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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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Witney brings in widespread 20mph speed limits

Town becomes first to take advantage of council’s £8 million programme

21
July
2022
| 10:32 Europe/London
Just over a week after Wales voted to make 20mph the default speed limit in residential areas to create safer, healthier, and quieter streets, an Oxfordshire town is following suit and implementing …
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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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Talking about loneliness this Mental Health Awareness Week

09
May
2022
| 07:50 Europe/London
Residents are being encouraged to follow in the footsteps of local hairdressers and barbers and think about how they can help those that may be feeling lonely as Oxfordshire County Council marks Mental Health Awareness Week (9 - 16 May).Mental …
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Work on new cycling and walking measures in Bicester and Witney are completed

21
December
2021
| 10:39 Europe/London
Work to boost healthier and greener forms of travel in Bicester and Witney have been completed.The two schemes have re-allocated road space to cyclists and pedestrians and measures are either permanent or have the scope to become permanent. The work …
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Traffic restrictions in Witney town centre made permanent

17
December
2021
| 12:16 Europe/London
Most motor vehicles have been prohibited from High Street and Market Place in Witney, in a bid to make the area safer and more pleasant for all users of the town centre.It follows a consultation by Oxfordshire County Council into whether to make …
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Help create walking and cycling routes in Witney and Ducklington

29
November
2021
| 12:29 Europe/London
People in west Oxfordshire are being asked to help identify where improvements are required in Witney and Ducklington to make cycling and walking safer and more accessible as part of a consultation run by Oxfordshire County Council.Councillor Duncan …
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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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Former Witney builder sentenced to prison for fraud

19
November
2021
| 13:58 Europe/London
A builder, formerly based in Witney, but now living in Oldbury in the West Midlands, has been sentenced by Oxford Crown Court to 20 months imprisonment for fifteen charges of fraud.  Ten months will be spent in prison and 10 months in the community …
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