News published May 2017
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Oxford landlord fined for letting unlawfully sub-divided, poorly managed property
Published: 15th May 2017In the first prosecution of its kind in the city, a landlord of unlawfully converted flats has been convicted of managing an unlicensed House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) in a case heard before Oxford Magistrates’ Court on 11 April 2017.
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Rogue landlords to face tougher crackdown under new rules
Published: 15th May 2017Oxford City Council has welcomed new powers recently announced by the government to help crackdown on rogue landlords that flout the rules and improve safety and affordability for renters.
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Study shows heat networks can de-carbonise heat provision to Oxford’s buildings
Published: 12th May 2017Heat networks have strong potential to remove carbon emissions from heating Oxford’s buildings, a feasibility study has shown. The study is of Headington district and has been jointly commissioned by the City Council and the University of Oxford.
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Bonn Week 2017: Celebrating 70 years of twinning
Published: 12th May 2017Oxford will celebrate 70 years of its twinning link with German city Bonn with a series of events over the May bank holiday weekend.
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ESF Community Grants panel awards £222,000 to help disadvantaged groups
Published: 10th May 2017Oxfordshire Local Enterprise Partnership (OxLEP)’s ESF Community Grants programme has recently awarded £222,000 to eleven local charities and social enterprises to support the most disadvantaged
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Smart Oxford Playable City competition launched
Published: 9th May 2017A global competition to create a more connected and collaborative Oxford has been launched today.
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Interim Chief Executive announced for Oxford City Council
Published: 8th May 2017Gordon Mitchell has been named as the new Interim Chief Executive at Oxford City Council. Peter Sloman will soon be leaving after ten years as the council’s top permanent official.
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#ThriveInOxford this Mental Health Awareness Week
Published: 8th May 2017Oxford City Council will be sharing messages of advice and support to help people improve their mental wellbeing and #ThriveInOxford during Mental Health Awareness Week.
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Rose Hill Community Centre shortlisted for prestigious RICS Award
Published: 5th May 2017Rose Hill Community Centre (RHCC) has been shortlisted for the prestigious RICS Awards 2017.
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New green space set to be created in Summertown
Published: 5th May 2017Oxford City Council is set to create a new green space in Summertown’s Alexandra Park.