We know that many residents are concerned about the well-being of rough sleepers in icy weather.

Oxford City Council has a protocol in place with local homelessness agencies to ensure there is space indoors overnight for rough sleepers during severe winter weather conditions.The protocol has been developed in line with Homeless Link guidance and is usually triggered when night time temperatures are forecast by the Met Office to drop to zero or below for three consecutive nights.

All possible steps are taken to avoid deaths on the streets due to people sleeping rough during the cold winter months.