https://www.oxford.gov.uk/news Latest news Jadu CMS http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Tue, 20 Oct 2026 08:48:51 +0000 Tue, 20 Oct 2026 08:48:51 +0000 https://www.oxford.gov.uk/news/article/1924/oxford-s-housing-register-tops-4000-as-council-steps-up-delivery-of-affordable-homes 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. Wed, 14 Oct 2026 16:23:00 +0100 https://www.oxford.gov.uk/news/article/1923/statement-on-local-government-reorganisation Statement on local government reorganisation Wed, 14 Oct 2026 15:40:00 +0100 https://www.oxford.gov.uk/news/article/1922/council-publishes-latest-carbon-emissions-data-for-20242025 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. Wed, 14 Oct 2026 15:08:00 +0100 https://www.oxford.gov.uk/news/article/1921/independent-survey-finds-gloucester-green-market-is-performing-positively-and-well-liked-by-traders 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. Mon, 12 Oct 2026 08:52:00 +0100 https://www.oxford.gov.uk/news/article/1920/museum-of-oxford-updated-business-plan-to-be-discussed-at-scrutiny-and-cabinet-later-this-month Later this month, Oxford City Council will discuss an updated Museum of Oxford Business Plan for 2026-2029. Fri, 09 Oct 2026 15:42:00 +0100 https://www.oxford.gov.uk/news/article/1919/lord-mayor-takes-on-half-marathon-challenge-to-support-sobell-house 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 Fri, 09 Oct 2026 14:12:00 +0100 https://www.oxford.gov.uk/news/article/1918/statement-on-oxford-traffic-disruption Councillor Susan Brown, Leader of Oxford City Council, said:  Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:04:00 +0100 https://www.oxford.gov.uk/news/article/1917/first-residents-move-into-61-new-social-rent-homes-at-chestnut-tower-in-blackbird-leys 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. Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:24:00 +0100 https://www.oxford.gov.uk/news/article/1916/ods-launches-workforce-safety-campaign-as-dangerous-driving-incidents-put-frontline-crews-at-risk ODS is launching a new workforce safety campaign following a number of near miss incidents involving domestic and commercial recycling and waste crews. Tue, 06 Oct 2026 14:03:00 +0100 https://www.oxford.gov.uk/news/article/1915/big-open-weekend-of-free-activities-returns-to-oxford Big Open Weekend of free activities returns to Oxford Thu, 01 Oct 2026 15:34:00 +0100 https://www.oxford.gov.uk/news/article/1914/call-out-for-city-communities-to-lead-festival-of-light-for-annual-seasonal-event This year’s Oxford’s Christmas Light Festival takes place over the weekend of 13 to 15 November with pop-up events, workshops, demonstrations, participation, installations and parades. Thu, 01 Oct 2026 10:14:00 +0100 https://www.oxford.gov.uk/news/article/1913/bike-rack-suspension-during-half-marathon As part of preparations for the Oxford Half Marathon, all bike racks along Jowett Walk and Mansfield Road and Broad Street will be suspended from 6am on 10 October. Wed, 30 Sep 2026 16:13:00 +0100 https://www.oxford.gov.uk/news/article/1912/12-new-affordable-homes-coming-to-underused-garage-sites-in-blackbird-leys Plans are being developed for up to 12 new affordable homes on two council-owned sites in Blackbird Leys. Tue, 29 Sep 2026 12:17:00 +0100 https://www.oxford.gov.uk/news/article/1911/museum-of-oxford-launches-sounds-of-the-city-live-programme-celebrating-oxford-music-scene Local artists will take centre stage at the Museum of Oxford (MOX) this autumn as part of the Sounds of the City: LIVE events programme, which is launching next month.  Thu, 24 Sep 2026 10:35:00 +0100 https://www.oxford.gov.uk/news/article/1910/work-underway-on-new-pedestrian-and-cycle-bridge-in-oxford Construction work has officially begun on the Oxpens River Bridge in Oxford. Thu, 17 Sep 2026 16:48:00 +0100 https://www.oxford.gov.uk/news/article/1909/oxford-city-council-highlights-progress-tackling-homelessness-and-rough-sleeping-with-new-report Oxford City Council has highlighted progress made in preventing homelessness and supporting people experiencing homelessness and rough sleeping during 2025/26 in a new report. Thu, 17 Sep 2026 12:47:00 +0100 https://www.oxford.gov.uk/news/article/1908/community-groups-invited-to-apply-for-funding-to-tackle-cost-of-living-in-oxford Community groups and organisations in Oxford can now apply for a share of £121,305 to help residents facing the cost of living crisis. Wed, 16 Sep 2026 15:28:00 +0100 https://www.oxford.gov.uk/news/article/1907/oxford-city-council-wins-at-the-uk-property-forums-oxprop-awards Oxford City Council picked up two awards at this year’s UK Property Forums OXProp Awards, held at Keble College last night (10 September 2026). Fri, 11 Sep 2026 16:16:00 +0100 https://www.oxford.gov.uk/news/article/1906/statement-on-the-visitor-levy-announcement Councillor Susan Brown, Leader of Oxford City Council said: Thu, 10 Sep 2026 14:51:00 +0100 https://www.oxford.gov.uk/news/article/1905/refurbished-friars-wharf-playground-reopens-as-emilys-playground Work to improve the play area at Friar's Wharf in South Oxford is now complete, with the official reopening of the site as 'Emily's Playground'. Thu, 10 Sep 2026 12:38:00 +0100