A-Z of services: West Oxfordshire District Council

Health and Safety at Work
West Oxfordshire District Council in partnership with the HSE, other local authorities and local businesses is promoting a new strategy calledThe Health and Safety of Great Britain - Be Part of the Solution... . The...
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Schools
Education Services are run by Oxfordshire County Council but we have provided some useful links below to assist you in accessing the relevant information.... Choosing a School... Schools in Oxfordshire; admissions, term dates and...
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Scores on the Doors
Before you fork out, check it out...... A new scheme called 'Scores on the Doors' has been launched to publish hygiene ratings for food premises so that you can be more informed about where you eat and buy from.... Venues...
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Scores on the Doors FAQs
Is this a national scheme?... The Food Standards Agency is working to make this a national scheme but final details are to be confirmed. We will keep businesses and users informed of any changes.... Who will be in the...
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Play partners
The Council recognises the importance of play, supporting a number of key voluntary sector organisations, grant aiding them through Service Level Agreements. These organisations are:... Oxfordshire Play Association (OPA)... OPA...
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Drains and sewers
Public sewers... If you suspect a public sewer problem contact Thames Water, call:... 0845 9200 800... 0845 7200 898 (Minicom or Typetalk)... A public sewer is the responsibility of the water company and is generally referred
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Sex establishments and cinemas
Licence summary... To run a sex shop - i.e. any premises selling sex toys, books or videos - you may need a licence from the local authority.... To run a venue where explicit films are shown to members of the...
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Shopmobility
Anyone with a physical disability can borrow, for free, a wheelchair or scooter to travel around Witney Town Centre.... Witney Shopmobility is based in Langdale Gate, Witney and is open from 9.30am to 4pm on:... Mondays...
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How your rates are calculated
Your rates bill is calculated by applying a multiplier to the rateable value of the premises.... Rateable value... Is set by the Valuation Office Agency (VOA). The rateable value broadly represents the annual rent
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Smokefree premises legislation
Virtually all indoor workplaces, work vehicles and public spaces in England have been smokefree since 1 July 2007. The legislation was introduced to protect employees and members of the public from the harmful...
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Health & Wellbeing in West Oxfordshire
Health Wellbeing in West Oxfordshire... West Oxfordshire District Council does not provide the main health services. NHS Oxfordshire is responsible for commissioning health services including GPs, community hospitals, Out of Hours GP services and
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Bulky household waste charges
Normal items (£15 for up to 4 items)... £15 for up to 4 items and £5 for each additional item.... Up to a maximum of 6 items per collection.... For more than 6 items another bulky waste collection will need to be...
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Bulky household waste collections
A collection service is provided for bulky items of household waste for which a charge will be made. As the actual charge will be dependent on the number and type of items to be collected, a quotation will be...
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Individual Development in Sport, Active Recreation and Play Grant
This grant supports groups who wish to develop their workforce capacity in coaching, officiating and playwork to increase participation.... Amounts awarded... The maximum grant...
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Sports Directory
Need to get in touch with a particular club, or find where you can take part in sport or physical activity?
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Landscape consultancy
The Landscape Service offers consultancy and advice in many areas. Some of these are shown below.... Landscape design including:... Contract Documentation... Specification Preparation... Contract Supervising and Budget...
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Leisure Facilities
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Contact us
Online using the General Enquiry Form.... By phone or fax:... - Main switchboard: 01993 861000.... - Fax number: 01993 861050... - Emergency Out of Hours*: 0845 3039706... (*For dangerous structures, collection of stray dogs, noise...
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Dogs
See below for information about:... Reporting a stray dog... Claiming your lost dog... Our microchipping service... Report a stray dog... Use the online form below to report a stray dog to us during office hours (8am - 5pm):... report a...
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How to reduce energy costs
Saving energy can:... save your business money, e.g. reduce lighting bills... help you offset escalating fuel costs and environmental taxation... enhance your business's competitive edge.... Most energy in the UK...
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Street nameplates
The Council is responsible for providing and maintaining all street nameplates in the District. For new developments they are provided by the developer.... The Council has a standard specification for street nameplates, in...
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Street Trading
To operate a market stall, you may need a licence from the local authority. For further information on Street Trading and to obtain an application form, please view the right-hand 'Downloads' section of this page.... To apply...
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Frequently asked questions
Question... What can I do about dumped shopping trolleys?... Answer... Supermarkets will collect their own shopping trolleys as they are of value to them as is a clean and tidy environment. Please telephone the relevant
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