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Celebrating 20 years of Oxfordshire’s community action groups

22
September
2021
| 15:14 Europe/London
For 20 years, Oxfordshire County Council has supported Community Action Group (CAG) Oxfordshire, helping expand a network of grassroots projects to tackle climate change.There are currently 98 groups in the network – the largest of its kind in the …
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Further views sought on proposed low traffic neighbourhood for east Oxford

29
July
2021
| 13:12 Europe/London
Residents of Oxford will now be given a further opportunity to offer their views in a new, targeted consultation on proposals to introduce low traffic neighbourhoods (LTNs) in east Oxford.Councillor Tim Bearder, Cabinet Member for Highways …
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Domestic abuse support available for residents in Oxfordshire over the summer break

26
July
2021
| 10:13 Europe/London
Residents are being reminded of the support on hand to those who may be experiencing domestic abuse or concerned about others who may be experiencing or using abusive behaviours in their relationshipsIt is estimated that nearly two million people …
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Investment to deliver more supported housing for those with learning disabilities in Oxfordshire

12
July
2021
| 11:36 Europe/London
People from Oxfordshire with learning disabilities and autism will benefit from a multi-million pound investment into new supported living accommodation in the county.The new £5 million investment from Oxfordshire County Council will go to the …
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New campaign prompts residents to hand back unused health and social care equipment

06
July
2021
| 14:20 Europe/London
People in Oxfordshire are being urged to return unused health and social care equipment so that others can take advantage of it.Oxfordshire County Council has once again teamed up with Oxford Health, Oxford University Hospitals, and supplier NRS …
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Helping local small care businesses to support residents with care and support needs

29
June
2021
| 09:47 Europe/London
Small growing enterprises and ventures in Oxfordshire are now able to get support from Oxfordshire County Council to provide care and support thanks to a new initiative.Working with an organisation called Community Catalysts, the scheme helps people …
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Walton Street to reopen following consultation with local people

29
April
2021
| 12:39 Europe/London
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 …
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Grants available to help people hit financially by pandemic

26
January
2021
| 17:00 Europe/London
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 …
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Staff praised for response to floods, storms and ice

11
January
2021
| 12:00 Europe/London
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, …
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