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 2023-24.
The Council’s finances continue to be impacted from the fallout from Covid....More
We want to hear your views on our plans to update the Council’s Street Trading Policy.
The Council’s Street Trading Policy sets out the legal framework for the management of street trading in Oxford and guides the Council as Licensing Authority when it considers...More
We want to hear your views on our plans to tackle the housing and homelessness crisis in Oxford.
Our draft Housing, Homelessness & Rough Sleeping Strategy for Oxford 2023-28 sets out the Council’s plans and commitments to tackle the housing and homelessness crisis in the city.
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Oxford City Council’s housing company aims to build 31 new homes on the Bertie Place recreation ground.
We welcome your feedback and will carefully consider your comments and questions in further developing plans for the proposed housing development at Bertie Place.
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Oxford City Council is seeking views on the latest stage of the Oxford Local Plan 2040.
A planning document required by law, the Local Plan 2040 will be used to inform all future planning applications, by setting out how and where new homes, jobs and community facilities will be...More
Oxford City Council is seeking views on the latest stage of the Oxford Local Plan 2040.
A planning document required by law, the Local Plan 2040 will be used to inform all future planning applications, by setting out how and where new homes, jobs and community facilities will be delivered to...More
Oxford City Council is seeking views from local people on a proposed ‘masterplan’ to update Oxford’s historic Covered Market for the 21st Century.
These views will be used by the Council to refine the draft masterplan, which sets out proposals for a multi-million pound...More
Oxford City Council would like to get your thoughts on plans for a new pedestrian and cycle footbridge to create a new link to enhance the wider walking and cycling network; improving accessibility for pedestrians and cyclists and reinforcing legibility.
The bridge is...More
Public Notice
Appointment of a Hackney Carriage Stand on Park End Street
Section 63 Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976
Oxford City Council hereby gives notice that it intends to locate a new Hackney Carriage rank on Park End Street, Oxford under the provisions of...More
The retail environment is changing at a rapid pace. Oxford City Council is working to ensure our historic Covered Market keeps apace with these changes in order for the market to thrive well into the future.
Plans are being discussed to extend the markets' opening hours into the...More
The City Council has prepared a draft Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) to set a framework for future developments in the West End and Osney Mead area of Oxford. The content has been informed by the feedback received from the consultation that took place in 2021, during which we set...More
The Council has created a strategy that sets out the proposed electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure Oxford will need between now and 2040, to enable those dependent on car use who live, work and visit the city to switch to electric vehicles.
in time for...More
Oxford City Council would like to invite you to view the proposals for a new building to replace Standingford House, Cave Street.
The redevelopment of this site will provide a new modern, flexible, accessible and energy-efficient office space, alongside new tree planting and other...More
Property assets are an important resource in delivering efficient and effective services to our communities. But ownership, occupation and operation of property assets are not an end in itself and each asset class should have a clear rationale and purpose.
The Council is clear that...More
The City Council is currently seeking to undertake a Conservation Appraisal for its Central Conservation Area. The National Planning Policy framework requires authorities to have a ‘positive strategy for the conservation and enjoyment of the historic environment.’
A conservation area...More
The COVID-19 lockdowns have changed our relationship with green spaces. Going outside to our parks and green spaces – even when it was just for one hour a day – has been essential for so many people, highlighting their value and introducing more people to their benefits.
We are keen to...More
We are seeking your views to develop Oxford’s Economic Strategy and Delivery Plan. Oxford’s Draft Economic Strategy outlines Oxford City Council and Oxford Economic Growth Board partners’ proposed approach to economic development. It proposes a shared commitment to deliver...More
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 2022-23.
The last 18 months have proved a financial challenge for our residents and...More
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...More
Thank you for taking time to comment on the Consultation Draft of this Oxford City Centre Action Plan. You can find the Action Plan document at the bottom of this page under the heading ‘Related.’ It has been drawn together by Oxford City Council on behalf of all the city’s...More
The Council has reviewed its Policy on the Relevance of Warnings, Offences, Cautions and Convictions for Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Licensing.
The policy contains information about legal requirements, government guidance, Council policy, procedures and standards. It has been produced...More
The Council is obliged to determine and publish a Statement of Licensing Policy to keep it under review and to republish it at least every five years. The current statment of Licensing Policy was republished in Feburary 2021.
Since this date, the Licensing Authority has carried out a further...More
The Council Tax Reduction (CTR) scheme provides help for Oxford residents on benefits or low incomes to pay their council tax. This help is provided as a reduction in the amount of Council Tax to pay. The reduction can be up to 100% of the Council Tax bill.
Since the end of national...More
From 1 July 2021 until the end of September, the western part of Broad Street has been transformed into "Broad Meadow" - a new outdoor space containing wildflower meadows, lawns and seating.
The main purpose of Broad Meadow is to promote the safe use of the city centre over the summer, to...More
The Licensing Authority are required under the Gambling Act 2005 to review and publish a Statement of Gambling Policy every 3 years. The new policy is due to come in to force on 31st January 2022. We are seeking your views on this draft policy before it is approved by the Licensing and Gambling...More
Public Consultation
Regeneration of Underhill Circus in Barton (further information can be found at http://www.oxford.gov.uk/underhillcircus)
This consultation is being undertaken prior to the submission of a planning application, in order to provide local residents, businesses and...More
Oxford City Council (OCC), along with a professional team of consultants have been exploring proposals to provide a number of residential homes on Elizabeth Place. The objective is to provide new, high-quality, affordable housing in varying sizes and occupancies on the under-utilised site to help...More
In March 2021, the five local Authorities in Oxfordshire: Oxford City, Cherwell, West Oxfordshire, South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse, together with Oxfordshire County Council were awarded a DEFRA air quality grant to develop an innovative air quality website for Oxfordshire.
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We are starting the process of producing the Oxford Local Plan 2040 with a public engagement exercise to help shape the direction of the Plan. We have prepared an Issues Paper setting out some of the key context and issues we have identified, which we think will need to be addressed over the...More
This is an early opportunity to get involved in the development of the Oxford Local Plan 2040.
The Local Plan can help tackle many of the issues that the city faces, such as our environment, inequalities and climate change. It will set out where and how new development can...More