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Let’s talk Oxfordshire: Residents invited to share big issues and priorities ahead of budget setting process

05
September
2022
| 06:26 Europe/London
Following the sad passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, all planned Oxfordshire Conversations events are postponed as a mark of respect.This includes the five face to face events in Abingdon, Witney, Oxford, Banbury and Didcot as well as both …
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Fifty things to do before you're five, marks first anniversary

Oxfordshire parents share their experiences of early language development scheme

22
July
2022
| 12:23 Europe/London
Parents and carers have been sharing their experiences of ‘50 things to do before you’re five’, an early language development scheme from Oxfordshire County Council.   Being able to communicate …
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Oxfordshire care homes open their doors this Care Home Open Week

24
June
2022
| 16:41 Europe/London
A number of care homes in Oxfordshire will be opening their doors to the public next week, with residents and staff showcasing their facilities and services through a series of events to mark Care Home Open Week (27 June to 3 July).Care Home Open …
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Women's Tour - Oxfordshire finale

11
June
2022
| 15:33 Europe/London
Residents cheered on elite riders when this year’s Women’s Tour professional cycling race returned to Oxfordshire on Saturday 11 June.  Hosted for the third consecutive time by Oxfordshire County Council, and the county’s city and district councils, …
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Women’s Tour cycling race is coming to Oxfordshire on Saturday

07
June
2022
| 08:15 Europe/London
Residents across the county will be able to cheer on elite riders when this year’s Women’s Tour professional cycling race returns to Oxfordshire this Saturday 11 June.    Hosted for the third consecutive time by Oxfordshire County Council, and the …
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Have your say on measures to improve walking and cycling in Banbury

23
May
2022
| 16:18 Europe/London
People who live in or visit Banbury are being asked for their views on a series of measures to encourage cycling and walking in and around the town.Oxfordshire County Council has started a consultation for the Banbury Local Cycling and Walking …
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Inspirational people who provide care by sharing their homes win prestigious awards

23
May
2022
| 11:08 Europe/London
People who have supported people with care needs by sharing their homes with them have been given recognition at the recent Oxfordshire Association of Care Providers (OACP) Awards.Linda Carnie, 71 came out top in the Long Service Award, which …
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Heroic firefighters honoured for their service to Oxfordshire communities

27
April
2022
| 14:43 Europe/London
Twenty-two firefighters who have served Oxfordshire residents for a combined total of over 500 years have been awarded medals on behalf of The Queen in a special ceremony at Blenheim Palace.  A highlight of the prestigious event involved …
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Mental health support available to residents all year round

20
December
2021
| 10:55 Europe/London
Residents are being reminded of the help on hand to support them in Oxfordshire during difficult times of their lives. One in four people will experience some form of mental distress during their lifetime, and the holiday season is traditionally a …
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Recycling centres to close for short periods next week

17
December
2021
| 10:43 Europe/London
Three of Oxfordshire’s household waste recycling centres (HWRCs) will be closed for short periods on 20 and 21 December due to the delivery of essential new concrete safety barriers.The HWRCs at Alkerton, Drayton and Stanford in the Vale will be …
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Lifesaving A361 road safety project earns royal recognition

24
November
2021
| 12:43 Europe/London
The Safer Roads Fund programme has won a Prince Michael International Road Safety Award for its work with Oxfordshire County Council and the Road Safety Foundation to improve conditions on the A361 between Banbury and Chipping Norton.The road was …
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The latest wave of electric vehicle chargers coming to county's car parks

23
November
2021
| 12:50 Europe/London
The roll-out of hundreds of electric vehicle (EV) charging points in council-owned car parks in Oxfordshire has begun.Following the installation of the first park and charge EV hub at Bicester’s Cattle Market car park in May, the locations of the …
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Works to improve access to Banbury Station

16
November
2021
| 15:43 Europe/London
Commuters, residents, and businesses in Banbury can have their say from today (16 November) on proposed improvement works at Tramway Road, near Banbury Station, until 14 December 2021.Oxfordshire County Council has today launched a consultation to …
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Banbury Ruscote division – election result

11
August
2021
| 12:26 Europe/London
A recount of votes from May’s Oxfordshire County Council election vote in the Banbury Ruscote division has established that the result was not correctly declared following an administrative error at the count at Spiceball Leisure Centre on Sunday, …
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Residents encouraged to keep up the hard work as COVID cases fall back

29
July
2021
| 09:22 Europe/London
People in Oxfordshire are being encouraged to keep up the good work as the county reports a drop in COVID-19 cases across most age groups.All areas of the county have reported a decline in cases, although numbers still remain high in all districts. …
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Banbury to host prestigious Women’s Tour cycling race finish 2021

18
March
2021
| 07:42 Europe/London
Banbury residents will welcome the world’s best cyclists when the town hosts the finish of this year’s opening Women’s Tour stage on Monday 4 October.  The Women’s Tour is Britain’s longest-running professional female cycle race and part of the …
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New cycling and walking plan to start for Banbury

23
February
2021
| 09:46 Europe/London
Residents of Banbury are set to benefit from improvements that will encourage cycling and walking in and around the town with planning work starting soon.Officers at both Oxfordshire County Council and Cherwell District Council are now beginning …
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Local mosque leaders supports ‘Every Mind Matters’ mental health campaign

22
February
2021
| 10:45 Europe/London
Banbury Mosque have joined forces with Oxfordshire County Council to back the Public Health England’s Every Mind Matters campaign.With local places of worship, recreation and community centres remaining closed, many people have lost an important …
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