City Council to create new green space and burial site near Oxford Road
Published: Tuesday, 21st March 2023After extensive searches for a suitable new burial site, Oxford City Council is now pleased to announce that work is progressing to deliver a new public green space and tranquil burial meadow.
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Information about the end of year council tax letter
Published: Wednesday, 8th March 2023In the coming days you will receive a letter from Oxford City Council showing your new council tax bill and/or your new benefits award for 2023/24.
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Oxford City Council to fly the Commonwealth of Nations’ Flag of Peace to mark the 10th anniversary of Commonwealth Day
Published: Wednesday, 8th March 2023Oxford City Council will fly the Commonwealth of Nations’ Flag of Peace to mark the 10th anniversary of Commonwealth Day on Monday (13/3).
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Census data on education released
Published: Wednesday, 11th January 2023Oxford’s population is one of the best educated in the country, with 48.1% holding degree and high-level vocational qualifications, the latest census data shows.
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Avian flu at Port Meadow
Published: Friday, 23rd December 2022Avain flu was confirmed on Port Meadow several weeks ago.
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Majority of Oxford residents commute using active travel or public transport, new Census data shows
Published: Friday, 9th December 2022The majority of Oxford residents commute to work by walking or cycling – known as active travel – or using public transport, new Census data has revealed.
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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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Consultation set to start on new cycle paths
Published: Thursday, 24th November 2022Oxford City Council, working with partners ODS, is proposing to create new shared cycle and pedestrian cycle paths at Cowley Marsh Recreation Ground and King George’s Playing Field.
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City Council, police and universities team up to make streets safer for students and public at night
Published: Thursday, 17th November 2022In 2022, Oxford received an additional £426,000 in Safer Streets funding to put measures in place across the city to improve safety and help prevent violence against women and girls travelling in and out of Oxford at night.
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Census 2021 data shows UK armed forces veterans living in Oxford for the first time
Published: Friday, 11th November 2022For the first time, the 2021 Census revealed numbers of armed forces veterans in the population, with 2,474 armed force veterans living in Oxford.
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Work to reopen iconic bridge progressing
Published: Tuesday, 27th September 2022Oxford City Council is working in partnership with contractor Stantec and Oxfordshire County Council to refurbish and strengthen the Gasworks Pipe Bridge.
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Oxford to mark Srebrenica Memorial Day with a service of reflection
Published: Thursday, 7th July 2022Oxford will mark Srebrenica Memorial Day with a service of reflection.
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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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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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Portable toilets to be installed in Market Street
Published: Monday, 20th June 2022Oxford City Council is set to install portable toilets in Market Street to temporarily replace the ladies’ public toilets.
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Worcester Street parking goes cashless
Published: Wednesday, 15th June 2022Oxford City Council’s Worcester Street car park is due to go cashless from 1 July.
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Oxford and Bonn in Germany to mark 75th anniversary of twinning links
Published: Thursday, 9th June 2022Oxford and Bonn in Germany are set to mark the 75th anniversary of twinning links with a week of concerts, exhibitions and events from 12 to 19 June.
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Milk float gets new life as pint-sized electric street washer
Published: Tuesday, 7th June 2022An old milk float in poor condition and destined for scrappage has been given a new lease of life as part of ODS’ growing electric vehicle fleet.
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Market Street toilets - update
Published: Wednesday, 1st June 2022The public toilets in Market Street were closed last week following the collapse of part of the ceiling in the disabled facility.
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Keep the parks litter free
Published: Wednesday, 1st June 2022With the long Jubilee Bank Holiday almost upon us, many will want to get out and about and enjoy the wonderful parks and open spaces that Oxford has on offer.
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BLOG: Plant a tree for jubilee
Published: Monday, 30th May 2022Oxford City Council is encouraging people to plant a tree in their garden as part of the Queen’s canopy initiative.
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BLOG: Have a get together in a local park to ‘go green for the Queen’
Published: Monday, 30th May 2022Join teddy bears Teacup and Tilly in celebrating the jubilee with a picnic in the park.
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BLOG: Live like a Queen at the Covered Market
Published: Monday, 30th May 2022Oxford’s Covered Market - steeped in 250 years of British tradition - has had a history of Royal celebrations including a recent visit from HRH Prince Charles. The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee is no excep
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BLOG: The Queen and I
Published: Monday, 30th May 2022Oxford City Council Communications Officer Sue Hall found herself becoming the story when the Queen visited Oxford on 5 May 2006 to officially open the £40m Oxford Castle complex.
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New cycle path planned in Donnington
Published: Friday, 13th May 2022Oxford City Council is planning to construct a new shared cycle and pedestrian path across Donnington Recreation Ground.
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Statement on Oxford's twinning link with Perm, Russia
Published: Friday, 25th February 2022Oxford City Council condemns without reservation the invasion of Ukraine by the Russian government led by President Putin. Our thoughts and solidarity are with the Ukrainian people.
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One Day: online service of reflection to mark Holocaust Memorial Day
Published: Thursday, 20th January 2022Oxford will mark Holocaust Memorial Day with a virtual service of reflection hosted by the Lord Mayor, councillor Mark Lygo.
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Lord Mayor’s Christmas Concert cancelled due to Covid-19
Published: Wednesday, 15th December 2021The Lord Mayor’s Christmas Carol Concert has been cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic and in light of growing concerns about the Omricon variant and its impact on the health system.
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Tickets go on sale for the Lord Mayor’s annual Christmas carol concert
Published: Tuesday, 30th November 2021Tickets go on sale on Wednesday (1 December) for the Lord Mayor of Oxford’s annual Christmas carol concert.
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Three former Oxford councillors to be honoured for their service
Published: Friday, 26th November 2021Oxford City Council will bestow one of the highest honours in its gift to three former councillors for their outstanding service and dedication to the people of Oxford.
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Ten things to do in Oxford this Christmas to get in the festive mood
Published: Monday, 22nd November 2021Oxford city centre is hosting an array of activities to help get residents into the Christmas spirit in the coming weeks.
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Oxford marks Remembrance Sunday and Armistice Day
Published: Friday, 5th November 2021The Lord Mayor of Oxford, in partnership with the Oxford City branch of the Royal British Legion, is set to host a Remembrance Sunday Service at the War Memorial in St Giles’ on Sunday (14/11).
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A welcome return of elms to Florence Park
Published: Thursday, 21st October 2021Oxford City Council is embarking on a project in partnership with local conservation group Oxford Communities for Zero Carbon to bring elm trees back to Florence Park.
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Lord Mayor of Oxford to continue 600-year-old contract agreement by inspecting the city’s walls within New College
Published: Wednesday, 20th October 2021The Lord Mayor of Oxford will continue a 600-year-old contract agreement by inspecting the city’s walls later this week.
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Statement on murder of Sir David Amess MP
Published: Friday, 15th October 2021Statement on murder of Sir David Amess MP.
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Covered Market launches audio tour The Un-Covered Market
Published: Wednesday, 13th October 2021Oxford Covered Market will launch a new audio tour, The Un-Covered Market, this weekend.
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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 celebrates South Asian Heritage Month
Published: Friday, 30th July 2021Between 18 July and 17 August, Oxford City Council is proudly supporting South Asian History Month, a National celebration and acknowledgment of South Asian people and communities, cultures and history in the UK.
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Build for the future, rediscover the past
Published: Thursday, 29th July 2021Preparatory work for a £10.9m Oxford City Council housing development has unearthed fascinating glimpses into Oxford’s past.
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Oxford marks Srebrenica Memorial Day with online service of reflection
Published: Thursday, 8th July 2021Oxford will mark Srebrenica Memorial Day with an online service of reflection on Sunday (11 July).
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Oxford and Ramallah celebrate twinning links with online film screening
Published: Friday, 2nd July 2021Oxford and Ramallah in Palestine will celebrate their twinning links with an online film screening this week.
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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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BLOG: What's on in Refugee Week
Published: Friday, 11th June 2021Refugee Week events show why 'We cannot walk alone.'
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Lord Mayor of Oxford recognises work of community groups during Covid-19 pandemic
Published: Tuesday, 8th June 2021The Lord Mayor of Oxford, Councillor Mark Lygo, has visited 22 community groups across the city to recognise their work during the Covid-19 pandemic.
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As lockdown eases, ODS resumes full home repairs service
Published: Tuesday, 4th May 2021ODS, Oxford City Council’s wholly owned direct services company, has fully restarted its council home repairs service after non-urgent repairs had to be suspended during lockdown.
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Registering to vote
Published: Monday, 19th April 2021The deadline for registering to vote in the 6 May elections is 19 April at 11:59pm.
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Keeping the city centre clean as visitors return
Published: Thursday, 15th April 2021With 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.
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Oxford and Leiden in the Netherlands to mark 75th anniversary of twinning links
Published: Tuesday, 23rd March 2021Oxford and Leiden in the Netherlands are set to mark the 75th anniversary of twinning links with online celebrations.
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Closure of the Gasworks Pipe Bridge – the next steps
Published: Monday, 22nd March 2021The Council is procuring a multidisciplinary technical team to undertake an appraisal of options for the Gasworks Pipe Bridge.
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Lord Mayor of Oxford helps to pack food parcels at homeless charity the Gatehouse
Published: Friday, 5th March 2021The 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.
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Oxford City Council to fly flag to mark Commonwealth Day
Published: Friday, 5th March 2021Oxford City Council will fly the Flag of the Commonwealth of Nations to mark Commonwealth Day on Monday (8 March).
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Temporary closure of footbridge into city centre
Published: Thursday, 4th March 2021The 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.
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Lord Mayor of Oxford is hosting a European reception online
Published: Thursday, 25th February 2021The Lord Mayor of Oxford, Councillor Mark Lygo, is hosting a European Reception online on Sunday 28 February at 1pm.
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Flooding update 1/2/21
Published: Monday, 1st February 2021Following heavy rain, water levels continue to rise across Oxford and are expected to do so for the next 24 hours.
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Oxford to mark Holocaust Memorial Day with online service of reflection
Published: Thursday, 21st January 2021The Lord Mayor of Oxford, Councillor Mark Lygo, will host an online service of reflection to mark Holocaust Memorial Day.
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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 and Perm in Russia celebrate 25 years of twinning with Morris dancing and Russian cooking lessons via Zoom
Published: Thursday, 19th November 2020Oxford and Perm in Russia are celebrating 25 years of twinning links with Morris dancing and Russian cooking lessons via Zoom.
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Gloucester Green food market set to open on Sundays
Published: Tuesday, 20th October 2020Gloucester Green’s celebrated outdoor food market is set to open up on Sundays.
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Oxford’s Remembrance Sunday service to be hosted online
Published: Thursday, 8th October 2020Oxford 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.
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Lord Mayor urges Oxford to pull together to beat coronavirus
Published: Friday, 2nd October 2020The 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.
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New outside tables and chairs areas across city centre to support restaurants, pubs, bars and coffee shops on social distancing
Published: Wednesday, 5th August 2020The 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.
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Oxford City Council marks Armed Forces Day 2020 in unprecedented circumstances
Published: Monday, 29th June 2020Oxford City Council paid tribute on Saturday to the contributions, both past and present, of men and women who have served in the British Army.
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ODS - keeping the city centre clean as shoppers return
Published: Friday, 26th June 2020With 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.
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Statement on Rhodes statue
Published: Wednesday, 17th June 2020Councillor Susan Brown, Leader of Oxford City Council, said:
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Statement on Rhodes statue
Published: Tuesday, 9th June 2020Statement from: Councillor Susan Brown, Leader of Oxford City Council.
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Experience Oxfordshire: Oxford City Council response
Published: Monday, 8th June 2020Oxford City Council is saddened to hear of the job losses announced today by Experience Oxfordshire and the closure of the Visitor Information Centre.
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City Council to explore once in a generation improvements to city centre beyond the coronavirus pandemic
Published: Monday, 11th May 2020Oxford City Council is exploring the opportunity to make ‘once in a generation’ improvements to transport and public space in the city centre.
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Stay safe around the water this festive season – don’t drink and drown
Published: Monday, 2nd December 2019As 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).
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Can't get to a polling station?
Published: Friday, 15th November 2019If 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.
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Poverty and deprivation across Oxford have reduced but the city remains starkly unequal - new figures
Published: Friday, 8th November 2019Relative poverty and deprivation levels across Oxford have reduced over the last four years but the city remains starkly unequal, new national figures have shown.
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Oxford city centre top five in UK for specialist attractions - new report
Published: Monday, 28th October 2019Oxford 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.
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Rymers Lane roadworks due to start
Published: Monday, 14th October 2019From 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.
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At your convenience
Published: Thursday, 18th July 2019Both Gloucester Green and Market Street are now benefiting from full time attendants at their public conveniences.
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Headington community council consultation gets underway
Published: Wednesday, 10th July 2019The City Council is consulting Headington residents on proposals to set up a parish, or community, council.
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Oxford Councillors Swim for Leon
Published: Thursday, 4th July 2019Oxford 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.
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Statement on University of Oxford/Legal and General partnership news release
Published: Thursday, 27th June 2019Oxford 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.
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A forgotten memorial plaque to be unveiled at Normandy Crescent to commemorate the 75th Anniversary of D-Day
Published: Tuesday, 4th June 2019After 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.
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European election results
Published: Sunday, 26th May 2019The Oxford European Election results are now on the website.
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Make sure you're registered to vote
Published: Tuesday, 9th April 2019With 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.
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Oxfordshire to get business and community boost from major women’s cycle race
Published: Wednesday, 20th March 2019Oxfordshire is expecting economic and health benefits from hosting the prestigious OVO Energy Women’s Tour professional cycling race.
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Marston and Northway police office update
Published: Tuesday, 12th March 2019An agreement has been reached between Oxford City Council and Thames Valley Police for Marston and Northway police office to remain open.
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Book tokens up for grabs as children invited to draw their ‘Oxfordshire in 2050’
Published: Friday, 8th March 2019Children can win book tokens as part of a drawing competition for the Oxfordshire Plan 2050.
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Statement on BMW Mini from Oxford City Council
Published: Wednesday, 6th March 2019Cllr Susan Brown, Leader of Oxford City Council said:
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Waste and recycling collection update
Published: Friday, 1st February 20191 February
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True grit
Published: Thursday, 31st January 2019In partnership with Oxford Direct Services, the Council will be treating the city’s roads as well as the City Council’s car parks.
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Adverse weather conditions
Published: Thursday, 31st January 2019Update 31 January.
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True grit
Published: Thursday, 31st January 2019With 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.
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“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 2019Update 30 January
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Flushed with success - yet again
Published: Friday, 14th December 2018Oxford City Council and its partner, Oxford Direct Services (ODS) have scooped an armful of certificates and awards at the Loo of the Year awards.
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Man banned from Oxford city centre after injecting himself with drugs in public toilet
Published: Thursday, 6th December 2018Gabriel 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.
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Memorial testing underway
Published: Tuesday, 13th November 2018Over 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,
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Oxford again named as top UK city for economy and wellbeing
Published: Monday, 5th November 2018Oxford has been named as the top UK city for economic success and wellbeing of the community for the third year in a row.
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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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More bike racks for city cyclists
Published: Wednesday, 3rd October 2018In 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.
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City Councillors abseil for charity
Published: Wednesday, 26th September 2018Last 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.
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Council responds to Government statement on Oxford to Cambridge Expressway
Published: Wednesday, 12th September 2018Councillor Susan Brown, Leader of Oxford City Council, said:
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Councils work together on Oxford road maintenance
Published: Wednesday, 5th September 2018An 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.
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Oxford City Council agrees £1.3m to complete Covered Market roof refurbishment
Published: Wednesday, 22nd August 2018Oxford 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.
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Boundary Commission seeks your views
Published: Wednesday, 25th July 2018The Local Government Boundary Commission for England is asking people and organisations to comment on their draft recommendations for new ward boundaries across Oxford.
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Oxfordshire Growth Board Statement on SODC Local Plan
Published: Monday, 11th June 2018The 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.
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Councils join together to fund controlled parking zones
Published: Friday, 8th June 2018Commuter 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.
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Oxfordshire Growth Board to strengthen collaboration and inclusive decision-making
Published: Thursday, 26th April 2018The 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.
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Oxford flies the flag for royal baby
Published: Tuesday, 24th April 2018To commemorate the birth of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s new baby, Oxford City Council is flying the Union Flag today.
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Oxford Direct Services launches
Published: Tuesday, 3rd April 2018Oxford City Council has today transformed its direct services operations into a wholly-owned social enterprise called Oxford Direct Services Ltd (ODS).
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Growth Board welcomes further government announcement on investment for Oxfordshire
Published: Wednesday, 21st March 2018The 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.
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Growth Board announces first round of projects to receive Housing and Growth Deal funding
Published: Tuesday, 20th March 2018The 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.
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Roads set to benefit from new partnership
Published: Thursday, 15th March 2018Roads in Oxford are set to benefit from a new partnership between Oxfordshire County Council and Oxford City Council.
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Oxford City Council publishes its vision for how Oxford will look and feel in 2050
Published: Monday, 12th March 2018Oxford City Council has published its vision of the kind of city that Oxford could be in 2050.
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Town Hall taken over
Published: Thursday, 1st March 2018Thirteen students from Cheney school took over Oxford Town Hall on Wednesday (28 February) to learn first-hand about how the Council functions.
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All six Oxfordshire councils approve Housing and Growth Deal
Published: Tuesday, 27th February 2018All six Oxfordshire councils have now approved the Oxfordshire Housing & Growth Deal, following the vote of support at Cherwell District Council last night.
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City councillor echoes concerns on short term lets
Published: Tuesday, 13th February 2018An Oxford City Executive Board Member is supporting calls by a London council for legislation to regulate short-term lets like those available through AirBnB.
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Celebrating 100 years of Women’s Suffrage
Published: Tuesday, 6th February 2018Tuesday 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.
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City centre footfall continues upward trend
Published: Friday, 2nd February 2018There 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.
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Growth board recommends housing and growth deal
Published: Thursday, 1st February 2018The 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.
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Toilets win awards yet again
Published: Thursday, 21st December 2017Oxford City Council has come away with a host of trophies from this year's Loo of the Year awards.
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Christmas shopping boost as city centre footfall continues on upward trend
Published: Monday, 18th December 2017There were 13 per cent more people in Oxford city centre last week compared to the same week last year, latest footfall figures have shown.
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Oxford2050: What should Oxford’s culture and leisure activities look like in 2050?
Published: Monday, 4th December 2017The way we interact with culture and leisure activities could look very different in 2050.
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Oxford2050: How should we travel in and around Oxford in 2050?
Published: Monday, 27th November 2017Driverless 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.
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Oxfordshire Growth Board secures £215 million Government investment deal for the county
Published: Wednesday, 22nd November 2017The Oxfordshire Growth Board announces the Oxfordshire councils and the Oxfordshire Local Enterprise Partnership (OxLEP) have reached an outline Housing and Growth Agreement with Government.
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Oxford2050: What should Oxford’s built and natural environment look like in 2050?
Published: Tuesday, 21st November 2017How 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?
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Oxford2050: How would you like to see Oxford’s community improved by 2050?
Published: Monday, 13th November 2017Cybernetic 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?
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Oxford tops Good Growth Index for second year in a row
Published: Wednesday, 8th November 2017Oxford 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.
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Official opening of Leiden Square, Westgate, Oxford
Published: Tuesday, 7th November 2017To 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.
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City Council launches consultation asking residents: What should Oxford look like in 2050?
Published: Monday, 6th November 2017Driverless cars, robots in the home, 24-hour flexible working and augmented high streets. Oxford could look very different in the future.
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Mixing pot celebrates first anniversary with website launch and competition
Published: Friday, 13th October 2017Last 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.
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Oxford City Council hosts seminar on migration
Published: Monday, 2nd October 2017A seminar on Migration in Oxford is being held in Oxford Town Hall on Tuesday 3 October.
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Oxfordshire Growth Board await Government decision on Oxford to Cambridge corridor
Published: Tuesday, 26th September 2017Oxfordshire Growth Board has concluded its round of discussions with the National Infrastructure Commission (NIC) over the proposed Oxford to Cambridge Growth Corridor.
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The Srebrenica Memorial Day service of reflection
Published: Thursday, 6th July 2017The 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.
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Public set to be asked what Oxford should look like in 2050
Published: Tuesday, 13th June 2017Oxford 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.
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Local Government Restructure Research by IpsosMORI
Published: Friday, 24th March 2017Ipsos 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.
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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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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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City Council Deputy Leader is District Councillor of the Year
Published: Wednesday, 2nd November 2016Dedication 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.
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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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“Buy Social” makes business a force for good
Published: Friday, 14th October 2016Events and activities around Oxford city and across the county are showcasing the impact Social Enterprises make to the local social and economic landscape.
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Oxfordshire Healthcare Transformation Programme consultation to begin in January 2017
Published: Monday, 26th September 2016The public consultation on proposals for changes to health services in Oxfordshire is set to start at the end of December / beginning of January 2017.
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Oxford celebrates HRH Queen Elizabeth’s 90th Birthday
Published: Monday, 13th June 2016On 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.
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Free Concert: Young person’s guide to military music at Oxford Town Hall
Published: Friday, 22nd April 2016The 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.
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Oxford renews its fairtrade status
Published: Wednesday, 20th April 2016Oxford City Council is celebrating the renewal of Oxford’s Fairtrade status.
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Thousands expected to attend May Morning 2016
Published: Tuesday, 19th April 2016Thousands of people are expected to gather on Magdalen Bridge on Sunday 1 May to celebrate May Morning.
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Win romantic prizes on Valentine’s Day by nominating the most romantic spot in Oxford
Published: Tuesday, 19th January 2016Oxford is known as the most romantic city in the UK. But where is the most romantic spot in Oxford?
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