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-...

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...

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

Firefighters and Oxfordshire County Council colleagues are today mourning the loss of two firefighters who lost their lives in the line of duty while dealing with a major incident in Bicester on the evening of Thursday, 15 May.

Oxfordshire polling stations are open until 10pm today - don't forget to take ID with you when you go to vote. Make sure you're there as Oxfordshire decides www.electoralcommission.org.uk/voting-and-e... #YourVoteMatters #OxfordshireDecides

Are you a carer for relative or friend? If you are, search our Live Well Oxfordshire directory to find local care groups, respite care and services to support you. There’s lots of support available to help you – take a look to see what you can find: www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/livewell

After suffering partial sight loss, Ray Prior began to find previously simple tasks more difficult. But having worked with our social workers, sensory impairment team and physios from Oxford Health, Ray's now enjoying life to the full. Read Ray's story: news.oxfordshire.gov.uk/rays-walking...

The Easter bank holiday is nearly here, and we want everyone to have a great time - as well as get the right care in the right place. Please help us to keep our Emergency Departments (A&E) for those who really need it - if you come to A&E with something minor, you'll most likely have a long wait ⬇️

If you walk, cycle or catch the bus regularly – or want to do more of it, you can now get points every time you travel. Collect BetterPoints and then redeem them for vouchers for national and local businesses, or donate the value to charities. Download the free app now: oxon.betterpoints.uk

Learn how to make your micro or small business more sustainable! We are hosting a FREE workshop to help local SMEs develop Carbon Reduction Plans 📅 When: 30 April ⏰ Time: 5.30 to 8pm 📍 Where: Business and Intellectual Property Centre, Oxford Sign up climateactionoxfordshire.org.uk/articles/fre...

Director of Public Health, Ansaf Azhar, is calling for changes in attitude towards mental health in young people in his latest annual report. Find out more: news.oxfordshire.gov.uk/dph-annual-r...

DrinkCoach's free online coaching sessions may be able to support you if you want cut down the amount of alcohol you drink. Find out if the free online coaching is right for you by answering a few simple questions drinkcoach.org.uk/oxfordshire-...

Boyd works at the University of Oxford. He has seen a shift in how he travels as a result of joining BetterPoints Oxfordshire. Walking, cycling or catching the bus can earn you points to convert into rewards. Download the free app today - oxon.betterpoints.uk

Inspiring projects across Oxfordshire are working to support local ecosystems and support beloved species like bees, badgers, bats, and otters If you are keen to get involved in protecting nature, read on: climateactionoxfordshire.org.uk/articles/tak... #ClimateActionOxfordshire #YourChoicesMatter

With the arrival of spring, it’s the perfect time to find out about conservation projects you can support, and the things you can do in your own garden to help promote biodiversity and climate resilience: climateactionoxfordshire.org.uk/articles/tak... #ClimateActionOxfordshire #YourChoicesMatter

E-Bikes are simple to use, and they can help to reduce traffic. But… how do you store and charge yours? Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue service want to share the latest tips with you here, to keep you safe www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/fire-and-com...

Do you know anyone that needs a little extra help at home? Search our Live Well Oxfordshire directory it lists home care agencies, services that provide equipment or adaptions to homes, and organisations that can help with shopping or gardening and much more. www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/livewell

Meet Jenny Taylor, from Drayton who works at our in-house print company County Print Finishers. Jenny has Asperger’s syndrome and she explains why her unique skills help her to do her job: news.oxfordshire.gov.uk/more-success...

Change how you travel and earn points with BetterPoints Oxfordshire. Just one change can make all the difference. Walking, cycling or catching the bus can earn you points to convert into rewards. Download the free app now: oxon.betterpoints.uk

If you would like to discover how you can transform a child’s life through adoption join one of Adopt Thames Valley's information sessions. Find out more and register your place: adoptthamesvalley.co.uk/events/

Wondering what to cook for dinner tonight? It’s Food Waste Action Week so we’re sharing tips to help you use up leftovers and store food correctly to reduce food waste. Grab your free two-page guide with tips and inspiration: bit.ly/4iDwpbC #LoveFoodHateWaste

We want to hear from young people in Oxfordshire to take part in this year’s OxWell 2025 student survey. Ages 9 to 18 can share their views about their mental health, emotional wellbeing plus what they think about social media. Watch this video to find out more oxwell.org

Councils across Oxfordshire are set to reply to a government request for interim proposals on the future shape of local government reorganisation in the county. Read more here including information on each of the three options being developed news.oxfordshire.gov.uk/future-shape...