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The money was given for schools, libraries, highways, health care, parks and recreation facilities Conservative County Councillors from Banbury are questioning why Oxfordshire County Council has £287m of unspent Section 106 funds sitting in the authority’s bank accounts. The money was given to the council by developers as part of agreements when planning permission is […]
Banbury’s MP has defended the changes being implemented The Carrdus School could close from the end of the spring term next year due to the financial decisions of the Labour government since its election in July. The school’s governors are currently reviewing the future of the school and are looking for a new owner, but […]
The town’s Remembrance Sunday event took place on Sunday afternoon Brackley fell silent on Remembrance Sunday afternoon to remember the fallen from conflicts around the world. A long parade of service personnel, civic dignitaries, veterans and members of the town’s clubs and organisations were led by the Laidlaw Memorial Banbury and District Pipe Band from […]
The town fell silent at 11am Hundreds of people lined the streets on Sunday as Banbury remembered those who made the ultimate sacrifice during two world wars and other conflicts. Crowds watched a 300-strong military and civilian parade march from Broad Street up High Street to Horse Fair and St Mary’s Church as part of […]
Former employees, the Royal British Legion, veterans’ charities and children from Hanwell Fields attended The first Service of Remembrance for Armistice took place this morning at the former Alcan site on the Southam Road in Banbury – which is now home to Amazon. Former Alcan employees, The Royal British Legion, veterans’ charities and children from […]
The chair of Hornton Parish Council said he believed the buildings in the application were just the start An application to create fishing lakes and build accommodation lodges on a green field site just outside Wroxton has been refused with Planning Committee Councillors backing an officer’s recommendation. ATE Farms wanted to introduce two fishing lakes […]
A planning appeal will be the last business in the council chamber Cherwell District Council’s operation should be up-and-running in Castle Quay during February. The council announced its intention to relocate its headquarters from Bodicote House to the shopping centre, which it also owns, in August 2023. At Thursday night’s Planning Committee meeting the Head […]
The “very traditional” programme will be adapted to better serve the interests and needs of all residents Banbury Town Council’s annual calendar of events is going to be reviewed to ensure what is arranged for the town is inclusive and representative of the town’s diversity. Town Councillors have agreed to a number of measures including […]
The Youth Activator and You Move programmes are to be expanded More physical and mental health sessions are coming to schools in north Oxfordshire in a move by Cherwell District Council to enhance mental health support for young people. The council has also committed to more support for families. Both the Youth Activator and You […]
The pram rolled forward as the train arrived A two-month-old infant was thrown out of its pram after being hit by a train at Banbury station. A Rail Accident Investigation Branch report (published today) said it happened after the pram rolled forwards past the yellow safety line on the platform as the train arrived. The […]