Dance directory
Dance directory... The Dance Directory includes information on classes across West Oxfordshire as well as contact information for dance professionals locally. The Directory is available as a download on the right hand side of this page.... To...
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Dangerous Structures
Dangerous Structures... Building Control monitors and controls all dangerous structures within the district, under the Building Act 1984, ensuring a building or structure is safe to members of the public.... Dangers can vary from loose rainwater...
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The Data Protection Act
The Data Protection Act... The Data Protection Act (DPA) 1998 is designed to protect against the misuse of personal data. Its principles are to ensure that personal information is:... Fairly and lawfully processed;... Obtained and processed for...
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Development Control - How does it work?
Development Control - How does it work?... The purpose of the planning system is to protect amenity and the environment in the public interest.... Within the framework of legislation approved by Parliament, West Oxfordshire District Council...
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Development Control contact details
Development Control contact details... Before contacting any of the following officers it is important to check that the Duty Officer cannot deal with your enquiry. If you have submitted a planning application a case officer would have been...
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Development control advice
Development control advice... The demolition of most unlisted buildings in a Conservation Area is controlled, and 'Conservation Area Consent' is usually required for work of this kind. Some 'permitted development' rights are restr ...
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Dial-a-Ride
Dial-a-Ride... Dial-a-Ride is a door-to-door minibus service for unable, or finding it difficult, to use public transport, such as elderly or disabled people.... Drivers are trained to administer first aid and will help people with mobility...
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Shopmobility
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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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.
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Animal Welfare Licensing
Animal Welfare Licensing... With some exceptions, premises where animals are kept for certain purposes need to be licensed by the Council. These are:... Pet shops... Animal Boarding Establishments... Dog Breeding Establishments... Riding...
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Dogs
Dogs... Barney, a re-homed dog... Stray Dogs... Each year the Council picks up about 100 stray dogs. Wherever possible the dogs are returned to their owners.... If the owner is not identified the stray dog is taken to Council-appointed kennels...
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Domestic Violence
Domestic Violence... If you are being abused by a partner, ex-partner or family member, there are several organisations in West Oxfordshire that offer free and confidential help.... A domestic violence incident occurs every 6-20 seconds... (BCS...
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Domestic violence
Domestic violence... What is Domestic Violence... The Home Office describes Domestic Violence asany incident of threatening behaviour, violence or abuse (psychological, physical, sexual, financial or emotional) between adults who are or have been
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Drains and sewers
Drains and sewers... Your Responsibility... If your property is connected to a main sewer, it will drain through a private drain or sewer and into the public sewer. The private section is your responsibility, perhaps jointly with one or more of...
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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 ...
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End of Life and Abandoned Vehicles
End of Life and Abandoned Vehicles... What is an abandoned vehicle?... An abandoned vehicle will be untaxed and has no known owner. If you are not sure if a vehicle has been abandoned the following bullet points should help you make a judgement:..
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