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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  1. Council spending on consultancy

    I hope you are well. I am writing to make a request under the Freedom of Information Act 2000. Please can you provide the following information in excel or csv format. * The total amount of money, in pounds, spent by the local authority on consultancy services for the financial years 2019/20, 2020/21, 2021/22, 2022/23 and 2023/24. * The breakdown of this spending, by service (e.g. adult social care, housing, etc), for the financial year 2023/24. As under Section 16 of the Act, please advise on how I can amend my FOI if you cannot provide the requested information. I look forward to your response within 20 working days.

    Published: 4 April 2025

  2. Private (unlicensed) water abstractions (groundwater or surface water) details

    I would like to request any information held by Oxford Council relating to private (unlicensed) water abstractions (groundwater or surface water) within 1 km of the following site(s): 1. Shell Cowley 2. Shell Little Waitrose Headington Please find the site details attached

    Published: 3 April 2025

  3. Dog fouling complaints

    Under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 I would like to request the following information regarding local dog waste: 1 - The total number of dog fouling complaints that you have received in the last 12 months? (March 2024-March 2025) 2 - How many fines/fixed penalty notices have been handed out to people for not cleaning up dog waste between March 2024-March 2025? 3 - How many dog poo/dog waste bins do you have, as of March 2025? This includes dedicated dog poo/dog waste bins as well as public litter bins that accept dog waste.

    Published: 3 April 2025

  4. Rough Sleeping

    Dear Sir/Madam, I hope this email finds you well. I am writing to you under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 to request the following information on the number of people sleeping rough and/or people who are homeless in your local authority Target Priority Group (or Target Thousand). Could you please provide a response to the following question. 1. How many individuals are experiencing rough sleeping and/or homelessness in your local authority are identified as being in the Target Priority Group (or Target Thousand)?

    Published: 1 April 2025

  5. Spend on advertising

    Dear Oxford City Council Under the Freedom of Information Act, please could you provide the following information: How much did Oxford City Council spend in total on advertising in 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023? For each of these years, please provide a full percentage breakdown of all the platforms used for Oxford City Council advertising including: 1. Regional and local UK news brand publishers (a) in print (b) online 1. Google 2. Facebook 3. Other major online platforms e.g. Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn, Tik Tok

    Published: 28 March 2025

  6. Contaminated Recycling Fixed Penalty

    Dear Sir/Madam, Under the Freedom of Information Act, I would like to request the following information: The monetary charge of a fixed penalty notice for residents disposing of contaminated recycling located in Oxford City Council area.

    Published: 28 March 2025

  7. Council maintained parks and green spaces

    Good evening , I am writing to you requesting information under the Freedom of Information Act 2000. Could you please provide me with the following information: 1. The number of children’s parks in your local area 2. The number of children’s parks in your area that are accessible or contain accessible equipment for disabled children? I would like this information in a digital format. If you have any questions please let me know.

    Published: 28 March 2025

  8. Noise Complaints Data

    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

  9. Noise complaint FOI

    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

  10. residential noise complaints

    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