Oxford’s Hindu Temple gets planning approval
Published: Tuesday, 4th July 2023Plans for a permanent Hindu Temple and Community Centre moved another step closer to reality last week as Oxford City Council granted approval for their planning application.
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BLOG: Inspiring women’s health event from our Community Champions
Published: Friday, 10th March 2023“This is one of the most inspirational events I have attended that the Council organised”.
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Women’s health day to mark International Women’s Day
Published: Friday, 3rd March 2023Women’s health is the focus for a community health event in Oxford ahead of International Women’s Day on 8 March.
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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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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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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 celebrates UN older people’s day with Full of Life event at the Town Hall
Published: Friday, 23rd September 2022Oxford City Council and Oxford 50+ Network are celebrating UN International Day of Older Persons on 5 October with a day of workshops, activities and information at Oxford Town Hall.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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BLOG: What's on in Refugee Week
Published: Friday, 11th June 2021Refugee Week events show why 'We cannot walk alone.'
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BLOG: Anyone can feel lonely. Everyone can help
Published: Monday, 7th June 2021Long-term isolation damages health and wellbeing. Loneliness has taken its toll during lockdown. This blog looks at help available in Oxford and shows how volunteering is rewarding and sociable too.
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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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Oxford City Council response to Oriel College decisions on Rhodes statue
Published: Thursday, 20th May 2021Oriel College has today published its decisions following the completion of the Independent Commission into Cecil Rhodes and related issues.
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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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Recommendations to the council on preventing and mitigating domestic abuse and violence against women and girls
Published: Wednesday, 17th March 2021Oxford City Council has undertaken an extensive review of the role it plays in preventing and mitigating the effects of domestic abuse against women.
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City Council donates laptops for schools
Published: Thursday, 11th February 2021Lockdown learning is a struggle for many children who lack the technology for online learning, but Oxford City Council gave a boost to local project Educate 200 with a donation of 50 laptops this week
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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 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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Oxford City Council supports summer holiday activities despite coronavirus challenges
Published: Monday, 10th August 2020Oxford City Council has provided £30,000 to fund summer holiday activities for young people most affected by the pandemic and the lack of school and education opportunities this year.
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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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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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City Council supports International Women’s Day
Published: Sunday, 8th March 2020The theme for this year's International Women's Day, which takes place on 8 March 2020, is #EachforEqual - meaning each one of us can help create a gender equal world.
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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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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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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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Minister for Faith meets Windrush and refugee representatives
Published: Friday, 28th June 2019Lord Bourne, Minister for Faith at the Department of Housing, Communities and Local Government (DHCLG), met with representatives of Oxford Windrush anniversary projects and members of Refugee Resource
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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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Council wins government funding to help communities receiving migrants
Published: Thursday, 9th November 2017Oxford City Council has been successful in a bid for government funds to ease pressures on local education, health and housing services because of recent migration.
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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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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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Oxford City Council makes refugee offer
Published: Wednesday, 23rd September 2015Oxford City Council have made an offer to the government of a pilot in Oxford to house refugees fleeing the war in Syria.
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Oxfordshire ready to answer refugee call
Published: Friday, 11th September 2015Representatives from organisations across Oxfordshire met today to discuss how best to support any incoming refugees fleeing the difficulties in Syria.
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The Refugee crisis - the Oxfordshire response
Published: Friday, 11th September 2015The City Council is taking steps to help coordinate the available resources and support networks across Oxford including:
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Refugees - Your questions answered
Published: Friday, 11th September 2015Information about refugees and asylum seekers.
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City leader confirms warm Oxford welcome for refugees
Published: Monday, 7th September 2015Refugees fleeing war-torn countries are assured of a warm welcome in Oxford, says City Council Leader Bob Price.
