News archive - October 2022 | Oxford City Council

Consultation on draft housing, homelessness and rough sleeping strategy set to open
Published: 13th October 2022
Oxford City Council is set to launch public consultation on a five-year plan to tackle the city’s housing and homelessness crisis.
Statement on Oxfordshire County Council decision not to submit Expression of Interest for Investment Zones
Published: 12th October 2022
Commenting on today’s decision by Oxfordshire County Council (OCC) to decline to submit Expressions of Interest for Investment Zones in the county, City Council Leader Councillor Susan Brown said:
Free grant funding to save money on energy bills this winter
Published: 12th October 2022
With the return of the colder weather, residents on a low income and living in a hard to heat homes are being reminded to apply for a sustainable warmth grant.
New funding available for community events in Broad Street
Published: 10th October 2022
Oxford’s event organisers are being encouraged to pitch for £10,000 to stage two community events in Broad Street, following the Council’s successful bid to the Great Western Railway Community Fund.
EV Summit Focus on Growth, Investment and Decarbonisation
Published: 7th October 2022
The EV Summit focuses on growth and investment, as it returns to Oxford University’s Saïd Business School.
Turning empty garages into sustainable new homes
Published: 7th October 2022
Work has started on an Oxford City Council project to build new low carbon council homes by redeveloping a disused garage site in Blackbird Leys.
Oxford City Council celebrates Black History Month
Published: 6th October 2022
October is Black History Month (BHM), and the City Council will be marking the month through its social media and promoting the Oxford Anti-Racism Charter.
There’s still time to apply for a discretionary energy rebate
Published: 4th October 2022
Whilst applications for the £150 energy rebate scheme have now closed (those who didn’t apply will have the rebate added to their Council Tax account) there is still time for those eligible to apply to the Council Tax Discretionary Rebate Scheme.
Oxford City Council marks Cycle to School week
Published: 3rd October 2022
Oxford City Council is supporting Cycle to School Week, which is taking place from Monday 3 October until Friday 7 October.
Reduced fares and easier ticketing aim to make Park and Rides first choice for drivers coming to Oxford
Published: 3rd October 2022
Park & Ride services in and around Oxford are now offering a combined parking and bus ticket to make services cheaper and more attractive for customers.