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Banbury Town Council has made the games equipment available in People’s Park Anyone visiting People’s Park not only gets to enjoy the beautiful natural surroundings, but they can now enjoy a game of chess as well! Banbury Town Council has provided chess boards and pieces for use at the tables outside the park’s café, with […]
The public had until February 25 to comment Brackley residents have expressed concern that not enough people were aware of a Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan consultation which could lead to big changes for the town’s motorists. West Northamptonshire Council ran a consultation from January 15 to February 25. They put forward a number […]
Free menstrual hygiene products will be available at town council buildings Today is International Women’s Day and this week Banbury Town Council launched a new initiative in the fight against “period poverty” by providing free menstrual hygiene products to those in need in our area. A recent survey by ActionAid found that over one in […]
“There’s too many managers, including civil servants, that are paid for having a job rather than being paid for doing a job” The critical Care Quality Commission report into maternity services at the Horton General Hospital is just what a leading campaigner for the hospital had feared. Keith Strangwood of the Keep The Horton General […]
The unit has been rated as “needs improvement” The maternity unit at the Horton General Hospital has been rated as “needs improvement” by the Care Quality Commission. The service, which now operates as a midwife led birthing unit, was found at times to be putting women and babies at risk, sometimes using medicines not stored […]
Public fears over the building’s state of repair led a warrant to enter being obtained An historic Grade II listed public house in Banbury town centre is structurally sound and watertight, despite being unused since 2007. Public concern over the state of the former Unicorn Hotel in the Market Place led to officers from Cherwell […]
An afternoon of teas, time on the dancefloor and top company An afternoon of music, dance and delicious teas at Banbury Town Hall last weekend raised cash for two local charities whilst providing a enchanting afternoon for all those who attended. The event was organised by Banbury Town Council’s civic department as part of Councillor […]
Grant funding of £25,000 is being made available A plan to address food poverty and improve the health of local people was approved by Cherwell District Council’s Executive earlier this week. The Food Action Plan has been developed by Good Food Oxfordshire, Cherwell-based organisations and the council. The initiative commits the council and its partners […]
Fire stations in Gaydon and Fenny Compton could be left without crews Lives in our area could be put at risk if proposed changes to the fire and rescue service in Warwickshire go ahead. That’s according to Sean Woodcock, Labour’s Candidate for the Banbury constituency at the General Election. Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Service is […]
Trust your instincts and start a conversation if you think someone needs help Samaritans volunteers will be at Banbury Market tomorrow (Thursday) as part of the national Small Talk Saves Lives campaign. Alongside representatives from Cherwell District Council, Healthwatch Oxfordshire, and Age Friendly Oxfordshire, they want to tell people that having just a small conversation […]