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Cumulative Impact Assessment Review
To meet the requirements of Section 5A of the Licensing Act 2003, Oxford City Council is reviewing the current Cumulative Impact Assessment, which is required every three years. The Assessment is used as an evidence-based tool for the Licensing Authority to consider adoption of the Special Saturation Policy (SSP), which forms part of the Statement of Licensing Policy. This is a statutory requirement.
Oxford Local Plan 2042 - Early Engagement Survey
Oxford City Council is starting the preparation of a new Local Plan for the city to guide where new development can go. This early involvement is taking place prior to the legally required stages to seek early views from residents, businesses and other bodies to help identify the main issues being faced. What is the new Local Plan? 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...
Domestic Abuse Policy Consultation
We want to hear from you about the types of services you believe should be offered to anyone who is affected by domestic abuse. Oxford City Council is committed to improving its response to domestic abuse by understanding the needs of service users, listening, recognising the signs, and intervening early to ensure the safety of survivors and their children while holding perpetrators accountable. We are working towards achieving Domestic Abuse Housing Alliance (DAHA) accreditation. As part of...
Closed consultations and engagement
Residential Communal Areas Public Spaces Protection Order
Consultation for Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) with Prohibitions Restricting Unauthorised Persons from Gathering in Residential Communal areas serving 199-207 Barns Road and 36-44 Upper Barr. The proposed Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) aims to address concerns related to anti-social behaviour (ASB) linked to unauthorized gatherings in an Oxford City Council Residential communal area. The ASB includes harassment and intimidation of nearby residents and open space drug use....
Future of local government for Oxford
Welcome to the 'Future of local government for Oxford' survey. To thank you, and in recognition of your time, all members of the Residents’ Panel have been entered into quarterly prize draws to win £250. We ran the last prize draw and distributed the vouchers to three of our panel members in January 2025. Our next prize draw is due in April 2025. This survey is only available to members of the Oxford Residents' Panel. If you’re not currently a member of the Oxford...
Oxford Heritage Asset Register
Oxford City Council has worked with Historic England, Oxford Preservation Trust and local communities to develop the Oxford Heritage Asset Register (OHAR). The Heritage Asset Register identifies what is significant about local features in the historic environment and highlights their aesthetic, communal, architectural, archaeological, and historical contribution to Oxford. This is a means of identifying local value and significance within Oxford that have not otherwise been...
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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