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Saturday music sessions for children set to launch across Oxfordshire

02
September
2021
| 16:59 Europe/London
Children aged six to 13 will soon be able to join in musical groups in a series of new sessions at venues across the county on Saturday mornings.The music groups are aimed at children who have been playing an instrument for at least a term and up to …
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Bus stop changes make travel safer and easier for passengers

23
August
2021
| 16:38 Europe/London
Bus passengers, particularly those with disabilities, will find it easier and safer to use services after work was carried out at several bus stops around Oxfordshire.Oxfordshire County Council has created ‘build-outs’ at bus stops in Acre Street in …
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Oxfordshire makes ambitious new bid for active travel funding

09
August
2021
| 19:45 Europe/London
Cyclists, pedestrians and residents in Oxfordshire could benefit from a new government grant of up to £21 million to invest in infrastructure and support local economic recovery over the coming years.The county council has just submitted a bold …
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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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Book a test drive and join the electric vehicle revolution

28
July
2021
| 12:55 Europe/London
Three test drive events are taking place in Oxfordshire next month to showcase electric vehicles (EVs) and an innovative new way of charging them aimed at people without off-street parking.Oxfordshire’s park and charge team will be running live …
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Support for School Streets in Oxfordshire

26
July
2021
| 14:00 Europe/London
Residents and parents in Oxfordshire have given positive feedback from the School Streets trials that have taken place across Oxfordshire since March 2021. The pilot scheme trialled restricting motor traffic at the school gates at drop-off and …
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The champions flying the flag for Live Well Oxfordshire website

Online one-stop shop connects people with communities

06
May
2021
| 10:16 Europe/London
Meet two women who are part of a network of champions whose mission it is to help people in Oxfordshire get the most out of life, whatever challenges they are facing.Selina Crozier and Rosanna Fox …
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Work on new cycling and walking improvements starts in Bicester and Witney

01
March
2021
| 08:51 Europe/London
Residents of Bicester and Witney will see work begin this week on a series of exciting new measures to improve cycling and walking routes in both towns.Thanks to consultation responses from residents and organisations in January and February, final …
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New year present for bus passengers in Oxfordshire

31
December
2020
| 06:20 Europe/London
Bus passengers are set to be benefit as services across the county are set to be improved and maintained in the New Year thanks to Oxfordshire County Council working with local bus operators and major employers.Bus operators have also taken a number …
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