Change description : 2026-09-16 16:40:00: Updated the guidance to signpost readers to the newsletter and further information on the Oxford Flood Alleviation Scheme engagement HQ page. [Policy papers and consultations]
Updated the guidance to signpost readers to the Oxford Flood Alleviation Scheme engagement HQ page.
14 May 2025
Updated 'why Oxford needs a flood scheme', 'environmental vision', 'planning applications', 'Hinksey rail sidings', 'compulsory purchase order', 'how this partnership scheme is being funded' and 'find out more' sections.
16 July 2024
Updated latest newsletter under the 'find out more' section.
15 April 2024
Updated map of the scheme
22 March 2024
Updated how the scheme will work, environmental vision, planning applications, Hinksey rail sidings, compulsory purchase order and find out more sections.
2 March 2023
The Environment Agency have made a new compulsory purchase order (CPO) for the Oxford flood alleviation scheme. Updated information about 'What stage is the scheme at?'
31 March 2022
Updated the section ‘What stage is the scheme at’. The planning application has been submitted for Oxford Flood Alleviation Scheme.
17 May 2021
Oxford Scheme update.
22 February 2021
New collaboration with Earth Trust, to help get the best out of our long term plan for the environmental benefits of the scheme.
20 September 2019
Updated application deadline to 31 October 2019.
9 July 2019
We have added information about our Environmental Vision, including the advertisement for potential applicants.
17 April 2019
Latest dates, updated map, plain English of the content
21 March 2019
Updated texted
1) final planning decision now summer 2019.
2) Changed date to 2020 “If all approvals are granted construction will start in 2020 and is expected to take 3 to 4 years.”
3) Added lines in the CPO section - "We have had confirmation from Defra that they intend to hold a Public Inquiry and a date is being confirmed for this. Due to the timeframes needed for this part of the process, the earliest construction of the scheme will start is in 2020."
28 January 2019
Updated information on consultation.
21 December 2018
Updated planning application section.
13 December 2018
Added more information on compulsory purchase order, revised funding, and planning application.
3 December 2018
Information on the planning application and partner websites.