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Website. oxford .gov .uk. Oxford ( / ˈɒksfərd /) [4] [5] is a city and non-metropolitan district in Oxfordshire, England, of which it is the county town. Founded in the 8th century, it was granted city status in 1542. The city is located at the confluence of the rivers Thames (locally known as the Isis) and Cherwell.
Oxford City Council. Oxford City Council is the lower-tier local government authority for the city of Oxford in England, providing such services as leisure centres and parking. Social services, Education and Highways services (among others) are provided by Oxfordshire County Council .
Fleet. ~160 (November 2023) Chief executive. Luke Marion. Website. Official website. The City of Oxford Motor Services Limited, [1] trading as Oxford Bus Company, is a bus operator serving the city and surrounding area of Oxford, England. It is a subsidiary of the Go-Ahead Group .
The City of Oxford local government district had succeeded the County Borough of Oxford on 1 April 1974, as outlined in the Local Government Act 1972, and the redistribution was a reflection of this change. Despite Oxford West and Abingdon encompassing Oxford city centre at the time, Oxford East primarily comprised the majority of the new district.
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In the 15th century Oxenford elided to become Oxford, as it is known today. The Oxford city charter of 1191 The city of Oxford in 1191. Additionally, there is evidence of Jews living in the city as early as 1141, and during the 12th century the Jewish community is estimated to have numbered about 80–100.
^ Only 44 games were played because of the expulsion of Chester City halfway through the season. AL. ^ Oxford were promoted through the play-offs, beating York City 3–1 at Wembley Stadium. AM. ^ The League one season was suspended on 3 March 2020 because of the COVID-19 pandemic, with clubs voting to curtail the season three months later ...
History Plowman Tower was built by Oxford City Council in 1965, it was the first tower block in Oxfordshire. Amenities There is a Community Centre in Dora Carr Close and a Sports Centre in Maltfield Road. There is a Northway Evangelical Church. References ^ Oxford Mail: Oxford's most attractive estate marks its 50th anniversary ^ Jenkins, Stephanie. "Northway Estate, Headington". headington ...