Freedom of information (FOI) releases from Oxford City Council

This is a disclosure log of Oxford City Council's responses to freedom of information (FOI) or environmental information regulations (EIR) requests that might be of wider public interest.

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318 disclosures

  1. I am writing to request information under the Freedom of Information Act 2000. Please provide the following details regarding noise complaints received by [Local Council Name] from the period of May 1, 2019, to May 31, 2024: 1. The total number of noise complaints received each month. 2. A breakdown of the reason for each complaint, categorized if possible, under specific headings such as: * Construction noise * Intrusion alarms * Domestic noise * Commercial/industrial noise * Traffic noise * Public events * Any other specified categories Please provide this information in an electronic format, such as an Excel spreadsheet or CSV file. I understand that under the Act, I am entitled to a response within 20 working days. If you require any further clarification regarding this request, please do not hesitate to contact me via the details provided above.

    Published: 28 March 2025

  2. I would be grateful if you could please provide the following information for the four time periods listed below: (a) For 19th July 2022 - 19th July 2023 (b) For 19th July 2021 - 19th July 2022 (c) For 1st January 2019- 31st December 2019 (d) For 1st January 2018- 31st December 2018 1. The total number of noise complaints that have been filed against licensed premises/ A4 pubs in your area 2. The total number of noise abatement notices issued to licensed premises/ A4 pubs in your area 3. The total number of fines/fixed penalty notices issued to licensed premises/ A4 pubs in your area, and the amount in each instance If possible I would be grateful if this could be provided in spreadsheet format.

    Published: 28 March 2025

  3. The total number of noise complaints from residential properties received in the last three years: Total number of complaints from residents about noise from neighbours 2022 2023 1st Jan – 31st March 2024 The total number of noise abatement orders issued, and the number of fines issued (and value): Total number of noise abatement orders issued Total number of fines issued Total value of fines issued 2022 2023 1st Jan – 31st March 2024 If it is not possible to provide the information requested due to the cost and time involved, please provide advice and assistance, as to how I can refine my request.

    Published: 28 March 2025

  4. I am writing to request information under the Freedom of Information Act 2000. I would be grateful if you could provide the following data regarding noise complaints received by the council. 1. The total number of noise complaints received by the council in the calendar year 2024 (1st January – 31st December), broken down by category of complaint, including (but not limited to), domestic noise, commercial noise, construction noise, traffic/transport noise, public events noise, etc. 2. The same data for the calendar years 2023, 2022, 2021, and 2020, also broken down by category. If it is not possible to provide the requested data for all years within the statutory 20-working-day timeframe, please prioritise the most recent year (2024) and indicate whether the historical data can be provided at a later date. I would prefer to receive this information in an electronic format, ideally as a CSV or Excel spreadsheet. Thank you for your time and assistance. I look forward to your response within the statutory deadline.

    Published: 28 March 2025

  5. 1) How many council owned public children’s play areas (by which I mean parks, playgrounds, adventure playgrounds, assault courses and any other play areas) do you currently operate (latest figures available) 2) How many council owned public children’s play areas were sold, or closed, from the financial year 2009/2010 to the present date?

    Published: 28 March 2025

  6. Dear Oxford City Council, 1. From 01 January 2020 to 31 December 2024 (or the most recent data you hold), please provide both the monthly and annual cost to the Council for interpreter services. For each period please provide details of the languages for which an interpreter was required.

    Published: 27 March 2025

  7. Dear Sir/Madam, Under FOI Act 2000, please provide me with the number of Right To Buy applications received for council-owned homes, broken down by month from February 2024 to January 2025. If there is still time in this request, please also provide me with the total current number of social housing properties owned by the council, and the number on the same date in 2020.

    Published: 26 March 2025

  8. Dear Oxford City Council, 1. From 01 January 2020 to 31 December 2024 (or the most recent data you hold), please provide both the monthly and annual cost to the Council for written translation services. For each period please provide details of the languages that were translated.

    Published: 24 March 2025

  9. Under the FOI Act, can I please request some info regarding statues, artworks, or monuments under the control of local authority on the grounds of decolonisation? Specifically, I request the following: Details of any statues, artworks, or monuments that have been removed, relocated, or altered on the grounds of decolonisation since 1 May 2021. The name or description of the statue, artwork, or monument. The reason cited for its removal, relocation, or alteration (if applicable). The date the removal, relocation, or alteration occurred. The current location or status of the removed, relocated, or altered item (e.g., in storage, displayed elsewhere, etc.). The total cost incurred by the local authority for the removal, relocation, or alteration of each statue, artwork, or monument. Please specify a breakdown of costs where possible, including costs for labour, materials, legal advice, public consultation, transportation, and storage. Please provide this information in a table format, if possible, with columns for 'Name of Statue/Artwork/Monument', 'Reason for Removal/Relocation/Alteration', 'Date of Removal/Relocation/Alteration', 'Current Location/Status', and 'Total Cost'.

    Published: 24 March 2025

  10. Good Morning, Under the Freedom of Information Act we are requesting: 1. A copy of each active zoo licence issued by the local authority 2. Each licensed zoo's most recently submitted stock list/inventory of animals 3. Each licensed zoo's most recent inspection report We look forward to your response within the statutory period of 20 working days.

    Published: 24 March 2025