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A decision has been taken to reopen Walton Street in Oxford by Oxfordshire Council’s Cabinet Member for Environment.A recommendation by officers was approved at a meeting on Thursday 29 April, which means that the barrier has kept Walton Street …

Financial help is still available for people struggling to feed their families or heat their homes this winter as a result of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.Oxfordshire County Council, in partnership with the county’s district councils and …

A combination of storms, flooding, and sub-zero temperatures caused problems for hundreds of households over the festive period – but help was at hand, even on Christmas Day.Oxfordshire County Council’s highways, fire and rescue, adult social care, …

The final consultation for the proposed Oxford Zero Emission Zone (ZEZ) pilot has now opened and runs until midnight on Sunday 17 January 2021.Oxfordshire County Council and Oxford City Council are now asking for views from residents, businesses and …

Residents in Oxfordshire are being encouraged to wear a face covering and help #stopthespread of COVID-19 in the county. Oxfordshire County Council has joined forces with Oxford United in the Community and Oxford City Council to create a series …

Lessons being learnt in Oxfordshire during the COVID-19 pandemic should be used to help the county achieve its goals for tackling the climate emergency. That’s the message from Oxfordshire County Council leader Ian Hudspeth as the authority’s …

Residents across the county who stepped up to support their neighbours during the Covid-19 pandemic are being thanked for their efforts during 2020 as Winter approaches . Oxfordshire County Council’s Director of Adult Social Care, Stephen …

Oxfordshire County Council is joining forces with local football organisations to raise awareness of the impact of smoking. Oxfordshire Smokefree Sidelines is a partnership between the Oxfordshire Football Association, Berks and Bucks Football …

Living in lockdown has been hard for us all, but our libraries have been busy getting on with plans to get services running again in a safe way for residents. Regular handwashing, keeping a safe distance from others, minimising the handling of …