We are taking firm action against a utility company which closed an A40 slip road without street works permits being approved, causing traffic disruption in nearby villages. Watch the video to hear what council leader Tim Bearder has to say about the issue. news.oxfordshire.gov.uk/utility-firm...

Oxfordshire has been recognised nationally for its work to build a healthier, fairer and more sustainable food system, after becoming one of only seven places in the UK to win the Sustainable Food Places Gold Award. Find out more: news.oxfordshire.gov.uk/oxfordshire-...

Oxfordshire wins prestigious gold award for food sustainability

Oxfordshire has been recognised nationally for its work to build a healthier, fairer and more sustainable food system, after becoming one of only seven places in the UK to win the Sustainable Food Pla...

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Low Traffic Neighbourhoods don't just reduce the amount of traffic using residential streets as shortcuts – they can also help slow traffic down, making roads feel safer and more welcoming for local people. Find out more www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/transport-an...

Network Rail has announced that Botley Road is expected to reopen on 20 September. We welcome this clarity after a long period of disruption for residents and businesses. We’ll now look at what this means for the traffic filter trial and share the confirmed start date as soon as we can.

People across Oxfordshire are being warned about the risks of buying and selling counterfeit toys after trading standards seized a number of fake items during a recent inspection. Read more: news.oxfordshire.gov.uk/warning-issu...

Warning issued after counterfeit toys seized in Oxfordshire

Businesses and consumers across Oxfordshire are being warned about the risks of buying and selling counterfeit toys after the county council’s trading standards team seized a number of fake items duri...

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An Oxford business owner has been fined more than £2,000 after pleading guilty to several tobacco offences following an investigation by Oxfordshire County Council’s trading standards team. Read more: news.oxfordshire.gov.uk/oxford-shish...

Oxford shisha operator fined following trading standards prosecution

An Oxford man has been fined more than £2,000 after pleading guilty to several tobacco offences following an investigation by Oxfordshire County Council’s trading standards team.Sami Shridi, 47, of Ma...

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Did you take in a friend’s child to help them out? If they've been living with you for 28 days or more and you’re not a close relative, you are private fostering and there's help available. Informal arrangements still legally require us to be told – www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/privatefostercare

Tim Bearder, Leader of Oxfordshire County Council, has written to Andy Burnham, the new Prime Minister, to invite him to Oxfordshire to see first-hand the work we’re doing to improve public health, adult social care and to support our communities. Watch his video below 👇

Our programme to resurface 35 roads, covering over 105,000 square metres of Oxfordshire carriageway by mid-October, has hit the midway point news.oxfordshire.gov.uk/programme-to...

Our traffic filters trial will start when the Botley Road has reopened. We are reviewing the timeline and will share further information once dates are confirmed. Find out more about the trial blogs.oxfordshire.gov.uk/traffic-filt...

Read our statement in response to Network Rail’s announcement that Botley Road in Oxford will remain closed beyond the end of August – including what it means for our traffic filters trial: news.oxfordshire.gov.uk/oxfordshire-...

After cleaning 135,254 highways gullies last year, this year we are putting in an extra £4m to repair or replace those that need fixing news.oxfordshire.gov.uk/extra-4m-to-...

Do you know anyone looking after someone else's child? If they've been looking after them for 28 days or more and aren't a close relative, it's called private fostering and there's help available. Informal arrangements still legally require us to be told www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/privatefostercare

Oxford’s transport challenges aren’t new - but the way we respond to them matters. In our latest blog we explain why changes are being made and how the traffic filters trial will help shape future decisions. If you travel in or around Oxford, read more: blogs.oxfordshire.gov.uk/oxford-trans...

Work will take place next month aimed at solving the long-term problem of flooding on Witney’s Buttercross Lane news.oxfordshire.gov.uk/project-aims...

Free Play & Learn summer sessions near you! From messy play and sensory activities to storytelling and songs, there's something to bring smiles to every child’s face. Meet other parents and get advice and support from our friendly team. Find sessions near you: www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/familyhubplay

Step into a world of wonder at The Oxfordshire Museum, this summer! The Timeless Tales summer exhibition brings the county’s enchanting folklore heritage to life! Join us: 📅 18 July – 6 Sept 📍 The Oxfordshire Museum www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/events/exhibitions-oxfordshire-museum/timeless-tales

Sixty-seven traders have been stopped from illegally disposing of trade waste at the public’s expense since new rules, including a booking system, were introduced at our household waste recycling centres. Cabinet member Laura Gordon explains why: news.oxfordshire.gov.uk/traders-bann...

The government has announced there will be 3 new councils for Oxfordshire and West Berkshire from 1 April 2028: 🔵Greater Oxford 🔵Northern Oxfordshire 🔵Ridgeway These new councils will replace the current 7 councils. Read the full announcement here 👉 news.oxfordshire.gov.uk/government-c...

As heatwaves become more common, we are calling on the government to introduce a Cool Homes Grant to retrofit vulnerable homes at risk of overheating in extreme heat news.oxfordshire.gov.uk/call-for-fun...

Safety cameras are to be installed on Oxford’s A40 northern bypass junction with Barton Park to deter motorists from speeding and driving through red lights news.oxfordshire.gov.uk/safety-camer...

Looking after someone else's child? If they've been looked after for 28 days or more by someone who isn't a close relative, let us know– there's help available Private fostering, where children are cared for informally, still legally requires us to be told www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/privatefostercare

After the excitement of England’s win against Mexico, a World Cup Quarter Final against Norway beckons this evening. In common with councils all over the land we will be flying the St George’s flag on council buildings to mark the occasion. Good luck to Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham and the team.

Following a hearing at the High Court on 9 July, the court has granted a final injunction relating to unauthorised placement of flags on highway structures by named individuals and those affiliated with the group known as Raise the Colours. For more see here: www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/council/abou...

Join us for a fun, free play session! 📅 24 July, 11am-3pm 📍 Cuddesdon Corner We’re opening our doors to celebrate the beginning of the holidays! There'll be fun activities for the kids plus advice & support from the Family Hub team – we'd love to see you! fisd.oxfordshire.gov.uk/kb5/oxfordsh...

Return Hearing 9 July 2026 at the High Court On 23 June, the High Court awarded the Council an interim injunction in relation to the unauthorised placement of flags on highway structures.

Our initiatives to slow traffic and make Oxfordshire's roads safer include quiet lanes. So what are they? They restrict through traffic so routes are safer for walking, cycling, wheeling and horse riding - giving locals choice on how they move. Read more: www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/transport-an...

Oxford’s roads are busy, and everyday journeys matter. Our latest blog explains why transport changes are being made, what the temporary congestion charge has shown so far, and how the traffic filters trial will help shape future decisions. Read it here: blogs.oxfordshire.gov.uk/oxford-trans...

Planning a trip to the recycling centre? You can book online up to 30 minutes before you visit or up to two weeks in advance. Just pick your site, choose what you’re bringing and select a time that suits you. Book here: www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/HWRCbooking

Oxford’s traffic filter trial starts on 14 September, replacing the temporary congestion charge. Car drivers won’t be able to pay £5 to go through the filters. Cars with permits can travel through at all times, and everywhere in Oxford will still be accessible by car.