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Banbury’s MP is available to support those applying Local community groups are being encouraged by Banbury’s MP, Sean Woodcock, to bid for funding to host Armed Forces Day events this summer. The Government has made up to £500,000 available to support celebrations marking Armed Forces Week, aimed at strengthening the connection between society and the […]
A similar route was followed by villagers in Great Bourton for The Bell Inn Villagers in Aynho are considering having the Cartwright Hotel registered as an Asset of Community value. The hotel closed in May 2024. Since then planning permission has been sought to convert some of the property into houses, with the front retained […]
Brackley has been twinned with Montabaur since 1975 Brackley’s Mayor, Bernie Tiller, is heading to Brackley’s twin town, Montabaur in Germany today to represent Brackley and the Brackley European Association at the culmination of Montabaur’s annual festival. He’s accompanied by former Brackley Town Mayor Chris Cartmell. Brackley was officially twinned with Montabaur in 1975. Last […]
Lyn has provided both short term and long term arrangements for adults and young people A Banbury women who has spent more than 27 years opening her home and her heart to support others spent yesterday at Windsor Castle where she met the King and Queen. Lyn Lacey was invited to the reception, which shone […]
The number of children with Education, Health and Care Plans has skyrocketed since 2017 A huge amount of the debt built up by Oxfordshire County Council linked to its Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) work is set to be cleared by the government. On Tuesday a £5 billion rescue package was announced, with the […]
Sean Woodcock offered his congratulations on the school’s “excellent outcomes” The Education Secretary, Bridget Phillipson, has written to the headteachers of the three Banbury primary schools, to congratulate the staff and pupils on their dedication and hard work to deliver high attainment during the last academic year. Hardwick Primary School, Orchard Fields Community School and […]
The new area would have room for around 3,000 burials Banbury Town Council has applied for planning permission to change the use of the field to the north of Hardwick Hill cemetery so it can be used for burials. The council owns the field, which is between the existing cemetery and the M40. Its currently […]
The council faces a £24.1 million shortfall over the next three years by Esme Kenney, Local Democracy Reporter Council taxes in Oxfordshire will go up by 4.99 per cent once again to fund major investments, as the council faces a huge reduction in government funding over the next three years. The Lib-Dem run county council […]
People dug deep at a number of events over the Christmas period Over £130,000 was raised through fundraising activities for the Katharine House Hospice over the Christmas period, helping support end-of-life care for adults with incurable illnesses. The hospice team have thanked the local community for their support. Throughout December, individuals, schools, businesses and volunteers […]
Sean Woodcock says they were elected to provide stability and change The Prime Minister continues to have the support of Banbury’s MP, Sean Woodcock. Its been a turbulent few days for Kier Starmer, with his premiership hanging in the balance in the wake of his appointment of Lord Peter Mandelson as the UK’s Ambassador to […]
