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Monday, Jul 22

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Summer fitness upgrades coming to three Oxford leisure centres

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Oxford’s leisure centres are looking forward to a summer upgrade, with an extensive range of new cardio and strength equipment coming soon to Barton, Ferry and the Leys.

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Statement in response to Oxfordshire County Council's announcement on the traffic filters trial

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Statement in response to Oxfordshire County Council's announcement on the traffic filters trial

Friday, Jul 19

11

Customer number one now a lifeguard at Leys Pools and Leisure Centre

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Leys Pools & Leisure Centre is celebrating the appointment of a new member of the team, who has a special connection to the facility.

Thursday, Jul 18

10

Oxford City Council agrees strategy for next four years

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Oxford City Council has agreed its strategy for the next four years.

Surveys at Redbridge Paddock

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As part of its proposed development of the former landfill site at Redbridge Paddock, OX Place is set to undertake further feasibility surveys ahead of a first round of public engagement on its plans.

Tuesday, Jul 16

17

Oxford flood alleviation scheme gets the go ahead

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Press release on behalf of the Environment Agency

Monday, Jul 15

18

Statement on Oxpens River Bridge

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Statement on Oxpens River Bridge

Friday, Jul 12

16

Cutteslowe Park Splash

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Unfortunately, the Splash in Cutteslowe Park is currently out of action after one of the main pumps broke.

Thursday, Jul 11

18

Oxford City Council flies the flag for England

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Oxford City Council is celebrating England’s qualification for the Euro 2024 final by flying the England flag.

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Statement in response to Network Rail's announcement about Botley Road

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Statement in response to Network Rail's announcement about Botley Road

Wednesday, Jul 10

16

ODS and Abingdon & Witney College to host employability skills session for unemployed adults

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ODS is partnering with Abingdon & Witney College to host an Employability Skills Session, aimed at supporting unemployed adults in Oxfordshire.

Monday, Jul 1

13

Fun for all at Market Street Party

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Oxford City Council is celebrating the pedestrian-friendly improvements to Market Street with free activities on 25 July, starting at midday.

Thursday, Jun 27

14

Roadside grass verge cut continues into July

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Roadside grass verge cut continues into July

Wednesday, Jun 26

12

Oxford named England’s greenest city for second consecutive year

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Oxford named England’s greenest city for second consecutive year

Tuesday, Jun 25

15

Returning your postal vote

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Postal vote packs have been dispatched, and if you haven’t received yours, you will shortly..

Friday, Jun 21

11

Summer socialising made easy with directory of city centre wonders

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Oxford City Council has launched a directory of weekday wonders to encourage city workers to socialise in the city this summer.

Thursday, Jun 20

02

Air pollution levels dropped by 14% in 2023

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Air pollution levels in Oxford have decreased by 14% on average, compared with a 9% average reduction across the UK.

Thursday, Jun 13

17

Clean Heat Streets to mark one-year anniversary with event at Rose Hill Community Centre

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Clean Heat Streets to mark one-year anniversary with event at Rose Hill Community Centre

Thursday, Jun 6

16

Local Plan hearings to be livestreamed

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Initial public hearings on Oxford City Council’s Local Plan 2040 next week will be livestreamed.

Monday, Jun 3

18

Marston ward by-election

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Councillor Alistair Morris has taken the decision, for personal reasons, to resign his position on the Council.

Friday, May 31

City roadside grass cutting scheduled to begin in June

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Next month (June), the Council will be carrying out the first of two roadside grass verge cuts across the city, as part of its work to support biodiversity.

15

Discover quality assets at the ODS vehicle and plant equipment auction

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The ODS vehicle and plant equipment auction is your opportunity to acquire top-tier pre-owned vehicles and machinery.

14

Oxford’s Smoke Control Area expansion to start on 1 December 2024

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Oxford‘s longstanding Smoke Control Areas will be expanded on 1 December, after DEFRA approval.

12

Oxford City Council begins £7 million retrofit project to transform homes and improve lives

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Oxford City Council has appointed VINCI Facilities and ODS (Oxford Direct Services) to work on a £7 million project to retrofit over 300 social homes in the city.

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Oxford City Council shares results of Parks and Open Spaces byelaws consultation

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Oxford City Council recently conducted a public consultation to gather feedback on proposed updates to the byelaws governing the city’s 130 parks and open spaces.

Council and Velocity extends electric cargo-bike partnership until 31 August

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Businesses across Oxford can continue to take advantage of free, zero-emission deliveries within the city – after an electric-cargo bike initiative has been extended for a further three months.

Thursday, May 30

12

Make sure you’re ready to vote in the General Election

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The City Council has been made aware that a number of residents have yet to receive their postal voting packs through the post. Please click on the link below for more information.

Thursday, May 23

19

Oxford councillors win community awards at Global Achievers summit

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Councillor Lubna Arshad and Councillor Mark Lygo have been recognised for their community achievements and contributions.

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New anti-littering campaign launched

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Oxford City Council, in partnership with ODS, is launching a city-wide summer anti-littering campaign aimed at reducing litter in city streets and parks.

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Park and ride combined parking and bus ticket prices frozen until April 2025

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The price of a joint ticket for parking and bus travel at Oxford’s park and rides has been frozen for another year.