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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 […]
Hundreds of trees have been recycled in previous years generating cash for Katharine House If you have a real Christmas tree hopefully it hasn’t started to drop its pine needles yet, but when it does you can recycle it and raise money for Katharine House. The hospice’s annual Christmas tree recycling scheme is returning for […]
The 13.2MW site would include a package of landscape and biodiversity benefits Initial enquiries have been made into the siting of a nearly 36 hectare solar farm on farm fields to the west of Duns Tew. Brighton based company ILOS New Energy UK has submitted a screening opinion application to Cherwell District Council, giving planners […]
The leader felt allowances shouldn’t be a barrier to those who might not be able to afford taking on the role of a councillor by Esme Kenney, Local Democracy Reporter Oxfordshire county councillors have voted to increase their basic allowances by eight percent. The allowance will increase from £14,268 to £15,420 per year, after the […]
Oxfordshire’s highways chief says they welcome the opportunity to continue talking with local partners Members of the Banbury Traffic Advisory Committee are calling for representatives from Oxfordshire County Council and Chiltern Railways to join them for a site visit to the Tramway improvement project. The Committee, which includes local councillors and representatives from bodies such […]
