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Oxfordshire council leadership change follows mounting criticism from residents

Residents of Oxfordshire have been let down, was the strongly expressed view at Wednesday's urgent gathering of the county council, which one member described as ridiculous. The session was convened ...
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Quarry Wins Approval for 550,000 Tonne Gravel Extraction

An appeal has succeeded in granting approval for a new quarry operation, allowing approximately 550,000 tonnes of gravel to be removed over a five-year period. The ruling to approve the White Cross F...

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Oxfordshire council leadership change follows mounting criticism from residents

Residents of Oxfordshire have been let down, was the strongly expressed view at Wednesday's urgent gathering of the county council, which one member described as ridiculous. The session was convened ...
Council

Quarry Wins Approval for 550,000 Tonne Gravel Extraction

An appeal has succeeded in granting approval for a new quarry operation, allowing approximately 550,000 tonnes of gravel to be removed over a five-year period. The ruling to approve the White Cross F...
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Roof restoration plans filed for Cotswolds heritage pub

A traditional Cotswolds establishment has shut its doors temporarily to allow essential roof maintenance work to be carried out, following its recent transformation and reopening to customers last aut...
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Council accepts bridge checks falling behind after sudden closure with no end date

Oxfordshire County Council has acknowledged that bridge examinations have been running behind their intended timetable, with a reported accumulation of overdue checks and a sudden closure leaving unce...
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Residents worry Oxfordshire black bin collections may shift to three-week intervals

Concerns have emerged that residual waste collections could be reduced to once every three weeks in certain areas of Oxfordshire. Presently, these bins are emptied fortnightly for homes in the Vale o...
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Councillor fears free parking in Oxfordshire could be under threat

An Oxfordshire councillor has warned that complimentary parking in the county faces being removed or made significantly more costly for drivers. Liam Walker, leader of the Oxfordshire Conservative gro...
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Dramatic closure follows discovery of ‘flaws’ in bridge oversight

A review has exposed that Oxfordshire County Council is failing to manage bridges adequately, as closures and structural issues continue to affect the area. An internal review of the council's 2025/2...
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Families alerted as beloved children’s playground shuts down

A children's recreation area in Oxfordshire has been shut down temporarily, with guardians being urged to take note. Witney Town Council has issued a notice regarding the brief shutdown of The Leys P...
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Oxford city leadership announced after more than a week of negotiations

Oxford City Council's administration has been determined following more than a week of discussions over how to run the authority. The Labour faction, which retained its position as the biggest group ...
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Proposal submitted for Traveller accommodation on rural farmland

A proposal has been put forward for a Gypsy and Traveller facility at a rural property in Watlington, seeking authorisation for an already-constructed pitch. The request was lodged with South Oxfords...
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New town mayor to pursue progress on town projects

The new Mayor of Wallingford has been sworn in and promised to pursue progress on important town projects.
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Voters demand answers about leadership direction after polls close

One week after polling finished, the identity of Oxford City Council's next leader remains unclear. The May 7 vote covered all 24 electoral wards, with half the seats being contested. No political gr...

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Ex-student leader convicted of serious misconduct over racist comments

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