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The Crown and Tuns was last open in 2023 by Esme Kenney, Local Democracy Reporter A grade-II listed pub in an Oxfordshire village which dates to the 18th century could be turned into a family home. Applicant Ms Stephanie Aspin submitted the change of use application for the former Crown and Tuns pub in Deddington, […]

“speaking with refugees was truly eye-opening, and has left a lasting impression” Banbury’s MP Sean Woodcock was in Jordan last week as part of a Parliamentary delegation, meeting key Jordanian leaders for high level discussions. Whilst there he visited refugee camps to witness first-hand the impact of humanitarian efforts in the country. Over 500,000 Syrian […]

Police have issued a community resolution Two sheep suffered puncture wounds following a dog attack in Wardington yesterday (July 30). Members of the Thames Valley Police Rural Crime Taskforce responded to the incident. After confirming injuries to two animals, the officers located the dog’s owner and issued a community resolution – a form of restorative […]

The Planning Committee made their decisions on Thursday afternoon Cherwell District Council’s Planning Committee have this afternoon agreed to new housing being built in both Milcombe and Great Bourton. Milcombe Permission was given for 50 houses to be built on a green field site in Milcombe, on the southern side of the Bloxham Road and […]

The site has been sold to a third party so neither the council or Sanctuary Housing are responsible Calls have been made for action to be taken to secure and, ultimately, redevelop derelict garages on Bretch Hill. Councillor Mark Cherry says he’s been contacted by local residents who are concerned the run-down area is attracting […]

Its feared the changes could result in more congestion, poorer air quality and rat runs created Oxfordshire County Council are being urged to take notice of local opinion before making a final decision on their proposals for the Cherwell Street and Bridge Street junction in Banbury town centre.  Fears have been expressed that the changes […]

When the council loses costs can be awarded to the person appealing The amount of money spent defending planning appeals in the Cherwell District has gone over the amount of budget allocated, as at the end of July. Cherwell District Council will now have to dip into its reserves to continue defending decisions taken by […]

The largest display in the area has been running since 1970 The area’s biggest and longest running Fireworks display won’t run again. Bodicote Fireworks first filled the November skies in 1970, but a number of factors – including the loss of car parking at Cherwell District Council former HQ – have resulted in the decision […]

Last year around 30 percent of those tested failed We’re right at the start of the school summer holidays so using an electric blanket when the weather turns colder might not be top of the things you are thinking about. But Oxfordshire County Council is planning ahead for the autumn and has released the dates […]

“Labour has long supported a two-state solution, a viable Palestinian state alongside a safe and secure Israel” Banbury’s MP has added his support to a cross-party letter urging the Prime Minister and Foreign Secretary to recognise Palestine as a state. Sean Woodcock has joined 255 other MPs in signing a letter penned by the MP […]