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Oxford City Council has confirmed that more than 4,000 families are now on the Housing Register waiting for social housing. This underlines the urgent need for more genuinely affordable homes.

Statement on local government reorganisation

Oxford City Council achieved an annual reduction of 8% in carbon emissions in 2024/25, with annual emissions for the organisation totalling 5,088 tCO₂e.

Data from an independent study has found that overall, Gloucester Green Market is performing well, traders are satisfied and it attracts a high frequency of visits, typically at least weekly.

Later this month, Oxford City Council will discuss an updated Museum of Oxford Business Plan for 2026-2029.

Oxford’s Lord Mayor, Councillor Chewe Munkonge, will swap his mayoral chains for running shoes this weekend as he takes on his first-ever half marathon to raise money for Sobell House Hospice

Councillor Susan Brown, Leader of Oxford City Council, said: 

Residents are moving into 61 homes for social rent at the new Chestnut Tower in Blackbird Leys, marking a major milestone in the widespread regeneration of the area.

ODS is launching a new workforce safety campaign following a number of near miss incidents involving domestic and commercial recycling and waste crews.

Big Open Weekend of free activities returns to Oxford