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Services beginning with 'C' in West Oxfordshire District are displayed in the left hand column. You will also see information from Oxfordshire County Council, Thames Valley Police and nearby NHS Trusts in the right hand column.

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West Oxfordshire District
Countywide
CCTV
Witney CCTV
Witney CCTV... BACKGROUND... The Witney CCTV system was implemented in December 2001 by a multi-agency partnership between West Oxfordshire District Council, Thames Valley Police, Witney Town Council and Witney Chamber of Trade and Commerce. The...
West Oxfordshire District Council

Car parks
Car Parks
Car Parks... West Oxfordshire District Council provides free parking in all of its 16 car parks.... Car parking restrictions are necessary to keep traffic flowing and enable people to park conveniently. Wardens monitor the use of car parks to...
West Oxfordshire District Council

Care assessment

HIV and Aids support
We provide support services for people living with HIV or Aids in Oxfordshire. A specialist social worker is trained to answer your questions about HIV and Aids in a prompt and confidential manner.
Oxfordshire County Council
Carer support

Carer Support
Carers in Oxfordshire... Are you a carer?... What is a carer's assessment?... How can I get a carer's assessment?... Where can I get free information and support?... What advice and information is available nationally?... What is the Care ...
Oxfordshire NHS Trust
Carers

Carer Support
Carers in Oxfordshire... Are you a carer?... What is a carer's assessment?... How can I get a carer's assessment?... Where can I get free information and support?... What advice and information is available nationally?... What is the Care ...
Oxfordshire NHS Trust

Carers
One in ten people in the UK care for friends or family members. We offer support to people in caring roles.
Oxfordshire County Council
Chambers of trade and commerce
Business Organisations
Business Organisations... CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE... Many of the market towns in West Oxfordshire have active chambers of guilds of commerce. Contacts for the chambers in West Oxfordshire are as follows:... Burford Chamber of Trade , Wychcot, 35...
West Oxfordshire District Council
Where to go for business support
Help and advice is available to support new and existing businesses in the county.
Oxfordshire County Council
Charities

Charity law and the Charities Commission
All volunteer-run, not for profit, out of school providers are legally required to register with the Charities Commission. Details of how to do this and the support that is available to help with the process.
Oxfordshire County Council
Chemists

Chemists
Pharmacists... What services are offered by pharmacies?... Do I have to pay for my prescription?... What if I need to see a pharmacist out of hours?... How do I find a pharmacist?... What services are offered by pharmacies?... Pharmacies or...
Oxfordshire NHS Trust
Child care
Do I need to inform you if my child care costs change?
Do I need to inform you if my child care costs change?... Yes. You will need to inform us of any change in your circumstances which may affect your entitlement to Benefit.... Changes to child care costs could change the amount of benefit you are...
West Oxfordshire District Council
Childcare
Information for parents looking for childcare, or for anyone wishing to register as a childminder or daycare provider.
Oxfordshire County Council

Childcare
Available childcare provision and family support.
Oxfordshire County Council

Childcare Development Team
The roles and responsibilities of each of the team members.
Oxfordshire County Council

Childcare sufficiency market assessment
The Childcare Act 2006 requires every local authority in England to conduct a childcare sufficiency assessment.
Oxfordshire County Council

Childcare sufficiency market assessment
Details and results of the childcare sufficiency assessment.
Oxfordshire County Council

Childcare, play and leisure providers
Information for childcare providers who require financial support to meet the needs of disabled children.
Oxfordshire County Council

Childcare, play and leisure providers
Information for childcare providers who require financial support to meet the needs of disabled children.
Oxfordshire County Council

Early years and childcare
Information about childcare options and help with paying for it, early education for three and four year olds, family centres and opportunities to work with children.
Oxfordshire County Council

Employers and childcare costs
How childcare vouchers can save your business money whilst helping your employees with their childcare costs.
Oxfordshire County Council

Guide to arranging childcare
Simple steps on how to arrange childcare and things to ask before signing a contract.
Oxfordshire County Council

Help with paying for childcare
Working tax credits and childcare voucher schemes: help and advice for parents, carers and employers.
Oxfordshire County Council

Out of school childcare
Information for people who provide out of school play and childcare in Oxfordshire (playworkers), such as before and after school clubs and holiday playschemes.
Oxfordshire County Council

Parents and carers
How to save money on your childcare costs.
Oxfordshire County Council

Registering childcare services
How to register as a childminder or set up your own childcare service.
Oxfordshire County Council

Types of childcare
Information and advice to work out what will be the best type of care for your child and you.
Oxfordshire County Council

Working in early years and childcare
Information for early years and childcare professionals, job vacancies, training and funding for your setting.
Oxfordshire County Council
Child protection

A day in the life of an Independent Chair
Patrick Neil - Independent Chair, Child Protection.
Oxfordshire County Council
Childminding

Childminders
Childminders are self employed caring for one or more children in a home environment.
Oxfordshire County Council

Childminders
Information about practising 'Footsteps' - road safety skills for children.
Oxfordshire County Council
Children at risk

Children at risk
What to do if you fear a child is being abused, and what we do if children go missing from council care.
Oxfordshire County Council
Children in care

Children in care
Sometimes children are not able to live with their own families. In these cases the children will be cared for, or 'looked after', by the council.
Oxfordshire County Council
Children with disabilities

Children with disabilities
We have a team of social workers and support staff working with disabled children and their families.
Oxfordshire County Council
Children's activities

Activities
Oxfordshire County Council
Citizenship

Citizenship
Everyone who applies for British citizenship is required to take an oath or affirmation of allegiance to the Crown, and make a pledge of loyalty to the United Kingdom.
Oxfordshire County Council
Civil partnerships

Civil partnerships
A legal relationship, which can be formed by two people of the same sex, giving them the ability to obtain legal recognition for their relationship.
Oxfordshire County Council
Clinical waste
Clinical Waste
Clinical Waste... Clinical waste (e.g. needles, syringes, incontinence pads, medical dressings) should not be put into your regular refuse bin.... A clinical waste collection can be arranged from your home on a weekly basis. Proof will be...
West Oxfordshire District Council

Commercial property
Commercial Property
Commercial Property... Business Folder... The Council publishes a Property Register detailing land availability as well as a wide variety of industrial, commercial and retail premises available for rent or sale within the District. The Property...
West Oxfordshire District Council

Committee meetings
Meetings: Agendas, Minutes and Reports
Meetings: Agendas, Minutes and Reports... The following is a list of recent and forthcoming meetings and may be used to access agendas, reports and minutes. Alternatively you may use the search box to find a meeting which is not listed.... Please
West Oxfordshire District Council

Meetings: Agendas, Minutes and Reports
Meetings: Agendas, Minutes and Reports Economic Social Overview and Scrutiny Committee (18 Sep 2008)... view agenda (45 KB)... view minutes (54 KB)... Reports... 05 Chairman's Announcements... view (44 KB)... 06: South Central Ambulance Servi ...
West Oxfordshire District Council

Meetings: Agendas, Minutes and Reports
Meetings: Agendas, Minutes and Reports Cabinet (24 Sep 2008)... view agenda (72 KB)... view minutes (64 KB)... Reports... 06 Revised Medium Term Financial Strategy 2008/2009 and Budget Strategy 2009/2010... view (117 KB)... 07 Oxford Radcliffe...
West Oxfordshire District Council

Meetings: Agendas, Minutes and Reports
Meetings: Agendas, Minutes and Reports Audit General Purposes Committee (25 Sep 2008)... view agenda (49 KB)... view minutes (59 KB)... Reports... 05 Financial Statements 2007/2008 - Annual Goverenance Report... view (44 KB)... 05 Financial...
West Oxfordshire District Council

Meetings: Agendas, Minutes and Reports
Meetings: Agendas, Minutes and Reports Human Resources Sub Committee (25 Sep 2008)... view agenda (35 KB)... view minutes (32 KB)... Reports... 04: Minutes of Staff Forum of 8 September 2008... view (58 KB)... back to meeting listing...
West Oxfordshire District Council

Meetings: Agendas, Minutes and Reports
Meetings: Agendas, Minutes and Reports Environment O S Committee (02 Oct 2008)... view agenda (50 KB)... The minutes are not available.... Reports... 05: Committee Work Programme... view (47 KB)... 06: Cabinet Work Programme... view (50 KB)...
West Oxfordshire District Council

Meetings: Agendas, Minutes and Reports
Meetings: Agendas, Minutes and Reports Uplands Area Planning Sub-Committee (06 Oct 2008)... view agenda (61 KB)... The minutes are not available.... Reports... 04 - Applications for Development... view (256 KB)... 05 - Applications Determined...
West Oxfordshire District Council

Meetings: Agendas, Minutes and Reports
Meetings: Agendas, Minutes and Reports Finance Management Overview and Scrutiny Committ (08 Oct 2008)... view agenda (65 KB)... The minutes are not available.... Reports... 05 Main Points from the Last Meeting Follow Up Action... view (47 KB)...
West Oxfordshire District Council

Stakeholders Meetings May/June 06
Stakeholders Meetings May/June 06... Group Feedback - Key Messages... Delegation... Pre-application advice should be promoted, accessible, timely and Parish Council input encouraged.... Decisions must be consistent and subject to internal review..
West Oxfordshire District Council

Were the stakeholder meetings successful?
Were the stakeholder meetings successful?... Well, according to those who attended and gave feedback the meetings were a resounding success. It appears that the discussion group format, and the opportunity to hear different points of view from...
West Oxfordshire District Council
Meetings
The council, the Cabinet and the committees make their decisions in meetings which are open to the public. Find out what goes on in these meetings and how to get involved.
Oxfordshire County Council

Meetings
Minutes and papers from the meetings of the Oxfordshire Children and Young People's Trust.
Oxfordshire County Council

Meetings
Details, agendas and background papers for meetings of the Oxfordshire Countryside Access Forum (OCAF).
Oxfordshire County Council

Meetings
Minutes and officer reports from Abingdon Integrated Transport Strategy Members' meetings.
Oxfordshire County Council

Meetings
Officer reports and minutes for the Banbury Integrated Transport Strategy.
Oxfordshire County Council

Meetings
Officer reports and minutes from Joint Member Steering Group (JMSG) meetings.
Oxfordshire County Council

Meetings
Minutes and officer reports from Henley ITS Members' meetings.
Oxfordshire County Council

Meetings
Minutes and officer reports from members meetings.
Oxfordshire County Council

Meetings
Officer reports and minutes for the Witney Integrated Transport Strategy.
Oxfordshire County Council

Meetings and decision making
Find out about upcoming council, Cabinet and committee meetings and important decisions that will be made in the next few months.
Oxfordshire County Council
Communications
Communications Office
Communications Office... The Communications Team provides regular news about the Council and helps with media enquiries regarding its work. The Team is the first point of contact for the media and can arrange interviews, photography and filming...
West Oxfordshire District Council

Community care

Useful websites
More useful websites about careers in social care.
Oxfordshire County Council
Community safety
Community Safety
Community Safety... OUR MISSION: To make West Oxfordshire a safer place to live, work and visit.... OUR COMMITMENT: The Partnership is committed to reducing crime, disorder and fear among our communities, and to make offenders accountable....
West Oxfordshire District Council

Drugs and Alcohol
Drugs and Alcohol... National Context... The are two key strategy's which influence drug and alcohol services both locally and nationally: National Drugs Strategy 2002 and the Alcohol Harm Reduction Strategy for England which was produced in ...
West Oxfordshire District Council
Community Safety
Completed scrutiny reviews from the Community Safety Committee.
Oxfordshire County Council
Community support officers
Neighbourhood Management (Policing)
Neighbourhood Management (Policing)... PCSO's on the beat in Chipping Norton... What Neighbourhood Management (Policing) is:... A local service to improve 'quality of life' for West Oxfordshire's communities. Residents identify th ...
West Oxfordshire District Council

Who's my local bobby ?
Who's my local bobby ?... Who's My Bobby logo... Do you know your local Neighbourhood Police Team?... Visit the Who's My Bobby website and you can:... Contact your local officers;... Read local crime news;... Find out what is being do ...
West Oxfordshire District Council
Police Support Staff
Join us... In police community support officer Introduction... Staff profiles... Frequently asked questions... How to apply... Valuing diversity... Police Community Support Officers - join Thames Valley Police and make a difference... We are...
Thames Valley Police
Complaints procedure
Complaints procedure
Complaints procedure... Our aim is to provide quality services and hopefully you will never have cause to complain. But occasionally things can go wrong. When they do, we want to know so that we can put it right as soon as possible. To help us...
West Oxfordshire District Council

Composting
Garden Waste and Composting
Garden Waste and Composting... Garden waste... If disposed of in landfill sites, garden waste and other types of organic material can produce harmful greenhouse gases.... We provide a fortnightly Green Waste Scheme to residents who pay a yearly...
West Oxfordshire District Council
Home composting
Reduce your rubbish by composting kitchen and garden waste.
Oxfordshire County Council
Concessionary fares

Concessionary fares
Who to contact about concessionary fares on public transport.
Oxfordshire County Council
Conference facilities
Conference Facilities
Conference Facilities... West Oxfordshire is an ideal place to hold conferences, seminars and business events. The District is roughly equidistant from London, Birmingham and Bristol with much of the District being in the Cotswolds Area of...
West Oxfordshire District Council

Conservation areas
Conservation Areas
Conservation Areas... Conservation Areas are places identified as having special architectural character or historic interest, which deserve preservation or enhancement. Many of the historic towns and villages of West Oxfordshire have a...
West Oxfordshire District Council

Consultations
Public Consultations
Public Consultations... The Council consults widely, in a variety of different ways, to ensure we understand the needs and views of local residents, communities and stakeholders.... Consultation Tracker... Consultation Tracker is a database of...
West Oxfordshire District Council
Consultations
We want to find new and better ways of involving the people of Oxfordshire and increasing your influence in our decision-making process.
Oxfordshire County Council
Contaminated land
Contaminated land
Contaminated land... An overview... In January 1990 the House of Commons Environment Committee expressed concern that the Government was not doing enough for the environment, it was underestimating the environmental problem and misdirecting...
West Oxfordshire District Council

Coroners

Contacting the Coroner's Service
Oxfordshire Coroner's Service has two sections: one section dealing with deaths occurring within Oxfordshire and one section dealing with military related deaths (including civilians)
Oxfordshire County Council
Council housing

How to contact us
How to contact Social and Community Services
Oxfordshire County Council
Council policies and plans
"Shaping Futures" - a draft Sustainable Community Strategy for West Oxfordshire
Shaping Futures... - a draft Sustainable Community Strategy for West Oxfordshire... Over the next ten years West Oxfordshire will face many challenges. These include how to ensure all residents can access the services and facilities they need;...
West Oxfordshire District Council

Developing the evidence base for the Sustainable Community Strategy
Developing the evidence base for the Sustainable Community Strategy... The first stage of the work in developing a new SCS has involved establishing a robust evidence base, including carrying out further survey work and consultation as a basis...
West Oxfordshire District Council

Next steps in developing the Sustainable Community Strategy
Next steps in developing the Sustainable Community Strategy... Having agreed changes to the Vision and Priorities as a result of consultation and evidence gathering, the next stage in developing the Sustainable Community Strategy (SCS) is to...
West Oxfordshire District Council
Sustainable Community Strategy for Oxfordshire
The first discussion group at last year's Cultural Forum
Oxfordshire County Council
Council tax
Council Tax
Council Tax... Council Tax is a compulsory tax applied to every domestic property in the country. The amount payable is based on the property's value and locality .... West Oxfordshire District Council collects Council Tax on behalf of...
West Oxfordshire District Council
Council tax and finance
Find out about council tax and the finances of Oxfordshire County Council.
Oxfordshire County Council

Council tax rates
The council tax rates for each property band for 2008-09 are shown here.
Oxfordshire County Council

Paying your council tax
How to pay your council tax.
Oxfordshire County Council

Why council tax has increased
On 12 February the county council agreed to increase the council tax by 3.875 per cent. The main reasons for this are explained here.
Oxfordshire County Council
Council tax benefit
Council tax benefit
Council tax benefit... Council tax benefit can be awarded to help with payment of your council tax liability. This is a means tested benefit which takes into account your income and savings as well as your council tax liability.... You can find...
West Oxfordshire District Council

Councillors
Allowances for District Councillors
Allowances for District Councillors... The Council is required by Government Regulations to set allowances for Council Members for the performance of their duties as a Councillor and, in doing so, has to take into account the recommendations of...
West Oxfordshire District Council

Allowances for Town/Parish Councillors
Allowances for Town/Parish Councillors... Under Government Regulations which came into force in spring 2003, the District Council's Independent Remuneration Panel now also sits as a Parish Remuneration Panel (PRP). The Regulations enable those...
West Oxfordshire District Council

Codes of Conduct for Councillors
Codes of Conduct for Councillors... All Councils are required to have a Code of Conduct for Members and Co-opted Members of the Council, and the Code has to include provisions included in a Model approved by the Government. The current West...
West Oxfordshire District Council

District Councillors
District Councillors... Each of the 49 councillors is elected for a four-year term. They decide how the District Council should carry out its many functions... The links below will take you to the relevant page of this website:... Code of Conduct.
West Oxfordshire District Council
Councillors
Find out about your county councillor, what councillors do and how you can become a councillor.
Oxfordshire County Council
Counselling

Counselling
Face 2 Face offers a free, confidential and peripatetic specialist counselling service across Oxfordshire for young people.
Oxfordshire County Council

Counselling
All GP surgeries have access to psychology or counselling services.
Oxfordshire County Council
Crafts
Contemporary Crafts in the Cotswolds
Contemporary Crafts in the Cotswolds... Potters of Port Street 2006-2007... 'Potters of Port Street' was a year long project initiated and developed by West Oxfordshire District Council - Leisure and Tourism - to promote ceramics through...
West Oxfordshire District Council

Crime
Community Safety
Community Safety... OUR MISSION: To make West Oxfordshire a safer place to live, work and visit.... OUR COMMITMENT: The Partnership is committed to reducing crime, disorder and fear among our communities, and to make offenders accountable....
West Oxfordshire District Council

Hate Crime
Hate Crime... West Oxfordshire is a rural district and the population is predominantly white however incidents involving minority groups do occur and need to be addressed.... ETHNIC GROUP... OF POPULATION IN WEST OXFORDSHIRE... White... 98.4...
West Oxfordshire District Council
About the Youth Offending Service
How the Youth Offending Service (YOS) helps young people and their families.
Oxfordshire County Council

Car crime
Car crime... Crime reduction... In auto crime Car crime... Buying a second-hand vehicle... Bilking... Motorcycle security... Bike security... Car crime nationally is decreasing, but there is still a need to be vigilant and take precautions. Make...
Thames Valley Police

Crime and prevention
How we are helping to make Oxfordshire a safer place to live and advise on how to prevent crimes in your home and community.
Oxfordshire County Council

Crime reduction
Introduction... Thames Valley Police is committed to reducing crime and increasing detections, but we need your help.... This section of the website is packed with practical advice and ideas to secure your home, vehicle and personal belongings....
Thames Valley Police

Fear of crime
Community Safety is not only about being safe, but feeling safe.
Oxfordshire County Council

Hate crime
What we are doing to tackle hate crime and where to get advice for victims.
Oxfordshire County Council

Reporting a crime
What you should do if you have witnessed or been a victim of a crime.
Oxfordshire County Council

Vehicle crime
Reducing vehicle crime (theft of vehicles and theft from vehicles) is a priority for all the community safety partnerships across Oxfordshire.
Oxfordshire County Council

Violent crime
Violent crime incorporates a range of offences from threats and minor assault to serious wounding and murder.
Oxfordshire County Council

Wildlife crime
Wildlife crime... Crime reduction... In wildlife Wildlife crime... Rural crime prevention... Frequently asked questions... Wildlife crime can range from the killing of certain creatures to uprooting wild plants, from the illegal trade of...
Thames Valley Police

Youth Offending Service
Information about Oxfordshire's Youth Offending Service.
Oxfordshire County Council

Youth offending
The Youth Offending Service (YOS) aims to help young offenders understand the effect that crime has on their victims and prevent re-offending.
Oxfordshire County Council
Crime - prevention

Crime reduction
Introduction... Thames Valley Police is committed to reducing crime and increasing detections, but we need your help.... This section of the website is packed with practical advice and ideas to secure your home, vehicle and personal belongings....
Thames Valley Police
Crime prevention

Crime reduction
Introduction... Thames Valley Police is committed to reducing crime and increasing detections, but we need your help.... This section of the website is packed with practical advice and ideas to secure your home, vehicle and personal belongings....
Thames Valley Police
Cycling

Cycling
Information for cyclists in Oxfordshire, including cycle maps.
Oxfordshire County Council

Cycling
How to encourage your employees to cycle to work instead of using their cars.
Oxfordshire County Council

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