https://www.oxford.gov.uk/news Latest news Jadu CMS http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Sat, 18 Apr 2026 07:53:44 +0000 Sat, 18 Apr 2026 07:53:44 +0000 https://www.oxford.gov.uk/news/article/1843/not-long-left-to-register-for-the-7-may-elections Oxford residents who are not yet registered to vote are reminded that the deadline to register for the 7 May elections is fast approaching. Fri, 10 Apr 2026 15:46:00 +0100 https://www.oxford.gov.uk/news/article/1842/have-your-say-on-oxfordshires-refreshed-homelessness-and-rough-sleeping-strategy Refreshing the countywide Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Strategy for 2026–2028 and inviting the public to help shape it. Fri, 27 Mar 2026 10:56:00 +0000 https://www.oxford.gov.uk/news/article/1841/work-begins-on-80-new-affordable-homes-in-mill-lane Work has now started on a new development of 80 affordable homes on land west of Mill Lane in Old Marston. Thu, 26 Mar 2026 15:15:00 +0000 https://www.oxford.gov.uk/news/article/1840/oxford-s-selective-licensing-scheme-in-third-year-of-improving-standards-for-private-renters Oxford City Council’s Selective Licensing scheme is continuing to drive up standards in the private rented sector, with new figures showing strong progress in its third year of operation. Wed, 25 Mar 2026 16:25:00 +0000 https://www.oxford.gov.uk/news/article/1839/statement-on-local-government-reorganisation Statement on local government reorganisation Wed, 25 Mar 2026 14:21:00 +0000 https://www.oxford.gov.uk/news/article/1838/councillor-chewe-munkonge-set-to-become-first-black-lord-mayor-of-oxford Councillor Chewe Munkonge is set to become the new Lord Mayor of Oxford – the first Black person to hold the office. Tue, 24 Mar 2026 09:22:00 +0000 https://www.oxford.gov.uk/news/article/1837/can-t-make-it-to-the-polling-booth-apply-for-a-postal-or-a-proxy-vote If you don’t think you can make it to the polling station on 7 May to cast your vote in the local elections, it doesn’t mean you have to miss out. Mon, 23 Mar 2026 13:46:00 +0000 https://www.oxford.gov.uk/news/article/1836/statement-on-windrush-tower Statement on Windrush Tower Sat, 21 Mar 2026 23:13:00 +0000 https://www.oxford.gov.uk/news/article/1835/oxford-city-council-approves-32m-investment-in-temporary-accommodation-to-reduce-homelessness-pressures 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. Thu, 19 Mar 2026 15:11:00 +0000 https://www.oxford.gov.uk/news/article/1834/new-study-recommends-sensitive-densification-in-areas-around-cowley-branch-line-to-enable-sustainable-growth 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. Wed, 18 Mar 2026 14:50:00 +0000 https://www.oxford.gov.uk/news/article/1833/oxford-city-council-and-partners-working-to-address-concerns-of-sunken-and-abandoned-boats 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. Wed, 18 Mar 2026 14:30:00 +0000 https://www.oxford.gov.uk/news/article/1832/new-face-to-face-centre-to-open-in-george-street Oxford City Council is set to establish a new face-to-face centre at 15–17 George Street. Wed, 18 Mar 2026 12:19:00 +0000 https://www.oxford.gov.uk/news/article/1831/east-oxford-community-centre-to-celebrate-full-reopening-with-community-event 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.   Wed, 18 Mar 2026 11:11:00 +0000 https://www.oxford.gov.uk/news/article/1830/oxford-s-on-street-ev-charging-network-management-to-transfer-to-oxfordshire-county-council Responsibility for managing Oxford’s public on-street electric vehicle (EV) charging network will transfer to Oxfordshire County Council during March and April 2026. Tue, 17 Mar 2026 09:54:00 +0000 https://www.oxford.gov.uk/news/article/1829/statement-on-greater-oxford-development-corporation Statement on Greater Oxford development corporation Mon, 16 Mar 2026 08:56:00 +0000 https://www.oxford.gov.uk/news/article/1828/plans-for-redbridge-paddock-housing-scheme-set-for-cabinet-approval Plans to build more than 230 affordable new homes at Redbridge Paddock are set to be approved by Cabinet next week (Wednesday 18 March). Thu, 12 Mar 2026 14:26:00 +0000 https://www.oxford.gov.uk/news/article/1827/you-ll-need-photo-id-to-vote-in-the-may-election Elections for Oxford City Council take place on 7 May, with polling stations open from 7am to 10pm. Wed, 11 Mar 2026 12:27:00 +0000 https://www.oxford.gov.uk/news/article/1826/plans-for-a-100-million-scheme-set-to-be-approved-by-cabinet-for-331-affordable-new-homes-at-sandy-lane Outline plans to build over 300 affordable homes on land at Sandy Lane in Blackbird Leys are set for approval by Cabinet next week. Tue, 10 Mar 2026 17:50:00 +0000 https://www.oxford.gov.uk/news/article/1825/recruitment-opens-for-chair-of-pride-in-place-neighbourhood-board Oxford residents who live or work in The Leys are being encouraged to get involved in the Pride in Place programme, by applying to become the Chair of the Neighbourhood Board. Tue, 10 Mar 2026 16:12:00 +0000 https://www.oxford.gov.uk/news/article/1824/more-homes-improving-rental-standards-and-a-new-local-plan-%E2%80%93-oxford-city-council-lays-out-plans-for-202627 Oxford City Council has laid out its plans for 2026/27, including building new homes, improving rental standards, and completing the Local Plan 2045. Tue, 10 Mar 2026 15:54:00 +0000