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After Big Ben's chimes fade away
Published: 28th December 2017The chimes of midnight will herald in the New Year and party goes will continue to welcome 2018 into the early hours, but 1 January is a normal working day for some — including our street cleaners.
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Council activates emergency beds for rough sleepers due to severe weather
Published: 27th December 2017As sub-zero overnight temperatures are forecast for Oxfordshire over the next few days, Oxford City Council has activated its Severe Weather Emergency Protocol (SWEP) for rough sleepers.
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Recycling at Christmas - When the celebrations are over
Published: 22nd December 2017During Christmas week Oxford residents' recycling and rubbish collection days will be one day later.
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Toilets win awards yet again
Published: 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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Council collects over £30,000 in HMO penalties using new powers
Published: 21st December 2017Oxford City Council has collected a total of £31,606 in penalties for housing offences from its first three cases since the introduction of new financial penalty powers to help crackdown on rogue landlords and improve safety for renters.
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Oxford City Council proposing to extend Syrian Refugee Housing Scheme
Published: 19th December 2017Oxford City council is proposing to extend involvement with the Syrian Vulnerable Persons Relocation Scheme, Vulnerable Childrens Relocation Scheme and to approve involvement in Community Sponsorship.
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Council gains compulsory purchase order for property which has been unoccupied for 28 years
Published: 19th December 2017The government has confirmed a compulsory purchase order (CPO) which will allow Oxford City Council to buy a Rose Hill property that has been empty since the death of its owner in 1989.
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Christmas shopping boost as city centre footfall continues on upward trend
Published: 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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Oxford Christmas Market wins Oxfordshire’s Favourite Event
Published: 14th December 2017Oxford Christmas Market has been voted Oxfordshire’s Favourite Event at this year’s ‘In Oxford Awards’.
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Council makes online services easier to use
Published: 13th December 2017Oxford City Council has improved its website to make it easier for residents to find the information they are looking for and to use council services online.