DOCSLIB.ORG

Cutteslowe Profile - 2011 Census

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text

Load more

Cutteslowe profile - 2011 Census Summary Geography Cutteslowe is an area at the northern edge of Oxford, extending either side of the A40 ring road. The area covered by this profile is shown in the map to the right1. In 2011, 2,230 people lived in Cutteslowe - an increase of 270 since 2001. Around half this population growth was among children under 10 years, and one-quarter of the population is aged under 18. The diversity of the population increased rapidly between 2001 and 2011. In 2011 36% of the population was from an ethnic group other than White British, compared to 21% in 2001. 28% of the 2011 population had been born outside the UK, compared to 19% in 2001. In particular, there was growth in the number of people who had been born in other parts of Europe. 3% of residents speak Chinese as their main language, which is unusually high compared to the rest of the city. Economic activity rates are very similar to the rest of the city, but with a higher number not working but looking after the home or family and a slightly higher rate of unemployment. The decade 2001-2011 saw an increase in the number of residents who were economically active (working or seeking work). Two- fifths of the population had a degree, whilst one-fifth had no qualifications. Whilst one-third of households rented their home from the council or housing association, 40% owned their home. The biggest increase however has been in households renting their home privately. Household size has gone up significantly over the decade, from 2.2 people per household in 2001 to 2.4 in 2011, driven by an increase in the number of four and five person households. © Crown Copyright and database right 2011. There has been an accompanying increase in overcrowded housing. Ordnance Survey 100019348. 1. This map shows the area for which 2011 Census statistics are provided. Other data – GCSEs on page 6 and poverty & benefits data on page 11 – refers to a much larger area which includes parts of Summertown and Wolvercote. This is due to restrictions in the published data. Further information Mark Fransham, Social Research Officer 01865 252797 [email protected] www.oxford.gov.uk/oxfordstats Unless otherwise stated, data in this profile is from the 2011 Census, Office for National Statistics, downloaded from www.nomisweb.co.uk and www.ons.gov.uk Cutteslowe profile - 2011 Census I www.oxford.gov.uk/oxfordstats Page 1 of 11 Cutteslowe profile - 2011 Census Total population Age structure Resident population by age 2011 2011 population: 2,234 residents 13% 65+ 1,077 males and 1,157 females 11% Growth of 270 since 2001 21% 45 to 64 18% Household Comm. est. 32% re side nts: 25 to 44 32% residents: 3 2,231 8% 18 to 24 20% 10 to 17 10% The 2011 Census counted ‘usual residents’ – that is, people who had lived or 8% Cutteslowe intended to live in the city for 12 months or more. Each resident was counted 15% Oxford as living either in a ‘communal establishment’ (e.g. hospital, university hall of 0 to 9 11% residence, prison) or in a household. This profile sometimes looks at residents (e.g. for age structure) and sometimes households (e.g. for housing tenure). Change in population by age, 2001 - 2011 Growth in household and communal establishment populations, 2001-2011 65+ -23 Comm. est. 0% 45 to 64 +72 popn growth +33% 25 to 44 +77 18 to 24 -15 Household popn +14% Cutteslowe growth 10 to 17 +34 +11% Oxford 0 to 9 +129 Cutteslowe profile - 2011 Census I www.oxford.gov.uk/oxfordstats Page 2 of 11 Cutteslowe profile - 2011 Census Household type Ethnic group Between 2001 and 2011 the number of households in Cutteslowe increased In 2011, 36% of residents were from a non-White British ethnic by 44, from 891 households in 2001 to 935 households in 2011. group, compared to 21% in 2001. Resident population by ethnic group 2011 Households by household type, 2011 64% 22% White British 64% Single adult working age 20% 11% 14% Single adult 65+ 13% Other White 13% 20% Couple with no children 18% 4% Mixed 5% 17% Couple with dep children 18% Oxford South Asian 7% 7% 5% Lone parent with dep children 11% 7% Chinese or other Asian 5% Family with non-dep children 8% 7% Cutteslowe All student HMO 3% Oxford 5% 0% Black 3% HMO with dep children 3% 3% 1% Other 3% 10% Cutteslowe Other HMO 9% Change in households by household type, 2001 - 2011 % of residents from non-White Change in population by ethnic group, British ethnic group, 2001 & 2011 2001 - 2011 Single adult working age +21 Single adult 65+ -33 36% 36% -128 White British Couple with no children -15 Other White +132 Couple with dep children +45 23% Lone parent with dep children +26 21% Mixed +68 Family with non-dep children +2 South Asian +84 All student HMO -6 Chinese or other +81 HMO with dep children +15 Asian Other HMO -2 2011 2001 2011 2001 Black +26 Dep children: dependent children; HMO: house in multiple occupation. There are various Cutteslowe Oxford Other +7 definitions of HMO; here it means two or more unrelated people who are living together. Cutteslowe profile - 2011 Census I www.oxford.gov.uk/oxfordstats Page 3 of 11 Cutteslowe profile - 2011 Census Language Religion Resident population aged 3+ by main language, 2011 Resident population by religion, 2011 16% Total non-English 17% 1% Christian 48% French 1% 48% Portuguese 1% 1% 1% Buddhist 1% 1% Spanish 1% Hindu 1% 2% 1% Polish 1% 1% 4% Jewish Other EU 3% 0% Oxford 1% 7% Other non-EU European 1% Muslim 7% 1% Arabic 1% 0% Cutteslowe Sikh 0% 1% Oxford Wes t/Central As ian 1% 1% 3% Other 1% South Asian 1% 1% Cutteslowe 33% Chinese 3% No religion 32% 1% Other East Asian 1% 8% Not stated 9% 1% African 1% 1% Other 1% Change in resident population by religion, 2001 - 2011 % of all usual residents aged 3 years and over -164 Christian Reported English proficiency, people whose main language is not English, 2011 Buddhist +9 Cannot 3% Hindu +14 speak 1% Cutteslowe Jewish +2 13% Not well 9% Oxford Muslim +116 Sikh 25% +3 Well 32% Other +15 44% Very well 48% No religion +226 Not stated +48 % of people aged 3 and over w hose main language is not English Cutteslowe profile - 2011 Census I www.oxford.gov.uk/oxfordstats Page 4 of 11 Cutteslowe profile - 2011 Census Country of birth Length of UK residency In 2011, 28% of residents were born outside the UK, compared to 19% in 2011 residents born outside UK, by year of first arrival in UK 2001. 66% Resident population by country of birth 2011 56% % of all usual residents Cutteslowe Oxford 72% UK 72% 11% Elsewhere in Europe 10% 3% 20% Africa 4% 4% 9% South Asia 3% 6% 6% 15% 2% 1% 0%0%0% 1% 3% 5% 4% 6% China 2% 4% Other Asia & Mid. East 5% Oxford before 1941- 1951- 1961- 1971- 1981- 1991- 2001- 3% 1941 1950 1960 1970 1980 1990 2000 2011 N America & Caribbean 2% 1% Cutteslowe South America 1% 1% Full-time students Elsewhere 1% In 2011 there were 153 full-time students aged 16-74 resident in the Change in population by country of area, down 1 since 2001. As well as university students this will % of residents born outside the birth, 2001 - 2011 include full-time students at schools and colleges. UK, 2001 & 2011 UK +12 Full-time students aged 16-74, as % of usual residents 28% 28% Elsewhere in Europe +122 22% Africa +29 20% 19% 19% South Asia +49 China +28 Other Asia & Mid. East +11 8% 7% N America & Caribbean -1 2011 2001 2011 2001 South America +20 2011 2011 2001 2001 Cutteslowe Oxford Elsewhere 0 Cutteslowe Oxford Cutteslowe profile - 2011 Census I www.oxford.gov.uk/oxfordstats Page 5 of 11 Cutteslowe profile - 2011 Census Economic activity Qualifications and GCSEs Resident population aged 16+ by economic activity, 2011 Resident population aged 16+ by highest qualification, 2011 15% Part-time employee 15% 6% Other 7% Full-time employee 50% 48% 43% Degree or higher 43% 10% Self-employed 10% 2 A-levels 7% 4% 18% Unemployed 5% 2% 10% Apprenticeship 2% Cutteslowe Retired 9% 5% Oxford 5 GCSEs A*-C 11% Looking after home or family 7% 9% Oxford Long term sick or disabled 4% 9% 4% Below 5 GCSEs A*-C 8% Cutteslow e 3% Other economically inactive 2% 21% No qualifications 14% % of people aged 16 to 74 (excl. full-time students) % of people aged 16 and over Change in population by economic activity, 2001 - 2011 Percentage of state school pupils achieving 5 A*-C GCSEs, 2009-12 Part-time employee +51 (with confidence interval or margin of error shown) Full-time employee +50 Oxford 47% Self-employed +30 Unemployed +32 Summertown, -28 Retired Cutteslowe and 68% Wolvercote Looking after home or family +9 Long term sick or disabled 0 Source: Department for Education GCSE figures are for Middle Layer Super Output Areas, which are roughly the size of wards Other economically inactive -17 but do not cover the same geography; the one chosen here is the best fit to the area in this profile. Cutteslowe profile - 2011 Census I www.oxford.gov.uk/oxfordstats Page 6 of 11 Cutteslowe profile - 2011 Census Socio-economic class Health All residents aged 16 to 74 years by NS-SEC, 2011 How is your health in general? (2011) 21% Higher managerial & professional 19% As a percentage of all usual residents 25% Lower managerial 24% 55% Very good 11% 50% Intermediate 9% 7% Small employers 8% 32% Good 6% Oxford 34% Lower supervisory 8% 13% Semi-routine 14% 9% Cutteslowe Fair 11% 11% Routine 12% Never worked/long-term 6% Oxford 6% 3% unemployed Bad 0% 4% Not classified 0% Cutteslowe % of people aged 16 to 74 (excl.
Recommended publications
  • Osney Island Residents' Association

    Osney Island Residents' Association

    OSNEY ISLAND RESIDENTS’ ASSOCIATION www.osneyisland.org.uk NEWSLETTER JULY / AUGUST 2008 COMING UP Elizabeth on 01865 793360 or email elizabeth@ newberyandengland.com. Put the date in your diary Binsey Village Fete now and watch this space for final update in the There will be a Binsey Village fete on Sunday 20th July, September newsletter. 12 - 5pm, with a procession leaving the village green at 3pm for St Margaret’s, where there will be a blessing of The West Oxford Academy the well and evensong at about 3.30pm. Many activities From Sue Hutchinson: The new West Oxford Academy all afternoon for all the family including fairground starts in October. The idea came from a newspaper rides and traditional stalls. All money raised will go article by Hilary Gullan who had set up a university in toward the Binsey Repair Fund. her street in Richmond. The format was simple. Local residents would meet in her kitchen and give a brief talk Foodie Saturday on a topic that interested them; this would be followed This year our big Island event 2008 is Foodie Saturday, by a discussion over a glass of wine. It would last no on September 20 from 2 – 5 pm on the riverbank on more than an hour. East St. Like Open Gardens – with which this event with alternate if it is a success - the object is to raise West Oxford is full of interesting people and so I funds for the newsletter. thought we should try something similar here. We meet in the Community Centre cafe on Tuesday evenings There will be: between 8pm and 9pm for two eight week terms • locally produced fruit and vegetables starting in October and January.
  • Oxford Meadows & Farmoor

    Oxford Meadows & Farmoor

    Oxford Meadows and Farmoor CTA (Conservation Target Area) This area includes the Thames Valley to the west of Oxford as far as Farmoor. It includes the Oxford Meadows Special Area of Conservation, Farmoor Reservoir and gravel workings between Yarnton and Cassington. Joint Character Area: Thames and Avon Vales Landscape Type: Riverside Meadows Geology: Alluvium Topography: Flat riverside land Area of CTA: 1653 hectares Biodiversity: • Lowland Meadows: Extensive areas of nationally important lowland meadow habitat are found at Pixey and Yarnton Meads, Port Meadow, Wolvercote Meadows and Cassington Meadows. There are also a number of smaller meadow sites at Wolvercote, Yarnton and near Eynsham. • Floodplain Grazing Marsh: Extensive areas of this area are floodplain grazing marsh including Port Meadow and some of the large lowland meadow sites as well as other areas of wet improved grassland. • Eutrophic Standing Water: Farmoor Reservoir is the largest area of standing water in Oxfordshire. Some of the new gravel pits near Yarnton also attract good number of wildfowl. Wolvercote gravel pit is also in this area. This habitat is also found at Pinkhill at Farmoor, Dukes Lock Pond and old gravel workings near Cassington. • Fen/swamp: Swamp habitat is found in a canalside meadow at Wolvercote, which supports good numbers of overwintering snipe, and in small railside pits at Yarnton. Rich areas are found in ditches at Wytham. • Reedbeds There is a reedbed at Dukes Lock Pond, at Trap Grounds, in an old gravel pit at Cassington and small areas elsewhere. Reedbeds have been created next to the Thames at Farmoor Reservoir. • Wet Woodland: Small areas largely associated with old pits Access: Largely restricted to footpaths and bridleways including the Thames Path.
  • A Brief History of Port Meadow and Wolvercote Common and Picksey Mead, and Why Their Plant Communities Changed Over the Last 90 Years A

    A Brief History of Port Meadow and Wolvercote Common and Picksey Mead, and Why Their Plant Communities Changed Over the Last 90 Years A

    A brief history of Port Meadow and Wolvercote Common and Picksey Mead, and why their plant communities changed over the last 90 years A. W McDonald Summary A multidisciplinary approach to landscape history enabled the examination of botanical, hydrological and agricultural data spanning some 4,000 years. The results showed Bronze Age humans affecting the vegetation by pasturing cattle on the floodplain extending from Yarnton to Oxford. In the Iron Age pastoralists were over-grazing Port Meadow and, between the sixth and ninth centuries, part of the floodplain was set aside for a hay crop whilst the aftermath or second grass crop continued to be shared as pasture. By Domesday floodplain meads were the most expensive land recorded in this survey and Port Meadow was established as common land belonging to Oxford. Having discussed the soil and water conditions on the floodplain and its potential effect on the plant communities, the management history of Port Meadow with Wolvercote Common is followed by that of Picksey Mead. Finally, the plant communities are discussed. Those established in 1981/2 are compared with data sets for the early 1920s and for 1996-2006. Changes in the species composition between sites are due to different management regimes and those over time and within sites are attributed to changes in the water-table. Introduction The Oxford grassland comprises common pasture and mead situated on alluvium over limestone gravel. It is unusual for its four thousand years of management history and evidence for the effect this has had on the vegetation. Sited in the upper Thames valley, within three miles of Oxford City centre, Port Meadow (325 acres/132 ha) and Wolvercote Common (75 acres/30.4 ha) (Figure 1 and Figure 2) are known locally as the Meadow, even though they are pasture1.
  • 4 Vegetation Dynamics on Port Meadow 4.1 History of Port Meadow

    4 Vegetation Dynamics on Port Meadow 4.1 History of Port Meadow

    4 Vegetation dynamics on Port Meadow 4.1 History of Port Meadow Port Meadow (132 ha) and Wolvercote Common (39 ha) (the Meadow) are adjacent commons lying on the River Thames flood-plain within Oxford City boundary (Map 2.5). They have been grazed since at least the Bronze Age and have never been ploughed. Shiplake Ditch forms the boundary between Port Meadow and Wolvercote Common. The common land and Hook Meadow form part of a larger Site of Special Scientific Interest first notified in 1952 and re-notified under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981. The Nature Conservancy Council’s citation (1983) states that the history of ecological interest in the Meadow was taken into account so the SSSI should be extended to the whole of Port Meadow with Wolvercote Common, with the exception of the Wolvercote allotment gardens. The Meadow is also important as a gene bank of species, particularly well adapted to heavy grazing, which have already been fundamental in the development of agricultural leys (McDonald forthcoming). In 2004, Port Meadow was confirmed as a Special Area of Conservation under European Union legislation because of the presence of Apium repens. The whole was registered as a Scheduled Ancient Monument in 1993 because there are the remains of six Bronze Age burials and three Iron Age settlement sites and field systems on the commons (Map 4.1). Both commons are owned or held in Trust by Oxford City Council and Oxfordshire County Council under Section 9 of the Commons Registration Act 1965. Under the same Act, the Freemen of Oxford and the Wolvercote Commoners registered grazing rights for 1,365 horses, 1,890 cattle, 6 donkeys, 48 ducks and 1,192 geese.
  • Rose Hill News 16

    Rose Hill News 16

    ISSUE 16 March 2012 ROSE HILL news GOOD HEALTH ONFOLLOWING years of frustration ROSE HILL and repeated requests to GP’s surgeries and the Primary Care Trust, residents of Rose Hill are about to see the beginnings of health care services being offered right in the centre of the estate. OCHA’s successful bid to the BIG Lottery Fund highlighted the urgent need for health care services on Rose Hill. The application points out that “the three mile round trip to the nearest GP practice, presents access issues for the elderly, infirm and disabled and travel cost issues for those on low incomes.” The BIG Lottery agreed to fund a five year project enabling OCHA’s Rose Hill community team to work with local GPs and NHS to bring a range of services to the estate, reducing the number of times residents have to travel to their GP surgery. Initial discussions have taken place with the Oxfordshire Clinical Commissioning Group, GP’s Practice Managers and NHS Practitioners. LAUNCH To launch the project the Health Bus will come to The Oval on Friday 24 February 10.00am – 3.00pm and will be offering free Health MOTs. This is a 15 minute private consultation tive; the Health Bus is a good way there will be fruity fun and games Health Initiative and help raise for residents’ to show that there is with an NHS nurse who will offer to bring services close to where from 3.00pm onwards on the Bus awareness of the importance of a need here for substantial health blood pressure testing, BMI and people live.
  • Draft Neighbourhood Plan 2019 - 2034

    Draft Neighbourhood Plan 2019 - 2034

    DRAFT NEIGHBOURHOOD PLAN 2019 - 2034 WOLVERCOTE NEIGHBOURHOOD PLAN – DRAFT PLAN 1 DOCUMENT CONTROL SHEET WNF Document Control Sheet Document Title WNP - DRAFT PLAN Draft Number v.8.2 Task Group and Authors Project Manager, WNF SC Date of Version 24th July 2018 Status Post Consultation, Post SC review, Post PM review, Post Regulation 14 Consultation Date of Public Issue Visibility For Oxford City Council official consultation File Type Word File Name WNP DRAFT PLAN v8.2 WOLVERCOTE NEIGHBOURHOOD PLAN – DRAFT PLAN 2 Welcome to the Wolvercote Neighbourhood Plan...................................................................4 The Wolvercote Neighbourhood Forum and Plan Area............................................................5 Why do we need a Neighbourhood Plan for Wolvercote?........................................................6 The Wolvercote Neighbourhood Plan 2019-2034.....................................................................7 The Plan Process......................................................................................................................7 Wolvercote Neighbourhood Plan Vision, Aims and Principles..................................................7 Policies and Action Plan Preparation......................................................................................11 Delivering the Plan................................................................................................................11 Why consult on a Neighbourhood Plan?................................................................................12
  • The Close, 2 Church Lane Upper Wolvercote, Oxford OX2 8AS the Close, 2 Church Lane, Upper Wolvercote, Oxford OX2 8AS

    The Close, 2 Church Lane Upper Wolvercote, Oxford OX2 8AS the Close, 2 Church Lane, Upper Wolvercote, Oxford OX2 8AS

    The Close, 2 Church Lane Upper Wolvercote, Oxford OX2 8AS The Close, 2 Church Lane, Upper Wolvercote, Oxford OX2 8AS DESCRIPTION Situated in an elevated position enjoying views over Port Meadow and Wytham Woods beyond, this attached period property, which is now in need of updating, offers an exciting project to create a lovely family home within the ring road. The house is tucked away down a private lane and is complemented by mature gardens amounting to 0.45 acres with a separate orchard of 0.28 acres. Arranged over two floors, the accommodation is well proportioned and provides on the ground floor, three reception rooms, a kitchen, pantry, cloakroom and a rear lobby. At first floor level are the master bedroom with en-suite shower room, three further bedrooms and a family bathroom. The mature West facing garden, predominantly arranged at the front of the house, provides a particularly attractive setting principally laid to lawn with mature borders, shrubs and trees. To the rear, is a small garden from where there is a gated pedestrian access to Church Lane and to the orchard. Approached from Osborne Close, a gated entrance opens to the driveway which leads to the garage and the front of the house. SITUATION The property is situated in Upper Wolvercote, a village within the ring road which was linked to Oxford in the 1930s by the growing suburbs. Upper Wolvercote has a well reputed primary school, a public house on Wolvercote Green and located close to the property is the 14th century Church of St Peter.
  • A40 Oxford Area Speed Limits

    A40 Oxford Area Speed Limits

    OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL (OXFORD AREA - A40) (SPEED LIMITS) ORDER 20** The Oxfordshire County Council (“the Council”) in exercise of its powers under Section 82 and 84 and Part IV of schedule 9 to the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (“the Act”) and all other enabling powers, and after consultation with the Chief Officer of Police in accordance with Part III of schedule 9 to the Act make the following Order. 1. This Order may be cited as the Oxfordshire County Council (Oxford Area - A40) (Speed Limits) Order 20** and shall come into force on the day of 20**. 2. No person shall drive any vehicle at a speed exceeding 30 miles per hour in any of the lengths of road specified in Schedule 1 to this Order. 3. No person shall drive any vehicle at a speed exceeding 40 miles per hour in any of the lengths of road specified in Schedule 2 to this Order. 4. No person shall drive any vehicle at a speed exceeding 50 miles per hour in any of the lengths of road specified in Schedule 3 to this Order. 5. No speed limit imposed by this Order applies to a vehicle falling within Regulation 3(4) of the Road Traffic Exemptions (Special Forces) (Variation and Amendment) Regulations 2011, being a vehicle used for naval, military or air force purposes, when used in accordance with regulation 3(5) of those regulations. 6. The Oxfordshire County Council (Oxford Area - A40) (Speed Limits) Order 2017 is hereby revoked/replaced. GIVEN UNDER the Common Seal of the Oxfordshire County Council this day of 20**.
  • Rules and Regulations

    Rules and Regulations

    OXFORD DIRECT SERVICES – PARKS SERVICES Cemeteries Service – Rules and Regulations Issue Date: 1st April 2019 1. Origin and Interpretation a. These rules and regulations are made by Oxford City Council (“the Council”) under paragraph 3(1) of the Local Authorities Cemeteries Order 1977 (“the Order”), for the proper management, regulation and control of the Botley, Headington, Rose Hill and Wolvercote Cemeteries. b. The rules and regulations shall be taken to incorporate the provisions of the Order mentioned in paragraph (a) above and, in the case of any conflict between these rules and regulations and provisions of the Order, the Order shall prevail. 2. Registrar The Registrar of the Cemeteries shall be the Council’s Cemeteries Manager. Any reference to the Registrar also includes any appointed representative. 3. Times of Opening a. Cemeteries Office Opening Times: Monday – Friday 09.00am -15.30pm b. The cemeteries automated gates will be opened to visitors on: April-October: Monday – Friday: 07:00 am -20.00 pm Saturday- Sunday: 08.00 am -20.00pm November – March: Monday – Friday: 07.30am -18.00pm Saturday – Sunday: 08.00am – 20.00am c. Cemetery gates may be closed at short notice during these times to restrict the number of vehicles on the driveway during funeral services and burials. 1 4. Entry to Cemeteries Visitors to the cemeteries must be aware that they enter at their own risk. Whilst every effort is made to ensure that the safety of the public is paramount, by their very nature cemeteries can be dangerous places to visit. The ground may be uneven presenting a trip hazard.
  • Response to Boundary Commission's Draft Recommendations on the New

    Response to Boundary Commission's Draft Recommendations on the New

    Response to Boundary Commission’s Draft Recommendations on the new electoral arrangements for Oxford City Council (June 2018) Report prepared by Oxford East Green Party with the support of local residents 12th August 2018 FINAL VERSION 1 1. Introduction The Boundary Commission’s Draft Recommendations (June 2018) are, in almost all respects, the same as those presented to them by Oxford City Council’s Labour Group. There are only minor revisions reflecting some errors in the City’s initial calculations and some small changes suggested by the Boundary Commission. Oxford City Council has, very recently (7th August 2018 – going to the City’s Executive Board on 14th August 2018), suggested some minor refinements in response to these Draft Recommendations1 but has, perhaps not surprisingly given their provenance, largely accepted them. Unfortunately, the original proposals are – in the East of the City at least (St. Clement’s, Bartlemas and Donnington Wards) – not driven by the need to more accurately reflect community interests and identities or promote more effective and convenient local government. They were, as one Labour Councillor said to a Green Councillor in a cross-party review group; “designed to make sure you lot can’t get re-elected”. In this alternative arrangement of wards in East Oxford, we use evidence and examples to present our alternative to the Draft Recommendations for new wards we have provisionally named St. Clements, Bannister and Cricket Wards. This alternative arrangement maintains electoral equality whilst better: • Reflecting community boundaries and identities • Promoting more effective and convenient local government These proposals were accepted by Oxford City Council’s Electoral Services Manager, Martin John, as being a viable alternative arrangement of the three wards referred to in the Draft Recommendations as St.
  • Supporting Children to Eat Well 365 Days a Year in Cutteslowe, Oxford Oxfordshire Food Poverty Alliance: Interim Report, October 2020

    Supporting Children to Eat Well 365 Days a Year in Cutteslowe, Oxford Oxfordshire Food Poverty Alliance: Interim Report, October 2020

    Supporting children to eat well 365 days a year in Cutteslowe, Oxford Oxfordshire Food Poverty Alliance: Interim report, October 2020 Eating well 365 days/ year Our original aims of addressing holiday hunger in Cutteslowe, an island of deprivation amidst an otherwise affluent area, were challenged as Covid- 19 hit. This saw holiday activities ground to a halt and community centres shut. However, with some amazing community volunteers our ambition to support children to eat well year-round continues. Through partnerships with our Fareshare provider SOFEA, all 56 free school meal families from the local primary school received weekly top up fruit and veg parcels. A new community larder has set- up in the community centre providing vital food access to 40 families each week. Oxford Mutual Aid have also been providing 80 prepared meals/ week stepping up with an additional 200 over Oct half- term as vouchers end. During Nov and Dec we will A community that convenes around and roll out recipe activity packs and video resources to about great food and great intentions: Testing encourage families to enjoy cooking healthy food “ out our food inventions… together. Preparing food for hungry kids so that they Challenges and learning grow strong and true and have life chances they can embrace without fear, without Working in partnership – playing to partners shame or loss and hungry stomachs” strengths - keeping the big picture in mind and not sweating the small stuff has helped us to be flexible Anonymous, participant at a community food in our plans and ensure that, as far as possible, all café children and families in need are supported.
  • Archaeopress Open Access

    Archaeopress Open Access

    World Archaeology at the Pitt Rivers Museum: A Characterization edited by Dan Hicks and Alice Stevenson, Archaeopress 2013, page 279-301 13 Oxfordshire Matthew Nicholas and Dan Hicks 13.1 Introduction The Pitt Rivers Museum (PRM) holds c. 3,241 objects from Oxfordshire that are currently defined as archaeological.1 This represents just c. 11% of the archaeological collections from the UK, and just c. 2.4% of the Museum’s world archaeological collections as a whole. However, such is the quantity of British material, and the international distribution of the collections as a whole, that collections from only 10 of the 134 countries represented in the ‘archaeological’ collections are larger than those from Oxfordshire. Thus, even if leaving the ‘ethnographic’ collections aside, the Oxfordshire archaeological material represents a significant element of the Museum’s collections. Some 2,852 (c. 88%) of these objects from Oxfordshire are prehistoric stone tools. Less than half were obtained through excavation, most being recovered through field-walking or collected during gravel extraction, and many more being collected during building works (Figure 13.1). Earlier chapters have considered the UK archaeological collections from the Palaeolithic (Chapter 9), later prehistoric and Romano-British (Chapter 11), and medieval and post-medieval (Chapter 12) periods, and have discussed some of the Oxfordshire material in the process. The point has been made already, especially in Chapter 12, that many of the apparently ‘ethnographic’ objects from England in fact represent significant resources for historical and archaeological studies. This is certainly the case for the PRM’s Oxfordshire collections: the number of medieval and post-medieval objects is significantly under-estimated, since many are currently classified as ‘ethnographic’.