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Nigel Farrage spoke at Prime Minister’s Questions by Nadia Lincoln, Local Democracy Reporter Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has claimed that West Northants Council (WNC) will be issuing foreclosure notices on local hotels housing asylum seekers “within the next few days”. Speaking at Prime Minister’s Questions yesterday (November 12), in the House of Commons, Farage […]

Youngsters will be able to carrying their own creation on the day There’s now 17 days until Brackley’s annual Lantern Parade, which culminates with the town’s Christmas Lights being turned on. Children interested in joining the parade on Saturday November 29 are invited to head along to one of a number of Lantern making workshops […]

Sean Woodcock says “we have a Labour Prime Minister who retains my support” In the face of national media rumours, the Prime Minister continues to have the backing of Banbury’s MP. Amidst speculation over the future of Sir Kier Starmer, Sean Woodcock has dismissed the rumours. This morning Health Secretary Wes Streeting denied he is plotting to […]

Cherwell is not achieving house building targets despite 11,000 waiting to be built There’s now 11,000 houses which have been granted planning permission in the Cherwell District which developers aren’t yet building. Because of this the district is not achieving government house building targets – a fact used by developers to force through planning applications […]

The deadline is January 15 next year The application window has opened for the parents and carers of children who will be starting primary education next September to apply for their chosen school. Youngsters born between September 1, 2021 and August 31, 2022 are affected. In Oxfordshire last year just under 95 percent of children […]

The issue has been raised with Sean Woodcock by his constituents Banbury’s MP, Sean Woodcock, has welcomed a move to speed-up the phasing out of using animals for product testing. Mr Woodcock says he has received 100 emails from his constituents about animal testing and welfare since the election.    These have been passed on to […]

The government agreed to the ‘lane rental scheme’ at the end of October by Esme Kenney, Local Democracy Reporter Companies who dig up Oxfordshire’s busiest roads for repair works are set to face a daily charge from Oxfordshire County Council, as an incentive to finish roadworks quickly and reduce traffic disruption. The Department for Transport […]

If they are used illegally they might be seized and destroyed With Christmas approaching, Thames Valley Police is reminding people to check the law before buying or gifting an e-scooter or e-bike this year. Privately owned e-scooters are classed as motor vehicles, meaning they require insurance, tax, registration, and a valid licence.   As insurance for […]

The site is currently farmland next to the playing field Another planning application has been submitted for a large-scale development in Bloxham. David Wilson Homes South Midlands want to build 95 houses on a farm field site next to the playing field on the South Newington Road, further extending the built-up border of the village. […]

The annual concerts have raised £102,000 over the last twenty years Young voices from local schools will sing out this week to raise money for children’s charities. Four “Children Singing for Children” concerts will take place at St Mary’s Church in Banbury, organised by Banbury Rotary Club. Twenty-two school choirs are taking part over the […]