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Pete Sudbury, Ian Middleton and Robin Bennett stand outside the county council offices. They are in front of location signs, but they are not in the modern style, and point in the directions of places like Burford, Ledwell, Buckingham, and Bloxham. Pete has short grey hair and wears a blue v-neck jumper over a tie and light blue shirt. Ian has a white goatee, wears black-rimmed glasses, and a black, grey and orange patterned shirt. Robin has short greying hair and wears a blue jacket over a green shirt.

Greens and Lib Dems no longer in joint group on council

They will operate as separate groups on the county council, though their alliance still stands.

A pothole is photographed from ground level. Water can be seen in the crater, with large edges, and a car can be seen in the background.

Council tax to rise by 5% 'to help fix potholes'

Oxfordshire council says it faces a £25m shortfall and has "little choice" but to increase tax.

A computer generated image of two slip roads either side of a dual carriageway. The two main carriageways are labelled 'A40 Shores Green to Oxford' on the left and 'Oxford to A40 Shores Green' on the right.

A40 roadworks set to begin after delays

The Access to Witney project will see new slip roads at the A40's junction for Shores Green.

A pile of loads of cigarettes.

More than 9,000 illegal cigarettes seized

Oxfordshire County Council's Trading Standards carries out raids in Banbury, Kidlington and Oxford.

Andrew Gant being interviewed near St Giles boulevard in Oxford. There are bicycles and cars parked behind him.

Council 'not responsible' for Botley Road delays

The local authority rejects accusations over the decision to close the key city road.

Emma Taylor is smiling at the camera, in front of a cupboard and a white wall and is sat on a sofa.

SEND services still 'in absolute crisis', mum says

Oxfordshire County Council says it has invested £1m since 2023 to support SEND services.

A lit street light and silhouetted foliage against blue sky at dusk.

Lights turn-off must have public support in new plan

The council outlines major revisions to its plan to turn street lights off across Oxfordshire.

Watlington High Street. The road is narrow and there are tall red-brick buildings either side of the road.

Council leaders back controversial bypass funding

A council's approved draft budget includes £11m for the planned Watlington relief road.

A sign reading: "Oxon Highways presents: Pothole World", "fun for the hole family" and "guaranteed to drive you potty". It is right next to a road.

'Pothole World' sign mocks county's roads

A sign, which promises "fun for the hole family", appears on the A41 near Bicester.