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Oxfordshire weekly round-up: 10 February – 16 February 2024

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Alan travels with his owner Sue Sabin, who believes in giving animals work and a purpose

A story about the retirement of an egg-delivering goat was among our most read this week in Oxfordshire.

A variety of local issues were featured on the BBC News website, BBC Radio Oxford and South Today.

We have picked five stories to keep you up to date.

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New city traffic measures branded 'tax bombshell'

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The measures include an expanded Zero Emission Zone, new traffic filters and a proposed workplace parking levy

There is a £57m "tax bombshell" coming from new traffic measures planned for Oxford, it has been claimed.

Conservatives on Oxfordshire County Council have said that is the total estimated income from three proposed schemes in the city over five years.

Council leader Liz Leffman said the measures were to encourage more sustainable travel.

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Presenter develops community-led sustainable homes

Presenter Charlie Luxton said everyone in the village of Hook Norton had been involved in the project

A TV presenter and architectural designer behind a sustainable property development said it was "housing for people, by the people".

The community-led project will see 12 affordable, low-carbon homes built in an Oxfordshire village for people in need, with a strong local connection.

Charlie Luxton said: "Everyone in Hook Norton has been involved."

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Club wants first 'all electric' football stadium

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Oxford United said it had adjusted its stadium designs in response to a consultation

Oxford United's new stadium will be the first in the country powered solely by electricity, it has been claimed.

The club has pledged to use a low-carbon energy supply to create a sustainable stadium, with power also generated by solar panels.

It is currently preparing a planning application for the new football ground at The Triangle, near Kidlington.

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Egg-delivering goat set to retire

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Two years ago Alan was attacked by a horse and since then he has struggled with his round

A goat that has been delivering eggs to villagers for the past four years is set to retire.

Alan, a five-year-old pack goat, puts his harness on his back every Friday morning and trots around Sibford Ferris in Oxfordshire on his egg round.

He travels with his owner Sue Sabin, who believes in giving animals work and a purpose.

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Music lessons charity 'back from the brink'

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The school aims to provide lessons to everyone regardless of age, ability, background or means

A charity offering music lessons for children in schools has said it is "back from the brink" and has started offering limited bursaries again.

Last year Henley Music School in Oxfordshire warned the service would come to end without financial support.

Founder Laura Reineke, who started the school about 18 years ago, resigned in August to save it money.

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