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All you need to know about changes to Oxfordshire's councils
1 day ago · On December 16, the government published a white paper on a national programme of devolution and reform to local government. Following this, on January 10, Oxfordshire County Council's cabinet agreed to send a letter to central government requesting the county is fast-tracked for local government reorganisation.
Oxfordshire should work with Berks and Bucks, says council leader
1 day ago · Oxfordshire should look to form a new strategic authority with Berkshire and Buckinghamshire, rather than Swindon, according to the leader of South Oxfordshire District Council. Central government has announced plans to reform local government, which could see councils across a wider region, such as ...
Botley Road closure has led to loss of 'up to £20m'
2 days ago · The closure of the Botley Road for rail improvements has led to the loss of a total of up to £20m for local businesses. That's the estimate from community campaigner Julian Le Vay, who has produced a booklet called Network Hell! which features statements from businesses and residents whose lives ...
Schools close and buses divert as flooding hits Oxfordshire
Sep 23, 2024 · Parts of Oxfordshire have been hit by flooding amid heavy rain Some schools have closed and bus services have been diverted Send your stories and pictures to [email protected]
Snow across Oxfordshire as cold weather warning continues
Jan 7, 2025 · It comes as the county was issued a yellow weather warning by the Met Office alerting residents to snow, rain and sleet over the weekend and the start of this week. The warning was in place from Saturday afternoon and temperatures were expected to warm throughout Sunday, but today (Tuesday, January ...
New plans approved to change The Eagle and Child in Oxford
6 days ago · READ MORE: Environment Agency slams plans for 30 new Oxford homes Scaffolding at the Eagle and Child (Image: Andy Ffrench) The plans show two parlours at the front of the pub will be kept and a third one reinstated as it was in 1863. The new bar will be in the same position at the entrance to the Rabbit Room. Scaffolding was put up at the pub at the end of last year in anticipation of the ...
Oxford could join combined authority under devolution plans
Dec 16, 2024 · Susan Brown (Image: Jon Lewis) “This also presents a real opportunity to secure the investment in infrastructure required to support sustainable growth and deliver more affordable homes that Oxford clearly needs. “In anticipation of the White Paper, we have already been engaging in discussions with neighbouring councils in Oxfordshire, Berkshire and elsewhere about the potential creation ...
Oxfordshire residents advised on staying healthy this winter
Jan 12, 2025 · With temperatures dropping, Oxfordshire residents have been advised on how they can keep themselves healthy this winter. Oxford University Hospitals' guidance comes with respiratory illnesses such as flu and Covid-19 being more common than at other times of the year. Vaccinations are a primary ...