News published July 2017
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Consultation on council tax reduction scheme proposals opens
Published: 28th July 2017Oxford City Council is launching a consultation on its proposals for changes to its Council Tax Reduction (CTR) scheme, which provides council tax discounts for residents on low incomes.
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Food Access database launches in Oxford
Published: 27th July 2017Unequal access to nutritious food is proven to have a direct bearing on a person’s health and general well-being.
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Oxford City Council joins leaders from cities across England to criticise Government’s Clean Air Plan
Published: 27th July 2017The City Council has joined leaders from cities across England to criticise Michael Gove’s Clear Air Plan, saying it does not go far enough to deal with the public health crisis caused by dirty air.
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Statement regarding the removal of abandoned items from a fire escape in Cornmarket Street
Published: 26th July 2017This is a fire safety issue.
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Meeting of the Oxfordshire Growth Board
Published: 26th July 2017Leaders of all six Oxfordshire councils meet today at the Oxfordshire Growth Board to progress joint work on economic development, strategic planning and growth across the county.
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The summer holidays are here
Published: 26th July 2017Are you looking for ways to keep your 11-19 year old happy and active over the holidays? Oxford City Council’s Youth Ambition is running a range of FREE, fun and engaging holiday programmes for you.
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More than 100 homes protected from flooding in Northway and Marston
Published: 25th July 2017Oxford City Council has completed flood prevention work in Northway and Marston – protecting 110 homes from surface water flash flooding.
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Police, City Council in joint initiative to tackle anti-social behaviour and criminal exploitation of vulnerable people on Oxford’s streets
Published: 24th July 2017An initiative has been launched to tackle street drinking, begging, and public drug supply and use in Oxford city centre, and to safeguard those involved at risk of criminal exploitation.
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Oxfordshire councils need £9bn for infrastructure to support growth
Published: 21st July 2017An independent report commissioned by Oxfordshire’s six councils who make up the Oxfordshire Growth Board sets out the investment in transport, schools, hospitals and other infrastructure needed to support the predicted growth in population, jobs and homes to 2040 and beyond.
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Update on Oxford City Council Tower Blocks
Published: 18th July 2017The Government has written to councils with revised guidance over the safety of aluminium composite (ACM) rain-screen cladding and announcing a new programme of large-scale testing.