https://www.oxford.gov.uk/news Latest news Jadu CMS http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Fri, 19 Jun 2026 08:09:26 +0000 Fri, 19 Jun 2026 08:09:26 +0000 https://www.oxford.gov.uk/news/article/1860/new-signage-to-be-installed-to-improve-water-safety-in-oxford New water safety signage is to be installed at six Council owned locations along Oxford’s waterways. Tue, 16 Jun 2026 15:15:00 +0100 https://www.oxford.gov.uk/news/article/1858/sheriff-to-carry-out-traditional-inspection-of-historic-port-meadow The newly appointed Sheriff of Oxford, Councillor Linda Smith, will carry out the annual inspection of Port Meadow and its livestock on 19 June, from 6pm, continuing a long-standing civic tradition. Tue, 16 Jun 2026 11:46:00 +0100 https://www.oxford.gov.uk/news/article/1857/statement-on-the-oxford-union-invitation-to-tommy-robinson From Councillor Susan Brown, Leader of Oxford City Council: Mon, 15 Jun 2026 09:49:00 +0100 https://www.oxford.gov.uk/news/article/1856/oxfordshire-and-west-berkshire-councils-collaborating-ahead-of-local-government-announcement Councils across Oxfordshire and West Berkshire are working closely together to prepare for a key government announcement expected in July regarding the future shape of local government in the area. Thu, 11 Jun 2026 11:43:00 +0100 https://www.oxford.gov.uk/news/article/1855/public-invited-to-view-covered-market-improvement-plans Oxford City Council is inviting residents, visitors and businesses to view and comment on the latest proposals for its £8 million programme of essential improvements to Oxford's Covered Market. Wed, 10 Jun 2026 09:04:00 +0100 https://www.oxford.gov.uk/news/article/1859/oxfordshire-moves-forward-with-programme-to-support-residents-without-private-parking-to-switch-to-evs Contracts signed to enable 1,500 new public electric chargers to be rolled out in county by 2028 Mon, 08 Jun 2026 14:34:00 +0100 https://www.oxford.gov.uk/news/article/1854/residents-invited-to-help-shape-the-future-of-greater-leys-as-pride-in-place-neighbourhood-board-applications-open Residents invited to help shape the future of Greater Leys as Pride in Place Neighbourhood Board applications open   Fri, 29 May 2026 11:47:00 +0100 https://www.oxford.gov.uk/news/article/1853/improvement-works-to-start-on-friars-wharf-playground-next-week Work will be starting next week to improve the play area at Friars Wharf in South Oxford.     Thu, 28 May 2026 15:43:00 +0100 https://www.oxford.gov.uk/news/article/1852/council-secures-three-closure-orders-to-stop-antisocial-behaviour-and-drug-dealing Oxford City Council has secured extensions of closure orders for three properties following reports of antisocial behaviour, including drug dealing linked to the addresses. Thu, 21 May 2026 14:22:00 +0100 https://www.oxford.gov.uk/news/article/1851/oxford-city-council-closed-peppers-burgers-following-serious-food-hygiene-risks Oxford City Council took urgent enforcement action to protect public health by closing Peppers Burgers after officers identified an imminent risk of injury to health. Thu, 21 May 2026 11:10:00 +0100 https://www.oxford.gov.uk/news/article/1850/leader-announces-new-cabinet-for-202627 Councillor Susan Brown, Leader of Oxford City Council, has announced her Cabinet for 2026/27. Wed, 20 May 2026 17:13:00 +0100 https://www.oxford.gov.uk/news/article/1849/new-employers-and-rate-for-the-oxford-living-wage A further 172 local people have had their wages increased thanks to 28 new employers that have committed to the 2026/27 Oxford Living Wage since it was announced. Tue, 19 May 2026 14:40:00 +0100 https://www.oxford.gov.uk/news/article/1848/chair-named-for-greater-leys-pride-in-place-programme Daniel Wadsworth has been named as the Independent Chair of the new Pride in Place Neighbourhood Board for Greater Leys.   Mon, 18 May 2026 13:28:00 +0100 https://www.oxford.gov.uk/news/article/1847/new-community-food-garden-opens-at-donnington-townsend-square An underused area of greenspace outside Donnington Doorstep and the Community Centre has been transformed into a vibrant community food garden. Wed, 13 May 2026 13:28:00 +0100 https://www.oxford.gov.uk/news/article/1846/18500-people-celebrate-may-morning-in-oxford About 18,500 people turned out to see in May Morning today (1 May), compared to 16,500 in 2025.  Fri, 01 May 2026 07:13:00 +0100 https://www.oxford.gov.uk/news/article/1845/voting-at-the-correct-polling-station Your polling station may not be the same for every election, so it is important to check where you need to go before polling day. Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:11:00 +0100 https://www.oxford.gov.uk/news/article/1844/oxford-gets-ready-for-may-morning-2026 Friday 1 May will see thousands gathering in Oxford to celebrate May Morning 2026. Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:27:00 +0100 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. 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