News published March 2016
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Oxfordshire Growth Board urges County Council to work with District Councils’ devolution study
Published: 31st March 2016The Oxfordshire Growth Board has urged Oxfordshire County Council to work with the county’s District Councils on a joint study into devolution.
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Tickets go on sale for the Lord Mayor of Oxford’s civic charity dinner
Published: 31st March 2016Tickets go on sale for the Lord Mayor of Oxford’s civic charity dinner evening to help raise money for his chosen charities.
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The Cowley Road Cookbook: a talk about an eclectic road told through its food
Published: 31st March 2016Local author Martin Stott will discuss his book, The Cowley Road Cookbook, at the Museum of Oxford on Saturday (2 April).
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Oxpens development a step closer as City Council and Nuffield College sign historic deal
Published: 29th March 2016The Council and Nuffield College have formed a joint venture company to bring together the land in the Oxpens area in preparation for a comprehensive redevelopment of the site.
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Oxford shortlisted for European Capital of Innovation Award 2016
Published: 29th March 2016Oxford is one of nine major cities named as the finalists for the European Capital of Innovation Award 2016. Oxford is up against a shortlist of large cities, many of which are also capital cities.
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Oxford landlord ordered to pay over £25,000 for housing offences
Published: 29th March 2016An Oxford landlord was fined £21,000 and ordered to pay costs of £4,869 for renting out houses in multiple occupation (HMO) without a licence when he appeared before Oxford Magistrates’ Court on Mon
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Oxford in Brief (22 to 28 March 2016)
Published: 21st March 2016News in brief from Oxford City Council, including civic engagements, events and meetings.
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District Councils tell County Council to get on board with the study on Unitary options
Published: 18th March 2016District Councils have begun to commission a study into the future of local government.
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City Council to set up housing company to deliver affordable homes
Published: 18th March 2016Oxford City Council will set up a housing company to deliver new affordable homes with a range of tenures to help address the city’s acute housing need.
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Nominations are open to find our unsung heroes in the local community
Published: 18th March 2016The Lord Mayor of Oxford Councillor Rae Humberstone is inviting nominations for the Annual Certificate of Honour Awards.