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In particular schools are being highlighted as potential awardees Local schools and community groups are being encouraged to apply for a grant for projects which help people dealing with the cost of living. Cherwell District Council is currently inviting applications to its Household Support Fund. Up to £2,000 per applicant is available to help with […]
They hope to speak to a male who challenged a customer’s behaviour Police are investigating an incident at Costa on the Banbury Gateway retail park yesterday morning (December 16). It happened between 10.35 and 11.20am at the coffee outlet, which is inside the Next store. Officers are specifically seeking a male who challenged a customer’s […]
Others defended the centre purchase as part of the town centre’s regeneration At last night’s full meeting of Cherwell District Council a decision to spend £1.65m of tax-payers money fixing the roof at Castle Quay was agreed. Despite the decision being passed unanimously, Councillor Ian Middleton addressed the meeting highlighting this as one of the […]
Grants from Cherwell have been reducing over a number of years Banbury Museum could be forced to close permanently if Cherwell District Council goes ahead with a plan to cease providing funding for the venue. The Trust which operates the museum has issued that warning after it became clear that the Council is considering saving […]
They fear the changes could increase response times and reduce fire cover Councillors at Cherwell District Council will this evening debate a motion which opposes the proposed changes to Oxfordshire’s Fire and Rescue Service. The County Council are currently consulting on closing some stations and, here in Banbury, reducing the number of firefighters at Cope […]
Police believe the victim sustained stab injuries to his legs, hand and face A Banbury boy has been arrested following a stabbing in Bicester. The 17-year-old was arrested on suspicion of being in possession of a bladed article and concerned in the supply of controlled drugs. At shortly after 6.30pm last Thursday (December 12) a […]
Police warn drinking and driving is not worth the risk Two people walked away with just minor injuries from what’s been described as a “significant collision” during the early hours of Sunday morning, near Banbury. They were on their way home from a night out. The driver was arrested after failing a roadside breath test. […]
The council is being asked to look at its policies for discretionary business rates relief There’s a call for more to be done to help small independent businesses in our area. Councillor Eddie Reeves, who’s the leader of the Conservative group at Cherwell District Council, wants the authority to look at its policies for discretionary […]
To balance the books Cherwell is proposing changes to bin collections and the maximum Council Tax increase allowed There’s just a week left to have your say on Cherwell District Council’s budget proposals for next financial year. A consultation closes next Friday (December 19) . The council is facing a significant financial test in 2026-27 […]
The first-class day trip to Manchester was arranged by Cross Country Banbury train station was the starting point yesterday for a special first-class milestone birthday celebration for a long-time railway aficionado. Christopher Price turned 100 in October. He was joined by his family for a day trip to Manchester, organised by CrossCountry. Mr Price was […]
