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Thursday, March 18, 2010
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Report details economic concerns
A report for Oxfordshire County Council raises concerns about the future prospects for the county's economy.
Unemployment falls in Oxfordshire
The number of people claiming Jobseekers Allowance in Oxfordshire falls by more than 300 in a month, figures say.
Man arrested after rape attack
A 24-year-old man is arrested on suspicion of rape after a 19-year-old woman was attacked in Oxford.
Oxford college leaves city site
Ruskin College in Oxford, where John Prescott studied, hands over its city centre building after 111 years.
Crews called out to tackle fire
More than twenty firefighters are called to a blaze in the roof of an extension on a house in Wantage, Oxfordshire.
Oxford chief calls for fees rise
The "preposterous" limit on tuition fees should be scrapped, says Oxford University chancellor Lord Patten.
'Baby Branson' faces fraud probe
Fraud allegations against an Oxford flight firm set up by a 23-year old dubbed 'Baby Branson' are investigated by police.
World Cup ball in 2012 exhibition
Henley hosts the first 2012 Olympic sports exhibition, which includes a ball from the 2003 rugby World Cup final.
Tribute to stairwell death victim
The family of a man who died after being found injured in a Banbury stairwell speak of the "devastating effect" of his death.
Man in court over driver's death
A man appears in a court in Buckinghamshire charged with the death of an Oxfordshire driver who was killed in a collision.
Family flee after fire breaks out
A mother and her three children escape when a bedside light falls over and causes a fire in Oxfordshire.
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Round the Bends
Local musicians celebrate five years of Introducing.
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TOWN COUNCIL GRANTS |
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Museum of Local History £3,500
The Theatre £1,300
West Oxfordshire Citizens Advice Bureau (C/N Office) £800
1st C/N Brownies £600
6th C/N Scout Group £100
C/N & District Cricket Club £400
Twinning Association £200
Family History Group £200
C/N Music Festival £115
Rainbows £250
Silver Band £800
Swifts FC £500
Youth Forum £200
Combined Day Centres Committee £200
Friends of the ACE Centre £100
Hailcorns Tenants & Residents Association £100
Health Visitors - Oxfordshire PCT £285
Home-Start Banbury & C/N £300
Oxfordshire Carers Forum £100
C/N Rotary Club £100
Thames Valley & Chiltern Air Ambulance Trust £350
Volunteer Centre £100
TotaI £10,600 |
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Traffic light trial to tackle congestion in Bicester
A traffic light trial on the road which links the M40 to Bicester Village will be conducted on the two Saturdays leading up to the Easter weekend in a test to see whether it could reduce congestion problems for motorists leaving the town during busy shopping periods.
£11m rebuild of Wood Farm school approved
Oxfordshire County Council’s Cabinet has approved an £11 million project, which will see the rebuild and expansion of Wood Farm Primary School in Headington.
Two social care awards for council
Oxfordshire County Council has won two awards for new schemes set up to help working carers and local people living in care homes.
New eco sixth form for The Cooper School
Plans to add a sixth form for The Cooper School in Bicester have been given the go-ahead by Oxfordshire County Councillors. The £4.4 million showcase project is also part of a scheme to provide a wider range of courses for students in the town.
Twelve new watch managers for county fire service
Oxfordshire County Council has approved seven projects to improve the service offered by its Fire and Rescue Service and announced the recruitment of 12 additional Watch Managers over the next three years.
Event to celebrate new accessible Changing Places
An event celebrating the first Changing Places toilet facility in Oxford is being held on Thursday March 18.
Thriving youth centre at Eynsham
Eynsham's youth centre has been putting £12,000 in grant money to good use as part of a mini refurbishment of the popular venue.
Oxfordshire's 'Outstanding' schools celebrate
Nine of the county's schools have been celebrating together after achieving an 'Oustanding' following inspection by Ofsted last year.
Leader's blog: the local government perspective
With the general election on the way it would be easy for a politician and member of a political party to become entirely embroiled in the policy debates and philosophical differences between those competing for the keys to 10 Downing Street.
Spoke-tacular year for cycle training
More youngsters than ever are taking part in Oxfordshire County Council's free Cycle Training course thanks to the help of more than 700 volunteer instructors.
Henley Bridge - closure notice
Henley Bridge (A4130) will be closed overnight on March 19 to allow essential resurfacing work by Oxfordshire County Council.
Leader's blog: meetings relating to our county's wellbeing
Recent days have seen me involved in quite a few events relating to the Oxfordshire economy. I spoke to Barbara Follett MP, the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government to discuss progress on the Sustainable Communities Act (SCA).
Mock trial to teach students about justice system
Oxfordshire secondary school pupils will gain hand-on experience of a courtroom this weekend, as they take part in a mock trial competition.
Technology businesses get the chance to show and tell
Venturefest Oxford 2010, one of the country’s key investment and innovation events, is kicking off with a search to discover the best new technologies emerging from the UK this year.
Film and sports projects funded by county council
Oxfordshire County Council has awarded over £7,000 to youth projects around the county in its latest round of Chill Out Fund awards.
Leader's blog: election season is not just for the UK
It has been interesting in recent days to watch events unfold in the Iraqi general election - often via the eyes of that most experienced of experts in international affairs, John Simpson of the BBC.
Woodeaton pupils win consumer knowledge quiz
A team of children from Woodeaton Manor School has won the 2010 consumer challenge quiz, hosted by Oxfordshire County Council’s Trading Standards Service.
Our website is among the best
A report which compares all local authority websites in the UK has given Oxfordshire County Council’s site top marks and ranked it in the top three per cent in the country.
Children to explore colour at county museum
Children will have the opportunity to explore and discover the fascinating world of colour this weekend at the Oxfordshire Museum in Woodstock.
Transforming Oxfordshire's schools
A "once in a lifetime" opportunity to transform secondary and special school learning in the county has been announced by Oxfordshire County Council.
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| West Oxfordshire District Council News
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Council offers discounted insulation grants - 17 March 2010
West Oxfordshire District Council is offering discounted insulation schemes so that residents can improve the energy efficiency of their homes and keep the costs of energy bills down.
All change for concessionary travel! - 15 March 2010
From 6th April 2010, the Government is changing the age of eligibility for national concessionary travel scheme.
Tourism spending increase in West Oxfordshire - 12 March 2010
Latest figures show that tourism-related spending in West Oxfordshire rose by 3.
Community safety newsletter published - 11 March 2010
The latest newsletter produced by the Safer Communities Partnership has been published.
Neighbourhood Police Team Updates - 10 March 2010
The West Oxfordshire Neighbourhood Police Teams have just published their monthly updates detailing the work they undertook during January, including partnership work with West Oxfordshire District Council.
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