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Advertising Neighbourhood Area and Forum Redesignation – Headington

The Town and Country Planning Act 1990 requires Neighbourhood Forums to reapply every five years. The Headington Neighbourhood Forum has submitted an application to Oxford City Council asking to be redesignated as a Neighbourhood Forum. We are inviting comments on this application to be made within this consultation window. The Neighbourhood Forum area remains the same as when it was originally designated.

Hackney Carriage Quantity Control

Oxford City Council is reviewing its Hackney Carriage Vehicles (Taxis / Black Cabs) quantity control policy. This is a statutory requirement. There are currently 107 licenses for Hackney Carriage Vehicles (Taxis / Black Cabs) in Oxford. The Council seeks the views of the public, as to availability of taxis and choice when travelling within the district. Definitions: Hackney Carriage Vehicle (HCV): (Taxi/Black Cab) can be flagged in the street or be available for...

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.

Closed consultations and engagement

What we have asked you about previously

Council Tax Reduction Scheme 2024 Consultation

The Local Council Tax Reduction (CTR) Scheme is undergoing its annual review, and we invite you to share your views. This consultation is a legal requirement under the Local Government Finance Act 1992 (Section 13a 1(c)) and aims to ensure that the CTR scheme reflects the needs and preferences of our community. The feedback we receive will help shape the support provided to households in need, ensuring fair and effective distribution of resources. We encourage everyone, including council...

Views on plans to reopen Cowley Branch Line

Oxford City Council, working with Oxfordshire County Council, local landowners, Network Rail and Department for Transport, is reviewing ways to reopen passenger services to the Cowley Branch Line in Oxford. We would like to hear your views on how the proposed passenger train services from new stations at Littlemore and Cowley to Oxford city centre and beyond might benefit residents and the local community. Read more on the Reopening the Cowley Branch Line for passengers

Statement of Gambling Policy Consultation

Under the Gambling Act 2005 the Council is obliged to publish a "statement of gambling licensing policy" and review it at least every three years, the reviewed and updated Policy is due in 2025. A consultation is required as part of this process, we are therefore seeking views and comments on the attached Policy and Local Area Profile documents. Changes to the Policy include the amendment to The Licensing Authority’s address along with other responsible authorities addresses. An...

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..

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Corporate Strategy 2024-2028

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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.  

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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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