Big shift from English to British identity in new census data
Published: Tuesday, 29th November 2022Census data on nationality and ethnicity in Oxford shows thousands more people now choose British rather than English as their national identity.
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Find warm spaces in Oxford this winter
Published: Thursday, 17th November 2022Oxford City Council has been working with community groups to support warm spaces across the city and develop an interactive map of where to find a warm welcome this winter.
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Oxfordshire to increase payments for Ukrainian hosts
Published: Thursday, 10th November 2022Hosts of Ukrainian guests in Oxfordshire who are part of the government’s Homes for Ukraine scheme will soon benefit from an increase in monthly support payments from £350 to £550 from 1 December 2022
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More organisations sign as Oxford’s Anti-Racism Charter reaches second anniversary
Published: Tuesday, 8th November 2022Oxford’s Anti-Racism Charter celebrated its second anniversary at the end of October, with a push to encourage more organisations to sign up.
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Oxford set to mark Remembrance Sunday and Armistice Day
Published: Thursday, 3rd November 2022Oxford will remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice to secure and protect our freedom at Remembrance services next week.
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Census shows Oxford a diverse and youthful city
Published: Thursday, 3rd November 2022Oxford’s population has grown by 6.7% since 2011 and continues to be predominantly working age with a 7% increase in people born overseas, according to the latest census data release.
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Next phase of East Oxford Community Centre redevelopment begins
Published: Friday, 28th October 2022Work on the East Oxford Community Centre redevelopment is stepping up a gear, with the next stage of works beginning at the start of November.
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Oxford City Council celebrates Black History Month
Published: Thursday, 6th October 2022October is Black History Month (BHM), and the City Council will be marking the month through its social media and promoting the Oxford Anti-Racism Charter.
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Oxford City Council is ready to help people as utility prices rise on 1 October
Published: Friday, 30th September 2022Inflation means more people are struggling to make their budget cover basic costs like rent and food, even before the utility price rise.
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Free event to find out how to get involved with Oxford’s twin cities around the world
Published: Friday, 23rd September 2022Oxford residents, schools and community groups will be able to find out how to get involved with Oxford’s twin cities with a free event next week.
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City Council and partners deliver cost of living support
Published: Thursday, 8th September 2022With home energy bills set to rise in October, Oxford City Council is working with partner groups to make sure people can get the help they need this winter.
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Summer holiday activities available for young people in Oxford
Published: Friday, 22nd July 2022Oxford City Council is working with community groups to provide summer holiday activities for young people in Oxford this summer.
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Oxford City Council celebrates South Asian Heritage Month
Published: Friday, 22nd July 2022Between 18 July and 17 August, Oxford City Council is proudly supporting South Asian Heritage Month.
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Museum of Oxford set to host bumper series of events this summer for all the family
Published: Wednesday, 13th July 2022The Museum of Oxford is putting on a bumper series of events for families this summer. The events offer the chance to take part in a mini archaeological excavation or to step back in time and experienc
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City Council providing drop-in events to tackle cost of living crisis
Published: Friday, 1st July 2022Oxford City Council is running a series of events to help residents find support with the cost of living crisis.
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Statement on Government plans to reopen Campsfield House Immigration Detention Centre
Published: Wednesday, 29th June 2022A statement from Councillor Susan Brown, Leader, Oxford City Council and Councillor Shaista Aziz, Cabinet Member Inclusive Communities and Culture.
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Council invites views on latest stage of major transformation of Oxford West End and Osney Mead
Published: Wednesday, 29th June 2022Oxford City Council is seeking local views on plans to transform the West End and Osney Mead area of Oxford city centre.
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Plan for recovery of Oxford’s city centre boosted by Cabinet
Published: Wednesday, 29th June 2022Plans to aid the post-pandemic recovery of Oxford’s city centre have been approved by the council’s Cabinet on 15 June 2022.
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Budding historians urged to apply for new bursary with the Museum of Oxford
Published: Tuesday, 28th June 2022Young people with a passion for Oxford’s history and the stories of the city’s many different communities are being encouraged to apply for a new bursary with the Museum of Oxford.
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Plan to harness Oxford’s economic potential approved by Cabinet
Published: Tuesday, 21st June 2022Oxford’s Economic Strategy has been approved at a meeting of Oxford City Council’s Cabinet on 15 June.
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Refugee Week: A letter from a refugee, five years on
Published: Monday, 20th June 2022Refugee Week 2022 (20-26th) will be a celebration of community, mutual care, and the human ability to start again. Read a personal account of one woman's journey of refuge, five years on.
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Get on your bike with a range of free family activities at the Women’s Tour finish this Saturday
Published: Thursday, 9th June 2022A BMX stunt show, a static bike race and a bicycle-powered children’s carousel are part of the free activities on offer as the Women’s Tour rides to the finish line in St Giles on Saturday 11 June.
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Ridgefield Road to become a ‘Jubilee Avenue’
Published: Wednesday, 1st June 2022Ridgefield Road is to become Oxford’s very own ‘Jubilee Avenue’, in celebration of the Queen’s Platinum jubilee.
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Go barking mad this Jubilee for Covered Market’s Spot the Corgi competition
Published: Wednesday, 1st June 2022Don’t end up in the doghouse, come and celebrate the Jubilee by spotting the corgi at Oxford Covered Market.
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Join the Lord Mayor of Oxford in Jubilee civic procession and service of celebration
Published: Wednesday, 1st June 2022Oxford residents are invited to enjoy all the pomp and ceremony as the Lord Mayor of Oxford, Councillor James Fry, joins a Jubilee civic procession.
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Civic leaders across county come together to light Jubilee beacon
Published: Monday, 30th May 2022The Oxfordshire Lieutenancy is bringing together civic leaders from across the county in a ceremony to light Oxfordshire’s beacon in honour of Her Majesty the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.
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BLOG: Councillor Shaista Aziz on the second anniversary of George Floyd's death
Published: Wednesday, 25th May 2022Today marks the second anniversary of the racist murder of George Floyd at the hands of a white police officer.
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Council event uncovers scale of need across Oxfordshire as residents struggle with Cost of Living crisis
Published: Friday, 20th May 2022As Office for National Statistics (ONS) data reveals Inflation has hit its highest level (9%) in 40 years, Oxford City Council has hosted a Cost of Living training event.
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East Oxford Community Centre redevelopment ready to begin
Published: Friday, 13th May 2022Oxford City Council is getting ready to start the £5.4m redevelopment of east Oxford’s community spaces, including East Oxford Community Centre (EOCC).
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May Morning art competition winners capture essence of Oxford
Published: Thursday, 5th May 2022A ten-year-old boy, a self-taught member of Oxford Art Society and a queer illustrator are amongst the winners of Oxford City Council’s May Morning art competition.
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Statement on East Oxford Community Centre redevelopment
Published: Tuesday, 3rd May 2022East Oxford Community centre is there for the whole community and we need to meet our commitment to redevelop and significantly improve it, which was strongly supported through public consultation.
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New Nightsafe Network launched to improve safety of women at night
Published: Thursday, 28th April 2022A partnership of businesses, universities, the police, and Oxford City Council has launched a new collaborative approach to supporting the safety of women and girls at night.
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Road closures in place as thousands expected to attend May Morning 2022
Published: Wednesday, 27th April 2022Oxford City Council is working with partners to prepare the city for thousands of people to attend May Morning 2022 for the first time in-person since 2019.
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Residents invited to join St George’s Jubilee celebration at the City Church
Published: Wednesday, 20th April 2022Oxford City Council is inviting residents to join the Lord Mayor of Oxford and the Freemen of Oxford in a Civic Service at the City Church.
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Celebrate May Morning with public art Crowdfunder
Published: Thursday, 14th April 2022Oxford’s May Morning will be returning this year as an in-person live event after two years as an online event.
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Have a get together in a local park to ‘go green for the Queen’
Published: Wednesday, 13th April 2022Oxford City Council is offering the use of the city’s parks for residents who wish to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee by holding picnics with groups of friends and family.
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City Council launches the Community Champions programme to better understand vaccine uptake and the underlying health inequality in Oxford
Published: Friday, 25th March 2022Oxford City Council has launched a programme to better understand vaccine uptake and the underlying health inequality in Oxford.
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Oxford City Council launches new equalities strategy
Published: Friday, 25th March 2022The Covid 19 pandemic has once again revealed the extent of inequalities in Oxford, and in the country, and how inequalities affect people’s lives.
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First Safer Streets measures installed to support women’s safety in Oxford
Published: Wednesday, 23rd March 202224 new CCTV cameras are among the first measures to be introduced by Oxford City council as part of a multi-agency programme to make the streets safer for women and girls in Oxford.
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Council’s Community Impact Fund: ‘Big Ideas’ grants awarded to 36 organisations
Published: Wednesday, 23rd March 2022Oxford City Council has announced the 36 organisations and community groups across the city who will benefit from grants of up to £28,000 as part of its Community Impact Fund ‘Big Ideas’ grants.
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City Council launches Crowdfunder to bring community art to Oxford’s May Morning celebrations
Published: Wednesday, 23rd March 2022Oxford City Council is appealing for local businesses and organisations to help make Oxford’s May Morning celebrations bigger and better as it returns as a live event after a two-year hiatus.
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Oxford City Council and Elmore Community Services convene summit on behalf of Oxfordshire Anti-Slavery Network to prevent modern slavery
Published: Tuesday, 22nd March 2022On behalf of the Oxfordshire Anti-Slavery Network - a grouping of Oxfordshire agencies working to end modern slavery in the county - Oxford City Council and Elmore chaired a round table.
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Help Oxford celebrate 75 years of friendship with Bonn
Published: Tuesday, 15th March 2022This year marks the 75th anniversary of Oxford’s twinning with Bonn in Germany, and Oxford City Council is supporting a week of celebrations from 12 - 19 June.
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What does Oxford mean to you? Council launches art competition
Published: Friday, 11th March 2022Oxford City Council is launching an art competition to give people a chance to see their designs on display boards used at key events in the city throughout the year, such as May Morning celebrations.
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Civic Leaders ‘plant a tree for jubilee’ on Bernwood Road, Barton
Published: Tuesday, 8th March 2022Oxford’s civic leaders will plant a tree for the jubilee on Friday 11 March.
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City Council supports East Oxford Community Centre tenants to move while site is redeveloped
Published: Monday, 7th March 2022Oxford City Council has announced its plans to support tenant organisations of East Oxford Community Centre to move to alternate accommodation while the site is being redeveloped.
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Mark the jubilee with a tree
Published: Thursday, 3rd March 2022Oxford City Council has announced plans to support Oxford celebrate The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee year with a range of activities.
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Ground-breaking research on modern slavery in Oxford published by Oxford City Council and Elmore Community Services
Published: Monday, 14th February 2022A ground-breaking new report commissioned by Oxford City Council and delivered by Elmore Community Services uncovers the true extent of modern slavery in Oxford.
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Oxford City Council marks LGBT History Month
Published: Friday, 4th February 2022Oxford City Council are marking LGBT History Month this February by flying the Pride flag from the Town Hall through the month.
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Grants available to bring local communities together
Published: Friday, 21st January 2022Oxford City Council is urging community-focused individuals and groups to apply for grants of up to £5000 in the latest round of its Community Impact Fund.
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New community larder opens to help everyone in Oxford reduce their groceries spend
Published: Friday, 14th January 2022A new weekly community larder, a low cost food scheme, is opening in Oxford that will help with the rising cost of living and reduce food waste.
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Two day closure of Oxford Ice Rink to improve lighting
Published: Tuesday, 4th January 2022Oxford’s budding ice dancers will tripping the light fantastic in a much brighter rink in the New Year when new lighting is installed.
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Oxford City Council launches Oxford Community Impact Fund
Published: Monday, 20th December 2021Oxford City Council is opening its £422,000 Community Impact Fund for the first round of proposals on 20 December.
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BLOG: Councillor Shaista Aziz on International Migrants Day
Published: Friday, 17th December 2021This International Migrants Day, Saturday 18 December, I want to recognise the value of migrants in Oxford.
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Oxford's Christmas Light Festival 2021 a resounding success
Published: Tuesday, 14th December 2021Thousands of Oxonians enjoyed events and illuminations all over Oxford over the weekend of 19 and 20 November, to mark the start of the festive season in Oxford’s Christmas Light Festival.
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City council review of grant funding
Published: Thursday, 2nd December 2021Oxford City Council is changing the way it supports the city’s charities and community groups following a grant funding review.
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BLOG: Councillor Shaista Aziz on what Islamophobia Awareness Month is all about
Published: Friday, 26th November 2021This month is Islamophobia Awareness Month. This is an issue close to my heart as a British Muslim Woman, and especially as the city councillor responsible for Inclusive Communities.
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Get involved in Oxford’s Christmas Light Festival community celebrations
Published: Monday, 8th November 2021Oxford residents are encouraged to get involved with the Christmas Lights Festival, by making a Christmas light display, enjoying the neighbourhood light trails and entering the photo competition.
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Help for hardship available in Oxford this winter
Published: Monday, 8th November 2021Oxford City Council has been allocated nearly £270,000 funding to support residents who are struggling to make ends meet this winter.
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East Oxford Community Centre redevelopment set for approval
Published: Monday, 1st November 2021The redevelopment of East Oxford Community Centre is taking another step forward this week, as the City Council prepares for approval for works to start.
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Oxford’s Christmas Light Festival is back for 2021 with creative pop-ups in community hubs
Published: Wednesday, 27th October 2021In 2020, Oxford’s Christmas Light Festival shifted its focus from the city centre to become an event based in our local communities.
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Oxford granted £426,000 to introduce enhanced measures to improve women’s and girls safety at night
Published: Wednesday, 6th October 2021Oxford has been granted up to £426,000 to introduce measures which aim to prevent violence against women and girls travelling in and out of Oxford at night.
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Oxford City Council celebrating Black History Month
Published: Tuesday, 5th October 2021The City Council, along with many Oxford organisations, will be putting the focus on the Black communities’ contributions to British life throughout October to celebrate Black History Month.
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City Council calls for businesses and residents to join in initiative to provide laptops to local schoolchildren
Published: Monday, 4th October 2021Oxford City Council has provided a further 70 pre-owned laptops to help children in the city learn online, in addition to 50 donated to an Oxford school earlier in the year.
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City Council continues support for residents as government financial support ends
Published: Monday, 27th September 2021With the end of the universal credit uplift, furlough and self-employed support schemes, the council and its community partners have put together some resources to enable residents to find help.
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Amazon wishlist for specific donations to help Afghan guests
Published: Monday, 27th September 2021People in Oxfordshire are being asked to make donations of very specific items to help Afghan people currently being looked after in the county after their recent arrival in the UK.
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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.
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City’s Museum re-opens following £2.8m refurbishment
Published: Tuesday, 14th September 2021The Museum of Oxford is getting ready to welcome visitors as it prepares to re-open following a £2.8 million refurbishment.
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Oxford City Council pledges to support Afghan refugees
Published: Monday, 13th September 2021Oxford City Council is pledging to support Afghan refugees to build new lives in the city and has been working hard to find suitable homes.
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Statement: A poignant 20th anniversary of 9/11 marked by City Council leader
Published: Thursday, 9th September 2021Ahead of the twentieth anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, Oxford City Council reflects on the significance of the anniversary for people in Oxford and across the country.
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BLOG: Councillor Shaista Aziz on how the unfolding crisis in Afghanistan is affecting Oxford’s communities
Published: Friday, 20th August 2021Earlier this week I spent time with some of Oxford’s Afghan women and children, some of whom arrived in Oxford as refugees.
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Statement: Oxford City Council sends message of solidarity to Oxford’s Afghan community
Published: Monday, 16th August 2021As Afghanistan is rocked by the rapid take-over of the Taliban, Oxford City Council sends a message of support to Oxford's Afghan community.
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Oxford residents and activity organisers encouraged to #ChallengeMayorMark
Published: Monday, 26th July 2021Oxford residents are being encouraged to #ChallengeMayorMark to join them at their favourite physical activity session.
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Temporary closure of swimming pool at Ferry Leisure Centre
Published: Thursday, 22nd July 2021The council has been successful in being awarded a total grant of up to £10.9m from the Public Sector Decarbonisation scheme (PSDS) to carry out decarbonisation works at its largest carbon emitting buildings, including Ferry Pool.
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It’s a summer of fun for children and young people with activities and food
Published: Thursday, 22nd July 2021Oxford City council has provided £138,000 of funding to a number of partner agencies to ensure all children and young people (aged 8 - 19) can take part in a range of activities this summer.
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City Council marks first ever thank you day
Published: Monday, 5th July 2021This weekend, Oxford City Council is saying a big thank you to everyone who has helped the city keep going throughout the pandemic.
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City Council invests in electric van to support community outreach
Published: Friday, 2nd July 2021Oxford City Council has invested in an eco-friendly, electric van that will provide key support to community groups that are delivering essential food and supplies to Oxford families in need.
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Additional Walk-in vaccination clinic in Oxford
Published: Wednesday, 30th June 2021Two walk-in clinics in Oxford delivered over 800 first dose COVID-19 vaccinations to people aged 18 or over as part of the ‘grab a jab’ weekend (26/27 June). To date, 765,500 COVID-19 vaccinations have been delivered in Oxfordshire since the start of the programme.
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Oxford is a safe place to apply for the EU Settlement Scheme
Published: Tuesday, 29th June 2021There are just two days remaining to apply for the EU Settlement Scheme ahead of the 30 June 2021 deadline.
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All over 18s can now receive the vaccination in Oxford
Published: Friday, 25th June 2021Every adult in Oxford can now receive their first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine.
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City Council flying the flag to mark Armed Forces Day
Published: Thursday, 24th June 2021Oxford City Council will fly the Armed Forces Day flag above Oxford Town Hall to mark the day on Saturday (26 June).
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One week to go: Apply to the EU Settlement Scheme
Published: Wednesday, 23rd June 2021Oxford City Council urges eligible residents who still need to apply to the EU Settlement Scheme to do so before the deadline at the end of the month.
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City Council recognises and thanks Windrush Generation
Published: Monday, 21st June 2021This Windrush Day (Tuesday 22 June), Oxford City Council is highlighting the contribution the Windrush generation have made to Oxford.
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New county-wide “Move Together” programme launches to help Oxfordshire’s vulnerable residents move more
Published: Friday, 4th June 2021A new county-wide support pathway will support hundreds of Oxfordshire residents most affected by COVID-19 to move more and protect their health and wellbeing.
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City Council marks Pride in Oxford
Published: Friday, 4th June 2021The City Council is flying the rainbow flag for LGBTQIA+ Pride on Saturday 5 June, as Oxford’s Pride celebrations go online for a second year.
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Oxford City Council to award nearly £80k of grants via The Good Exchange to support Oxford’s diverse residents and help the community to thrive
Published: Wednesday, 2nd June 2021Oxford City Council is continuing its partnership with The Good Exchange, the online funding and fundraising platform, to offer £76,000 of grants for arts, culture, youth activities and leisure.
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Support and activities for Oxford families at half-term
Published: Wednesday, 26th May 2021As half term holidays approach, Oxford City Council is reminding families that there is support available, from food support to activities for children.
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City Council committed to anti-racism, as world marks anniversary of George Floyd’s murder
Published: Tuesday, 25th May 2021Today is the anniversary of the murder of George Floyd’s, an outrage that initiated the Black Lives Matters movement across many countries.
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Council backs call for scrapping of rules making rough sleeping grounds for removal from UK
Published: Friday, 14th May 2021Oxford City Council is backing a call from homelessness and human rights charities for the government to scrap rules that could make rough sleeping grounds for removal from the UK.
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#ConnectWithNature this Mental Health Awareness Week
Published: Monday, 10th May 2021Oxford City Council is marking Mental Health Awareness Week by encouraging residents to #ConnectWithNature.
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City Council urges EU Settlement Scheme applicants to seek support before deadline
Published: Friday, 23rd April 2021Oxford City Council urges residents who require assistance with their EU Settlement Scheme applications to access support services before the 30 June 2021 deadline.
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Council boosts community activities with #WeAreOxford grants
Published: Tuesday, 23rd March 2021Oxford City Council is awarding £35,000 in grants to community groups as part of a #WeAreOxford campaign, to help fund activities that keep connecting communities beyond the pandemic.
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Reflecting on Oxford’s response to the pandemic one year on
Published: Thursday, 18th March 2021As the national Day of Reflection approaches on 23 March, Oxford City Council pays tribute to all who have helped the city through the pandemic, and reflects on those who have been impacted by it.
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Oxford City Council relaunches #WeAreOxford community campaign
Published: Monday, 25th January 2021Oxford City Council is relaunching the #WeAreOxford community campaign to celebrate the diversity, generosity and sense of community that makes Oxford a great place to live and work.
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Most students set to study online under new national lockdown
Published: Tuesday, 12th January 2021Oxford’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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Lord Mayor of Oxford launches ‘Move with Mayor Mark’ local activities campaign
Published: Monday, 4th January 2021The 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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City Council announces winter support grant scheme
Published: Wednesday, 16th December 2020Families 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 Walks promoted for family and friendship groups this Winter
Published: Monday, 14th December 2020Oxford 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 City Council collects food donations to support vulnerable community members
Published: Friday, 4th December 2020Oxford City Council has set up a donations scheme so the public can easily donate food, essential items and Christmas treats to charities helping Oxford’s most vulnerable communities.
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Bullingdon and East Oxford Community Centre projects unpaused in new Council budget
Published: Wednesday, 2nd December 2020Two significant community centre redevelopments, paused as Oxford City Council responded to the first wave of the coronavirus pandemic, have been unpaused in the Council’s latest budget.
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Oxford City Council supports mental health over winter
Published: Thursday, 26th November 2020Oxford City Council has launched a range of initiatives to help support the mental health of the city’s community members during the winter period.
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Oxford City Council celebrates Healthy Ageing Month
Published: Friday, 13th November 2020Oxford City Council is marking Healthy Ageing Month, an initiative created by Oxford Brookes University to promote the World Health Organisation’s decade of study “to improve the lives of older people, their families, and the communities in which they live” (WHO).
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Update: Oxford’s Christmas Light Festival - celebrating our communities
Published: Monday, 9th November 2020Due to the Covid-19 lockdown measures, the Oxford Christmas Lights Festival has had to adapt some planned outdoor events into a digital format.
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Oxford Welcomes First Public Wheelchair Swing at Sandfield Road Park
Published: Friday, 6th November 2020Oxford City Council welcomes the installation of a new wheelchair swing in Sandfield Road Park, the first of its kind in the city.
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EU citizens urged to apply to the EU Settlement Scheme
Published: Friday, 6th November 2020Oxford’s EU citizens are urged to apply for the EU Settlement Scheme before the deadline of 30 June 2021, and to contact the Europa Welcome service if they need help with their application.
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Oxford City Launches Anti-Racism Charter
Published: Friday, 30th October 2020Oxford City Council is today launching an Anti-Racism Charter aimed at tackling the systemic racism that affects many people across our city.
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Council reminds residents to follow tier 2 guidance during Halloween celebrations
Published: Friday, 30th October 2020Oxford City Council has issued a reminder to residents to continue to follow social distancing guidelines this Halloween, as Oxford enters in to Tier 2 (High Alert).
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Oxford City Council ensures no child goes hungry during half term
Published: Monday, 26th October 2020Oxford City Council will ensure no child goes hungry during half term.
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Hear the history of Headington at new story stations
Published: Monday, 19th October 2020Headington residents can now hear stories about the history of their area at eight new story stations installed by Oxford City Council.
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Oxford City Council celebrates UN Older People’s Day
Published: Wednesday, 30th September 2020Oxford City Council is recognising UN Older People’s Day on 1 October.
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Oxford City Council celebrates Black History Month
Published: Wednesday, 30th September 2020Black History Month recognises the ways in which people of African and Caribbean descent have both shaped our history and contribute to our shared history, rich culture and communities in Oxford.
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City Council secured closure order to stop anti-social behaviour and drug dealing
Published: Friday, 17th July 2020Oxford City Council has secured a closure order against a property in Eastern Avenue, Littlemore to stop antisocial behaviour and drug use at the property.
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Charities and advocates for disabled people back council call for government to fund inclusive reopening of Oxford
Published: Friday, 3rd July 2020Oxford charities and advocates for disabled people have backed Oxford City Council’s call for government funding for stewarding to allow the safe, inclusive reopening of the city centre for people with disabilities.
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Councillors back call to protect migrants from coronavirus
Published: Thursday, 18th June 2020Oxford City Council’s migrant champion and its cabinet member for safer, healthier Oxford, are backing calls from immigration and human rights charities for the government to protect migrants.
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How to support Refugee Week in Oxford
Published: Monday, 15th June 2020Oxford City Council is once again supporting Refugee Week, a UK-wide festival running from 15 to 21 June that celebrates the contributions, creativity and resilience of refugees.
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1,000 food parcels a week provide essential support for Oxford residents
Published: Monday, 15th June 2020Over 1,000 food parcels a week are being sent out to people in Oxford who are struggling to put enough food on the table.
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Council receives 2,500 requests for emergency support since coronavirus lockdown
Published: Thursday, 4th June 2020More than 2,500 households have now asked for help during the coronavirus crisis since Oxford City Council and Oxford Hub launched a new support service on 26 March.
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Statement on George Floyd and racism in Oxford
Published: Wednesday, 3rd June 2020A statement from Councillor Susan Brown, leader of Oxford City Council and cabinet member for economic development and partnerships:
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Thanks to all our amazing volunteers this National Volunteer Week
Published: Monday, 1st June 2020This year’s Volunteers’ Week it’s clearer than ever what a difference people make in their local area by the help they give.
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A little kindness goes a long way: Oxford City Council marks Mental Health Awareness Week
Published: Monday, 18th May 2020The theme to this year’s Mental Health Awareness Week (Monday 18 – Sunday 24 May) is kindness. Oxford City Council is marking it by thanking all those in our communities who show kindness to others.
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Oxford City Council and the Central Oxford Mosque team up to distribute food ahead of Ramadan
Published: Thursday, 23rd April 2020Oxford City Council and the Central Oxford Mosque have teamed up to provide food for those in need ahead of Ramadan during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Coronavirus guidance for community associations, groups and centres
Published: Thursday, 19th March 2020In line with the government’s latest guidance, our approach is focused on protecting the most vulnerable in our communities. We and our partners are committed to providing support to these groups – the elderly and those with underlying health conditions.
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History and stories of Headington to be told in new listening benches
Published: Friday, 6th March 2020Headington residents will be able to hear the history and stories of their local area with a series of new listening benches.
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First chance to see housing plans as part of East Oxford Community Centre redevelopment
Published: Thursday, 20th February 2020Oxford City Council is holding a community engagement event on the 25 February 4-7pm at East Oxford Community Centre to discuss new housing development proposals with residents and stakeholders.
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£35,000 #WeAreOxford fund from City Council open for applications
Published: Monday, 10th February 2020The City Council is calling for applications from organisations to deliver activities and events that bring people from different backgrounds together to build long lasting friendships.
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Public consultation on acceptable and unacceptable behaviours in Oxford city centre receives 1,570 responses
Published: Thursday, 30th January 2020Oxford City Council’s public consultation on the acceptable and unacceptable behaviours in Oxford city centre has received 1,570 responses.
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City Council launches new #WeAreOxford campaign to bring communities together
Published: Monday, 27th January 2020Oxford City Council is launching a new campaign, #WeAreOxford, to celebrate the people and communities that make Oxford a great city.
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Christmas talent call out for Rose Hill open mic night
Published: Friday, 6th December 2019Rose Hill Community Centre is celebrating the festive season with a Christmas-themed open mic session on Monday 9 December 2019.
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Winners announced for Shout Out for the Covered Market poetry competition
Published: Thursday, 14th November 2019Oxford City Council has announced the winners for the Shout Out for the Covered Market competition.
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Barton residents setting up Barton Community Partnership with City Council support
Published: Friday, 8th November 2019Barton residents have been looking at what they love about their area and what they want to change as steps towards setting up their own Community Partnership, planning to launch in December
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City Council to consult on acceptable behaviours in Oxford city centre to help create wider vision
Published: Friday, 8th November 2019Oxford City Council has launched a public consultation to define the behaviours that residents, business owners and visitors think are acceptable and unacceptable in Oxford city centre.
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Blackbird Leys Community Centre opens the doors to new community larder
Published: Tuesday, 5th November 2019Oxford City Council is working with SOFEA and Food for Charities to support a new community larder project in the Leys, which will provide access to affordable healthy food and community activities.
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Registering to vote in time for the General Election
Published: Tuesday, 5th November 2019Time is running out to register for the General Election on 12 December 2019. The deadline is midnight on 26 November 2019.
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Advice centres pledge non-cooperation with Home Office hostile environment
Published: Monday, 4th November 2019Oxford’s advice centres have followed Oxford City Council in pledging non-cooperation with the Home Office’s hostile environment on immigration.
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New campaign to support boat-dwellers to access healthcare in Oxford
Published: Monday, 4th November 2019Oxford City Council and health partners have launched a new information campaign to support the growing numbers of people living on boats in the city to register with a doctor, improving their access to vital healthcare services.
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Oxford to unveil gift of friendship from twinned city of Wrocław in Poland
Published: Friday, 1st November 2019Oxford is set to unveil a gift of friendship – a gnome named Życzliwek, or ‘well-wisher’ – from Oxford’s twinned city of Wrocław in Poland.
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Oxford City Council, Elmore Community Services and Oxfordshire Modern Slavery Agencies discuss victim support for Anti-Slavery Day
Published: Thursday, 17th October 2019Ahead of Anti-Slavery Day, the City Council and the Oxfordshire mental health service Elmore Community Services, co-hosted a roundtable event that sought to strengthen modern slavery victims’ support.
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City Council seeks feedback on East Oxford Community Centre plans
Published: Thursday, 26th September 2019Oxford City Council’s engagement event on the new plans for East Oxford Community Centre created plenty of comments from the local community last week.
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Oxford City Council celebrates UN Older People’s Day
Published: Wednesday, 18th September 2019Oxford City Council is recognising UN Older People’s Day on 1 October with an event at the Town Hall organised by the Oxford 50+ Network and funded by the council.
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City Council holds community engagement events for East Oxford Community Centre redevelopment
Published: Wednesday, 11th September 2019The City Council and community groups at the East Oxford Community Centre are holding the first of two engagement events on Friday 20 September at the community centre.
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City Council secures closure order to stop anti-social behaviour and drug dealing
Published: Thursday, 1st August 2019Oxford City Council has secured a closure order against a property in East Oxford to stop anti-social behaviour and drug dealing from the building.
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Volunteers needed: just two hours a week to help the environment and the community
Published: Monday, 29th July 2019The Leys Community Fridge needs volunteers to help keep it running.
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Council supports community groups with £28,302 funding grants
Published: Thursday, 25th July 2019Charities in Oxford have received a boost from the City Council’s Small Grants Fund, with £28,302 in small grants awarded to twelve community groups and local charities this year.
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Residents to see designs for new £1m Bullingdon Community Centre
Published: Wednesday, 26th June 2019Residents are set to see designs for a new £1m Bullingdon Community Centre at an event next week.
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Prince Harry reopens Barton Neighbourhood Centre following £1m refurbishment
Published: Tuesday, 14th May 2019Prince Harry has officially reopened Barton Neighbourhood Centre following a £1m refurbishment by Oxford City Council.
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Mental Health Awareness Week: Support and resources available in Oxford to help body image issues
Published: Thursday, 9th May 2019As part of Mental Health Awareness Week’s focus on body image, Oxford City Council is helping to raise awareness and highlighting some of the activities, resources and support available in Oxford.
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Only a few days left to register
Published: Friday, 3rd May 2019Time is running out to register for the European election on 23 May. The deadline is midnight on 7 May.
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Horse dies following Port Meadow dog attack
Published: Thursday, 2nd May 2019Oxford City Council is reminding dog owners to keep their animals under control following a serious attack that resulted in the death of a horse in Port Meadow
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Statement of persons nominated for European Parliamentary Election published
Published: Friday, 26th April 2019Oxford City Council has published the Statement of Parties and Individual Candidates Nominated for the European Parliamentary Election in the South-east region.
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After successful six months, joint drugs taskforce targets new area of Oxford
Published: Wednesday, 27th March 2019After a successful six months, Oxford’s joint taskforce to disrupt and tackle open drug dealing and drug taking in the city’s public spaces is set to move part of its work to a new area of the city.
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Oxford City Council launches Oxford Lottery
Published: Thursday, 7th March 2019Oxford City Council has launched an online lottery to help raise funds for local voluntary and community groups in Oxford.
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Council supports International Women's Day
Published: Tuesday, 5th March 2019The theme for this year's International Women's Day, which takes place on 8 March 2019, is "Better the balance, better the world".
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Walk your way to better health
Published: Monday, 18th February 2019The City Council and its partner, Oxford Direct Services, maintain parks across the city. They provide oases of green tranquility and a refuge from the busy hustle bustle of city life.
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City Council secures closure order to protect vulnerable resident from cuckooing
Published: Wednesday, 13th February 2019Oxford City Council has secured a closure order against a property in Friars Wharf to protect a vulnerable resident from County Lines drug dealers.
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Women’s self-defence seminar announced for Rose Hill
Published: Friday, 8th February 2019A free women’s self-defence seminar is to take place in Rose Hill Community Centre on Sunday 24 February from 1pm to 3pm.
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Oxford residents called on to spot the signs of cuckooing to help protect people from drugs exploitation
Published: Monday, 4th February 2019Oxford residents are being called on to look out for the signs of cuckooing in their neighbourhoods to help local authorities and police protect vulnerable people from drugs exploitation.
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Leys residents get community fridge to alleviate need and cut food waste
Published: Wednesday, 5th December 2018The City Council has teamed up with Food for Charities to launch a community fridge at Blackbird Leys Community Centre that will help reduce food waste and alleviate need.
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Planting event heralds start of National Tree Week
Published: Friday, 23rd November 2018Low Carbon Oxford North, Oxford Direct Services and Oxford City Council are supporting National Tree Week by planting trees at Cutteslowe Community Woodland on 24 November from 10.30am to 12 noon.
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Council releases rough sleeping street count information
Published: Tuesday, 30th October 2018As part of its funding agreement with the government’s Rough Sleeper Initiative (RSI), Oxford City Council is conducting overnight street counts of rough sleepers every two months.
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Work on Bullingdon Community Centre set to go ahead
Published: Friday, 26th October 2018Agreement has been reached in principle with the Bullingdon Community Association (BCA) for the demolition of the defective Bullingdon Community Centre building and its replacement with a brand new purpose-built facility, using off-site modular construction methods.
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St Giles’ churchyard clearance statement
Published: Friday, 19th October 2018At the request of St Giles’ Church, Oxford City Council, assisted by Thames Valley Police, has removed seven tents and more than 100 needles from the city centre churchyard.
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Joint taskforce launches to tackle open drug dealing and drug taking in Oxford
Published: Thursday, 18th October 2018Oxford City Council, Thames Valley Police and Oxfordshire County Council have launched a joint taskforce to tackle open drug dealing and drug taking in Oxford’s public spaces.
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Growth Board Says Let’s Build Affordable Homes
Published: Tuesday, 16th October 2018Oxfordshire Growth Board is holding an event this week for developers and registered providers of social housing to invite them to help deliver new affordable homes across the county, supported by funding from the Housing and Growth Deal.
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Let's turn the school run into the school walk
Published: Tuesday, 16th October 2018October is International Walk to School Month, and as new Government data shows that nationally 44 per cent of pupils walk to school in 2017, down on the 46 per cent recorded in 2016, Oxford City Council is calling on more parents to ditch the car and walk their children to school.
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Oxford City Council sets out future strategy for young people
Published: Wednesday, 10th October 2018Oxford City Council has outlined how it will use its services and resources to support young people growing up in Oxford over the next five years to be healthy, happy and engaged citizens.
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Blackbird Leys Community Centre and FriendLeys to offer residents a new PickMeUp
Published: Monday, 1st October 2018Residents from Blackbird Leys will have the opportunity to learn about and test out the new PickMeUp minibus service at Blackbird Leys Community Centre
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Campaign launching to tackle dog fouling in Blackbird Leys
Published: Friday, 21st September 2018Oxford City Council is set to launch a campaign on Monday 24 September to encourage Blackbird Leys’ dog owners to clean up after their pets.
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Dancin’ Oxford to bring Zumba, African, Bollywood and hip hop dance taster sessions to Oxford Covered Market
Published: Wednesday, 25th July 2018Leading Oxfordshire dance festival Dancin’ Oxford will bring dance taster sessions, including Zumba, African, Bollywood and hip hop dance, to Oxford Covered Market.
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Oxford runners invited to take part in second marathon in Russian twin city
Published: Wednesday, 25th July 2018Runners from Oxford have been invited to take part in the Second Perm International Marathon in Oxford’s twinned city of Perm, Russia.
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International musicians join together in Oxford for cultural exchange celebration
Published: Wednesday, 25th July 2018More than 30 musicians from over 20 countries have come together in Oxford to celebrate cultural exchange through workshops and creative collaborations.
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Oxford City Council support community groups to deliver summer holiday activities for children
Published: Tuesday, 24th July 2018Oxford City Council is working with 12 local community groups to deliver a wide range of summer holiday activities for young people.
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Oxford Early Years Lab to establish city community-led children centres network
Published: Wednesday, 18th July 2018Parents, key professionals, & community members are coming together to create a network for community-led children centres, with the aim of reducing the social mobility gap for under fives in Oxford.
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Noise control during Oxford rail works 6 to 23 July2018
Published: Thursday, 5th July 2018We have been working with Network Rail and its contractors to make sure that the forthcoming railway improvement works between Oxford Station and Wolvercote cause as little noise as possible.
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The Leys Festival and Horticultural Show is going to be a summer sensation!
Published: Wednesday, 4th July 2018The Leys Festival and Horticultural Show will return to the Blackbird Leys Park on Saturday 7 July from 11am to 3pm.
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Lord Mayor to open sponsored swim for Oxford’s Nicaraguan twin city
Published: Tuesday, 3rd July 2018The Lord Mayor of Oxford, Councillor Colin Cook, will open a sponsored swim to raise funds for Oxford’s twinned city of León, Nicaragua
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Carnival clear up comprehensively completed
Published: Monday, 2nd July 2018Cowley Road pulsated to the sound of music, dancers and street performers yesterday as thousands descended on the area to celebrate the annual Carnival.
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City Council successfully resettles 27 refugee families in Oxford
Published: Friday, 22nd June 2018The City Council and its partner organisations Asylum Welcome, Connection Floating Support and Refugee Resource have resettled 27 refugee families in Oxford to date under the Syrian Vulnerable Person Resettlement Scheme (SVPRS) and the Vulnerable Children’s Resettlement Scheme (VCRS).
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Early pregnancy assessment unit opens at Rose Hill
Published: Tuesday, 12th June 2018A new community service dedicated to the care of women who experience problems in early pregnancy has opened its doors at Rose Hill Community Centre.
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Rose Hill Community Centre launches a new website
Published: Thursday, 31st May 2018Rose Hill Community Centre has launched a new website to make it easier for users to find everything they would want to know about the centre and the activities being run, all in one place.
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Further funding available through innovative online grant-giving platform
Published: Monday, 21st May 2018Oxford City Council has made a further £10,000 of small grants available for local charities and community groups through the innovative online matching platform The Good Exchange.
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Mental Health Awareness Week: Support and resources available in Oxford to help tackle stress
Published: Wednesday, 16th May 2018As part of Mental Health Awareness Week’s focus on stress, Oxford City Council is highlighting the activities, resources and support available to tackle stress and improve mental health and wellbeing.
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Green space providers and healthcare professionals invited to City Council’s first health conference
Published: Wednesday, 16th May 2018Oxford City Council will bring together the city’s green space providers and healthcare professionals to discuss how the natural environment can help keep people healthy.
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Twelve thousand people attend May Morning
Published: Tuesday, 1st May 2018About 12,000 people attended May Morning earlier today.
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Statement regarding B Block at East Oxford Community Centre
Published: Friday, 27th April 2018Tim Sadler, Executive Director for Sustainable City at Oxford City Council, said:
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Oxford named most vibrant community in England
Published: Thursday, 26th April 2018Oxford has been named the most vibrant community in England as part of a new report measuring the economy success of regions across the country.
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OxLEP Community Grants programme extension approved
Published: Friday, 20th April 2018Oxford City Council is to extend the Oxfordshire Local Enterprise Partnership’s (OxLEP) Community Grants Programme, to further support disadvantaged groups across Oxford and Oxfordshire.
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New crowd management system to be implemented at May Morning
Published: Monday, 16th April 2018Oxford City Council and event partners will implement a new crowd management system at this year’s May Morning.
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New taskforce set to launch to tackle drug dealing and use in Oxford
Published: Monday, 26th March 2018Oxford City Council and Thames Valley Police are set to launch a joint taskforce to tackle hotspots of the dealing and use of drugs in Oxford.
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Work set to start on creating new £1m health and community hub at Barton Neighbourhood Centre
Published: Monday, 26th March 2018Oxford City Council is set to start work on creating a new £1m health and community hub at Barton Neighbourhood Centre.
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Oxford Sports Park to become new home for Oxford United’s training facility
Published: Monday, 19th March 2018Oxford United, Fusion Lifestyle and Oxford City Council have reached an agreement for Oxford Sports Park to become the new home of Oxford United’s training facility.
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Oxford City Council gritting operations ongoing
Published: Monday, 19th March 2018Engineering staff at Oxford City Council's Direct Services department have led Operational Service teams to work throughout the night treating roads and pavements to ensure essential services have be
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Oxford City Council takes pioneering step to help people reduce their sugar intake
Published: Tuesday, 13th March 2018Oxford City Council has taken a pioneering step and become the first local authority outside London to sign a declaration to help people reduce their sugar intake.
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Oxford City Council offers plenty of healthy ways to successfully quit smoking
Published: Tuesday, 13th March 2018To mark National No Smoking Day and to support residents wishing to quit smoking, Oxford City Council highlights plenty of ways to increase the chances of successfully quitting.
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Combating violence against women
Published: Thursday, 8th March 2018Today is International Women's Day and to mark it Oxford City Council wants to highlight the work it does to combat violence against women.
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Children and young people in Oxford to be consulted on a new strategy to improve their lives
Published: Monday, 5th March 2018Oxford City Council will today start a consultation on a new strategy to support children and young people in Oxford.
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£170,000 refurbishment of South Oxford Community Centre completed
Published: Monday, 5th March 2018Oxford City Council has completed work on a £170,000 refurbishment of South Oxford Community Centre.
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Get involved as Oxford celebrates Fairtrade fortnight
Published: Friday, 23rd February 2018As a Fairtrade city, Oxford will celebrate Fairtrade Fortnight, which runs from Monday 26 February to Sunday 11 March.
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Oxford City Council agrees £1.4m of funding for city’s community groups
Published: Thursday, 15th February 2018Oxford 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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Oxford City Council supports ending Female Genital Mutilation through grant funding
Published: Tuesday, 6th February 2018Oxford City Council has given grants totalling £4,500 in the last year to tackle Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) in Oxford.
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Foliage cleared at known drug dealing hotspot as part of campaign to tackle drug offences in Oxford
Published: Friday, 2nd February 2018Foliage at a known drug dealing hotspot near the city centre has been cleared as part of a campaign to tackle drug offences in Oxford.
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Rose Hill Community Centre turns two
Published: Wednesday, 24th January 2018Rose Hill Community Centre will be celebrating its second anniversary on Tuesday 30 January 2018.
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Oxford City Council to pilot an innovative online grant-giving and fundraising platform
Published: Friday, 12th January 2018Oxford City Council is set to pilot an innovative new online grant-giving platform that will make it easier for charities and community groups to apply
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New exercise classes at Rose Hill Community Centre
Published: Tuesday, 9th January 2018Four new exercise classes will be added to Rose Hill Community Centre’s (RHCC) activities this week.
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Community Grants of over £390,000 awarded to support disadvantaged groups into work and training
Published: Wednesday, 6th December 2017The Oxfordshire Local Enterprise Partnership (OxLEP) has announced six new grant awards to local charities and social enterprises as part of its European Social Fund (ESF) Community Grants programme.
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Don’t be caught by Christmas cons
Published: Thursday, 23rd November 2017As we approach the Christmas season there is often an increase in the number of cons and scams reported to the Council.
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Young people encouraged to become leaders of Oxford charities
Published: Monday, 13th November 2017Young people in Oxford are being encouraged to give their time and take leadership roles at local charities.
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Opportunity to hold large-sized event in South Park in 2018
Published: Wednesday, 11th October 2017From music festivals and carnivals to half marathons and fireworks, Oxford plays host to hundreds of exciting events each year.
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Oxford City Council working on enhanced £3.7m East Oxford Community Centre redevelopment
Published: Monday, 9th October 2017Oxford City Council has developed new plans to redevelop East Oxford Community Centre – increasing the investment in the scheme by 60% and the amount of floor space for community groups by a fifth.
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Oxford City Council backs Thames Valley Police’s Hidden Harm campaign
Published: Monday, 2nd October 2017Oxford City Council is backing a Thames Valley Police campaign to raise awareness and reporting of hidden abuses.
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Joint effort delivers computer training for adults
Published: Wednesday, 27th September 2017Beginner computer (ICT) lessons for the community kicked off last week (21 September) at Rose Hill Community Centre. Already 11 students have enrolled on the course, some of whom are also taking English for beginners’ classes (ESOL) at the centre.
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Get Online Week in Oxford
Published: Wednesday, 27th September 2017Get Online Week will see thousands of events in communities across the UK help some of the 15.2 million people in the UK who are not making full use of the internet.
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Have your say on content for new street art project
Published: Friday, 22nd September 2017Oxford City Council is set to install new street art in Cowley – and wants residents’ views on what the artwork should feature.
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City Council to create Oxford’s first publicly-accessible floodlit tennis courts in Florence Park
Published: Wednesday, 20th September 2017Oxford City Council is set to create Oxford’s first publicly-accessible floodlit tennis courts in Florence Park.
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Bi-Visibility Day to be marked in Oxford
Published: Wednesday, 20th September 2017Bi-Visibility Day will be marked in Oxford on Saturday 23 September with a special flag flown over the Town Hall.
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Work starts on £4.9m new sports park near Horspath
Published: Friday, 15th September 2017Work has started on a £4.9m new sports park near Horspath that will feature new football, cricket and softball pitches, practice areas, a pavilion and changing rooms.
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Get stronger, braver and muddier as Pretty Muddy returns to Oxford
Published: Friday, 15th September 2017Oxford City Council is delighted to support the Race for Life 5k obstacle event – Pretty Muddy – taking place at South Park on Saturday 16 September with staggered starts from 10 am.
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Commemorative benches remembering Northway and Marston residents installed as part of flood alleviation scheme
Published: Wednesday, 13th September 2017Oxford City Council has installed commemorative benches to celebrate the lives and work of Northway and Marston residents as part of a flood alleviation scheme.
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Duathlon returns to Oxford for second year this October
Published: Thursday, 7th September 2017Oxford’s GO TRI Duathlon will return to the city next month.
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Oxford’s first ever Nordic Walking Festival to take place later this month
Published: Wednesday, 6th September 2017Oxford City Council will host Oxford’s first ever Nordic Walking Festival later this month.
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City Council one of only four Oxford organisations to receive volunteering accreditation
Published: Tuesday, 5th September 2017An Oxford City Council team has become one of just four organisations in Oxford to have received a prestigious accreditation for the way it looks after volunteers.
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Rose Hill Community Centre welcomes the Neighbourhood Policing Team
Published: Friday, 1st September 2017The Rose Hill, Iffley and Littlemore Neighbourhood Policing Team has moved from their current office in The Oval into the dedicated police office in Rose Hill Community Centre.
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A medley of mouth-watering treats at the 2017 Foodies Festival
Published: Wednesday, 30th August 2017Oxford City Council is delighted to support the Foodies Festival, taking place at South Park between Friday 1 and Sunday 3 September.
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City Council set to start £170,000 refurbishment of South Oxford Community Centre
Published: Wednesday, 30th August 2017Oxford City Council is set to start work on a £170,000 refurbishment of South Oxford Community Centre.
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A street party on the move - the Oxford Half Marathon is back
Published: Friday, 18th August 2017Oxford City Council is delighted to support the Oxford Half Marathon, back on Sunday 8 October as the Virgin Sport Oxford Half Marathon.
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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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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 2016, Oxford City Council will celebrate UN International Volunteer Day.
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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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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 2016This PCPO is now expired
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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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