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A survey has begun on the Council’s proposed allocations policy We’re being invited to have our say about how social housing is allocated in the Cherwell district. When people apply for somewhere to live they are assigned a level of priority based on their unique circumstances. Cherwell District Council is suggesting changes to better support […]

“There is no place for racism, Islamophobia or any other kind of discrimination in Cherwell” The Deputy Leader and Chairman of Cherwell District Council have both issued statements against the violent scenes and racism which have been witnessed in parts of the UK over the last week. Councillor Lesley McLean, Deputy Leader of Cherwell District […]

The victim remains in hospital in a stable condition A Banbury man and boy have been arrested following the stabbing in People’s Park late on Sunday evening. An 18-year-old male victim received a single stab wound to his torso. A 14-year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder on Monday.   He has been released […]

“What we have seen is shocking, inexcusable and has no place in our society” Banbury’s MP has written an open letter to his constituents in the face of widespread unrest in parts of the country and ahead of a potential planned protest in Oxford later. Sean Woodcock condemns the “far-right thugs” who he says used […]

Blossom Heights Social Care wants to convert a property on Crouch Street by Noor Qurashi, Local Democracy Reporter Fears for safety have been expressed following plans for a new children’s home. Applicant Blossom Heights Social Care would like to convert an existing house into the residence for young people in Crouch Street in Banbury. Thames Valley Police […]

Council officers are planning to challenge a similar Planning Inspector decision through the courts Campaigners who failed in a bid to stop building in the fields between Banbury and Hanwell may be thrown a lifeline.   Cherwell District Council appears ready to challenge a recent Planning Inspector decision which went against the Council – and they […]

Images released of two people police would like to speak to Northamptonshire Police want to speak to two men who may be able to help them after £2,500 of alcohol was stolen from Tesco on the Oxford Road in Brackley. It was taken at around 3.30pm on Tuesday, June 4. The images of two people […]

The Local Government Chronicle believes Cherwell will now have to build at least 1,095 houses annually An extra 389 more houses over those already planned are going to have to be built every year in the Cherwell District following Labour’s redrawing of planning rules. The Local Government Chronicle has studied the new methodology for district […]

Special ice creams, mouth-watering puddings and refreshing cocktails are on offer The humble Banbury Cake is being celebrated in town this week with local bars and eateries paying homage to the world-famous delicacy. A range of special creations have been invented to complement the sweet treats, including special ice creams, mouth-watering puddings and refreshing cocktails. […]

Three males were seen surrounding the victim before running off An 18-year-old man has been stabbed during an assault in Banbury. Thames Valley Police received reports of an assault in People’s Park at around 11.55pm last night (Sunday). The victim received a single stab wound to his torso and was taken to hospital, where he […]