https://www.oxford.gov.uk/news Latest news Jadu CMS http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Thu, 09 Jul 2026 11:05:47 +0000 Thu, 09 Jul 2026 11:05:47 +0000 https://www.oxford.gov.uk/news/article/1869/200-local-employers-paying-the-oxford-living-wage The Oxford Living Wage is now being paid, as a minimum, by 200 employers across the city.   Wed, 08 Jul 2026 13:36:00 +0100 https://www.oxford.gov.uk/news/article/1870/council-awarded-50k-funding-to-carry-out-heat-network-assessments-to-improve-heating-efficiency-at-older-persons-homes Oxford City Council has been awarded £50,000 of government funding to carry out detailed assessment of heating systems at three Council-owned older persons’ accommodation sites. Tue, 07 Jul 2026 14:27:00 +0100 https://www.oxford.gov.uk/news/article/1868/temporary-changes-to-waste-collections-during-extreme-heat Due to the extreme heat forecast this week, Oxford City Council and ODS are introducing temporary changes to waste collections to protect the health and wellbeing of our crews. Tue, 07 Jul 2026 10:34:00 +0100 https://www.oxford.gov.uk/news/article/1867/rose-hill-community-centre-gym-refurbishment-complete Residents in Rose Hill are set to benefit from a refurbished, modern and affordable gym at Rose Hill Community Centre, following a major upgrade to gym equipment. Wed, 01 Jul 2026 15:00:00 +0100 https://www.oxford.gov.uk/news/article/1866/oxfordshire-county-council-vetoes-devolution-opportunity-for-thames-valley Oxford City Council has expressed its disappointment at Oxfordshire County Council for scrapping a devolution deal that would have brought billions of pounds of investment to the Thames Valley. Wed, 01 Jul 2026 08:01:00 +0100 https://www.oxford.gov.uk/news/article/1865/cutting-the-ribbon-on-29-new-affordable-homes-at-keepers-place-in-littlemore The ribbon has been cut on 29 new homes at Keepers Place, to mark the completion of the first phase of the fully affordable housing development in Littlemore. Thu, 25 Jun 2026 13:08:00 +0100 https://www.oxford.gov.uk/news/article/1864/planning-permission-granted-for-31-affordable-homes-at-bertie-place Planning permission has been granted for 31 affordable homes at Bertie Place in Oxford, helping more local people access genuinely affordable housing in one of the least affordable cities in the UK. Wed, 24 Jun 2026 11:26:00 +0100 https://www.oxford.gov.uk/news/article/1863/watkin-jones-appointed-as-construction-partner-for-major-george-street-regeneration-as-site-works-prepare-to-commence Shared on behalf of Marick Real Estate and Watkin Jones Group. Wed, 24 Jun 2026 08:45:00 +0100 https://www.oxford.gov.uk/news/article/1862/groundbreaking-takes-place-on-80-new-affordable-homes-at-mill-lane-development Work to kick-off a new development of 80 affordable homes was marked by a ceremonial groundbreaking this week on land close to Mill Lane in Old Marston. Tue, 23 Jun 2026 16:47:00 +0100 https://www.oxford.gov.uk/news/article/1861/temporary-changes-to-waste-collections-during-extreme-heat Due to the extreme heat forecast this week, Oxford City Council and ODS are introducing temporary changes to the waste collection service. Tue, 23 Jun 2026 12:32:00 +0100 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