Labour Council’s Tax Con – LABOUR CITY COUNCIL PUTS BILLS UP BY 4%

Posted on January 30, 2012 by info

The Conservative led Coalition Government have found savings at the national level to enable them to give an additional grant to the City Council so that it can avoid a Council Tax increase this year. But Labour’s plans for the City are for a 4% increase for 2013.

We say that the City should be using 2012-3 as an opportunity to cut costs such that it does not need to ask for any increase in 2013.

Are you guaranteed a 4% pay rise in 2013? If not, why should the Council be guaranteed an increase? Could their plans be connected with the lack of City Council elections in 2013?

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Improving recycling – helping the environment

Posted on January 27, 2012 by info

Today we’re publishing the results of our survey on recycling questions:

  • Almost all of you (92%) thought that we should aim to recycle the 70% of our household waste that our neighbouring Conservative-run Councils do.
  • 90% of respondents asked for the return of free garden waste collections. Clearly a service that you value and should be prioritised by the Council.
  • 50% of respondents thought that simply explaining the scheme better would help.
  • 80% of respondents were in favour of ‘street bins’ in terraced housing areas –with the caveat that the areas would need regular visits to ensure they remained clean. This requires further investigation. Conservative Councillors would press for this.
  • Thank you also for over 50 detailed suggestions.
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Can we improve Oxford?

Posted on January 24, 2012 by info

Yes we can, say the results of our recent survey! Over Christmas and into the New Year we have been delivering questionnaires to residents across the City to find out your priorities for improving Oxford. From Wolvercote to Littlemore and Jericho to Headington, in fact all across our City we have had a tremendous response.

If you haven’t had a chance to take part yet, there’s still time! Simply click here…

We asked people for their views on everything from recycling to transport, and licensing to planning. We all share this wonderful city, and we share a vision for a better Oxford for everyone. Results will be published shortly, and we want everyone to contribute.

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Oxford is your City, and your views count.

Posted on November 16, 2011 by info

During November and December we are running a new residents’ survey across Oxford to find out your views on key issues. Whether you’ve had a leaflet through your door, or found us online, please take a few moments to complete the survey.

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