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Residents’ Panel Communications Survey 2025
Welcome to the communications survey 2025. We believe it’s important to keep Oxford residents informed about the work of Oxford City Council. This survey aims to help us improve the way we communicate with you — where you get your news from, where you’d like to get it from, and what you’d like to know more about. As a thank you for your time, all members of the Residents’ Panel are automatically entered into our quarterly prize draw to win £250 in...
Building Control Customer Survey
If you have recently used our Building Control Service, we want your opinion on how you found the process, services you have used and any comments you have.
Air Quality Action Plan 2026-2030 Consultation
Oxford City Council has a legal duty to monitor and assess air quality in line with national standards and limits. Where these limits are unlikely to be met, the Council must declare an Air Quality Management Area (AQMA) for the pollutant concerned. In 2010, Oxford declared an AQMA covering the entire city . Once an AQMA is in place, the Council is required to develop an Air Quality Action Plan (AQAP) to reduce levels of pollution and improve air quality. In Oxford,...
Skills & Inequality in Oxford – Resident Survey
Help shape Oxford’s future Oxford is known for its world-class research and innovation, but not everyone shares in its success. We know that there are real barriers to opportunity, from access to training and childcare to difficulties getting a foot in the door of a local employer. At the same time, businesses cannot always find the skilled local staff they need. To tackle these challenges, Oxford City Council is carrying out a major study on skills and inequality. Our goal is to...
Skills & Inequality in Oxford – Business Survey
Oxford is known for its world-class research, innovation and economic potential. Yet many local businesses cannot always recruit skilled staff and invest effectively in their workforce to futureproof their organisation. At the same time, young people and residents often face barriers when accessing training and securing quality employment. To tackle these challenges, Oxford City Council is conducting a major study focused on skills and inequality. The study aims to identify barriers and...
Closed consultations and engagement
Oxford Tenancy Strategy & Tenancy Policy Consultation
Oxford City Council is updating its Tenancy Strategy and Tenancy Policy, and we need your feedback. Your views will help the Council and its partners deliver housing services that are safe, fair, and responsive to tenants’ needs. What is the Tenancy Strategy? The Tenancy Strategy sets out Oxford City Council’s expectations for all registered providers of social housing in Oxford when issuing and managing tenancies. The draft Tenancy Strategy is...
Local Government Reorganisation Survey
The government has asked councils across England for proposals on simplifying the structure of local government in their regions. The changes will create unitary councils that are responsible for all council services for their area, bringing county, city/district council responsibilities together under one council. There are three proposals being developed for Oxfordshire. The proposals being developed are: 1. Three unitary councils Greater Oxford Council –...
Oxford Local Plan 2042 Regulation 18 (Preferred Options) Consultation: Shorter Questions
We would like to hear your views on the First Draft Oxford Local Plan 2042. The consultation runs until 8 th August. The new Local Plan will aim to address the key issues facing all of Oxford’s residents and businesses. Based on the existing use of the land in the city, it will outline where and how new housing developments can take place in the future, whilst also ensuring the city’s economic growth is managed and made more inclusive for everyone, and preserving the qualities that...
Your impact
Issues we asked you about in the past and their outcomes
Budget Consultation 2024-2025
The public engagement process provided us with insights and how we can work together to strike a balance between fiscal responsibility and addressing the needs and concerns of our residents..
Corporate Strategy 2024-2028
Results have shown our priorities are in line with our citizens, and highlighted ways in which we can work better with our neighbouring district and county councils to better support our citizens.
Parks and open spaces byelaws
Feedback provided the substantial basis for a revised proposal and will be reviewed and updated to take account of areas of concern and changes made in line with suggested clarifications and additions.
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