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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. MoreCloses 7 July 2025 -
Council Tax Reduction Scheme 2025 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,... MoreCloses 6 July 2025 -
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... MoreCloses 16 June 2025 -
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... MoreClosed 28 April 2025 -
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. MoreClosed 21 April 2025 -
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.... MoreClosed 11 March 2025 -
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... MoreClosed 5 March 2025 -
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... MoreClosed 16 February 2025 -
Budget Consultation 2025-26
Oxford City Council spends around £100 million each year providing public services that you, your family and friends use every day. In addition, we spend another £57 m on council housing in relation to the management and maintenance of our 7,869 council homes and we are planning to spend around £800 million over the next 5 years on major infrastructure capital projects in the city. We want to hear from you on our budget proposals for 2025-26. The... MoreClosed 31 January 2025 -
Littlemore Neighbourhood Plan Regulation 16 Consultation
In accordance with Regulation 16 of the Neighbourhood Planning Regulations 2012 Littlemore Parish Council have submitted their Neighbourhood Development Plan to Oxford City Council, as the Local Planning Authority, to ‘publicise their Plan Proposal.’ The City Council are therefore inviting representations on the ‘Plan Proposal’ prepared by the Forum and the accompanying documents. The ‘Plan Proposal’ comprises a map and basic conditions statement, the... MoreClosed 9 December 2024 -
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... MoreClosed 27 November 2024 -
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. MoreClosed 20 November 2024 -
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... MoreClosed 27 September 2024 -
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 MoreClosed 28 July 2024 -
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... MoreClosed 26 July 2024 -
Advertising Neighbourhood Area and Forum redesignation applications – Wolvercote and Summertown & St Margarets.
The Town and Country Planning Act 1990 requires Neighbourhood Forums to reapply every five years. The Wolvercote Neighbourhood Forum and Summertown & St. Margaret Neighbourhood Forum have submitted applications to Oxford City Council asking to be redesignated as a Neighbourhood Forum. We invite comments on either application to be made. Both Neighbourhood Forum areas remain the same as when they were originally designated. MoreClosed 3 June 2024 -
General Housing Register Live Online Form
We have recently launched the new online form for General Register applications (social housing) and it’s very important for us to understand how applicants found the process. The results of this consultation will be used to inform further improvements to the form, so this is an opportunity to let us know your thoughts. The online form has replaced the previous system where applicants downloaded an editable PDF form from our website and were then asked to email in any supporting... MoreClosed 25 April 2024 -
Proposed update to Oxford City Council parks and open spaces byelaws
Oxford City Council has a set of byelaws in place for its parks, nature areas and play facilities. These provide a set of rules around the use of these public spaces to ensure people behave in way which respects the enjoyment, wellbeing, and safety of others. Byelaws are also aimed to ensure the protection of habitats, wildlife, and the wider environment. Oxford City Council has not updated its parks and open spaces byelaws for over 25 years, and is now considering to: ... MoreClosed 8 April 2024 -
Empty homes
Oxford City has a severe housing shortage for dwellings of all tenure; privately owned, rented, social and student accommodation. With few brownfield sites left within the city there is very little option to build new housing, including affordable housing. The Councils’ Housing, Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Strategy 2023 makes a commitment to providing more homes, including bringing empty homes back into use. Nationally it was recognised by the government of the time that... MoreClosed 1 April 2024 -
Corporate Strategy 2024-28
Our Corporate Strategy sets out our highest priority areas of work for the next four years. It includes commitments that we will deliver ourselves or in partnership, and where we can use our influence, to help us achieve them. When this strategy is finalised and agreed by your elected Councillors, we will prioritise time, money and resources to achieve these outcomes. This consultation is your opportunity to tell us whether these are the right issues and actions for us to focus on. We... MoreClosed 21 March 2024 -
Website Refresh
Over recent weeks, we’ve carried out a range of work to improve our website, including: upgrading the look and structure of the site reducing the overall number of pages and documents making accessibility improvements Over the Christmas period, we asked our Residents’ Panel for their views on an earlier draft of the website, and their comments have fed into the changes we’ve made. We’re now looking for feedback from the wider public. There... MoreClosed 29 February 2024 -
Smoke Control Area Expansion
Smoke Control Areas (SCAs) are designated areas of the city of Oxford where it is currently an offence: to emit smoke from a chimney of a building, from a chimney serving the furnace of any fixed boiler or industrial plant; for anyone to sell by retail, unauthorised fuel within the area covered by the SCA. There are currently 23 SCAs in the city of Oxford, declared during the period 1958-1986. These currently cover around 48% of the city. ... MoreClosed 31 January 2024 -
Budget Consultation 2024-25
Every year, we spend around £100 million providing public services that you, your family and friends use every day. Oxford City Council wants to hear from you on its budget proposals for 2024-25. The financial environment for local authorities at the present remains challenging. Dividend returns from our wholly owned companies are reducing as higher interest rates and inflation harm their finances. Inflation is not expected to return to manageable levels for some time to come and mean... MoreClosed 31 January 2024 -
Appointment of a Hackney Carriage stand - JR Hospital
Appointment of a Hackney Carriage Stand Section 63 Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976 Oxford City Council hereby gives notice that it intends to locate a new Hackney Carriage rank at the John Radcliffe Hospital, Headley Way, Oxford under the provisions of the above statute. Location:- John Radcliffe Hospital, Headley Way, Oxford – 3.6 metres from the outside of the entrance to the Children’s Hospital, West Wing, for a distance of 13 metres northwards, to... MoreClosed 11 January 2024 -
Oxford Local Plan 2040 Submission Draft (Regulation 19) Consultation
The City Council is carrying out a Proposed Submission Draft (Regulation 19) Consultation on the Oxford Local Plan 2040. The Local Plan is important because it will shape how Oxford develops. It will set out how we want our city to look and feel; it will guide new developments and people’s quality of life; it will deliver the new homes, businesses, jobs, shops and infrastructure needed to support the growth of Oxford over the next 20 years; and it will be used in determining planning... MoreClosed 5 January 2024 -
Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) Partial Charging Schedule Review
Oxford City Council intends to submit a Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) Draft Charging Schedule for examination, under Section 212 of the Planning Act 2008 (as amended by the Localism Act 2011). In accordance with the Community Infrastructure Levy Regulations 2010 (as amended), Oxford City Council has published the following documents for consultation: The CIL Partial Review Draft Charging Schedule Evidence to support the CIL Draft... MoreClosed 5 January 2024 -
Proposed variation to the current Hackney Carriage Vehicle emission standards
The Licensing Authority at Oxford City Council are consulting on the current vehicle emissions standards for licensed Hackney Carriage Vehicles. The current emissions standards stipulates that all licensed Hackney Carriage Vehicles must meet the Ultra Low Emissions Vehicle (ULEV) standard by 2025. MoreClosed 27 November 2023 -
Application for Variation (increase) of the current Hackney Carriage Tariffs
An application has been made by the City of Oxford Licensed Taxi Association (COLTA) to vary the Hackney Carriage Table of Fares for Oxford City. The last variation (increase) to the table of fares for Hackney Carriage Vehicles in Oxford City was made in May 2021. The proposed variation can be compared across the existing table of far es and the proposed table of fares: EXISTING: PROPOSED: The full report... MoreClosed 22 November 2023 -
Potential options for replacement of Hinksey Park Splash
The splash feature at Hinksey Park has come to the end of its life and has had to close. The costs to build a new one are likely to be significant and will be challenging in the current financial climate. However, we are looking at how we might be able to try to do this which includes exploring external funding opportunities and different delivery options. One of these options is to deliver a multi-use play space to provide year-round play opportunity, which we hope will... MoreClosed 10 November 2023 -
Residents’ Panel Communications Survey
Welcome to the communications survey. Oxford City Council is carrying out a significant amount of work at the moment, and we think it’s important that we keep Oxford residents informed. The purpose of this survey is to improve the way we communicate with residents. The survey will ask you where you get your news from, where you’d like to get it from, and what you’d like to know more about. To thank you, and in recognition of your time, all members of the Residents’ Panel... MoreClosed 31 October 2023
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