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Oxford City Council’s Cabinet has approved a major investment designed to expand the council’s temporary accommodation stock and reduce the use of hotels for homeless households.

Oxford City Council – in collaboration with Historic England and Homes England – has published the findings of a study to unlock growth around the Cowley Branch Line.

Oxford City Council, The Environment Agency (EA) and local landowners and stakeholders are working together to address concerns about sunken and abandoned boats moored on the River Thames.

Oxford City Council is set to establish a new face-to-face centre at 15–17 George Street.

East Oxford Community Centre will host a community open event on Friday 27 March from 1pm-8pm for local residents to visit the new centre and take part in a range of activities that are on offer.  

Responsibility for managing Oxford’s public on-street electric vehicle (EV) charging network will transfer to Oxfordshire County Council during March and April 2026.

Statement on Greater Oxford development corporation

Plans to build more than 230 affordable new homes at Redbridge Paddock are set to be approved by Cabinet next week (Wednesday 18 March).

Elections for Oxford City Council take place on 7 May, with polling stations open from 7am to 10pm.

Outline plans to build over 300 affordable homes on land at Sandy Lane in Blackbird Leys are set for approval by Cabinet next week.