Council and ODS support Kickstart to tackle youth unemployment

  Published: Thursday, 8th April 2021

  This April ODS, Oxford City Council’s wholly owned company, has welcomed two new starters under the Kickstart scheme. Luke Keys and Mason Debanks, both 24 years old, have joined Highways and Engineering as road workers.

• Deadline for election candidate nominations

  Published: Tuesday, 30th March 2021

  Candidates’ nominations for the Oxford City Council elections must be submitted to the Returning Officer, via The Town Hall, St.Aldate’s, Oxford, OX1 1BX no later than 4pm on Thursday 8 April.

• Voters urged to register in time to vote on 6 May

  Published: Tuesday, 16th March 2021

  On Thursday 6 May 2021 residents in Oxford can have their say on who represents them at Oxford City Council, as well as at Oxfordshire County Council and as the Police and Crime Commissioner.

• Oxford to celebrate Fairtrade Fortnight

  Published: Monday, 22nd February 2021

  Oxford will be celebrating Fairtrade Fortnight over the next two weeks with a host of online events.

• City Council payments set to go cashless

  Published: Monday, 22nd February 2021

  Oxford City Council is aiming to go cashless across various service areas during this year.

• City Council and ODS step up to deal with the floods

  Published: Thursday, 11th February 2021

  Last week saw heavy rain resulting in flooding in the city. From the weekend of 30/31 January, water levels rose across Oxfordshire and resulted in five flood warnings and four flood alerts being put in place for the Oxford area putting several areas of the city at risk

• Last chance to have your say on proposed budget 2021/22 and Medium Term Financial Strategy

  Published: Monday, 25th January 2021

  Residents in Oxford have until Sunday (31/01) to have their say on Council’s corporate strategy and budget proposals.

• ODS prioritises services during lockdown

  Published: Wednesday, 13th January 2021

  ODS, Oxford City Council’s wholly owned company, will prioritise its essential services to residents during the current lockdown.

• Councillor Alex Donnelly to stand down from Hinksey Park Ward

  Published: Tuesday, 22nd December 2020

  Councillor 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.

• New Chief Executive announced for Oxford City Council

  Published: Thursday, 17th December 2020

  Caroline 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.

• Oxford City Council publishes annual Workforce Equality Report

  Published: Friday, 4th December 2020

  Oxford City Council has published its annual Workforce Equality Report, which includes the organisation’s gender pay gap.

• Council to restart face-to-face meetings at St Aldate's

  Published: Thursday, 3rd December 2020

  From 7 December the City Council will once again be offering residents face-to-face meetings with Council staff.

• Oxford City Council Proposed Budget 2021/2022 and Medium Term Financial Strategy

  Published: Tuesday, 1st December 2020

  Oxford City Council is announcing plans for a balanced budget over the next four years.

• Oxford City Council to fly the purple flag to mark International Day of People with Disabilities

  Published: Tuesday, 1st December 2020

  Oxford City Council will mark International Day of People with Disabilities by flying the purple flag above Oxford Town Hall.

• Oxford councillor wins prestigious national award

  Published: Tuesday, 1st December 2020

  Councillor Tom Hayes, Oxford City Council’s Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Green Transport and Zero Carbon has won the prestigious LGIU & CCLA Councillor Award in the Environment and Sustainability Pioneer category.

• The Lord Mayor of Oxford thanks Oxford University’s Oxford Vaccine Group for creating a coronavirus vaccine

  Published: Friday, 27th November 2020

  On behalf of the people of the City, The Lord Mayor of Oxford, Councillor Craig Simmons has written to Oxford University’s Oxford Vaccine Group to express his gratitude for their hard work, determination and skill in creating a coronavirus vaccine in record time.

• Oxford set to welcome its 61st Lord Mayor of Oxford, Councillor Mark Lygo

  Published: Thursday, 26th November 2020

  Councillor Mark Lygo is set to take up office as the 61st Lord Mayor of Oxford at a virtual ‘Handing over of the Chains’ ceremony.

• ODS releases annual report for its second year of trading

  Published: Thursday, 19th November 2020

  ODS, the local authority trading company wholly owned by Oxford City Council, has released its annual report.

• Oxford City Council recognises staff efforts by taking part in #CouncilsCan Day

  Published: Monday, 9th November 2020

  Since the outbreak of COVID-19 Oxford City Council’s front line staff, along with their ODS colleagues, have been committed to working to keep services running and support residents and businesses.

• Oxford to mark Remembrance Sunday online

  Published: Friday, 6th November 2020

  Oxford will mark this year’s Remembrance Sunday online.

• Oxfordshire council leaders call on government to help ease funding pressures

  Published: Wednesday, 4th November 2020

  Oxfordshire councils have called on the Government for better financial support.

• Council reminds residents to register to vote

  Published: Wednesday, 4th November 2020

  Oxford City Council is continuing its annual city-wide canvass to draw up a new electoral register.

• Oxford councillors shortlisted for prestigious national awards

  Published: Thursday, 15th October 2020

  Oxford City Council is proud to announce that two councillors have been shortlisted for the prestigious LGIU & CCLA Councillor Awards.

• Making sure you’re registered to vote

  Published: Monday, 5th October 2020

  Every year Oxford City Council undertakes a city-wide canvass to draw up a new electoral register, making sure that those who have a right to vote will be able to do so.

• City Council to agree contract extension with CEO as search starts for successor

  Published: Friday, 25th September 2020

  The City Council is being asked to agree an extension to the contract for its CEO, Gordon Mitchell, given the complexity of issues the Council is managing, in particular the COVID-19 pandemic.

• Councillor Martyn Rush to stand down from Barton & Sandhills ward

  Published: Wednesday, 23rd September 2020

  Councillor Martyn Rush who represents the ward of Barton and Sandhills on Oxford City Council has announced he will be stepping down as a councillor for work and family reasons.

• Statement on ‘Local Government Reform in Oxfordshire’ report from Oxfordshire County Council

  Published: Wednesday, 26th August 2020

  Oxfordshire County Council have today published a report from PwC entitled ‘Local Government Reform in Oxfordshire’.

• Council pilots video booth for residents for digital face to face customer contact

  Published: Friday, 7th August 2020

  The new world following the coronavirus pandemic has meant a greater reliance on the use of digital technology to meet daily needs. It also presents an opportunity to accelerate the use of digital communication tools in communities.

• City Council welcomes Pension Fund’s climate-focused changes to pension investments

  Published: Friday, 26th June 2020

  Oxford City Council welcomes the approval of the first Climate Change Policy of the Oxfordshire Local Government Pension Fund.

• Oxford City Council financial update and strategic response to coronavirus

  Published: Monday, 15th June 2020

  Oxford City Council’s Cabinet meeting on 24 June will discuss the financial impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic on the Council and consider mitigating actions.

• Statement on George Floyd and racism in Oxford

  Published: Wednesday, 3rd June 2020

  A statement from Councillor Susan Brown, leader of Oxford City Council and cabinet member for economic development and partnerships:

• Oxfordshire Growth Board meetings to be held online

  Published: Wednesday, 20th May 2020

  Oxfordshire’s Growth Board and its Scrutiny Panel meetings will be conducted online via video conferencing on 2 June and 28 May respectively.

• Oxford City Council Leader announces 2020/21 Cabinet

  Published: Wednesday, 20th May 2020

  Councillor Susan Brown, Leader of Oxford City Council, has announced the Cabinet appointments for 2020/21, following annual elections within the Labour Group of Councillors.

• Oxford City Council to host first online council meetings this week

  Published: Monday, 18th May 2020

  Oxford City Council will host its first online council meetings this week.

• Annual mayor making ceremony postponed until the autumn

  Published: Thursday, 14th May 2020

  Oxford City Council’s annual mayor making ceremony has been postponed until the autumn due to the coronavirus pandemic.

• Oxford residents encouraged to mark the 75th Anniversary of VE Day from home

  Published: Wednesday, 6th May 2020

  Oxford residents are being encouraged to mark the 75th Anniversary of VE Day this week from home.

• Council Leader Susan Brown message to City Council front line staff

  Published: Monday, 27th April 2020

  While most of us are staying at home, many City Council staff are still travelling to work to keep Oxford’s essential services going and deliver urgent support for those struggling with the lockdown.

• Oxford City Council aims to restart council meetings online in coming weeks

  Published: Tuesday, 21st April 2020

  Oxford City Council will aim to restart council meetings online in the coming weeks to ensure councillors can continue to represent their electorate and make decisions about what matters to residents.

• Amendments to Oxford City Council Cabinet responsibilities

  Published: Friday, 3rd April 2020

  Cllr Susan Brown, Leader of Oxford City Council has made some temporary changes to Cabinet Members’ responsibilities.

• Oxford City Council releases annual statistics on gender pay gap

  Published: Monday, 2nd March 2020

  Oxford City Council has published its latest annual performance report on the gender pay gap.

• Councillor Mark Lygo selected as new Lord Mayor of Oxford

  Published: Tuesday, 25th February 2020

  The next Lord Mayor of Oxford will be Councillor Mark Lygo, after being selected by his fellow councillors.

• Oxford to celebrate Fairtrade Fortnight

  Published: Monday, 24th February 2020

  Oxford will celebrate Fairtrade Fortnight over the next two weeks with a series of events in the city.

• 75 Memorial Flames to commemorate Holocaust Memorial Day

  Published: Friday, 17th January 2020

  Seventy five Memorial Flames will be lit in Oxford Town Hall on Holocaust Memorial Day to mark the 75th anniversary since the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau.

• Oxford residents have two weeks to take part in consultation to help set City Council’s future strategy and budget

  Published: Thursday, 16th January 2020

  Oxford residents have two weeks left to take part in a public consultation that will help set the City Council’s future strategy and budget.

• City Council launches public consultation on strategy and budget proposals

  Published: Friday, 20th December 2019

  Oxford City Council has launched a public consultation on its corporate strategy and budget proposals.

• Council scoops another APSE award

  Published: Thursday, 19th December 2019

  Working on behalf of Oxford City Council, ODS beat off six other councils to snap up the Business Maintenance Award from the Association for Public Service Excellence (APSE) at a ceremony at the Grand Hotel, Blackpool earlier this month.

• Oxford City Council Strategy 2020/2024 and Budget 2020/2021

  Published: Monday, 16th December 2019

  On 19 December, the Cabinet will consider the City Council's draft corporate strategy covering 2020-2024 & its proposed Budget for 2020/2021 & Mid-Term Financial Strategy (MTFS) for 2021-22-2023/24.

• Tickets on sale for the Lord Mayor of Oxford's annual Christmas Carol Concert

  Published: Friday, 22nd November 2019

  Tickets go on sale Monday 25 November 2019 for The Lord Mayor’s annual Christmas Carol Concert, which will be taking place on Sunday 15 December at Oxford Town Hall.

• Celebrating local government on OurDay

  Published: Tuesday, 12th November 2019

  From emptying bins to maintaining parks, licensing taxis to administering elections, the hundreds of vital services that a council does will be brought to life when Oxford City Council takes part in a national social media marathon on Tuesday 19 November.

• Tenancy fraudster found guilty

  Published: Monday, 21st October 2019

  Joyce Webster (date of birth 11/12/61) of Whitworth Place was found guilty, in her absence, of two counts of tenancy fraud relating to subletting her council flat between December 2017 and August 2018, and between March 2018 and August 2018 without written consent, a breach of her tenancy.

• Community wealth spreads the benefit

  Published: Friday, 18th October 2019

  At its meeting last week Oxford City Council unanimously supported a motion brought by Cllr Richard Howlett to explore with leading Oxford employers how to target the Council's significant procurement spend to achieve social and environmental goals.

• Floating voters?

  Published: Thursday, 17th October 2019

  If you are living on a boat in Oxford you can still register to vote, even if you don’t have a permanent mooring and you don’t stay in the same place for long periods. You just need to make a Declaration of Local Connection. It’s quick and easy.

• Excellent customer service recognised

  Published: Thursday, 19th September 2019

  Customer Service Excellence is a national quality mark that recognises organisations for their customer-focused commitment to all they do, ensuring they are efficient, effective, excellent, equitable and empowering, with the customer always at the heart of service provision. Oxford City Council has held the award for three years and has just had it reconfirmed, with an improved score.

• Oxford Lord Mayor to hold 'Climate Cafe'

  Published: Monday, 16th September 2019

  Oxford's Lord Mayor, Cllr Craig Simmons, has expressed his support for Climate Strike planned for 11am to 2pm on Friday 20 September 2019 on Broad Street in Oxford.

• Make sure you're on the register

  Published: Friday, 23rd August 2019

  Every year Oxford City Council prepares a new electoral register.

• Fraud conference prepares to take one step ahead

  Published: Wednesday, 21st August 2019

  The focus will be on stopping fraud when delegates meet for the fourth Annual Fraud Conference at Oxford Town Hall on 26 September.

• Oxford’s first Migrant Champion announced

  Published: Tuesday, 23rd July 2019

  Oxford City Council has appointed Councillor Hosnieh Djafari-Marbini as Oxford’s first Migrant Champion at last night’s Full Council meeting (22/07).

• Honorary Freedom of the City to be awarded to Benny Wenda

  Published: Friday, 12th July 2019

  Benny Wenda is to be awarded the Honorary Freedom of the City at a special meeting of the Full Council to be held in Oxford Town Hall, at 5pm on 17 July.

• Council-funded initiative scoops award

  Published: Tuesday, 25th June 2019

  An initiative aimed at providing IT training for older people has led to an Oxford student winning a Vice Chancellor's Social Impact Award.

• Fighting fraud and financial crime

  Published: Thursday, 13th June 2019

  Oxford City Council’s Investigation Service has joined forces with CIFAS to help prevent fraud.

• Oxford City Council Leader announces 2019/20 Cabinet

  Published: Friday, 31st May 2019

  Councillor Susan Brown, Leader of Oxford City Council, has announced the Cabinet for 2019/20.

• Council plans to reclaim unused graves

  Published: Tuesday, 21st May 2019

  Oxford City Council is planning to reclaim unused graves in order to alleviate a growing shortage of grave space within the city.

• Councillor Craig Simmons to be Oxford’s first zero-carbon Lord Mayor

  Published: Friday, 10th May 2019

  Councillor Craig Simmons is set to be sworn in as the new Lord Mayor of Oxford at the annual mayor making ceremony on Monday 13 May 2019, 7.15pm at Oxford Town Hall.

• Small Business, and Armed Forces and Veterans Champions announced

  Published: Tuesday, 7th May 2019

  Oxford City Council has announced new councillor Champions for Small Business, and Armed Forces and Veterans.

• Early May Bank Holiday Service Arrangements for Oxford City Council

  Published: Friday, 3rd May 2019

  Council offices will be closed on Bank Holiday Monday 6 May 2019 and will reopen on Tuesday 7 May 2019.

• Time is running out to register

  Published: Thursday, 25th April 2019

  Time is running out to register to vote in the forthcoming European election - anyone not already registered has until 7 May to do so.

• Notice of European parliamentary election

  Published: Tuesday, 16th April 2019

  Oxford City Council has published a Notice of Election for the European Parliamentary Election, which is due to take place on 23 May.

• Latest gender pay gap report published

  Published: Monday, 1st April 2019

  Oxford City Council has published its latest gender pay gap data.

• Nominations now open for the annual Certificate of Honour Awards

  Published: Tuesday, 12th March 2019

  Do you know someone whose voluntary work has transformed the lives of others?

• Oxford City Council Scrutiny Committee invites public to get involved

  Published: Tuesday, 12th March 2019

  Oxford City Council’s Scrutiny Committee is asking the public for local issues they want to be investigated this year.

• Oxford flies the flag to mark Commonwealth Day

  Published: Friday, 8th March 2019

  On Monday 11 March 2019, to mark Commonwealth Day, we'll be joining over 850 buildings to fly the Commonwealth flag.

• Council marks National Apprenticeship Week

  Published: Tuesday, 5th March 2019

  National Apprenticeship Week 2019 runs from 4 to 8 March.

• Councillor Marie Tidball returns from maternity leave

  Published: Monday, 4th March 2019

  Councillor Marie Tidball, who represents Hinksey Park ward, has re-joined Oxford City Council’s Executive Board on Monday 4 March, following a period of maternity leave.

• Calling all chocolate fans to celebrate Fairtrade fortnight

  Published: Friday, 22nd February 2019

  Oxford Fairtrade city will be celebrating Fairtrade fortnight which runs from Monday 25 February to Sunday 10 March 2019.

• Lord Mayor hosts tea party to celebrate New Year Honours for Oxford homeless champion

  Published: Monday, 18th February 2019

  The Lord Mayor, Councillor Colin Cook, is hosting a tea party to celebrate the British Empire Medal (BEM) awarded to Shabnam Sabir in the New Year Honours list.

• City Council sets 19/20 budget

  Published: Thursday, 14th February 2019

  At its Budget Meeting last night (13 February) Oxford City Council passed its Budget for 2019/20 and its Medium Term Financial Strategy.

• Top overall score for customer service

  Published: Thursday, 7th February 2019

  For the first time all the main ways Oxford City Council communicates with its customers have been rated in the top four of councils surveyed across the UK.

• City Council and Direct Services scoop award

  Published: Friday, 1st February 2019

  Oxford City Council and its partner Oxford Direct Services have scooped the prize for the Most Sustainable Fleet Management Department at the Local Authority Plant and Vehicles (LAPV) Future Fleet Awards.

• Oxford to welcome new Lord Mayor of Oxford

  Published: Thursday, 31st January 2019

  Councillor Craig Simmons is set to be sworn in as the new Lord Mayor of Oxford at the annual mayor making at Oxford Town Hall this coming May.

• New Council Champion announced

  Published: Tuesday, 29th January 2019

  Oxford City Council has a new Champion following the appointment of Cllr Richard Howlett as Cooperatives Champion at last night's Council meeting (28 January). Cllr Howlett will focus on promoting the growth of the cooperative economy in the city.

• Budget consultation – not long left to comment

  Published: Friday, 25th January 2019

  To allow residents more time to engage in the City Council's draft budget consultation for 2019/20, the closing date has been extended until Monday 4 February.

• Oxford and Ramallah take step towards twinning

  Published: Friday, 21st December 2018

  Oxford and Ramallah in Palestine signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on 17 December in Oxford Town Hall, starting the journey towards twinning.

• RSPCA recognition for Council's canine caring

  Published: Wednesday, 19th December 2018

  Oxford City Council has won a Platinum PawPrint for its dog warden service.

• Council scoops public service excellence award

  Published: Tuesday, 18th December 2018

  At this year's Association of Public Service Excellence awards, Oxford City Council, in partnership with Oxford Direct Services, won the "Best Performer, Transport Operations and Vehicle Maintenance Award", beating six other finalists to scoop the first place. 

• Oxford City Council Budget 2019/20

  Published: Tuesday, 11th December 2018

  At its meeting on 18 December, the City's Executive Board will consider the report on the Council's budget for 2019/20.

• AI project scoops £80,000 funding

  Published: Friday, 7th December 2018

  An Oxford City Council-led project to examine the use of chatbots and Artificial Intelligence (AI) is set to get £80,000 from the Local Digital Fund.

• Cheney votes on most significant woman

  Published: Monday, 3rd December 2018

  The Rumble Museum at Cheney School is holding a day of celebration on 14 December to commemorate the first time that women were able to vote.

• Successful prosecution for unlawful subletting

  Published: Tuesday, 27th November 2018

  Oxford City Council has brought a successful prosecution for unlawful letting of a social housing property.

• Council asks Government for Brexit clarification

  Published: Monday, 26th November 2018

  Oxford City Council has published letters from the Leader of the Council, Cllr Susan Brown, to the Government and to local MPs concerning Brexit and the People’s Vote.

• Three former Lord Mayors are to be given titles of Honorary Alderman and Honorary Alderwoman

  Published: Monday, 26th November 2018

  The Council will bestow one of the highest honours in its gift in conferring three former Lord Mayors as Honorary Aldermen and Honorary Alderwoman for their outstanding service and dedication.

• Time running out to get on the new register

  Published: Tuesday, 20th November 2018

  Every year the City Council draws up the new electoral register. We have already sent out the canvass form and reminder, for households to respond to. The cut-off date to get on the new register is 30 November and until then we'll have canvassers out and about visiting those that haven’t yet replied.

• Council marks Fraud Awareness Week

  Published: Thursday, 15th November 2018

  According to a recent report, most fraud in public sector organisations is detected through tip-offs.

• Council aims for more diverse workforce

  Published: Tuesday, 30th October 2018

  Oxford City Council is aiming to improve the quality and relevance of its services for the city’s entire population by better reflecting Oxford’s diversity in its workforce.

• And the winner is...

  Published: Wednesday, 17th October 2018

  The Oxford City Council Counter-Fraud Team has made history.

• Oxford City Council pays tribute to Councillor Angie Goff

  Published: Monday, 8th October 2018

  Oxford City Council pays tribute to Councillor Angie Goff, who has sadly passed away.

• Register to vote: the new electoral register

  Published: Monday, 1st October 2018

  Every year the City Council draws up the new electoral register. We have already sent out the canvass form and reminder, for households to respond to, and in October and November we have canvassers out and about visiting those households that haven’t yet replied.

• Council responds to Government statement on Oxford to Cambridge Expressway

  Published: Wednesday, 12th September 2018

  Councillor Susan Brown, Leader of Oxford City Council, said:

• Sheriff of Oxford’s traditional round-up of cattle on Port Meadow

  Published: Friday, 7th September 2018

  The Sheriff of Oxford’s traditional round-up of cattle on Port Meadow will take place at 6.30am on Monday 10 September 2018.

• Summer Bank Holiday Service Arrangements for Oxford City Council

  Published: Friday, 24th August 2018

  Council offices will close for the bank holiday at 4.30pm on Friday 24 August 2018 and will reopen at 9am on Tuesday 28 August 2018.

• Last chance to shape political map of Oxford

  Published: Monday, 6th August 2018

  Local people have just a few days left to help re-draw council ward boundaries across Oxford.

• Response to petition

  Published: Tuesday, 24th July 2018

  The City Council as part of our commitment to be an open and democratic council allows public addresses on any issue.

• Maternity cover announced for Councillor Marie Tidball

  Published: Monday, 23rd July 2018

  Councillor Marie Tidball, Board Member for Supporting Local Communities, who represents Hinksey Park, will be taking maternity leave from her City Executive Board role at the end of July.

• Oxford City Council Champions announced

  Published: Friday, 20th July 2018

  Council Leader, Councillor Susan Brown has announced the appointment of City Council Champions across four areas of priority.

• Combating fraud: team expands operations

  Published: Thursday, 19th July 2018

  With a proven track record of countering public sector fraud in both the city and further afield, Oxford City Council's Fraud Investigation Team is now additionally working with Cherwell District Council and South Northamptonshire Council to prevent and detect fraud and irregularity.

• Have your say on ward boundaries in Oxford

  Published: Monday, 16th July 2018

  The Local Government Boundary Commission for England is asking people and organisations to comment on their draft recommendations for new ward boundaries across Oxford.

• Celebrating democracy at the Leys Festival

  Published: Tuesday, 3rd July 2018

  Oxford City Council's electoral team will be out and about at the Leys Festival and Horticultural Show answering questions on how to register to vote and anything else you might want to know.

• Bag a bargain from the Depot

  Published: Wednesday, 27th June 2018

  Vehicles and equipment will be auctioned off by Oxford City Council on 14 July.

• Wroclaw council Chair pays a visit

  Published: Friday, 15th June 2018

  The Chair of Wroclaw City Council, Mr Jacek Ossowski, arrived in Oxford on yesterday (14 June) for a visit and talks about signing a twinning or friendship agreement between the two cities. 

• NFLA Forum meets at Town Hall

  Published: Thursday, 14th June 2018

  Nuclear Free Local Authorities (NFLA) are holding a summer seminar in the Long Room at Oxford Town Hall, OX1 1BX, on 15 June.

• Spring Bank Holiday Service Arrangements for Oxford City Council

  Published: Friday, 25th May 2018

  Council offices will close for the bank holiday at 4.30pm on Friday 25 May 2018 and will reopen at 9am on Tuesday 29 May 2018.

• Planning Committees' membership confirmed

  Published: Thursday, 24th May 2018

  The membership of the Council's two planning committees was announced at Annual Council and the Chairs and Vice-Chairs were elected at the committees' meetings this week.

• Oxford City Council Executive Board announced

  Published: Tuesday, 15th May 2018

  Following the election on 3 May, the Labour Group is the largest party and will again form Oxford City Council’s governing administration with Cllr Susan Brown continuing as Leader.

• Oxford to welcome new Lord Mayor of Oxford

  Published: Monday, 14th May 2018

  Councillor Colin Cook is set to be sworn in as the new Lord Mayor of Oxford at the annual mayor making ceremony at Oxford Town Hall on Tuesday 15 May 2018.

• Scrutiny Committee wants to hear from you

  Published: Thursday, 10th May 2018

  Last week, over 38,000 Oxford residents turned out to elect 24 councillors onto the City Council, which is responsible for delivering a variety of services for the area. Now, the Council’s Scrutiny Committee, which reviews and challenges many of the Council’s decisions and policies, wants to hear from you. 

• Nine volunteers receive Certificate of Honour for their services to others in the community

  Published: Tuesday, 8th May 2018

  The Lord Mayor of Oxford, Councillor Jean Fooks is recognising nine volunteers for their dedication and exceptional service to others in a local community in Oxford.

• X marks the spot!

  Published: Thursday, 26th April 2018

  The local elections are now just a week away. We want as many people as possible, who are eligible, to vote on 3 May 2018. 

• Don't be a victim of electoral fraud

  Published: Monday, 23rd April 2018

  Electoral fraud takes away a voter's right to vote as they want – whether through intimidation, bribery or by impersonating someone and casting their vote.

• Can't get to the polling station?

  Published: Thursday, 19th April 2018

  So, you're registered to vote but you can't make it to your polling station on 3 May to vote in the local election. What can you do?

• Tickets on sale for the Lord Mayor’s charity dinner

  Published: Tuesday, 17th April 2018

  The Lord Mayor of Oxford, Councillor Jean Fooks is inviting people to attend her charity dinner; an evening of entertainment to help raise money for her local chosen charities:

• Moved house? Are you registered to vote?

  Published: Monday, 16th April 2018

  With the election for Oxford City Councillors happening on 3 May it's important to make sure you're on the electoral register.

• Fake news

  Published: Wednesday, 11th April 2018

  We were contacted by journalists from the local media this morning who told us that they had received what is clearly a fake news release claiming to be from us.

• Make sure you're registered to vote in time for the local elections this May

  Published: Tuesday, 10th April 2018

  On Thursday 3 May, residents in Oxford will go to the polls to vote on who represents them at a local level.

• The easy read guide to voting

  Published: Tuesday, 3rd April 2018

  With elections to the City Council happening on 3 May, it's important that everyone who is entitled to vote is registered and that they use their vote on polling day.

• No gender pay gap at City Council

  Published: Thursday, 29th March 2018

  In line with new legislation Oxford City Council has published the gender pay gap data for the year ending 31 March 2017.  It shows that, for basic pay, which is based on hourly rates, there is no gender pay gap at the City Council.

• Are you registered to vote?

  Published: Wednesday, 28th March 2018

  There is an election for half of the Oxford City Council seats on 3 May and if you’re not registered, you can’t vote. You have to register yourself; no one can do it for you.

• Nominations now open for the annual Certificate of Honour Awards

  Published: Friday, 2nd March 2018

  Do you know someone whose voluntary work has transformed the lives of others?

• Oxford City Council Streetscene team pay tribute to friend and colleague

  Published: Tuesday, 20th February 2018

  Oxford City Council’s Streetscene team have paid tribute to their friend and colleague, Richard Hamilton, who has sadly passed away.

• Final City Council budget proposals published

  Published: Tuesday, 6th February 2018

  Following a consultation period that ended on 31 January, Oxford City Council has published its final budget proposals for 2018/19. The amended proposals will go before the City Executive Board on 13 February for consideration.

• A celebration of Councillor Olive Gibbs

  Published: Tuesday, 30th January 2018

  Born in Osney Lane in 1918, Olive Gibbs went on to become, twice, Lord Mayor of Oxford, as well achieving much else in local and national politics.

• Oxford City Council elects Councillor Susan Brown as new Leader

  Published: Tuesday, 30th January 2018

  Oxford City Council has elected Councillor Susan Brown as its new Leader.

• Holocaust Memorial Day service of reflection - Friday 26 January 2018

  Published: Friday, 26th January 2018

  The Lord Mayor of Oxford, Councillor Jean Fooks will be hosting a short reflection service to commemorate Holocaust Memorial Day at noon on Friday 26 January 2018 at Oxford Town Hall.

• Commemorating 100 years of women's suffrage

  Published: Tuesday, 23rd January 2018

  This year sees the 100th anniversary of votes for women in the UK. Throughout 2018 there will be events in Oxford marking the anniversary and the City Council is proud to be supporting these.  

• Make sure you're registered to vote

  Published: Friday, 3rd November 2017

  The annual canvass to update the City Council's electoral register will continue until the end of November.

• Oxfordshire Growth Board agrees new joint initiatives

  Published: Tuesday, 31st October 2017

  Oxfordshire Growth Board has agreed a raft of new initiatives that further consolidate collaborative working across the county’s six local authorities and the local enterprise partnership.

• Council’s Customer Service Centre at Templars Square to close

  Published: Tuesday, 17th October 2017

  The Council’s Customer Service Centre at Templars Square will close permanently on 22 December 2017.

• City Council Chief Executive appointed

  Published: Monday, 16th October 2017

  Gordon Mitchell has been appointed as Chief Executive at Oxford City Council. He's been working as interim Chief Executive for five months and his contract has now been extended until December 2020.

• Counter fraud leads to prestigious award

  Published: Monday, 9th October 2017

  Oxford City Council’s Investigation Service, winners of the Excellence in Corporate Fraud Award at the Institute of Revenues, Ratings and Valuation's (IRRV) 2016 Performance Awards, have hit the top spot again in 2017.

• City Council hosts second Fraud Open Day

  Published: Friday, 15th September 2017

  Delegates from organisations aiming to eliminate corporate fraud in the public sector gathered at Oxford Town Hall on 14 September for the second Fraud Open Day conference.

• Statement regarding error in Household Enquiry Forms pack

  Published: Monday, 21st August 2017

  Tim Sadler, Oxford City Council’s electoral registration and returning officer, said:

• Lord Mayor recognises Oxford’s unsung heroes

  Published: Friday, 23rd June 2017

  The 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.

• Interim Chief Executive announced for Oxford City Council

  Published: Monday, 8th May 2017

  Gordon 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.

• Council holds vehicle and equipment auction

  Published: Tuesday, 2nd May 2017

  Vehicles and equipment will be auctioned off by Oxford City Council on Saturday 13 May.

• Peter Sloman's appointment

  Published: Monday, 27th March 2017

  Peter Sloman, the city council’s chief executive, has been selected as the preferred candidate for the role of chief executive at Reading Borough Council.

• By-election announced

  Published: Monday, 27th March 2017

  Following the sad death of Councillor Van Coulter, a by-election has been announced for the Oxford City Council ward of Barton and Sandhills.

• Councillor Van Coulter

  Published: Tuesday, 14th March 2017

  Oxford City Council has regrettably been informed of the extremely sad news that Councillor Van Coulter died on 13 March.

• Oxford City Council response to “Better Oxfordshire” proposal

  Published: Friday, 3rd March 2017

  Councillor Bob Price, Leader of Oxford City Council, responds to the launch of Oxfordshire County Council’s “Better Oxfordshire” proposal.

• More than 5,000 people sign petition against unitary county council

  Published: Tuesday, 28th February 2017

  More than 5,000 people have signed a petition against Oxfordshire County Council’s unitary county council proposals.

• Oxford Marks ‘1 Day Without Us’, celebrating the contribution of immigrants to our city

  Published: Wednesday, 15th February 2017

  The general public is invited to join the Lord Mayor of Oxford, Cllr Mohammed Altaf-Khan at Oxford Town Hall on Monday 20 February, 1pm, to mark ‘1 Day Without Us’.

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  Oxford City Council launches petition against unitary county council

  Published: Monday, 13th February 2017

  Oxford City Council has today launched a Change.org petition against Oxfordshire County Council’s proposals to create a new unitary county council.

• Response to the recent announcement by South and Vale of White Horse District Councils

  Published: Monday, 6th February 2017

  Leader of Oxford City Council, Councillor Bob Price says:

• Response to One Oxfordshire launch today

  Published: Thursday, 19th January 2017

  Speaking about Oxfordshire County Council’s proposal to create a single council for the whole of Oxfordshire, Cllr Bob Price Leader of Oxford City Council said: “This is the wrong proposal at the wrong time.

• Fairtrade boss to visit Oxford

  Published: Wednesday, 11th January 2017

  The Chief Executive of the Fairtrade Foundation, Michael Gidney, will visit Oxford Town Hall on 16 January to deliver a talk on his vision for the future of Fairtrade and the challenges presented in.

• Watch out for the Christmas scammers

  Published: Thursday, 8th December 2016

  It may well be a season of goodwill, but sadly it’s also a season of scams, and Oxford City Council wants to make sure that the city’s residents don’t fall victim.

• City Council Deputy Leader is District Councillor of the Year

  Published: Wednesday, 2nd November 2016

  Dedication and commitment to the role of councillor were recognised last night (1 November) when Oxford City’s Deputy Leader, Cllr Ed Turner, won District Councillor of the Year at the prestigious Local Government Information Unit (LGiU) Councillor Achievement awards.

• Excellent customer service recognised

  Published: Wednesday, 31st August 2016

  The Cabinet Office has awarded Oxford City Council its prestigious Customer Service Excellence (CSE) standard.

• Oxford City Council to Fly a Flag for Commonwealth Day

  Published: Monday, 7th March 2016

  Oxford City Council to Fly a Flag for Commonwealth Day, Monday 14 March 2016, followed by a short ceremony at 10.30am in the Main Hall, Oxford Town Hall.

• D-Day veterans from Oxfordshire to be presented with the Chevalier Legion D’ Honneur Medal ceremony

  Published: Friday, 26th February 2016

  D-Day veterans from Oxfordshire will be presented with the “Chevalier Legion D’ Honneur Medal” at a ceremony to be held 2pm on Tuesday 1 March 2016, Oxford Town Hall.

• Review finds that the City’s finances are in good shape

  Published: Wednesday, 10th February 2016

  - though government policies have led to scaled-back house-building programme.

• City protects services and investment from government cuts

  Published: Wednesday, 10th February 2016

  On 3 February we will publish our draft budget for the coming financial year as well as the Medium-Term Financial Plan (MTFP) for the next four years.

• Oxford to raise awareness on World Cancer Day

  Published: Monday, 1st February 2016

  To raise awareness on World Cancer Day 2016 on Thursday 4 February, Oxford will be playing host to a range of events across the city.

• Service of reflection to commemorate Holocaust Memorial Day

  Published: Friday, 22nd January 2016

  A Holocaust Memorial Day service of reflection will be held at 12noon on Wednesday 27 January 2016 in the Oxford Town Hall.

• Oxford City Council launches new look website

  Published: Tuesday, 12th January 2016

  Oxford City Council has launched a completely redesigned website providing our residents with a new and convenient way to get things done online.

• Celebrating Queen Elizabeth becoming Britain's longest serving monarch

  Published: Tuesday, 8th September 2015

  The Union flag will be flying over the Town Hall tomorrow to celebrate Queen Elizabeth II becoming the longest serving British monarch.

• Oxfordshire asks Government to consider £4bn investment deal

  Published: Friday, 4th September 2015

  Public bodies in Oxfordshire have jointly submitted an expression of interest to Government that asks for greater local control over £4bn of funding for transport, sills, training and health services.

• City Council scoops national awards

  Published: Friday, 4th September 2015

  Oxford City Council has been named Council of the Year by a national association for public sector organisations.

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