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• Keeping the city centre clean as visitors return

  Published: Thursday, 15th April 2021

  With the reopening of shops and hospitality businesses from 12 April and the return of visitors to Oxford City Centre, ODS’ Streetscene team are putting in extra efforts to make sure the city is as clean and COVID-safe as it can possibly be.

• Oxford and Leiden in the Netherlands to mark 75th anniversary of twinning links

  Published: Tuesday, 23rd March 2021

  Oxford and Leiden in the Netherlands are set to mark the 75th anniversary of twinning links with online celebrations.

• Closure of the Gasworks Pipe Bridge – the next steps

  Published: Monday, 22nd March 2021

  The Council is procuring a multidisciplinary technical team to undertake an appraisal of options for the Gasworks Pipe Bridge.

• Lord Mayor of Oxford helps to pack food parcels at homeless charity the Gatehouse

  Published: Friday, 5th March 2021

  The Lord Mayor of Oxford, Councillor Mark Lygo, recently visited (01/03) homeless support charity the Gatehouse at its centre in Woodstock Road, Oxford to join in with volunteers packing food parcels for delivery to their vulnerably-housed guests.

• Oxford City Council to fly flag to mark Commonwealth Day

  Published: Friday, 5th March 2021

  Oxford City Council will fly the Flag of the Commonwealth of Nations to mark Commonwealth Day on Monday (8 March).

• Temporary closure of footbridge into city centre

  Published: Thursday, 4th March 2021

  The Gasworks Pipe Bridge, which links the Isis towpath with Friars Wharf and St Ebbe’s in Oxford city centre, has been temporarily closed due to concerns over its safety.

• Lord Mayor of Oxford is hosting a European reception online

  Published: Thursday, 25th February 2021

  The Lord Mayor of Oxford, Councillor Mark Lygo, is hosting a European Reception online on Sunday 28 February at 1pm.

• Flooding update 1/2/21

  Published: Monday, 1st February 2021

  Following heavy rain, water levels continue to rise across Oxford and are expected to do so for the next 24 hours.

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

  Published: Thursday, 21st January 2021

  The Lord Mayor of Oxford, Councillor Mark Lygo, will host an online service of reflection to mark Holocaust Memorial Day.

• Christmas Walks promoted for family and friendship groups this Winter

  Published: Monday, 14th December 2020

  Oxford City Council is promoting walks and outdoor activities in Oxford to enable extended families and friendship groups to meet safely over the Christmas period.

• Oxford and Perm in Russia celebrate 25 years of twinning with Morris dancing and Russian cooking lessons via Zoom

  Published: Thursday, 19th November 2020

  Oxford and Perm in Russia are celebrating 25 years of twinning links with Morris dancing and Russian cooking lessons via Zoom.

• Gloucester Green food market set to open on Sundays

  Published: Tuesday, 20th October 2020

  Gloucester Green’s celebrated outdoor food market is set to open up on Sundays.

• Oxford’s Remembrance Sunday service to be hosted online

  Published: Thursday, 8th October 2020

  Oxford City Council will host the city’s Remembrance Sunday service on its social media platforms this year, after the in-person event was cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic.

• Lord Mayor urges Oxford to pull together to beat coronavirus

  Published: Friday, 2nd October 2020

  The Lord Mayor of Oxford, Cllr Craig Simmons is urging Oxford residents to pull together to beat coronavirus and avoid additional lockdown measures being imposed on the City.

• New outside tables and chairs areas across city centre to support restaurants, pubs, bars and coffee shops on social distancing

  Published: Wednesday, 5th August 2020

  The streets of Oxford city centre are taking on a more Continental feel as Oxford City Council enables restaurants, pubs, bars and coffee shops to set up tables and chairs outside of their premises.

• Oxford City Council marks Armed Forces Day 2020 in unprecedented circumstances

  Published: Monday, 29th June 2020

  Oxford City Council paid tribute on Saturday to the contributions, both past and present, of men and women who have served in the British Army.

• ODS - keeping the city centre clean as shoppers return

  Published: Friday, 26th June 2020

  With the reopening of shops and the return of shoppers to Oxford City Centre, ODS’ Streetscene team swung into action to make sure the city is as clean as it can possibly be.

• Statement on Rhodes statue

  Published: Wednesday, 17th June 2020

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

• Statement on Rhodes statue

  Published: Tuesday, 9th June 2020

  Statement from: Councillor Susan Brown, Leader of Oxford City Council.

• Experience Oxfordshire: Oxford City Council response

  Published: Monday, 8th June 2020

  Oxford City Council is saddened to hear of the job losses announced today by Experience Oxfordshire and the closure of the Visitor Information Centre.

• City Council to explore once in a generation improvements to city centre beyond the coronavirus pandemic

  Published: Monday, 11th May 2020

  Oxford City Council is exploring the opportunity to make ‘once in a generation’ improvements to transport and public space in the city centre.

• Stay safe around the water this festive season – don’t drink and drown

  Published: Monday, 2nd December 2019

  As we approach the busy festive party season, revellers in the city are urged to take extra care when near water, with the launch of a national safety campaign today (Monday 2 December 2019).

• Can't get to a polling station?

  Published: Friday, 15th November 2019

  If you're registered to vote in the forthcoming General Election but you won't be able to make it to a polling station on the day, don't worry. There are other options.

• Poverty and deprivation across Oxford have reduced but the city remains starkly unequal - new figures

  Published: Friday, 8th November 2019

  Relative poverty and deprivation levels across Oxford have reduced over the last four years but the city remains starkly unequal, new national figures have shown.

• Oxford city centre top five in UK for specialist attractions - new report

  Published: Monday, 28th October 2019

  Oxford has the fourth best city centre in the UK for specialist attractions such as museums, galleries, theatres, bars and restaurants, a new report has found.

• Rymers Lane roadworks due to start

  Published: Monday, 14th October 2019

  From 21 October 2019 Oxford Direct Services (ODS), working on behalf of Oxford City Council, will start to install speed reduction measures in the Rymers Lane area to make the roads safer.

• At your convenience

  Published: Thursday, 18th July 2019

  Both Gloucester Green and Market Street are now benefiting from full time attendants at their public conveniences.

• Headington community council consultation gets underway

  Published: Wednesday, 10th July 2019

  The City Council is consulting Headington residents on proposals to set up a parish, or community, council.

• Oxford Councillors Swim for Leon

  Published: Thursday, 4th July 2019

  Oxford City councillors will take part in the annual sponsored-swim to raise money to tackle poverty in Oxford’s twin city of Leon in Nicaragua, in central America.

• Statement on University of Oxford/Legal and General partnership news release

  Published: Thursday, 27th June 2019

  Oxford City Council has welcomed the University of Oxford’s announcement today of a new partnership with Legal & General to develop thousands of homes for students and staff at the University, together with the creation of world-class science and innovation districts.

• A forgotten memorial plaque to be unveiled at Normandy Crescent to commemorate the 75th Anniversary of D-Day

  Published: Tuesday, 4th June 2019

  After fifty years, a forgotten memorial plaque will be unveiled on Thursday 6 June 2019, at 3.30pm, 2 Normandy Crescent, Cowley, to commemorate the 75th anniversary of D-Day.

• European election results

  Published: Sunday, 26th May 2019

  The Oxford European Election results are now on the website.

• Make sure you're registered to vote

  Published: Tuesday, 9th April 2019

  With the possibility of several imminent important elections over the next few weeks and months there's never been a more crucial time to make sure you're registered to vote.

• Oxfordshire to get business and community boost from major women’s cycle race

  Published: Wednesday, 20th March 2019

  Oxfordshire is expecting economic and health benefits from hosting the prestigious OVO Energy Women’s Tour professional cycling race.

• Marston and Northway police office update

  Published: Tuesday, 12th March 2019

  An agreement has been reached between Oxford City Council and Thames Valley Police for Marston and Northway police office to remain open.

• Book tokens up for grabs as children invited to draw their ‘Oxfordshire in 2050’

  Published: Friday, 8th March 2019

  Children can win book tokens as part of a drawing competition for the Oxfordshire Plan 2050.

• Statement on BMW Mini from Oxford City Council

  Published: Wednesday, 6th March 2019

  Cllr Susan Brown, Leader of Oxford City Council said:

• Waste and recycling collection update

  Published: Friday, 1st February 2019

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• True grit

  Published: Thursday, 31st January 2019

  In partnership with Oxford Direct Services, the Council will be treating the city’s roads as well as the City Council’s car parks.

• Adverse weather conditions

  Published: Thursday, 31st January 2019

  Update 31 January.

• True grit

  Published: Thursday, 31st January 2019

  With the weather turning wintery again, Oxford City Council will be out gritting icy surfaces to make sure slips and skids are kept to a minimum.

• “A unique opportunity” – Oxfordshire Growth Board welcomes Homes England’s strong commitment to supporting Oxfordshire

  Published: Wednesday, 30th January 2019

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• Adverse weather conditions

  Published: Wednesday, 30th January 2019

  Update 30 January

• Flushed with success - yet again

  Published: Friday, 14th December 2018

  Oxford City Council and its partner, Oxford Direct Services (ODS) have scooped an armful of certificates and awards at the Loo of the Year awards.

• Man banned from Oxford city centre after injecting himself with drugs in public toilet

  Published: Thursday, 6th December 2018

  Gabriel Chamberlain, aged 45, of no fixed address, was given a Community Behaviour Order restricting his access to the city centre after being prosecuted for inappropriate use of Oxford’s public toilets.

• Memorial testing underway

  Published: Tuesday, 13th November 2018

  Over the last thirteen years Oxford City Council has been testing memorials to make sure they are safe and not likely to fall over. This year the inspections, carried out by Oxford Direct Services,

• Oxford again named as top UK city for economy and wellbeing

  Published: Monday, 5th November 2018

  Oxford has been named as the top UK city for economic success and wellbeing of the community for the third year in a row.

• Let's turn the school run into the school walk

  Published: Tuesday, 16th October 2018

  October 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.

• More bike racks for city cyclists

  Published: Wednesday, 3rd October 2018

  In September Oxford City Council temporarily removed the bike racks in St Giles ready for the Fair to set up, as they do every year. But this year more bike racks have gone back in than came out.

• City Councillors abseil for charity

  Published: Wednesday, 26th September 2018

  Last Saturday, City Council Leader Susan Brown joined other councillors to raise money for the Oxford Hospitals Charity (OHC) by abseiling from the roof of the John Radcliffe Hospital.

• Council responds to Government statement on Oxford to Cambridge Expressway

  Published: Wednesday, 12th September 2018

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

• Councils work together on Oxford road maintenance

  Published: Wednesday, 5th September 2018

  An agreement has been struck that will see Oxford City Council provide routine highway maintenance services in the city, for a period of up to five years, on behalf of Oxfordshire County Council.

• Oxford City Council agrees £1.3m to complete Covered Market roof refurbishment

  Published: Wednesday, 22nd August 2018

  Oxford City Council has agreed the final £1.3m investment to complete a long-term refurbishment of the Covered Market roof that will secure the structure for around another 60 to 80 years.

• Boundary Commission seeks your views

  Published: Wednesday, 25th July 2018

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

• Oxfordshire Growth Board Statement on SODC Local Plan

  Published: Monday, 11th June 2018

  The Growth Board welcomes the further work that South Oxfordshire District Council (SODC) is undertaking to reconsider sites for development in support of its Local Plan.

• Councils join together to fund controlled parking zones

  Published: Friday, 8th June 2018

  Commuter parking problems in residential areas of Oxford could be tackled after the County Council and the City Council agree to fund new controlled parking zones.

• Oxfordshire Growth Board to strengthen collaboration and inclusive decision-making

  Published: Thursday, 26th April 2018

  The Oxfordshire Growth Board today approved revised Terms of Reference to reflect the additional responsibilities it now carries to oversee delivery of the Oxfordshire Housing & Growth Deal.

• Oxford flies the flag for royal baby

  Published: Tuesday, 24th April 2018

  To commemorate the birth of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s new baby, Oxford City Council is flying the Union Flag today.

• Oxford Direct Services launches

  Published: Tuesday, 3rd April 2018

  Oxford City Council has today transformed its direct services operations into a wholly-owned social enterprise called Oxford Direct Services Ltd (ODS).

• Growth Board welcomes further government announcement on investment for Oxfordshire

  Published: Wednesday, 21st March 2018

  The Oxfordshire Growth Board has welcomed the Government’s confirmation that two of the county’s bids to the Housing and Infrastructure Fund (HIF) are progressing through to co-development.

• Growth Board announces first round of projects to receive Housing and Growth Deal funding

  Published: Tuesday, 20th March 2018

  The Oxfordshire Growth Board has published details of the first round of infrastructure projects to receive funding in year one of the five year Oxfordshire Housing & Growth Deal, signed last month.

• Roads set to benefit from new partnership

  Published: Thursday, 15th March 2018

  Roads in Oxford are set to benefit from a new partnership between Oxfordshire County Council and Oxford City Council.

• Oxford City Council publishes its vision for how Oxford will look and feel in 2050

  Published: Monday, 12th March 2018

  Oxford City Council has published its vision of the kind of city that Oxford could be in 2050.

• Town Hall taken over

  Published: Thursday, 1st March 2018

  Thirteen students from Cheney school took over Oxford Town Hall on Wednesday (28 February) to learn first-hand about how the Council functions. 

• All six Oxfordshire councils approve Housing and Growth Deal

  Published: Tuesday, 27th February 2018

  All six Oxfordshire councils have now approved the Oxfordshire Housing & Growth Deal, following the vote of support at Cherwell District Council last night.

• City councillor echoes concerns on short term lets

  Published: Tuesday, 13th February 2018

  An Oxford City Executive Board Member is supporting calls by a London council for legislation to regulate short-term lets like those available through AirBnB.

• Celebrating 100 years of Women’s Suffrage

  Published: Tuesday, 6th February 2018

  Tuesday 6 February 2018 marks 100 years since the Representation of the People’s Act granted the vote to women over the age of 30 who met a property qualification.

• City centre footfall continues upward trend

  Published: Friday, 2nd February 2018

  There were 11.9 per cent more people in Oxford city centre last week compared to the same week last year, latest footfall figures have shown.

• Growth board recommends housing and growth deal

  Published: Thursday, 1st February 2018

  The Oxfordshire Growth Board has today (1 February) recommended the Oxfordshire Housing and Growth Deal and its associated Delivery Plan to all the county’s local authorities.

• Toilets win awards yet again

  Published: Thursday, 21st December 2017

  Oxford City Council has come away with a host  of trophies from this year's Loo of the Year awards.

• Christmas shopping boost as city centre footfall continues on upward trend

  Published: Monday, 18th December 2017

  There were 13 per cent more people in Oxford city centre last week compared to the same week last year, latest footfall figures have shown.

• Oxford2050: What should Oxford’s culture and leisure activities look like in 2050?

  Published: Monday, 4th December 2017

  The way we interact with culture and leisure activities could look very different in 2050.

• Oxford2050: How should we travel in and around Oxford in 2050?

  Published: Monday, 27th November 2017

  Driverless cars, hyperloops to travel quickly across the country, buses travelling across Oxford in underground tunnels, drones delivering shopping and large swathes of the city centre pedestrianised.

• Oxfordshire Growth Board secures £215 million Government investment deal for the county

  Published: Wednesday, 22nd November 2017

  The Oxfordshire Growth Board announces the Oxfordshire councils and the Oxfordshire Local Enterprise Partnership (OxLEP) have reached an outline Housing and Growth Agreement with Government.

• Oxford2050: What should Oxford’s built and natural environment look like in 2050?

  Published: Tuesday, 21st November 2017

  How can we make best use of Oxford’s limited space over the next three decades to improve the city’s built and natural environment in 2050?

• Oxford2050: How would you like to see Oxford’s community improved by 2050?

  Published: Monday, 13th November 2017

  Cybernetic implants to increase intelligence or strength? An end to inequality? Sensors under the skin to monitor health? How do you see our lives in 2050?

• Oxford tops Good Growth Index for second year in a row

  Published: Wednesday, 8th November 2017

  Oxford has been named as the top city for economic wellbeing in PWC’s annual “Good Growth for Cities” index for the second year in succession.

• Official opening of Leiden Square, Westgate, Oxford

  Published: Tuesday, 7th November 2017

  To commemorate Oxford’s longest-standing twin city link, the official naming of the new Leiden Square, Westgate and unveiling of a mosaic to mark last year’s 70th anniversary of twinning link between Leiden and Oxford will take place at 12noon on Saturday 11 November, with civic visitors from Leiden, the City Council, the Oxford Leiden Link and local performers.

• City Council launches consultation asking residents: What should Oxford look like in 2050?

  Published: Monday, 6th November 2017

  Driverless cars, robots in the home, 24-hour flexible working and augmented high streets. Oxford could look very different in the future.

• Mixing pot celebrates first anniversary with website launch and competition

  Published: Friday, 13th October 2017

  Last October saw the City Council tour a giant mixing pot, built by local artist Diana Bell, around Oxford’s community centres, inviting residents to come together, talk about food and share recipes.

• Oxford City Council hosts seminar on migration

  Published: Monday, 2nd October 2017

  A seminar on Migration in Oxford is being held in Oxford Town Hall on Tuesday 3 October.

• Oxfordshire Growth Board await Government decision on Oxford to Cambridge corridor

  Published: Tuesday, 26th September 2017

  Oxfordshire Growth Board has concluded its round of discussions with the National Infrastructure Commission (NIC) over the proposed Oxford to Cambridge Growth Corridor.

• The Srebrenica Memorial Day service of reflection

  Published: Thursday, 6th July 2017

  The Lord Mayor of Oxford, Councillor Jean Fooks, will host a short reflection service to commemorate Srebrenica Memorial Day at 1pm, Tuesday 11 July at Oxford Town Hall.

• Public set to be asked what Oxford should look like in 2050

  Published: Tuesday, 13th June 2017

  Oxford City Council is set to hold a wide-ranging public engagement later this year to establish an ambitious new vision for how Oxford will look and feel in 2050.

• Local Government Restructure Research by IpsosMORI

  Published: Friday, 24th March 2017

  Ipsos MORI were commissioned by Oxford City Council, Cherwell District Council and West Oxfordshire District Council to conduct a representative survey across Oxfordshire County to understand public opinion on the level at which local services should be managed and delivered, as well as to test awareness and understanding of the ‘One Oxfordshire’ proposal.

• Look before you book this Valentine’s Day

  Published: Wednesday, 8th February 2017

  If you’re planning that special Valentine’s date Oxford City Council wants to remind you to look before you book.

• Economic index puts Oxford at the top

  Published: Wednesday, 9th November 2016

  PWC’s annual index of economic well being in UK cities, “Good Growth for Cities 2016” has placed Oxford at number one.

• City Council Deputy Leader is District Councillor of the Year

  Published: Wednesday, 2nd November 2016

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

• Volunteers' survey launched

  Published: Wednesday, 2nd November 2016

  On 5 December 2016, Oxford City Council will celebrate UN International Volunteer Day.

• “Buy Social” makes business a force for good

  Published: Friday, 14th October 2016

  Events and activities around Oxford city and across the county are showcasing the impact Social Enterprises make to the local social and economic landscape.

• Oxfordshire Healthcare Transformation Programme consultation to begin in January 2017

  Published: Monday, 26th September 2016

  The public consultation on proposals for changes to health services in Oxfordshire is set to start at the end of December / beginning of January 2017.

• Oxford celebrates HRH Queen Elizabeth’s 90th Birthday

  Published: Monday, 13th June 2016

  On Saturday 11 June 2016 Christ Church Cathedral marked Her Majesty the Queen’s 90th birthday with a Thanksgiving Service and tea at Oxford Town Hall.

• Free Concert: Young person’s guide to military music at Oxford Town Hall

  Published: Friday, 22nd April 2016

  The Lord Mayor Oxford, Councillor Humberstone is inviting members of the public to attend a free concert at the Town Hall in aid of his charities on Saturday 30 April at 2.30pm.

• Oxford renews its fairtrade status

  Published: Wednesday, 20th April 2016

  Oxford City Council is celebrating the renewal of Oxford’s Fairtrade status.

• Thousands expected to attend May Morning 2016

  Published: Tuesday, 19th April 2016

  Thousands of people are expected to gather on Magdalen Bridge on Sunday 1 May to celebrate May Morning.

• Win romantic prizes on Valentine’s Day by nominating the most romantic spot in Oxford

  Published: Tuesday, 19th January 2016

  Oxford is known as the most romantic city in the UK. But where is the most romantic spot in Oxford?

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