Oxford LTNs: Traffic calming measures delaying ambulances, report reveals
East Oxford has three low-traffic neighbourhoods (LTNs) – Divinity Road, St Clement’s and St Mary’s. Simulation data from Oxfordshire County Council suggests the LTNs can delay emergency vehicles by up…
Households in Oxfordshire face 5% council tax rise
Households in Oxfordshire are facing a 4.99% council tax rise. The increase by the county council will add about £82 a year to a Band D property and was agreed…
Oxfordshire County Council stops school bus service
The highways authority, which provides two transport services for students in Nuneham Courtenay, The Baldons, Blackbird Leys, Garsington, Denton and Cuddesdon, will be stopping one of the routes from September…
Some schools closed due to ice and snow
The schools have shared information about their closure arrangements, including if home learning is provided, on the Oxfordshire County Council website. Burford School is closed to all students and staff…
Oxfordshire County Council appoints new chief executive
Dr Martin Reeves has been named as the new Chief Executive of Oxfordshire County Council. He will take over from Interim Chief Executive, Stephen Chandler, who has been in post…
15-year-old “vulnerable” teenager lived for 2.5 years in Airbnb apartments
A family court judge has praised the “strength of character” of a “vulnerable” teenager who spent nearly eight months living under constant supervision in an Airbnb after going into council…
People in Oxford support measures to install traffic filters
People in Oxford support measures to install traffic filters in the city, an independent survey suggests. According to YouGov figures 60% of the 249 people surveyed in the city support…