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“For decades now Oxfordshire County Council has not invested in our infrastructure in northern Banbury” A petition urging Oxfordshire County Council to take action to address traffic congestion and the daily delays experienced by drivers on the northern side of Banbury is gaining traction. One Banbury County Councillor is urging people to sign the petition […]

The meeting follows calls from the Mayor not to adopt a one-size-fits-all policy Brackley’s Town Mayor is calling on West Northamptonshire Council to pause its plans to implement parking charges in Brackley. Councillor Bernie Tiller says that removing free parking risks less people heading into the town, which could result in businesses being forced to […]

The delays don’t only affect people shopping at Tesco and Banbury Cross Retail Park A petition has been launched urging Oxfordshire County Council to take action to address traffic congestion and the daily delays experienced by drivers on the northern side of Banbury. At busy times queues quickly build on Ruscote Avenue, which has a […]

Sean Woodcock says it is a regular complaint he hears from people Banbury’s MP Sean Woodcock has welcomed the news that new powers are being introduced to stop people blocking pavements by parking on them. The Department for Transport will now allow local leaders the legal powers to restrict pavement parking across wider areas.   A […]

The assault happened as the Mirage nightclub was closing its doors A witness appeal has been launched after a man was assaulted outside a Banbury nightclub in the runup to Christmas. Officers from Thames Valley Police would like to hear from anyone who was on Broad Street in the early hours of Saturday December 20. […]

A solicitor’s letter assets the Planning Committee had been materially misled Members of Cherwell District Council’s Planning Committee may feel déjà vu next week when they consider four planning applications for logistics warehousing close to junction 10 of the M40.   That’s because they have already discussed and decided the applications during a marathon five-and-a-half hour […]

Sleety snow, rain and strong winds are anticipated overnight Rail users hoping to catch a train from Banbury station tomorrow (Friday) are being warned of a severely reduced service due to Storm Goretti. Chiltern Railways will only be running 50 percent of their normal timetable and they caution services may be subject to disruption due […]

The hospital trust has confirmed the system is now fully functioning Blue Badge holders who were unable to scan their badges in the Horton General Hospital’s car park earlier this week won’t face a fine. Monday was the first day new automatic number plate recognition cameras were operating, with car park users required to pay […]

The estate remains the responsibility of the developers who build the houses Residents on Longford Park are nervous about venturing out after dark due to a lack of working streetlights on the estate. One Dunnock Road resident has claimed its ten years since the last working streetlight failed in the road. Public areas on Longford […]

41 percent of primary-aged children in Cherwell experience mental health or wellbeing challenges The rising need for mental health support for eight to 11-year-olds will be addressed by a twelve-month trial which is due to start in April. The programme was agreed at a meeting of Cherwell District Council’s executive last night.   Funding of £55,000 […]