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In summer we asked you to help shape a cycling and walking plan to make getting around Eynsham and nearby villages easier, safer and more enjoyable.
The draft plan is now available to view and comment on. It's open until 27 October: www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/eynshamlcwip
Don’t forget to share your thoughts on active travel proposals to trial school streets in Banbury, Carterton, Didcot, and extend Sandhills school street in Oxford.
Survey closes 13 October. See more and have your say: letstalk.oxfordshire.gov.uk/oxfordshire-...
Join BetterPoints Oxfordshire this September for your chance to win an £800 European city break and other great prizes.
Download the free BetterPoints app to get involved oxon.betterpoints.uk/stories/mobi...
The Oxford temporary congestion charge has been given the go ahead by our cabinet and will begin later this autumn.
Read the full story: news.oxfordshire.gov.uk/oxford-tempo...
Catch the Bus Month is here, and you can earn rewards and daily prizes by hopping on with BetterPoints Oxfordshire!
BetterPoints is a free, easy to use app that rewards you for healthier and greener travel.
Download the app to get involved - oxon.betterpoints.uk/stories/catc...
Share your thoughts on our proposals for trial school streets in Banbury, Carterton, Didcot, and Headington.
School streets help reduce traffic around the school gate to create a safer environment.
Our consultation is open for six weeks: letstalk.oxfordshire.gov.uk/oxfordshire-...
The UK government is testing the Emergency Alerts system on Sunday 7 September 2025 at 3pm. Compatible mobile phones and tablets will receive an alert, make a loud siren-like sound and vibrate. You will not need to take any action.
Find out more at gov.uk/alerts.
#EmergencyAlert #UKAlertTest
You’ve helped shape our proposals for a temporary congestion charge in Oxford.
It now includes free park and ride journeys for two months covering the Christmas period, with a review afterwards. We're also considering extra permits for groups too.
More: news.oxfordshire.gov.uk/changes-to-p...
If you see our highways crews out and about around the county, this is probably what they are up to: news.oxfordshire.gov.uk/latest-road-...
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Final few days to share your views on our proposal for a temporary congestion charge in Oxford. The consultation closes at 11.59pm on 3 August.
Take a look at our proposal and share your views: www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/congestionchargeconsultation
Residents without driveways given opportunity to charge electric vehicle at home.
Read the full story: news.oxfordshire.gov.uk/residents-wi...
We need to make changes to our Household Waste and Recycling Centres, and that’s why we are asking for your views on our ideas.
Take a look at our ideas and share your views by 11 August: www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/hwrcconsultation
Join us online and find out about our Oxford temporary congestion charge proposal. We’ll be answering questions too.
📅 Mon 7 Jul, 12pm to 1pm
📅 Tues 8 Jul, 7pm to 8pm
📅 Mon 14 Jul, 12.30pm to 1.30pm
📅 Wed 16 Jul, 5.30pm to 6.30pm
Join us online: www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/congestionchargeconsultation
Apply for the Oxford Climate Awards 2025🏆🌍
Do you know a local climate hero? It could be an individual, business, community group, school, or charity you think deserves to be celebrated.
Encourage them to apply before 13 July 2025!
Find out more: www.oxfordmail.co.uk/climate-awards
Make your voice heard when it comes to shaping how our recycling centres operate.
We're asking for your views on our Household Waste and Recycling Centres – how to modernise and improve efficiency and what you think could be done differently.
Find out more news.oxfordshire.gov.uk/survey-into-...
Your councils are changing.
The government is replacing county and district councils with new 'unitary' ones.
Let's do it properly. One council for Oxfordshire. We think it just makes sense.
We'd like to hear your opinion. www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/LGRsurvey
Do you know a young person aged 11-18?
Oxme.info has info on next steps in education, work and training, activities, opportunities, health and wellbeing support and access to local services
oxme.info - everything for young people in Oxfordshire
DadPad provides practical parenting advice, essential insights into child development and other handy information.
This app is available to all expectant and new fathers within the county.
Find out more: news.oxfordshire.gov.uk/dadpad/
We're asking for your views on our proposal for six temporary congestion charge locations for cars in Oxford.
Take a look at our proposal and share your views: www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/congestionchargeconsultation
Our cabinet approved the public consultation for our proposed Oxford temporary congestion charge.
You'll be able to share your views on Let's Talk Oxfordshire from Monday 23 June.
Find out more about our proposal: www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/transport-an...
Getting your NHS Health Check is a great way to stay on top of your health and wellbeing.
It's a simple process that can give you peace of mind and help you stay healthy.
Plus it's free and takes around 20 minutes.
Find out more: www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/nhshealthche...
Line of cars in traffic
We’ve been looking at options to reduce congestion in and around Oxford until our trial of six traffic filters is implemented.
On the 17 June the council’s cabinet will consider approving a public consultation on a temporary congestion charge. Find out more: news.oxfordshire.gov.uk/oxford-tempo...
This #BikeWeek BetterPoints Oxfordshire are running a prize draw to win an e-bike!
To enter, download the free app and complete a short survey - oxon.betterpoints.uk/stories/bike...
With BetterPoints app you can earn rewards for healthier, greener journeys - good for you and the planet!
Join us today, on World Environment Day, for the Party for the Planet 4-8pm Broad Street, Oxford
There'll be live music, food & drink, guest speakers and stalls! www.oxfoe.co.uk/planetparty
The event launches #GreatBigGreenweek 7-14 Jun- www.cagoxfordshire.org.uk/great-big-green-week
#GreatBigGreenWeek is just around the corner! In Oxfordshire we like to go BIG with events and activities that make a big difference.
📅 Join us: 5 June: Party for the Planet, Broad Street, Oxford 4-8pm
7-14 June: Community events and activities - www.cagoxfordshire.org.uk/great-big-gr...
Start a smile relay with The Great Space #WalkToSchoolWeek
Intrepid space travellers – your mission today is to collect smiles! Say a happy hello to people you see on your school journey and count the smiles you get from them! It helps everyone feel more sunny.
More: www.livingstreets.org.uk/wtsw
Chief Fire Officer Rob MacDougall has recorded a tribute to the bravery and commitment of those who have tragically lost their lives, mourning their loss and celebrating the positive impact they had on those around them.
Bicester Motion incident page: news.oxfordshire.gov.uk/bicester-mot...
Calling sustainability spotters and safety leaders! Join the Great Space #WalkToSchoolWeek!
What can you see on the way to school that helps look after our planet and makes less waste? Show off your best safety skills for walking, wheeling or cycling as you go!
www.livingstreets.org.uk/wtsw
Did you know that the UK is home to 268 different species of bee?
To celebrate World Bee Day, we’re exploring how we can help them (and us) thrive by creating bee friendly gardens www.climateactionoxfordshire.org.uk/articles/cre...
#YourChoicesMatter#ClimateAction
Ready for adventure? Join the Great Space #WalkToSchoolWeek!
Start with one small step or wheel-roll. Then some giant zero-gravity leaps if you’re walking, or mini-rocket zooms if wheeling or cycling. Finish with your best moonwalk or moonwheel into school.
More: www.livingstreets.org.uk/wtsw
