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Sean Woodcock wants details of how further such incidents in Banbury will be prevented in the future Banbury’s MP has intervened after a number of parents in the Banbury area were told their children were being allocated secondary school places in Bicester from September. Sean Woodcock says the situation “adds to the suspicion … that […]

Councillor Eddie Reeves believes potential changes have been poorly communicated to members of the public Conservative Councillors at Cherwell District Council will next week try to force the authority’s Liberal Democrat administration to undertake a “wider public consultation” before considering moving forward with plans for three-weekly general waste collections. The move first came to light […]

The Planning Inspector felt it had not been proven the pub was no longer viable A planning appeal against a decision to refuse permission to convert The Bell Inn in Great Bourton into a private home has been rejected by a government planning inspector. Owner James Day had sought permission to change the use of […]

A second youth escaped, but police say they know who he is A community resolution order has been issued to a Banbury youth for his part in anti-social behaviour in the town. Officers from Banbury’s Neighbourhood Policing Team have been working with local businesses in relation to ongoing problems. During a routine visit on Saturday […]

Unite Union members at JDE have also made a donation Banbury United has received a £10,000 grant from Banbury Charities towards repair work on the roof of the Spencer Stadium. Unite union members at JDE have also donated £500. The club noted that the roof work was an important part of ensuring the Spencer Stadium […]

The visit follows the announcement of a new £37 million Ending Homelessness in Communities fund Banbury’s MP Sean Woodcock and local Labour Cherwell District Councillors welcomed the government’s Minister for Local Government and Homelessness to our area yesterday. Alison McGovern visited the Banbury Young Homelessness Project. They offer support, advice and guidance to young people […]

The area’s local councillor said “what’s the point” after he worked to get the repairs organised A Banbury councillor has hit out at vandals who painted graffiti on a bus shelter just a day after work had been completed to remove earlier damage. Councillor Andrew Crichton spent time reporting the issue and ensuring the graffiti […]

A second person has already been arrested on suspicion of burglary Thames Valley Police has launched an appeal to locate a man who is wanted in connection with a burglary in Banbury town centre. The offence occurred on December 28 last year in Church Lane.   Over £2,000 and other items were stolen. Officers are asking […]

Pupils describe it as a community where “everybody is respected” Longford Park Primary School in Banbury has been given a glowing report by Ofsted inspectors. The school was specifically praised for its welcoming environment, high standards of behaviour, and ambitious leadership, with several key areas rated as a “Strong Standard”. The official Ofsted report highlights […]

Concerns raised over safety as the county council won’t be providing transport A number of Banbury parents have been told their children must attend a secondary school in Bicester from September, because places aren’t available in secondary schools locally. And to make matters worse they will have to organise transport themselves as none will be […]