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“If medals were handed out for dramatic Conservative gaslighting of the public, I suspect Ms Bool would have several gold medals under her belt already” by Nadia Lincoln, Local Democracy Reporter The leader of West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) has decried “synthetic theatrics” and accused the local MP of “gaslighting of the public” over the recent […]

The council points to a shift towards experience led destinations How can underused and long-term vacant spaces within the Castle Quay Shopping Centre be repurposed to help create a more vibrant town centre? That’s the question Cherwell District Council is asking as it begins work to bring new life, experiences and opportunities to the centre […]

Transplants help restore the sight of patients with a variety of sight conditions Katharine House Hospice has been recognised as a top-performing hospice for cornea donation through an NHS Blood and Transplant initiative. The scheme encourages patients to consider donation, helping address a national shortage affecting over 3,500 people. Corneas are a clear outer layer […]

It’s the second warrant the team have executed in a week Suspected drugs were seized during a raid at an address in Banbury yesterday morning (Thursday). Members of the Neighbourhood Policing Team executed a Section 23 Misuse of Drugs Act warrant to gain access to the property. Further enquiries are now underway. Its understood this […]

The programme could expand opportunities for local people and improve access to the arts and heritage Work is underway on a bid for Banbury to be named UK Town of Culture 2028. Cherwell District Council is working on the project with Banbury Town Council and representatives from organisations such as Banbury Museum, the Mill Arts […]

The latest government decisions indicate they are favouring smaller areas It’s the final day of a government consultation into changes to local government in Oxfordshire, which will see both Oxfordshire County and Cherwell District Councils disappear and be replaced by a single unitary authority. It comes down to a question of how big an area […]

“we are ensuring that development in the area directly contributes to a more welcoming, resilient and thriving high street” Grants of up to £10,000 are being made available to help tackle visible signs of urban decay in Brackley. The scheme is aimed at existing small and medium-sized enterprises in the town centre and is available […]

Parents will still have to wait until May to see if their child can have one of them An extra 47 secondary school places in Banbury have been found in the last few weeks, in the wake of the fiasco which saw local children told they would have to move up to a school in […]

Supporters say it’s the model that protects Banbury from being in Oxford’s shadow and having to take the city’s unmet housing needs We’re into the last two days of a government consultation into changes to local government in Oxfordshire, which will see both Oxfordshire County and Cherwell District Councils disappear and be replaced by a […]

People should take extra care when handling cash Police in Banbury are warning businesses and residents to be alert following reports of counterfeit banknotes circulating in the area. The local Neighbourhood Policing Team says it has received information about fake notes being used in shops and is urging people to take extra care when handling […]