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There will be a host of experts on hand at the free-to-attend event A new Renters’ Rights Act is coming into force at the start of May and with that in mind a Landlords’ Forum has been organised for local landlords and property professionals. The event has been set up by Cherwell District Council in […]
Banbury’s MP says the money will supercharge our area’s contribution to the UK’s economic strength Additional cash is being made available to help get access to land currently held, but unused, by developers in our area. Yesterday, Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced plans to accelerate action in the Oxford–Cambridge Growth Corridor, doubling the Government’s initial commitment […]
The administration has also dismissed calls for a further free-parking trial Cherwell District Council appears to be about to extend the chargeable times period in its car parks, reducing the free evening period by an hour. New signage has appeared at car parks in the town indicating parking fees are payable seven days a week, […]
Drivers could be fined if they contravene the buses only lane Automatic Number Plate Recognition cameras could be coming to parts of Tramway and Station Approach in Banbury, with drivers who use the new link between the two roads fined for doing so. Oxfordshire County Council has begun a consultation on a proposal to instal […]
She had bred from animals with genetic ailments and failed to act when animals needed a vet A Banbury woman has been fined and given a community order for animal cruelty offences and illegal dog breeding. Gemma Blackman of Ferriston came to the attention of Cherwell District Council’s licensing team following a complaint from a […]
The weather has landed Banbury United a double whammy After months of severe weather sections of the clubhouse roof at Banbury United have deteriorated badly. The club say that if repairs are not carried out soon the damage will worsen leading to far greater costs – and potentially the loss of use of the Clubhouse […]
The purchase price pays for the Council’s move to Castle Quay A company owned by Cherwell District Council has been named as the buyer of the council’s Bodicote House site. The Graven Hill Village Development Company (GHVDC) was responsible for the 650 homes built at Graven Hill in Bicester. They will now work to develop […]
Incidents include rocks being thrown at vehicles and eggs being thrown at properties Reports of anti-social behaviour in Banbury are increasing – that’s according to police in the town. They have received details from numerous locations including cases of rocks being thrown at vehicles, doors being kicked and eggs being thrown at properties. In particular […]
The area next to Spiceball Park was cordoned off Emergency services were unable to save the life of a man after being called to the Oxford Canal, adjacent to Spiceball Park, on Saturday lunchtime. They were called to reports of a sudden death at around 12.30pm. Thames Valley Police cordoned off the scene and people […]
Tickets go on sale on Saturday This year marks the tenth anniversary of the passing of former Banbury Town Mayor and prolific Horton General Hospital campaigner George Parish. Mr Parish would have been 85 this year. To mark the anniversary and remember his huge contribution to the town his granddaughter Rosanna Driver is hosting “A […]
