Oxford residents reminded not to let their guard down as COVID cases remain high
Despite a slight decline in the spread of COVID-19 within Oxfordshire, infection rates are still higher than they were in December.
According to figures published...
Oxford’s homelessness services will not cooperate with deporting rough sleepers
“Should we be running the risk that fear of being deported will lead those who are already vulnerable being exploited and even becoming victims of modern slavery?”
Oxford City Council’s new Anti-Racism Charter faces criticism
Oxford City Council’s newly launched Anti-racism Charter is facing criticism from the Coalition of Black Communities and Communities of Colour.
The Charter, which was released...
Oxford City Council launches anti-racist charter
The Oxford City Council has launched an Anti-Racism Charter to contend with the “systemic racism” within the city.
The Charter defines Anti-Semitism, Islamophobia, and Anti-black...
KFC and kebab takeaway fined for breaking coronavirus regulations
KFC and Bodrum Kebab takeaway on Cowley Road have been hit with fines from the Oxford City Council after breaking COVID-19 restrictions.
Both businesses...
Coalition of societies to work for racial equality in Oxford
Student societies have joined a city-wide Coalition to support the rights of marginalised people in Oxford.
The Oxford Coalition of Black Communities and Communities...
Oxford awarded £1 million to fight homelessness
Oxford City Council and charity Aspire have made a successful bid for government funding to tackle homelessness and move people who had been sleeping...
Police patrols and pub inspections: City prepares for students’ return
At yesterday evening’s Virtual Town Hall, Oxford’s universities, students’ unions, the City and County Councils, and the police presented their COVID-safety plans for students’...
Social distancing patrols in Oxford after rise in coronavirus cases
Oxford City Council is enforcing local patrols and inspections to ensure residents adhere to social distancing rules. A spike in cases has led to...
Oxford may face local controls after “unsettling” rise in COVID cases
Oxford could face local lockdown measures after a surge in coronavirus cases. Oxfordshire County Council said “measures that would slam the brakes on Oxford’s...
New car bans planned for Oxford city centre
Oxford is set to implement two temporary bus gates, restricting cars from entering certain parts of the city centre.
Backed by both Oxford City Council...
University College’s expansion approved by Oxford City Council
University College’s proposal to build 150 student rooms in Banbury Road has been granted planning permission by Oxford City Council, the college has confirmed.
The...
Boswells to be converted into a boutique hotel
The iconic Oxford building that used to house Boswells department store is to be transformed into a new hotel and restaurant.
The family-run department...
Oxford’s electric bus plan may be scuppered by costs
Oxford has bid to become Britain’s first all-electric bus
city. However, the plan may be scuppered by costs, says the Council.
In February, Oxford City Council...