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Statement on coronavirus and sleeping rough
Published: 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: 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: 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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Suspension of garden waste collection service
Published: 27th March 2020Oxford City Council and ODS have temporarily suspended the garden waste collection service (the brown bins).
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Free parking for key workers and suspension of parking charges at Oxford park and rides
Published: 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: 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: 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: 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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City Council creates new activities hub online to help people keep physically and mentally active
Published: 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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Oxford City Council calls for Government help to support bus companies transport key workers
Published: 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.