Updated Amber heat-health alert
The Met Office has issued an AMBER Heat-Health Alert (Enhanced hot weather response) for a large part of the country including the local area. This has been updated and is in effect between 10/09/2023 at 1600hrs and 12/09/2023 at 0900hrs.
Significant impacts are probable across the health and social care sector due to the high temperatures, including: observed increase in mortality across the population likely, particularly in the 65+ age group or those with health conditions, but impacts may also be seen in younger age groups.
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We have FREE Very Brief Advice sessions booked in May and June to support non-clinical professionals who work with clients or any Oxfordshire residents.
The temporary closure will operate from 10 May 2025 up to and including 12 May 2025 between 20:00 and 06:00.
The temporary closure will operate from 20 May 2025 up to and including 23 May 2025 between 04:00 and 18:00.
Church Street to the junction near Standlake Road, Ducklington will be closed between 15:00 and 23:00 on 8th May 2025.
If you walk, cycle or catch the bus regularly – or want to do more of it, you can now get points every time you travel.
Free online coaching, provided by DrinkCoach, is available if you would like to reduce your drinking.
E-scooters and e-bikes are powered by lithium-ion batteries. These batteries could overheat, leading to an intense fire that produces toxic gases and large amounts of smoke with little warning.
Voters across West Oxfordshire District encouraged to register, apply for postal voting and photographic identification if needed before deadlines.