Tag: oxfordshire county council
over 1 year ago
oxfordshirelive.co.uk

Speed limits to be slashed as part of roundabout revamp

The current 40mph limit on the approach to Kidlington Roundabout will soon be significantly reduced

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over 1 year ago
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Council plans to shift £2m school funding to boost SEND provision

The county requires permission from education secretary to implement the budget shift

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over 1 year ago
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Claims council staff suggested parents should 'give up' SEND kids

The county council has hit back at the allegation, insisting that they "don't recognise" it

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over 1 year ago
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Roads boss hits out at claim council's policies are Oxford-centric

"The narrative you are making is simply false"

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over 1 year ago
oxfordshirelive.co.uk

'Forgotten' Oxfordshire roads as potholes remain unfixed

Almost 37,000 reports were made to Oxfordshire County Council via the FixMyStreet

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over 1 year ago
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Costs of placing children in care in Oxfordshire raises concern

The authority is having to fund a £6.7 million shortfall

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over 1 year ago
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Claims Oxford 'zero emission zone' is not cash cow

The scheme uses automatic number plate recognition (ANPR)

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over 1 year ago
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Old village church will be converted into three-bedroom home

Cholsey Parish Council and nearby residents objected to the plans

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almost 2 years ago
oxfordshirelive.co.uk

Claims Oxford city centre changes 'don't go far enough'

Questions have also been raised over buses as part of the 'shared space' scheme

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almost 2 years ago
oxfordshirelive.co.uk

Town branded 'rubbish' location for rail hub

This is according to Oxfordshire's lead on climate change

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almost 2 years ago
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Oxford park and ride prices will be cheaper for a trial period

A 16-hour parking ticket will also be introduced

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almost 2 years ago
oxfordshirelive.co.uk

Low-traffic neighbourhoods made permanent in more Oxford areas

The council's decision was unanimous - although the measures remain controversial with many in Oxford

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almost 2 years ago
oxfordshirelive.co.uk

Fury over parking fines issued in busy shopping areas

Traders are not happy

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almost 2 years ago
oxfordshirelive.co.uk

Agency worker costs "unsustainable" as millions spent

The figures have been released in a report

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almost 2 years ago
oxfordshirelive.co.uk

Oxfordshire buses could start accepting tickets across all services

The operators are being pressed to offer passengers more

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almost 2 years ago
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Traveller sites top priority for 'no-nonsense' council chair

Councillor Susanna Pressel will take on the politically neutral post

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almost 2 years ago
banburyguardian.co.uk

Views wanted on measures to encourage cycling and walking in and around Banbury

Cycling consultation launched for Banbury area

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about 2 years ago
oxfordshirelive.co.uk

Closed maternity units could reopen - despite midwife shortage

Two local birthing centres have been closed for almost a year due to staff shortages

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about 2 years ago
banburyguardian.co.uk

New 20mph speed limit will be introduced on busy road near Banbury school

“This is good news. This will hopefully improve safety for North Oxfordshire Academy school children and the local co...

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about 2 years ago
oxfordshirelive.co.uk

Parking stopped on 'dangerous' road to give cyclists more space

Some people were concerned removing parking from Warneford Road would make it harder for staff driving to nearby hosp...

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about 2 years ago
oxfordshirelive.co.uk

Village will strict new speed limits - even though police object

Thames Valley Police have publicly disagreed with Oxfordshire County Council's plans to reduce speeds

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about 2 years ago
oxfordshirelive.co.uk

Roads boss says A40 revamp is bad idea - but it will still happen

The 'smart corridor' upgrade was proposed by the former administration, and will go ahead despite the current council...

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about 2 years ago
oxfordshirelive.co.uk

'Full support' for councillor behind controversial LTN plan

It has emerged a number of complaints have been lodged over comments councillor Tim Bearder made on social media

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about 2 years ago
oxfordshirelive.co.uk

Row continues over 3,000 homes on Oxfordshire airfield

The county council leadership says it is not right for it to comment on plans being put to South Oxfordshire District...

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about 2 years ago
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Oxford fire service staff won't have to pay ZEZ charge

All emergency responses, as well as journeys by on-call firefighters, will be exempt from the new fee

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about 2 years ago
oxfordshirelive.co.uk

Oxford council says it has learnt from 'mistakes' of LTN saga

The city council says it won't make the same errors the county council did last year

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about 2 years ago
oxfordshirelive.co.uk

Council will remove free parking spot near country park

Visitors to Witney Lake regularly park on the industrial estate off Station Lane

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about 2 years ago
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New online permit system will make it easier to park in Oxford

A new system will let you buy a virtual parking permit, without needing to stick anything to your car window

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about 2 years ago
oxfordshirelive.co.uk

New 30mph limit set for key route into Oxford

The county's highways boss said he was 'astonished' the change hadn't already happened

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about 2 years ago
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Bicester roads to see 50mph speed limit cut

Roads around the town centre will be made 'safer' despite claims the move is a waste of money

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about 2 years ago
oxfordshirelive.co.uk

Government 'still interested' in ambitious Oxford Arc project

The scheme has recognised opportunities for a better economic, social and environmental future

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about 2 years ago
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Council denies West Oxfordshire parking charge plans

Thousands have signed an online petition to say they are "concerned" about more parking charges coming in

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about 2 years ago
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Report says council's main risks relate to vulnerable children's care

The high demand for services has caused a huge overspend

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about 2 years ago
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Oxford United's new 18,000-capacity stadium 'talks' move forward

Oxfordshire County Council has agreed to progress with discussions on the club occupying land at Stratfield Brake

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about 2 years ago
oxfordshirelive.co.uk

Key dates of when two councils will end sharing agreement released

The agreement is set to come to an end

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about 2 years ago
oxfordshirelive.co.uk

No jabs cost some Oxfordshire council workers jobs

Compulsory coronavirus vaccine mandates were eventually dropped by the government, but some council workers did lose out

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about 2 years ago
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Former county council chair to step down after dementia diagnosis

He previously served in the army and was awarded an MBE for humanitarian services

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about 2 years ago
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Council receives 'influx' of complaints about SEND services

There has been an "unusual influx" of damning emails sent to county councillors

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about 2 years ago
oxfordshirelive.co.uk

Home to school travel report will aim to create 'fairness in system'

The council has formed a separate team to look at how the service is delivered

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