Gold for Oxford City Council’s Housing Service
Published: Thursday, 3rd August 2017Oxford City Council has become the first council in Oxfordshire, and one of only eleven Local Authorities in England, to receive the National Practitioner Support Service ‘Gold standard’ award in recognition of its efforts to prevent and tackle homelessness in the city.
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Winner of Smart Oxford Playable City Commission will map the night sky onto the streets of Oxford
Published: Wednesday, 2nd August 2017The winner of the Smart Oxford Playable City Commission is award-winning Guerilla Dance Project, who will encourage people to activate beams of light to map star constellations onto Oxford's streets.
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Food Access database launches in Oxford
Published: Thursday, 27th July 2017Unequal access to nutritious food is proven to have a direct bearing on a person’s health and general well-being.
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Oxford City Council joins leaders from cities across England to criticise Government’s Clean Air Plan
Published: Thursday, 27th July 2017The City Council has joined leaders from cities across England to criticise Michael Gove’s Clear Air Plan, saying it does not go far enough to deal with the public health crisis caused by dirty air.
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Statement regarding the removal of abandoned items from a fire escape in Cornmarket Street
Published: Wednesday, 26th July 2017This is a fire safety issue.
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The summer holidays are here
Published: Wednesday, 26th July 2017Are you looking for ways to keep your 11-19 year old happy and active over the holidays? Oxford City Council’s Youth Ambition is running a range of FREE, fun and engaging holiday programmes for you.
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More than 100 homes protected from flooding in Northway and Marston
Published: Tuesday, 25th July 2017Oxford City Council has completed flood prevention work in Northway and Marston – protecting 110 homes from surface water flash flooding.
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Police, City Council in joint initiative to tackle anti-social behaviour and criminal exploitation of vulnerable people on Oxford’s streets
Published: Monday, 24th July 2017An initiative has been launched to tackle street drinking, begging, and public drug supply and use in Oxford city centre, and to safeguard those involved at risk of criminal exploitation.
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Statement on Bullingdon Community Centre
Published: Friday, 14th July 2017Tim Sadler, Executive Director for Sustainable City, said:
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Oxford runners invited to take part in first marathon in Russian twin city
Published: Tuesday, 11th July 2017Runners have been invited to take part in the inaugural marathon in Oxford’s twinned city of Perm, Russia.
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Oxford City Council sets out plans to install £500,000 of electric vehicle charging points for taxis
Published: Tuesday, 11th July 2017Oxford City Council plans to install £500,000 of electric vehicle charging points for taxis and to phase out older, high-emitting hackney cabs from the city in another effort to reduce air pollution.
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Footballers almost hit fundraising target for trip of a lifetime to Russia
Published: Friday, 7th July 2017Seventeen young footballers have almost hit their fundraising target to take part in the trip of a lifetime – two weeks at an international youth football camp in Russia.
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Have Your Say stall at the Leys Festival and Horticultural Show
Published: Friday, 7th July 2017Oxford City Council is joining forces with Thames Valley Police to hold a Have Your Say stall at The Leys Festival and Horticultural Show.
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The Leys Festival and Horticultural Show is back!
Published: Tuesday, 4th July 2017The Leys Festival and Horticultural Show will return to Blackbird Leys on Saturday 8 July.
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Oxford City Council granted injunction following anti-social behaviour
Published: Thursday, 29th June 2017Oxford City Council has been granted a two-year injunction against an Oxford resident following anti-social behaviour.
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Oxford City Council evicts tenant following incidents of anti-social behaviour
Published: Wednesday, 28th June 2017Oxford City Council has regained possession of a Council-owned property from a tenant following incidents of anti-social behaviour.
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Oxford City Council marks Drowning Prevention Week by reiterating wild swimming warnings
Published: Friday, 23rd June 2017Oxford 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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Council agrees to set up Oxford Lottery to support local good causes
Published: Wednesday, 21st June 2017Last 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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ESF Community Grants panel awards £222,000 to help disadvantaged groups
Published: Wednesday, 10th May 2017Oxfordshire 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 2017A global competition to create a more connected and collaborative Oxford has been launched today.
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#ThriveInOxford this Mental Health Awareness Week
Published: Monday, 8th May 2017Oxford 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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New green space set to be created in Summertown
Published: Friday, 5th May 2017Oxford City Council is set to create a new green space in Summertown’s Alexandra Park.
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Largest ever crowds for May Morning celebrations
Published: Monday, 1st May 2017About 27,000 people turned out to see in May Morning today - the largest crowd ever.
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Become a City Rep and get a chance to travel overseas
Published: Wednesday, 29th March 2017Oxford City Council is launching a new scheme to encourage young people to get involved in Oxford’s international links activities.
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Job fair returns to Rose Hill
Published: Tuesday, 21st March 2017Hundreds of local jobs and training opportunities will be available at a one-day job fair being held in Rose Hill, Oxford. It takes place at the Rose Hill Community Centre, Carole’s Way, OX4 4HF, on 23 March from 10am to 2pm.
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Nominations now open for Oxford’s unsung heroes
Published: Friday, 17th March 2017The Lord Mayor of Oxford, Councillor Mohammed Altaf-Khan, is inviting nominations for the annual Certificate of Honour Awards which celebrates the invaluable work of Oxford’s voluntary community.
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New mosaic celebrates the history of Wood Farm
Published: Wednesday, 15th March 2017A colourful community mosaic celebrating the rural roots of Wood Farm was unveiled on Atkyns Road yesterday.
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“Lifeline” community transport service maintained thanks to £40,000 Oxford City Council grant
Published: Friday, 10th March 2017Oxford City Council has awarded a £40,000 grant to Aspire, ensuring that its community transport service for 149 elderly passengers in Oxford will be maintained.
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Oxford City Council grants £10,000 to Oxford Playhouse to improve literacy
Published: Thursday, 9th March 2017Oxford City Council has given a £10,000 grant to the Oxford Playhouse to improve literacy, develop storytelling, encourage imagination and introduce young people to theatre.
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Oxford City Council launches new sports activities in Blackbird Leys
Published: Thursday, 9th March 2017Oxford City Council is launching new fitness activities in Blackbird Leys to enable families to have fun and get active this spring and summer.
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City Council to mark Commonwealth Day and WW1 centenary
Published: Wednesday, 8th March 2017A single act of commemoration to mark the centenary of World War One will be led by the Lord Mayor of Oxford, Cllr Altaf-Khan and the Lord Lieutenant of Oxfordshire next week.
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Burial fees for children scrapped
Published: Wednesday, 8th March 2017Oxford City Council has announced that it is scrapping burial fees for children. The council will no longer charge bereaved parents in Oxford for a grave for children who tragically pass away before their twelfth birthday.
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Oxford City Council’s youth team helps 6,916 young people with £660,000 of grants
Published: Wednesday, 8th March 2017Oxford City Council’s in-house youth team has helped more than 6,916 young people over the last four years by giving out £190,000 worth of grants every year.
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New City Funding Fair to help community and voluntary groups find funds
Published: Wednesday, 8th March 2017Community and voluntary organisations in Oxford will be able to meet funders and receive funding advice at the City Funding Fair.
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Oxford City Council agrees £500,000 funding to renovate Bullingdon Community Centre
Published: Tuesday, 7th March 2017Oxford City Council has agreed £500,000 of funding to renovate the Bullingdon Community Centre in the Lye Valley.
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Oxford City Council revamps play equipment at Margaret Road Recreation Ground
Published: Tuesday, 7th March 2017Oxford City Council has started work on a £33,000 revamp of play equipment at Margaret Road Recreation Ground in Headington.
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Oxford City Council’s in-house youth team helps more than 25,000 young people
Published: Monday, 6th March 2017Oxford City Council’s in-house youth team has helped more than 25,000 young people over the last four years.
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Oxford City Council agrees £1.4m of funding for city’s community groups
Published: Monday, 6th March 2017Oxford City Council has agreed another £1.4m of funding to help organisations that support some of the city’s most disadvantaged communities.
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Logo competition winners announced
Published: Thursday, 2nd March 2017Oxford City Council is delighted to announce the winners of the logo competition to mark the 70th anniversary of the twinning link between Oxford and Bonn.
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Look before you book this Valentine’s Day
Published: Wednesday, 8th February 2017If you’re planning that special Valentine’s date Oxford City Council wants to remind you to look before you book.
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Sport & Physical Activity team receives highest possible rating by Sport England
Published: Monday, 16th January 2017Oxford City Council’s Sport & Physical Activity team has achieved an ‘excellent’ rating from Sport England’s national assessment scheme, Quest.
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Fairtrade boss to visit Oxford
Published: Wednesday, 11th January 2017The 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.
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Grant pot opens to help young people into work, reduce crime and improve integration
Published: Tuesday, 3rd January 2017Oxford City Council has opened a £60,000 grant pot to help voluntary and community groups provide targeted work to help young people in Oxford.
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Grant pot opens to provide holiday activities for young people in Oxford
Published: Tuesday, 3rd January 2017Oxford City Council has opened its £130,000 grant pot to help provide holiday activities for young people in Oxford.
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Crack down on Blue Badge fraud
Published: Tuesday, 20th December 2016Motorists misusing Blue Badges in Oxfordshire are being targeted in a crackdown.
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Campaign sees 105 people sign up to become volunteers in Oxford
Published: Friday, 16th December 2016An Oxford-wide campaign to encourage more people to become volunteers has resulted in 105 people signing up to give their time.
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Oxford’s 55,000 volunteers contribute £27.6m to the city every year
Published: Monday, 5th December 2016More than 55,000 Oxford residents are volunteers and give up their time to help transform the lives of others – contributing about £27.6m to the city every year.
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East Oxford Community Centre consultation results published
Published: Thursday, 24th November 2016Oxford City Council would like to publicly thank users and local residents for taking part in the recent East Oxford Community Centre consultation.
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Flag to be flown to mark Transgender Remembrance Day
Published: Thursday, 17th November 2016Oxford City Council will fly the Transgender Pride Flag to mark Transgender Day of Remembrance on Sunday 20 November.
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Economic index puts Oxford at the top
Published: Wednesday, 9th November 2016PWC’s annual index of economic well being in UK cities, “Good Growth for Cities 2016” has placed Oxford at number one.
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Volunteers' survey launched
Published: Wednesday, 2nd November 2016On 5 December, Oxford City Council will celebrate UN International Volunteer Day.
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Remembrance Sunday and Armistice Day services in Oxford
Published: Tuesday, 1st November 2016Oxford’s Remembrance Sunday service will take place at the War Memorial in St Giles, between 10.30am and 12.15pm on 13 November.
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Last chance to have say on future of East Oxford Community Centre
Published: Monday, 24th October 2016East Oxford residents have until Friday (28/10) to have their say on a potential multi-million pound redevelopment of East Oxford Community Centre.
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City Council launches European initiative
Published: Monday, 17th October 2016Whilst the result of last June’s referendum on European Union membership will have repercussions across the UK, it is likely to have a particularly profound effect on Oxford, an international city that benefits hugely from people from other European countries coming to work here.
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City Council wins £140,000 funding to continue hugely-popular dance festival
Published: Friday, 14th October 2016Oxford City Council has won £140,000 from Arts Council England to continue the hugely-popular dance festival Dancin’ Oxford for a further three years.
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New European funding to boost employment and training opportunities
Published: Thursday, 13th October 2016Oxford City Council has been awarded the contract by the Skills Funding Agency (SFA) to deliver the Oxfordshire Local Enterprise Partnership’s (OxLEP) Community Grants Programme.
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City Council provides £130,000 of grants to create summer of sport, art and science for youngsters
Published: Friday, 7th October 2016Young people in Oxford were able to take part in sport, art, science and youth clubs during the summer holidays thanks to £130,000 of grants from Oxford City Council.
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Refugees and asylum seekers to receive free English language classes to help social integration
Published: Thursday, 6th October 2016Refugees and asylum seekers who live in the City will be given free English language classes later this month, thanks to a £10,000 grant from Oxford City Council.
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City Council to bring together communities to share recipes in the run up to Food & Drink Festival
Published: Wednesday, 5th October 2016Oxford City Council will bring communities together to share recipes and talk food in the run up to the inaugural Oxford Food & Drink Festival.
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Celebration for Oxford’s Allotment holders
Published: Monday, 3rd October 2016Oxford’s allotment holders have been recognised for their achievements at a prestigious award ceremony.
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Have your say on the future of East Oxford Community Centre
Published: Wednesday, 28th September 2016Residents will be able to view and have their say on a potential multi-million pound redevelopment of East Oxford Community Centre at exhibitions later this week.
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Old is the New Young festival 2016
Published: Tuesday, 27th September 2016Celebrate Older People’s Day at the Old is the New Young Festival on Friday 30 September 2016, 10am to 4pm at Oxford Town Hall.
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£800,000 sports pavilion revamp opens in Cutteslowe Park
Published: Monday, 26th September 2016Oxford City Council has reopened the Lower Pavilion in Cutteslowe Park after a £809,000 refurbishment aimed at encouraging more young people and women to take part in football.
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Bi-flag to fly over Oxford Town Hall for the first time
Published: Tuesday, 20th September 2016The City Council will fly the Bi Pride flag over the Town Hall for the first time on Friday 23 September to mark International Bi-visibility Day.
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Three councils are best for Oxfordshire
Published: Tuesday, 13th September 2016City and District council statement on the future of local government in Oxfordshire
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Grants of up to £10,000 available to Oxford voluntary and community groups
Published: Friday, 2nd September 2016Oxford’s community and voluntary groups are invited to apply for grants of up to £10,000 to run projects, events and activities next year.
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£126,000 NHS England grant funding to launch Barton Healthy New Town project
Published: Thursday, 25th August 2016The City Council has launched a new project to contribute to the improvement of health and wellbeing in the Barton area, courtesy of grant funding from NHS England.
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City Council presents ideas for a £2million refurbishment of the East Oxford Community Centre
Published: Tuesday, 16th August 2016A feasibility study commissioned by the City Council has produced proposals for a £2 million redevelopment of the East Oxford Community Centre (EOCC) site in Cowley Road.
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Oxford City Council provides £6,000 to help communities across Oxford run events
Published: Thursday, 4th August 2016Oxford City Council has given £6,155 of small grants to community groups and charities to help run events and projects across the city.
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StreetSports are back with a bang – with more on offer too
Published: Friday, 8th July 2016The school holidays are nearly here, so it’s a good time to feast your eyes on the great activities taking place in Oxford to keep young people active this summer.
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Free family open day at Leys Pools and Leisure Centre on Saturday
Published: Thursday, 7th July 2016Leys Pools and Leisure Centre will be inviting families to enjoy a free open day on Saturday (9/7).
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Survey shows more residents satisfied with their neighbourhood
Published: Thursday, 7th July 2016Oxford City Council’s programme to improve its housing estates is making a positive impact on communities, with more residents reporting satisfaction with their neighbourhood.
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Leys Festival and Horticultural Show come together in fun event for the community
Published: Thursday, 30th June 2016People of all ages are gearing up for the Leys Festival and Horticultural Show, which will take place in Blackbird Leys Park between 12pm and 4pm on Saturday 2 July.
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Refugee Week - 20 to 26 June 2016
Published: Thursday, 16th June 2016Refugee Week is a UK-wide programme of arts, cultural and educational events and activities that celebrates the contribution that refugees and asylum seekers make to the UK.
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Cowley Walkabouts Aim to Identify Local Issues
Published: Tuesday, 14th June 2016Residents are invited to neighbourhood walkabouts in Cowley, Cowley Marsh and Lye Valley in June and July to highlight spots for cleanup and improvement.
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Oxford’s students urged to donate unwanted items to raise money for the British Heart Foundation
Published: Wednesday, 11th May 2016Oxford City Council, the University of Oxford and Oxford Brookes University have partnered with British Heart Foundation shops to encourage students to donate their unwanted items as they move out.
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Oxford United open top bus promotion parade tomorrow
Published: Monday, 9th May 2016Oxford United fans will be able to cheer on their newly-promoted heroes when the team takes part in an open top bus promotion parade through Oxford city centre tomorrow (10/5).
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Ashmolean Museum and Perm State Art Gallery Look at Future Partnership
Published: Friday, 6th May 2016Directors of the Ashmolean Museum and the Perm State Art Gallery in Russia met in Oxford last week to explore ways that the two organisations can work together in the future.
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Oxford in Bloom 2016 launches
Published: Tuesday, 3rd May 2016All experienced or novice gardeners are being sought to enter Oxford in Bloom 2016.
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Walk your way to health during National Walking Month
Published: Tuesday, 3rd May 2016Oxford residents can take part in May’s National Walking Month with free health walks.
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Biggest crowds ever for May Morning
Published: Sunday, 1st May 2016About 25,000 people turned out to see in May Morning today (1/5) - the biggest crowd ever.
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Campaign to tackle dog fouling a success
Published: Tuesday, 26th April 2016An Oxford City Council campaign to encourage dog owners in Blackbird Leys and Greater Leys to clean up after their pets has seen dog fouling incidents drop 51 per cent.
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Nominations are open to find our unsung heroes in the local community
Published: Friday, 18th March 2016The Lord Mayor of Oxford Councillor Rae Humberstone is inviting nominations for the Annual Certificate of Honour Awards.
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Help celebrate the Queen’s 90th birthday
Published: Tuesday, 15th March 2016National celebrations will be taking place across Britain on the weekend of Saturday 11 – Sunday 12 June to celebrate the Queen’s official 90th birthday.
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£2,500 grants available to Oxford residents to help keep homes warm
Published: Monday, 29th February 2016Oxford residents affected by living in cold or damp homes are able to receive grants of up to £2,500 to help keep their homes warmer.
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Exciting events coming to Oxford in 2016
Published: Monday, 29th February 2016From music festivals and carnivals to half marathons and fireworks, Oxford will have something for everyone in 2016.
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First competition following £180,000 refurbishment of Horspath Athletics and Sports Ground
Published: Tuesday, 23rd February 2016The first competition at Horspath Athletics and Sports Ground following a £180,000 refurbishment will take place in April.
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Forum to discuss football in Oxford
Published: Tuesday, 23rd February 2016Oxford City Council will host a forum to discuss football in the city tomorrow (24 February).
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Cutteslowe and Sunnymead Park paddling pool to receive £200,000 makeover
Published: Monday, 22nd February 2016Oxford City Council and WREN are set to invest £200,000 to make further improvements to Cutteslowe and Sunnymead Park.
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Oxford and León in Nicaragua celebrate 30 years of twinning
Published: Friday, 19th February 2016Oxford and León in Nicaragua will celebrate 30 years of twinning with a series of events throughout 2016.
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Campaign to tackle dog fouling in Blackbird Leys parks
Published: Tuesday, 16th February 2016Oxford City Council this week launches a campaign to encourage Blackbird Leys’ dog owners to clean up after their pets.
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#LoveinOxford winner announced
Published: Monday, 15th February 2016Oxford City Council’s campaign to find the most romantic spot in Oxford has found a winner: the gates to Christ Church Meadow in St Aldate’s.
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Oxford City Council agrees another £1.4m of funding for Oxford community groups
Published: Friday, 12th February 2016Oxford City Council has agreed £1.4m of funding to help organisations that support some of the city’s most disadvantaged communities.
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£4,000 refurbishment of Blackbird Leys Community Centre meeting room
Published: Thursday, 11th February 2016Oxford City Council is spending £4,000 to transform a meeting room in Blackbird Leys Community Centre.
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Gym at newly-opened Rose Hill Community Centre reaches more than 100 members
Published: Monday, 8th February 2016More than 100 people have signed up to the gym at the new Rose Hill Community Centre – a week after the £4.76m building opened.
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South Parade public toilets refurbished
Published: Monday, 8th February 2016Oxford City Council has completed the refurbishment of public toilets in South Parade.
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Your views are important to us Community Centre Consultation
Published: Friday, 5th February 2016Consultation closes on the 22 March 2016. For paper copies of the draft strategy or questionnaire please call 01865 252803 or email Communities@oxford.gov.uk.
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Oxford is the UK’s fittest city – new data
Published: Friday, 5th February 2016Oxford is the fittest city in the UK and the number of people taking part in regular exercise is on the increase, two separate studies have found.
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Oxford city centre Public Spaces Protection Order
Published: Wednesday, 3rd February 2016Oxford City Council’s city centre Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) came into effect on Monday, 1 February.
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New £4.76m Rose Hill Community Centre set to open
Published: Thursday, 28th January 2016Rose Hill residents will get to experience what the much-anticipated Rose Hill Community Centre has to offer during the official opening on Saturday (30/1).
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East Oxford residents invited to attend East Area Forum
Published: Friday, 22nd January 2016Residents of east Oxford are invited to attend the next East Area Forum on Monday 25 January from 6.30pm to 8.30pm at East Oxford Primary School, Union Street.
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Volunteering opportunities to help wildlife in Blackbird Leys
Published: Tuesday, 12th January 2016Blackbird Leys residents will be able to help improve the habitats of wildlife during volunteer sessions at Spindleberry Nature Reserve.
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Syrian families are settling in
Published: Tuesday, 22nd December 2015As part of the national refugee resettlement programme, the first Syrian families have arrived and are settling into life in Oxfordshire.
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Funding applications to provide holiday activities for young people now open
Published: Friday, 11th December 2015Would you or your organisation like to provide holiday activities for young people in Oxford?
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Council and police joining forces for Have Your Say meeting
Published: Friday, 4th December 2015Oxford City Council is joining forces with Thames Valley Police to hold a Have Your Say meeting in East Oxford.
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Search for volunteers to help Annie Sloan redecorate East Oxford Community Centre
Published: Friday, 4th December 2015World-famous decorator Annie Sloan will help transform East Oxford Community Centre – and she needs residents to help!
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Refugees welcomed in Oxford
Published: Friday, 4th December 2015The first Syrian refugee families are due to arrive in the city this month, as part of Oxford’s response to the national Syrian Resettlement programme announced by the Prime Minister in September.
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Hundreds of jobs available at Blackbird Leys job fair
Published: Monday, 26th October 2015Hundreds of jobs and training opportunities will be available at a one-day job fair in Blackbird Leys on Wednesday 11 November 2015.
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Old is the New Young festival
Published: Tuesday, 22nd September 2015Oxford residents aged 50 and over are invited to attend next week’s Old is the New Young festival.
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East Area Forum meeting Wednesday 16 September 2015
Published: Tuesday, 15th September 2015The next East Area Forum will take place on Wednesday 16 September 2015 between 6.30pm and 8.30pm at East Oxford Primary School in Union Street.
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Statement on East Oxford Community Centre
Published: Tuesday, 4th August 2015Statement on East Oxford Community Centre
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