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News A40 Improvement Scheme Gains Planning Approval
Planning permission has been granted for a major project to improve journeys along the A40 between the Eynsham park and ride site and Wolvercote. Oxfordshire County Council said the scheme will introduce bus priority lanes, new and upgraded junctions, new crossings, and improved walking and cycling routes. The project will also enable the Eynsham park […]
News Fire Service Consultation Extended Until January 2026
Residents and businesses are being given more time to help shape the future of Oxfordshire’s fire and rescue service after Oxfordshire County Council extended its public consultation deadline to the end of January 2026. The consultation, which was due to close on 20 January, is seeking views on proposals designed to ensure fire stations, resources […]
News Free Park And Ride Buses Extended In Oxford
Free park and ride bus journeys in Oxford will continue until the end of March 2026, Oxfordshire County Council has announced. The offer was introduced on 29 October for an initial three-month period to support the council’s temporary congestion charge. The charge is in place while Botley Road remains closed, delaying the start of the […]
News Council Seeks Government Funding to Replace Kennington Rail Bridge
Oxfordshire County Council is working to secure government funding to help replace the ageing Kennington rail bridge, a key part of the A423 Southern Bypass used by around 50,000 vehicles each day. The council has written to the Chancellor and the Secretary of State for Transport requesting financial support from the Department for Transport’s new […]
News Oxfordshire Leads England in Recycling Efforts for a Decade
Oxfordshire residents have been recognised for their exceptional commitment to recycling, reusing, and composting, making the county the top performer in England for the 10th year running. According to the latest government statistics, Oxfordshire County Council was named the leading county council waste disposal authority, with 57.2% of household waste being recycled, reused, or composted […]
News North Oxfordshire primary school set to benefit from £2.8m of improvements
Bloxham Church of England Primary School is set to receive a major upgrade with a nearly £2.8 million renovation and improvement initiative, funded by Oxfordshire County Council. This exciting development awaits final approval from Councillor Dan Levy, the council’s finance cabinet member. The school has progressively grown over the years, expanding in phases to meet […]
News South Oxfordshire Road Enhanced Using Eco-Friendly Resurfacing Method
A road north of Berrick Salome, near Wallingford in south Oxfordshire, has been recently upgraded using an innovative and environmentally friendly resurfacing technique, thanks to a collaboration between Oxfordshire County Council, Milestone Infrastructure, and Stabilised Pavements Limited. Pioneering Technique Known as in-situ cold recycling, this advanced method reuses all existing surfacing material, substantially reducing carbon […]
