- August 3, 2020
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Masks needed for vulnerable locals
Oxford Council makes a ‘cloth face mask appeal’ for vulnerable residents. Oxford City Council is making an appeal to locals who are handy with a needle and a thread, asking…
Read More- July 28, 2020
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Round two of business grants now launched
Council launches second round of discretionary business support grants The UK Government awarded Oxford City Council a total of £1.419 million to distribute to small businesses, charities and social enterprises…
Read More- July 23, 2020
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Council to crack down on Port Meadow Littering with Heavy Fines
Oxford City Council is warning visitors to Port Meadow and other green spaces around the city to take their rubbish home or face a £150 fixed penalty notice. Since the…
Read More- July 22, 2020
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Oxford is to trial its first all-electric refuse collection vehicle
Oxford to trial all-electric refuse collection vehicle to further zero emissions ambitions From Tuesday 21 July through to Thursday 23 July, Oxford Direct Services (ODS) will be trialling an all-electric…
Read More- July 20, 2020
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New £50k Disabled Facilities Grant
The maximum grant available for vulnerable people has increased from £30,000 to £50,000. South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse district councils offer grants and loans to assist vulnerable people…
Read More- July 17, 2020
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More than 800 tune in to watch the South Oxfordshire Local Plan examination
More than 800 people have logged on to view the live proceedings of the public examination of the emerging South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2034 The South Oxfordshire examination is being…
Read More- July 16, 2020
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Plans underway for the re-opening of leisure centres in Southern Oxfordshire
Current plans show a gradual, phased opening of leisure centres, with measures being put into place for both staff and public safety. Last week the Government announced measures that would…
Read More- July 12, 2020
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Witney to receive further travel changes
Residents and visitors to Witney are receiving more support to boost social distancing and active travel. Earlier this week, senior councillors from Oxfordshire County Council and West Oxfordshire District Council…
Read More- July 6, 2020
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Oxford City Council Announces plans to join National Co-Op Network
Oxford City Council (OCC) has announced it will join the Co-operative Councils’ Innovation Network (CCIN) this month. In a press release issued this week, the OCC have outlined the financial…
Read More- July 1, 2020
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You could receive a hardship discount on your council tax
An extra £150 of discount is now available to certain residents. Coronavirus has affected households in many different ways, but financial issues are definitely one of the most stressful side…
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