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£5.9 million is now expected to be needed from reserves to balance the books by Andy Mitchell, Local Democracy Reporter Oxfordshire County Council is bracing itself for a £6.7 million bill to cover the cost of care placements for children with complex needs. It was reported in July that an extra nine placements, including one […]

Parents and guardians have until October 31 to choose their child’s secondary school The new school term may just have got underway, but already its time for parents and guardians of youngsters in their final year of primary school to start planning their secondary education. Oxfordshire County Council has opened up the application for children […]

A high court injunction was granted along the high-speed rail route yesterday People’s right to peacefully protest against the construction of HS2 has been threatened following a High Court injunction yesterday – that’s according to the Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire Wildlife Trust (BBOWT). The Trust has long opposed the high-speed rail project because of the […]

The criteria will now use a preferred vision rather than historic data A change in the way transport planning in Oxfordshire is undertaken has been approved by the County Council’s cabinet. Up to now decisions have been made using a “predict and provide” model, which utilised past traffic trends to determine the future need for […]

Living in a more sustainable way will be the focus of a number of events through the week Next week is Great Big Green Week in Bloxham with a daily programme of events and activities marking and celebrating the small actions people can make to mitigate the effects of climate change. Cherwell District Councillor David […]

A peel of muffled bells, a horse procession and artwork used to express appreciation and sorrow People from the Banbury FM area have said goodbyes to Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.   The country’s longest reigning Monarch was laid to rest at St George’s Chapel in Windsor yesterday (Monday). In Hook Norton the bells of […]

The rider of the bike left the scene after the incident A car and an electric bike were involved in a collision in Banbury on Friday evening.   It happened at around 10pm on the Warwick Road. The rider of the bike is believed to have sustained minor injuries, but left the scene. Thames Valley Police […]

Latest arrested man bailed with conditions not to enter Banbury town centre A second man has been arrested as Thames Valley Police continue to investigate bicycle thefts in Banbury. The 32-year-old, who’s of no fixed abode, was arrested on suspicion of the theft of a pedal cycle.   He’s been released on bail with conditions not […]

Two local business owners have come together to offer businesses the chance to meet The success of a one-off business exhibition in May was the catalyst for a new networking event which is being held at the Whately Hall Hotel this afternoon. Local business owners Kelly Frith and Katy Osborne came together as K&K Uniting […]

20% of electric blankets fail safety checks Anyone who uses an electric blanket is being encouraged to take advantage of free safety checks that are running in our area next Wednesday (September 21).   The checks are being provided by Oxfordshire County Council’s trading standards team. Electric blanket testing has taken place in Oxfordshire for over […]