Act with caution and consideration as pandemic enters new phase
Published: Tuesday, 22nd February 2022People in Oxfordshire are being urged to act with caution and consideration following the prime minister’s significant announcement about COVID-19 rule changes.
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Council and NHS staff across the county thanked for their efforts during the pandemic
Published: Monday, 7th February 2022Council and NHS leaders are taking the opportunity to thank staff across local authorities and the health and social care system for their tireless efforts throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Take extra care as COVID rate tops 1,000 in Oxfordshire
Published: Tuesday, 21st December 2021People in Oxfordshire are being urged to take extra care, with local cases continuing to break all previous records and surge ahead of both the national and South-East regional averages.
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Additional temporary mobile testing available in Oxford
Published: Thursday, 9th December 2021People in Oxford city will be able to get a PCR test at an extra mobile testing unit in response to rising COVID cases in the city.
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Targeted testing introduced in Oxfordshire following three COVID-19 Omicron cases
Published: Thursday, 2nd December 2021Oxfordshire will be the focus of targeted testing activity following the identification of the COVID-19 Omicron variant.
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Residents encouraged to keep testing and isolating as COVID cases rise
Published: Friday, 1st October 2021People in Oxford are being reminded of the importance of socially responsible behaviours to keep themselves and their families safe from COVID-19 as cases are up 51 per cent in the city.
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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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Oxford gets ready to welcome back university students
Published: Wednesday, 8th September 2021Students are getting ready to come back to Oxford for the new academic year, and the city is getting ready for a return to a more normal rhythm of life.
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Oxford exits Enhanced Response Area but caution still needed
Published: Friday, 13th August 2021From Monday 16 Aug Oxford will no longer be a covid Enhanced Response Area, but residents are urged to continue to take precautions.
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Extra financial help for those self-isolating
Published: Tuesday, 10th August 2021Self-isolation payments are available to more people in Oxford, thanks to the City Council.
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Make the most of Oxford’s extra COVID testing facilities
Published: Friday, 6th August 2021People in Oxford are being urged to make the most of the temporary mobile testing facilities that came to the city during a surge in cases earlier in the summer.
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Support still there for those struggling since lockdown
Published: Friday, 30th July 2021This summer many families will still be struggling with the financial impacts of covid, but support is there for them says the City Council.
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Extra PCR testing options remain in Oxford with two new sites
Published: Monday, 19th July 2021All adults in Oxford City will continue to be able to get a PCR test at extra testing centres that are located in the city in response to steeply rising cases and will remain until at least 24 July.
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Enhanced government support for Oxford to bring high COVID cases down
Published: Friday, 9th July 2021Oxford is to be given rapid additional support by central government including increased testing and help to maximise vaccine uptake given that COVID-19 remains at unprecedented levels in the city.
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Further call for 18 - 29 year olds to get tested as cases in Oxford now highest in the south-east
Published: Tuesday, 6th July 2021Additional COVID-19 testing facilities for people aged 18 - 29 in Oxford will continue to be available after cases in the city jumped from 296 to 946 this week (ending 2 July).
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Testing facilities hurried to Oxford as cases in the city surge
Published: Friday, 2nd July 2021Special arrangements for additional testing are being put in place in Oxford City from this weekend due to the recent rise in COVID cases in people aged under 30.
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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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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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Don’t get careless as step 3 roadmap measures extend, says City Council
Published: Friday, 18th June 2021Ahead of June 21, when many had been hoping coronavirus restrictions would be able to lift, Oxford City Council is reminding people not to get careless with the current rules.
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City Council leader responds to Step 3 extension
Published: Tuesday, 15th June 2021Oxford City Council has issued a message to residents and businesses in response to the government announcement that current covid measures are to stay in place until 19 July.
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Oxfordshire councils and police partners win top award for business support during the pandemic
Published: Monday, 14th June 2021Businesses in Oxfordshire can be confident they are receiving the highest standards of support from all the local councils and the police
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Air pollution in Oxford sees 29% decrease during 2020
Published: Wednesday, 9th June 2021Over the past year, air pollution levels in Oxford dropped by an average of 29% - achieving the lowest levels of air pollution since this data was first monitored in 1996.
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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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In-person council meetings to return today
Published: Wednesday, 19th May 2021In-person Council meetings at Oxford Town Hall are to return, with coronavirus safety measures in place.
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Oxford businesses impacted by lockdown urged to apply for discretionary grants
Published: Wednesday, 19th May 2021The Council is urging businesses that have been severely impacted by lockdown closures to apply for the latest round of grants, with several pots of funding closing to applications at the end of May.
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Indoor group exercise and ice-skating to return to Oxford
Published: Friday, 14th May 2021Oxford’s public leisure centres are getting ready for the new rules next week, with the ice rink reopening and indoor group exercise back on at Ferry Leisure Centre and Leys Pools & Leisure Centre.
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Welcome back to indoor activities
Published: Wednesday, 12th May 2021Now that the Government has confirmed we can meet indoors, Oxford City Council is encouraging residents to make plans and enjoy new activities sensibly.
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Oxford businesses able to apply coronavirus restart support grant
Published: Monday, 19th April 2021Businesses in Oxford are now able to apply for the latest lockdown support grants aimed at supporting businesses as they reopen to the public.
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Gloucester Green Market to reopen in April
Published: Friday, 9th April 2021Oxford's celebrated outdoor market in Gloucester Green will reopen on Wednesday (14 April).
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Let’s take the next step safely, says City Council
Published: Thursday, 8th April 2021As Oxford gets ready for the next stage of unlocking on 12 April, the City Council is reminding residents what is new and what covid safety measures still need to stay in place.
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Covered Market set to reopen
Published: Thursday, 8th April 2021Non-essential shops in Oxford’s Covered Market are set to reopen from Monday 12 April following the coronavirus lockdown.
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Oxford’s public leisure centres getting ready to reopen
Published: Monday, 29th March 2021Public leisure centres in Oxford are getting ready to welcome back customers from 12 April, when government lockdown rules on leisure centres are expected to be lifted.
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Oxford City Council to apply to pedestrianise half of Broad Street to create public square and event space this summer
Published: Tuesday, 23rd March 2021Oxford City Council will apply to pedestrianise the western half of Broad Street to create a public square and events space this summer.
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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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Oxford City Council marks national Day of Reflection
Published: Tuesday, 23rd March 2021Oxford City Council is flying its flag at half-mast today (Tues 23 March) to mark the national Day of Reflection, the first anniversary of national lockdown, a day to reflect on our collective loss.
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Oxford City Council provides new funding to help restaurants, cafes and pubs open outdoor seating areas
Published: Friday, 19th March 2021Oxford City Council has provided new funding to help restaurants, cafes and pubs open outdoor seating areas across the city.
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Unlock Oxford’s potential to support national recovery, Localis report urges
Published: Thursday, 18th March 2021Press release issued by Localis
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City Council staff helping contact vaccine priority candidates
Published: Wednesday, 17th March 2021Oxford City Council’s community services team is working with the NHS and local GPs to help contact people who have not responded to repeated attempts to contact them for a vaccine appointment.
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New report warns Government not to take Oxford’s post-Covid economic recovery for granted
Published: Friday, 5th March 2021joint press release from Centre for Cities and Oxford City Council
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Oxford City Council provides grants to help taxi drivers pay for licences
Published: Wednesday, 3rd March 2021Oxford City Council will provide grants of up to £540 to help taxi drivers pay for licences.
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Oxford City Council teams up with Makespace to launch £1.9m revitalisation of vacant shops across Oxfordshire
Published: Thursday, 25th February 2021Oxford City Council has teamed up with social enterprise Makespace to launch a £1.9m revitalisation of vacant shops across Oxfordshire and bounce back from Covid-19 during 2021.
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New shielding list residents being contacted by Council
Published: Tuesday, 23rd February 2021Approximately 2,500 people in Oxford have been added to the shielding list following last week’s announcement from government that 1.7million people are being added to the shielding list nationally
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Symptom-free testing available for public-facing workers in Oxford
Published: Monday, 22nd February 2021From Tuesday 23 February, workers and volunteers in public-facing roles will be able to get a free rapid COVID-19 test as part of Oxfordshire County Council’s symptom-free testing programme.
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Oxford City Council visiting shops to ensure staff are wearing face coverings
Published: Monday, 22nd February 2021Oxford City Council, supported by partners, are visiting supermarkets and shops across Oxford to ensure staff are wearing face coverings.
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United and safe: the Polish community and vaccination
Published: Friday, 19th February 2021Today, the Oxford Polish Association (OPA) is holding a live event for Polish nationals living in the UK who are trying to find out more about the ongoing vaccination programme.
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Oxford City Council provides almost £33m of business support grants
Published: Wednesday, 17th February 2021Oxford City Council has provided almost £33m to help Oxford’s businesses through the coronavirus pandemic.
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Oxford City Council investing now to help visitor economy rebound after pandemic
Published: Wednesday, 17th February 2021Oxford City Council is making investments now to help the city’s visitor economy rebound after the coronavirus pandemic.
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Don’t deny vaccines to people who lack documents, says City Council
Published: Tuesday, 9th February 2021The City Council is giving its support to a campaign to remove bureaucracy that prevents people living in the UK from getting a vaccine if they don’t have the right documentation.
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Improving picture in Oxford but COVID still at dangerous levels
Published: Thursday, 28th January 2021Residents are being reminded not to let their guard down as the levels of COVID-19 remain dangerously high in the county, despite a slightly improving picture.
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Council concerned about self-isolation help
Published: Thursday, 28th January 2021Oxford City Council is concerned that people required to self-isolate are losing out on support they are entitled to because they don’t know what is available and how to qualify.
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Statement on Debenhams not reopening after lockdown
Published: Wednesday, 20th January 2021Oxford City Council's statement on Debenhams not reopening after lockdown.
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Oxford businesses able to apply for lockdown support grants
Published: Friday, 15th January 2021Businesses in Oxford are now able to apply for lockdown support grants.
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Stay home, Oxford told as cases rise in city
Published: Wednesday, 13th January 2021People in Oxford are being urged to stay at home, avoid mixing with other households, and abide by the lockdown rules to the letter to curb the rapid spread of COVID-19 in the county.
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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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Lockdown support and service changes from Oxford City Council
Published: Tuesday, 5th January 2021As England goes into lockdown, Oxford City Council is reminding residents of what support there is available and what services are changing.
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Businesses have until 31 December to apply for previous rounds of coronavirus financial support
Published: Thursday, 24th December 2020Businesses have until Thursday 31 December to apply for previous rounds of coronavirus financial support.
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Statement on free parking at Oxford's park and rides
Published: Thursday, 24th December 2020Statement on free parking at Oxford's park and rides.
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Oxford to move to Tier 4 on Boxing Day
Published: Wednesday, 23rd December 2020The UK Government has today confirmed that Oxford city, and the rest of Oxfordshire will be moving to Tier 4 level restrictions from 00:01 on Boxing Day (Saturday 26 December).
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City Council reminds residents to stay safe this Christmas
Published: Monday, 21st December 2020Following the updated COVID-19 guidance by Government, Oxford City Council is reminding residents to stay safe this Christmas and to continue to follow the rules to help protect the most vulnerable.
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Emergency help is available over Christmas
Published: Friday, 18th December 2020While much of the country stops for an extra-long Christmas weekend, essential support will still be on offer for those in hardship throughout the festive season.
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Oxford in Tier 2 but cases rising, says Council leader
Published: Thursday, 17th December 2020The Government has today announced that Oxfordshire will remain in Tier 2 High Alert restrictions for coronavirus.
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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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Oxford City Council to pedestrianise North Parade to support businesses
Published: Tuesday, 15th December 2020Oxford City Council is set to pedestrianise North Parade Avenue in north Oxford to support hospitality businesses by providing space for outside seating areas.
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Oxford’s universities plan for the safe return of students in the new year
Published: Thursday, 10th December 2020Oxford’s two universities have developed plans to help students safely arrive back in the city for the start of the spring term, 2021.
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Oxford City Council encourages residents to shop local during Small Business Saturday
Published: Friday, 4th December 2020Oxford City Council is encouraging residents to make the most of this year’s Small Business Saturday by shopping locally.
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COVID Secure Team makes more than 1,400 business spot checks to help stop the spread of coronavirus in Oxford
Published: Friday, 4th December 2020Oxford’s COVID Secure Team has already completed more than 1,400 business spot checks to help stop the spread of coronavirus in the city.
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Leisure Facilities in Oxford now open
Published: Wednesday, 2nd December 2020Fusion Lifestyle and Oxford City Council are pleased to announce that leisure facilities at Ferry and Leys Pools and Leisure Centres, and Oxford Ice Rink are now open.
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Oxford City Council prepares city for end of lockdown
Published: Wednesday, 2nd December 2020Oxford City Council has prepared the city for the end of the lockdown.
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Oxford City Council, Experience Oxfordshire, Independent Oxford and The Oxford Times refresh campaign to support retailers this Christmas
Published: Wednesday, 2nd December 2020Oxford City Council, Experience Oxfordshire, Independent Oxford and The Oxford Times have refreshed their campaign to support retailers this Christmas.
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Oxfordshire gets set to move to high COVID alert level
Published: Friday, 27th November 2020People in Oxfordshire are being urged to continue the good work that has helped reduce coronavirus cases during November when national lockdown ends and new local restrictions start on 2 December.
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Statement on exiting lockdown into Tier 2
Published: Thursday, 26th November 2020The Government has announced Oxford is exiting lockdown into Tier 2 from Wednesday 2 December
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Universities roll out rapid COVID-19 tests to help students travel home safely for Christmas
Published: Tuesday, 24th November 2020The following is a joint press release from both universities, produced with the involvement of both City and County councils.
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Oxford residents urged to get tested if they have coronavirus symptoms
Published: Thursday, 19th November 2020Oxford residents are being urged to get tested if they have coronavirus symptoms.
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Oxford businesses able to apply for lockdown support grants
Published: Wednesday, 11th November 2020Businesses in Oxford are now able to apply for lockdown support grants.
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Oxford City Council lockdown support
Published: Monday, 9th November 2020The City Council in Oxford has boosted its support for residents and businesses as the country goes into lockdown this November.
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Oxford Covered Market to remain open during lockdown for fresh food sales, deliveries, takeaways and click-and-collect
Published: Thursday, 5th November 2020Oxford Covered Market will remain open during lockdown to allow fresh food sales, deliveries, takeaways and click-and-collect from non-essential retail to take place.
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Oxford City Council, Independent Oxford, Experience Oxfordshire and The Oxford Times team up to support the city’s businesses through lockdown
Published: Thursday, 5th November 2020Oxford City Council, Independent Oxford, Experience Oxfordshire and The Oxford Times have teamed up to support the city’s businesses during lockdown.
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Call for community volunteers to help Oxford through lockdown
Published: Wednesday, 4th November 2020As Oxford goes into a new lockdown local charities and community organisations are asking for volunteers to help the most vulnerable through this difficult time.
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City Council ready to support city through second lockdown
Published: Monday, 2nd November 2020Oxford City Council is activating its contingency plans to support residents and businesses through a new lockdown that begins on Thursday.
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Oxfordshire must play its part to control the virus and save lives
Published: Monday, 2nd November 2020Help will be available to those who needs it this winter as the Oxfordshire community comes together to do its bit to control the virus and save lives.
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Coronavirus: Oxford City goes into Tier 2, High Alert
Published: Saturday, 31st October 2020Oxford City has been placed in Tier 2 - High Alert for coronavirus, following a recent rise in the number of cases in the 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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Oxfordshire close to ‘high’ COVID-19 alert level
Published: Thursday, 22nd October 2020People in Oxfordshire are being advised to be extra vigilant, particularly over half-term, as cases of coronavirus continue to spread across the county.
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Council encourages residents to celebrate Halloween safely
Published: Friday, 16th October 2020Oxford City Council is encouraging residents to celebrate Halloween safely this year, to help stop the spread of coronavirus.
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Oxford City Council fines KFC and Bodrum Kebab in Cowley Road £1,000 for breaking coronavirus law
Published: Friday, 16th October 2020Oxford City Council has fined two fast food takeaways, KFC and Bodrum Kebab, both in Cowley Road, £1,000 for breaking coronavirus law. Staff at both businesses were caught taking orders and serving cu
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City Council provides £26.6m to almost 1,800 Oxford businesses to support them through coronavirus pandemic
Published: Friday, 16th October 2020Oxford City Council has provided £26.6m to almost 1,800 businesses in the city to support them through the coronavirus pandemic.
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Oxford City Council encourages tourism businesses and attractions to register for VisitEngland’s industry standard
Published: Friday, 16th October 2020Oxford City Council is encouraging tourism businesses and attractions in the city to register for VisitEngland’s ‘We’re Good to Go’ certificate.
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Council issues coronavirus advice for houses in multiple occupation
Published: Wednesday, 14th October 2020Oxford City Council has written to tenants of houses in multiple occupation (HMOs) with advice on suppressing the spread of coronavirus.
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Local COVID-19 contact tracing system launched to support national efforts
Published: Tuesday, 13th October 2020A new local contact tracing system is being launched by the councils in Oxfordshire to help people who’ve recently tested positive for COVID-19 as part of the continued effort to #stopthespread.
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Team helping to keep businesses COVID secure
Published: Thursday, 8th October 2020Local businesses will be receiving extra support in ensuring they are compliant with new coronavirus rules from the new county-wide COVID secure team.
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Oxford City Council statement in response to County Council's Cabinet paper on temporary bus gates
Published: Monday, 5th October 2020Oxford City Council statement in response to County Council's Cabinet paper on temporary bus gates:
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Help available to support people self-isolating
Published: Wednesday, 30th September 2020As the government makes the guidance on self-isolating a legal requirement, Oxford City Council reminds residents that support is there for them if they need it.
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Use the new NHS app to help keep Oxford safe, urges City Council
Published: Thursday, 24th September 2020People in Oxford are being encouraged to download the new NHS covid-19 contact-tracing app to help keep the spread of coronavirus down in the city.
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Community support gets a boost to transition food services from lockdown
Published: Thursday, 24th September 2020Community food services in Oxford will be able to bid for up to £5000 of funding to help them support people in hardship, the City Council has announced.
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Councils, universities, police, students’ unions hold online event for residents to explain COVID safety arrangements as students return
Published: Friday, 18th September 2020Oxford City Council is hosting a ‘Virtual Town Hall’ event on Monday 28 September from 6-7.30pm.
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Oxford City Council seeks feedback on George Street pedestrianisation
Published: Friday, 18th September 2020Oxford City Council is seeking feedback on the part-pedestrianisation of George Street, including whether or not residents would like to see the street pedestrianised again in the future, or on a more
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Oxford City Council supports new initiatives to tackle the Covid-19 outbreak
Published: Saturday, 29th August 2020Oxford City Council is urging residents to take every caution against coronavirus, as cases this week have tipped the city into an amber warning.
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Statement on BMW Cowley
Published: Wednesday, 26th August 2020Joint statement from Councillor Susan Brown, Leader of Oxford City Council, and Anneliese Dodds, Member of Parliament for Oxford East on the BMW Cowley news:
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Oxford City Council gives £250 council tax discount to people facing financial hardship
Published: Tuesday, 25th August 2020Oxford City Council is helping people facing hardship as a result of the coronavirus pandemic by giving discounts of up to £250 on their council tax bill.
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Former rough sleepers move into interim housing
Published: Tuesday, 25th August 2020Oxford City Council has now helped all the former rough sleepers given emergency accommodation during the pandemic into more settled interim housing.
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Statement on extension of the eviction ban
Published: Friday, 21st August 2020This afternoon the government announced a one month extension to the eviction ban for renters. Here is our statement in response:
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Council urges government to extend eviction ban
Published: Thursday, 20th August 2020Oxford City Council is calling on the government to extend the temporary eviction ban to protect private tenants and prevent a surge of homelessness in Oxford.
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George Street set to be part pedestrianised to support businesses
Published: Thursday, 13th August 2020Oxford City Council, working with Oxfordshire County Council, is set to part pedestrianise George Street to enable businesses to introduce outdoor dining.
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Councils thank residents for huge response to Oxford bus gate survey
Published: Tuesday, 11th August 2020Residents, employers, businesses and other organisations have submitted over 7,000 responses to a County Council survey on proposals to install two new temporary bus gates in central Oxford.
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Oxford City Council and Oxford Mail launch campaign to help boost city centre businesses and cultural attractions by encouraging people to Rediscover Oxford
Published: Monday, 10th August 2020Oxford City Council and the Oxford Mail have joined forces to help boost city centre businesses and cultural attractions by encouraging people to Rediscover 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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Council pilots video booth for residents for digital face to face customer contact
Published: Friday, 7th August 2020The new world following the coronavirus pandemic has meant a greater reliance on the use of digital technology to meet daily needs. It also presents an opportunity to accelerate the use of digital communication tools in communities.
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There’s still time to apply for a business support grant
Published: Friday, 7th August 2020There’s still time to apply for a grant as part of the second round of business support grants aimed at helping small businesses, charities and social enterprises through the coronavirus crisis.
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Statement on St Giles Fair 2020
Published: Monday, 3rd August 2020Statement on behalf of The Showsmen’s Guild of Great Britain:
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Cloth face mask appeal for vulnerable residents
Published: Monday, 3rd August 2020Are you handy with a needle and thread? Oxford City Council is asking for donations of cloth face masks for vulnerable households as part of the coronavirus response. The masks will be distributed along with other essential supplies the Council is providing for those most in need across the city.
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City leaders urge you to wear a mask
Published: Monday, 3rd August 2020Oxford’s council leader and Lord Mayor are urging people in Oxford to wear face coverings to reduce the spread of coronavirus.
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Councils share updates on temporary bus gates proposals
Published: Tuesday, 28th July 2020Oxford City Council and Oxfordshire County Council have shared updates on the temporary bus gates proposals for Oxford city centre, which aim to assist Oxford’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic.
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St Michael’s Street pedestrianisation to support hospitality businesses with social distancing
Published: Monday, 27th July 2020Oxford City Council has temporarily pedestrianised part of St Michael’s Street to enable outdoor dining, support hospitality businesses with social distancing, and create a more walkable city centre.
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Know before you go: book ahead and protect your community as pubs, bars and restaurants reopen
Published: Friday, 3rd July 2020As pubs, bars and restaurants prepare to reopen tomorrow (Saturday 4 July), Oxford City Council is asking people to book ahead where possible and maintain social distancing when eating or drinking out.
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Councils to install new temporary bus gates in Oxford as part of the next stage of recovery
Published: Thursday, 2nd July 2020Oxfordshire County Council and Oxford City Council have announced plans to install new temporary bus gates in Oxford.
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Oxford City Council welcomes latest Committee on Climate Change report
Published: Thursday, 25th June 2020Oxford City Council welcomes the Committee on Climate Change’s 2020 Progress Report to Parliament which was published earlier today (25/06).
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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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Oxford residents back one-way pavements and upgrading cycling infrastructure to support social distancing
Published: Thursday, 18th June 2020Oxford residents have backed one-way pavements, upgrading cycling infrastructure and the pedestrianisation of Broad Street to help maintain social distancing in the city, a survey has found.
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Gloucester Green Market to reopen tomorrow
Published: Tuesday, 16th June 2020Oxford's celebrated outdoor market in Gloucester Green will reopen tomorrow (17 June).
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Oxford City Council financial update and strategic response to coronavirus
Published: Monday, 15th June 2020Oxford City Council’s Cabinet meeting on 24 June will discuss the financial impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic on the Council and consider mitigating actions.
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Oxford City Council introduces one-way pavements and a raft of other measures to help people maintain social distancing as shops reopen
Published: Friday, 12th June 2020Oxford City Council is introducing one-way pavements and a raft of other measures to help pedestrians maintain social distancing in Oxford when shops reopen on Monday (15 June).
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City Council to free up pavement space to help businesses and pedestrians maintain social distancing
Published: Friday, 12th June 2020Oxford City Council, working with Oxfordshire County Council and ODS, is set to introduce a raft of new measures to free up pavement space in Oxford city centre.
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Oxford City Council set to install 130 additional bike parking spaces at park and rides during Bike Week
Published: Friday, 12th June 2020This week, during Bike Week, Oxford City Council will begin installation of 130 additional bike parking spaces at Park & Rides to help commuters cycle the last miles of their journey into the city.
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Covered Market set to reopen with new temporary social distancing measures
Published: Wednesday, 10th June 2020Oxford Covered Market is set to reopen on Monday 15 June with a comprehensive range of measures to enable people to maintain social distancing.
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Statement welcoming Oxfordshire County Council's £2.9m of investment in urgent travel recovery plans
Published: Friday, 5th June 2020Statement welcoming Oxfordshire County Council's £2.9m of investment in urgent travel recovery plans
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Oxfordshire councils share video messages for World Environment Day
Published: Friday, 5th June 2020Several Oxfordshire Councils have come together to share a video message marking World Environment Day during the coronavirus pandemic.
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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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City Council opens Discretionary Grants Fund for local businesses affected by Coronavirus
Published: Tuesday, 2nd June 2020Oxford City Council has opened its Discretionary Grants Fund and is encouraging businesses to apply.
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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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Oxford businesses support measures to improve social distancing for pedestrians and cyclists
Published: Monday, 1st June 2020Oxford businesses have supported a range of measures to enable pedestrians and cyclists to safely maintain social distances once shops reopen later this month.
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Business owners urged to take action now to be ready to reopen safely
Published: Friday, 29th May 2020Oxford City Council is urging business owners to take action now to so they are ready to operate safely as restrictions on trading for some begin to lift.
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City Council welcomes Oxford Pride online celebrations
Published: Wednesday, 27th May 2020Oxford City Council welcomes the online celebrations of Oxford Pride 2020, which is taking place this week on social media.
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Oxford City Council commits £234,000 to kick start work to enable social distancing once shops reopen
Published: Wednesday, 27th May 2020Oxford City Council will spend £234,000 to kick start work on measures, including redesigning road space, to enable pedestrians and cyclists to safely maintain social distances once shops reopen.
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Stay safe around the water
Published: Friday, 22nd May 2020With temperatures soaring and swimming pools still closed due to the coronavirus restrictions, more people are enjoying time outside alongside Oxford’s rivers, streams and lakes.
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120 kilos of mashed potato a week: how Pembroke College and Oxford City Council teamed up to provide 15,000 meals for homeless people
Published: Thursday, 21st May 2020Since teaming up at the start of April, Pembroke College and Oxford City Council have provided more than 15,000 meals for formerly homeless people in Oxford.
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Oxfordshire Growth Board meetings to be held online
Published: Wednesday, 20th May 2020Oxfordshire’s Growth Board and its Scrutiny Panel meetings will be conducted online via video conferencing on 2 June and 28 May respectively.
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Council and volunteer partnership for coronavirus support still much needed, statistics show
Published: Tuesday, 19th May 2020Oxford City Council’s support service for the coronavirus crisis took 228 requests for support last week (Mon 11 May – Sun 17 May) .
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Oxford city centre has seen a historic 59% drop in toxic air pollution following the coronavirus lockdown – new data
Published: Friday, 15th May 2020Oxford city centre has seen a historic 59% drop in air pollution as a direct result of the coronavirus lockdown, new data has revealed.
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Council continues gas safety checks
Published: Wednesday, 13th May 2020Checking gas appliances for safety is not only a legal requirement – it saves lives.
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City Council in the heart of the community to support those most in need
Published: Tuesday, 12th May 2020Oxford City Council’s response to the coronavirus emergency has seen an unprecedented speed and scale of reorganising how the council delivers its support to residents.
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Help with gas and electricity prepayment meters during the coronavirus outbreak
Published: Monday, 11th May 2020Oxford City Council is providing advice and practical help to Oxford residents struggling to top up prepayment meters for gas and electricity during the coronavirus outbreak.
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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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Delivering the Lockdown 5-a-Day
Published: Wednesday, 6th May 2020Having pledged to ensure no-one goes hungry during the lockdown, the City Council has been working with Oxford Brookes University to ensure emergency food supplies also provide a healthy diet.
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Oxford City Council urging the final businesses yet to apply for coronavirus support grants to do so
Published: Wednesday, 6th May 2020Oxford City Council is urging the final businesses in Oxford yet to apply for the coronavirus support grants to do so.
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City Council phone line helps hundreds of residents through coronavirus crisis
Published: Monday, 4th May 2020Help is at hand for anyone who needs it during these difficult times, with the first point of call being Oxford City Council’s telephone number - 01865 249 811.
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City Council response to Government emergency funding allocation
Published: Friday, 1st May 2020Council leader, Susan Brown, wrote to Government today in response to confirmation of its emergency funding allocation for local authorities.
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Updates to emission standards for Hackney Carriages and timeline for buses for the Oxford Zero Emission Zone following coronavirus pandemic
Published: Friday, 1st May 2020Oxford City and Oxfordshire County Councils have updated the emission standards for Hackney Carriage taxis in Oxford and the timeline for buses to be compliant in the Oxford Zero Emission Zone.
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Oxford City Council writes to Government on behalf of Oxford businesses to call for further financial assistance to plug gaps
Published: Thursday, 30th April 2020Oxford City Council has written to the Government on behalf of businesses in Oxford to call for further financial assistance to support firms through the coronavirus pandemic.
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Museum of Oxford launches online coronavirus campaign to add to City Stories collection
Published: Wednesday, 29th April 2020The Museum of Oxford has launched an online campaign to collect and record people’s experiences of the coronavirus pandemic in Oxford.
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Council weekly statistics on emergency help to residents
Published: Monday, 27th April 2020Oxford City Council’s support service for the coronavirus crisis helped 389 residents last week (Mon 20 April -Sun 26 April) .
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Oxfordshire businesses urged to submit grant requests
Published: Monday, 27th April 2020Businesses in Oxfordshire that are yet to submit their details for grant support in response to COVID-19 should do so as soon as possible, including those who already receive 100 per cent rate relief.
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Garden waste service to be reinstated
Published: Monday, 27th April 2020Garden waste collections in Oxford will resume from Monday 4 May.
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Council Leader Susan Brown message to City Council front line staff
Published: Monday, 27th April 2020While most of us are staying at home, many City Council staff are still travelling to work to keep Oxford’s essential services going and deliver urgent support for those struggling with the lockdown.
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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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Oxfordshire councils update Government on financial impacts of coronavirus
Published: Wednesday, 22nd April 2020The leaders of all six Oxfordshire councils have written a joint letter to Government and the county’s MPs setting out the scale of the financial impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) situation across the local authorities.
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Oxford City Council launches essential support directory to help residents facing financial hardship due to coronavirus
Published: Wednesday, 22nd April 2020Oxford City Council has launched an online essential support directory to help residents deal with the financial impact of the coronavirus pandemic on their lives.
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Oxford City Council pays out £10m in grants to support city’s businesses through pandemic
Published: Tuesday, 21st April 2020Oxford City Council has paid out £10m in Government grants to 560 businesses in Oxford to support them through the coronavirus pandemic.
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The Lord Mayor of Oxford reaches out with a video message of support and solidarity to Oxford’s twin cities
Published: Tuesday, 21st April 2020The Lord Mayor of Oxford, Councillor Craig Simmons, is sending a video message of support and solidarity to each of Oxford’s eight international twin cities.
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Oxford City Council aims to restart council meetings online in coming weeks
Published: Tuesday, 21st April 2020Oxford City Council will aim to restart council meetings online in the coming weeks to ensure councillors can continue to represent their electorate and make decisions about what matters to residents.
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Stop using park equipment - it can spread coronavirus
Published: Friday, 17th April 2020Oxford City Council, ODS and Thames Valley Police will be working together to ensure that cordoned off play and exercise equipment in the City Council's parks will remain out of use to prevent the spread of infection, as a number of people have continued to use it, despite it being off limits.
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International cricketer records special video message for Oxford community
Published: Friday, 17th April 2020Pakistan cricket player, Aizaz Cheema has recorded a message to Oxford’s Urdu-speaking community during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Oxford City Council awards £1m a day of Coronavirus grant support to Oxford’s businesses
Published: Thursday, 9th April 2020Oxford City Council announced it is paying out up to around £1 million a day in Government grant support to businesses in response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
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Council services over Easter
Published: Thursday, 9th April 2020With the Easter weekend upon us, it's important to remember that the Council will still be providing essential services and helping vulnerable residents.
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Partnerships help council to meet government direction on housing rough sleepers
Published: Thursday, 9th April 2020Successful partnership working means that Oxford City Council is complying with a government direction to house rough sleepers and people in shared hostel spaces.
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Parks to remain open over Easter
Published: Wednesday, 8th April 2020Oxford City Council would like to remind residents to stay at home and help save lives.
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Oxford City Council’s Home Improvement Agency doubles grants to accelerate hospital discharges to support the NHS through the Coronavirus emergency
Published: Wednesday, 8th April 2020Oxford City Council’s Home Improvement Agency (HIA) has doubled the limit on its Safe & Secure grants.
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Statement on Capital Projects Programme
Published: Tuesday, 7th April 2020Statement on Capital Projects Programme
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Council releases weekly statistics on emergency help to residents
Published: Monday, 6th April 2020Oxford City Council’s new support service for the coronavirus crisis helped 342 residents last week (Mon 30 Mar-Sun 5 April).
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Amendments to Oxford City Council Cabinet responsibilities
Published: Friday, 3rd April 2020Cllr Susan Brown, Leader of Oxford City Council has made some temporary changes to Cabinet Members’ responsibilities.
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Day services continuing to help homeless and vulnerably housed people
Published: Friday, 3rd April 2020Day services in Oxford are providing food and essential items to more than 100 homeless and vulnerably housed people every day – despite the coronavirus lockdown.
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Support for domestic abuse victims during the coronavirus outbreak
Published: Friday, 3rd April 2020Domestic abuse support services in Oxford remain available for people to access during the coronavirus outbreak.
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Oxford City Council calls on Government to support businesses that are missing out on funding relief
Published: Friday, 3rd April 2020Oxford City Council is calling on the Government to support businesses that are not yet covered by coronavirus relief funding, and to work with banks and insurers to provide more financial aid.
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Oxford City Council facilitates first £170,000 of coronavirus grants to Oxford’s small businesses
Published: Thursday, 2nd April 2020Oxford City Council has facilitated the first £170,000 of Government grants to small businesses in the city to support them through the coronavirus outbreak.
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Oxford serves as a great example of coronavirus community kindness
Published: Thursday, 2nd April 2020Two weeks into the lock down Oxford City Council and ODS, its wholly-owned direct services company, have settled into a new way of working and want to thank the public for their help in adapting.
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Statement on coronavirus and sleeping rough
Published: Tuesday, 31st March 2020In response to media reports that a man was told to sleep on the streets before he could get help, an Oxford City Council spokesperson said:
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Businesses in Oxford are now able to apply for Government grants and rate relief
Published: Friday, 27th March 2020Businesses in Oxford are now able to apply for the Government’s new grants and rate relief to support them during the coronavirus outbreak.
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Council secures hotel rooms for rough sleepers
Published: Friday, 27th March 2020Oxford City Council has secured 40 hotel rooms that will be available tonight for people experiencing rough sleeping or living in shared hostel spaces.
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Free parking for key workers and suspension of parking charges at Oxford park and rides
Published: Friday, 27th March 2020Under new measures agreed by the Government, critical key workers will now be able to use council parking bays without time restriction or charge. In Oxford this means that the changes will apply to all on-street parking and open, council-run, car parks including pay and display.
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City Council and Oxford Hub launch new Locality Response Hubs to respond to the challenges of coronavirus
Published: Thursday, 26th March 2020Oxford City Council has modified the way its Contact Centre will operate to support people during the coronavirus crisis.
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Oxford City Council has created a new directory of Oxford businesses operating online
Published: Thursday, 26th March 2020Oxford City Council has created a new directory of Oxford businesses that are operating online and offering home deliveries during the coronavirus outbreak.
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Volunteering in Oxford and Oxfordshire – you can do your bit
Published: Thursday, 26th March 2020The work of the voluntary and community sector across Oxfordshire is invaluable and the county has some of the best initiatives across the country.
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Oxford City Council calls for Government help to support bus companies transport key workers
Published: Wednesday, 25th March 2020Oxford City Council is calling for the Government to provide support for bus companies so that doctors, nurses and other key workers can get to work.
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City Council creates new activities hub online to help people keep physically and mentally active
Published: Wednesday, 25th March 2020Oxford City Council today launched an online Activities Hub which provides links to online advice on exercise, mental health, learning and cultural activities.
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Additional support for homeless people during coronavirus outbreak includes hotel rooms for rough sleepers
Published: Wednesday, 25th March 2020As the UK goes into lockdown, Oxford City Council is giving extra support to help prevent rough sleeping – including providing hotel rooms for up to 100 people now sleeping on the streets and in communal spaces in hostels.
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Guidance around shopping for vulnerable, elderly, or those self-isolating
Published: Tuesday, 24th March 2020If you have been shopping for neighbours or family members who are vulnerable, elderly or self-isolating, please continue to do so.
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Free key worker parking in the city centre
Published: Tuesday, 24th March 2020Following the Prime Minister's announcement of travel restrictions last night the City Council will waive parking charges entirely for key workers in its city centre car parks.
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Oxford City Council closes Community Centres to the public
Published: Tuesday, 24th March 2020Following the Government advice over the weekend that more needs to be done to follow social distancing advice, Oxford City Council yesterday advised all community centres in the city to close.
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ODS to stop non-emergency housing work
Published: Monday, 23rd March 2020Oxford City Council is working in partnership with ODS to ensure that, during the current coronavirus outbreak essential building services will continue. We are therefore putting the following measures in place to safe guard employees and tenants, maintain and deliver emergency services as the situation develops and support the Oxford Community Hub.
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21 March: emergency beds open for people experiencing rough sleeping
Published: Friday, 20th March 2020Oxford City Council is opening emergency beds for people experiencing rough sleeping tomorrow night (Saturday 21 March) and keeping them open for the rest of the weekend.
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City Council and Oxford Hub link up with food banks for coronavirus support
Published: Friday, 20th March 2020Oxford City Council and Oxford Hub are working with Oxford Food Bank and food charity SOFEA to make sure people in greatest need are able to get essentials.
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Councils Statement on Proposed Oxford Zero Emission Zone and Connecting Oxford
Published: Friday, 20th March 2020Councils Statement on Proposed Oxford Zero Emission Zone and Connecting Oxford
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City Council and partners create new Locality Response Centres to meet the challenges of coronavirus
Published: Friday, 20th March 2020Oxford City Council and Oxford Hub are working together to create new Locality Response Centres in Oxford to meet the needs of communities and vulnerable people as we tackle the coronavirus outbreak.
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Statement on toilet rolls in public toilets
Published: Friday, 20th March 2020Statement on toilet rolls in public toilets
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Statement on coronavirus and protection for tenants
Published: Thursday, 19th March 2020A statement from councillor Susan Brown, leader of Oxford City Council:
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Coronavirus: information and guidance for Oxford's businesses
Published: Thursday, 19th March 2020Councillor Susan Brown, Leader of Oxford City Council, wrote to all Oxford's businesses today with information and guidance about coronavirus.
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#WeAreOxford communities fund suspended due to coronavirus advice
Published: Thursday, 19th March 2020Following the latest government guidance on tackling the Coronavirus outbreak, the City Council has announced it will suspend the #WeAreOxford grant scheme until further notice.
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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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Coronavirus: letter to council tenants
Published: Wednesday, 18th March 2020Letter to residents of council homes in Oxford about the coronavirus outbreak.
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May Morning cancelled following coronavirus advice
Published: Wednesday, 18th March 2020In line with Government coronavirus advice on mass gatherings, Oxford City Council & Magdalen College have regrettably had to take the decision to cancel preparations for this year’s May Morning Event
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Oxford City Council’s response to coronavirus
Published: Tuesday, 17th March 2020Oxford City Council is working to maintain its services to residents and businesses across the city, while adjusting its operations and working practices in line with Government and public health guidance on coronavirus (COVID-19)
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Statement: Protecting businesses and jobs from impact of coronavirus
Published: Tuesday, 17th March 2020Statement: protecting businesses and jobs in Oxford from the impact of coronavirus.
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Statement on coronavirus and people experiencing rough sleeping
Published: Thursday, 12th March 2020Statement from councillor Linda Smith, deputy leader and cabinet member for leisure and housing: