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Oxfordshire County Council @oxfordshirecc.bsky.social · 10d

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

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Oxfordshire County Council @oxfordshirecc.bsky.social · 14d

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-...

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Oxfordshire County Council @oxfordshirecc.bsky.social · 24d

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...

Oxfordshire County Council @oxfordshirecc.bsky.social · 28d

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...

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Oxfordshire County Council @oxfordshirecc.bsky.social · Sep 3

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...

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Oxfordshire County Council @oxfordshirecc.bsky.social · Sep 2

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-...

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Oxfordshire County Council @oxfordshirecc.bsky.social · Sep 1

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

Oxfordshire County Council @oxfordshirecc.bsky.social · Aug 19

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...

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Oxfordshire County Council @oxfordshirecc.bsky.social · Jul 30

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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Oxfordshire County Council @oxfordshirecc.bsky.social · Jul 25

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

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Oxfordshire County Council @oxfordshirecc.bsky.social · Jul 23

Residents without driveways given opportunity to charge electric vehicle at home.

Read the full story: news.oxfordshire.gov.uk/residents-wi...

Residents without driveways given opportunity to charge electric vehicle at home

Oxfordshire residents without off street parking can apply for a scheme that allows them to charge an electric vehicle (EV) outside their own home.The pilot project, being delivered by Oxfordshire Cou...

news.oxfordshire.gov.uk

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Oxfordshire County Council @oxfordshirecc.bsky.social · Jul 11

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

Oxfordshire County Council @oxfordshirecc.bsky.social · Jul 4

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

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Oxfordshire County Council @oxfordshirecc.bsky.social · Jul 3

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

Oxfordshire County Council @oxfordshirecc.bsky.social · Jul 2

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-...

Make your voice heard when it comes to shaping how our recycling centres operate

Oxfordshire residents are being asked for their views on the county’s household waste recycling centres (HWRCs) – how to modernise the service, improve efficiency and what they think could be done dif...

news.oxfordshire.gov.uk

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Oxfordshire County Council @oxfordshirecc.bsky.social · Jul 1

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

Oxfordshire County Council @oxfordshirecc.bsky.social · Jun 30

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

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Oxfordshire County Council @oxfordshirecc.bsky.social · Jun 27

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/

Helping new dads with innovative app

New dads in Oxfordshire can now benefit from a resource designed to support them on their journey through parenthood.DadPad, an app developed in collaboration with Oxfordshire County Council’s public ...

news.oxfordshire.gov.uk

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Oxfordshire County Council @oxfordshirecc.bsky.social · Jun 23

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

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Oxfordshire County Council @oxfordshirecc.bsky.social · Jun 18

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...

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Oxfordshire County Council @oxfordshirecc.bsky.social · Jun 17

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...

Oxfordshire County Council @oxfordshirecc.bsky.social · Jun 10

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...

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Oxfordshire County Council @oxfordshirecc.bsky.social · Jun 9

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!

Oxfordshire County Council @oxfordshirecc.bsky.social · Jun 5

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

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Oxfordshire County Council @oxfordshirecc.bsky.social · May 27

#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...

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