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The scheme will see vehicles banned from routes, leaving them for walkers, wheelers, cyclists and riders by Isabella Harris, Local Democracy Reporter A council row over the proposed locations of new ‘quiet lanes’ has left residents and local businesses uncertain of the future, creating “confusion” about policies they believe could have a “huge direct impact” […]

The council’s housing service identifies and responds quickly to cases while prioritising the needs of survivors Cherwell District Council has achieved bronze accreditation from the Domestic Abuse Housing Alliance (DAHA) after making significant improvements to services for victims of domestic abuse. The recognition follows enhanced staff training, the creation of a network of domestic abuse […]

Sean Woodcock publicly invited Sir Kier Starmer following an improvement in the service’s rating The Prime Minister could be coming to Banbury – if he takes up an offer from Banbury’s MP to visit the Maternity Department at the Horton General Hospital. Yesterday, during Prime Minister’s Questions Sean Woodcock told Sir Kier Starmer about the […]

Four men dressed in dark clothing had targeted the Oxford Road property A car was stolen during a burglary in Banbury which happened in the early hours of last Saturday morning (June 6). Four men dressed in dark clothing targeted a property on the Oxford Road between 5.45am and 5.55am.   When they left they took […]

A special operation has been launched ahead of anticipated increased demand Thames Valley Police says it is ready for the FIFA Men’s World Cup 2026, with a dedicated policing operation planned throughout the tournament, which starts tomorrow. Officers will be deployed to manage increased demand around England’s matches, with live screenings planned at venues around […]

The council blames the government for the situation Another £16m of savings are needed in Oxfordshire County Council’s budget next year if the authority is to balance its books. That comes on top of the savings it has already committed to achieving this year and the expectation of needing to save even more in 2028-29. […]

Local people have raised concerns, including noise on Remembrance Sunday A new planning restriction is being proposed for the Motocross Track on the Stratford Road just outside Wroxton.   Its believed the move would give Cherwell District Council greater control over future events at the track, which is believed to have been in existence since the […]

The Strategic Rail Freight Interchange, Puy du Fou and hundreds more homes are all coming to the area by Isabella Harris, Local Democracy Reporter A new forum has been approved to address “gridlock” fears for Heyford Park amid “major” development, infrastructure and theme park plans. The measure has received formal approval by Oxfordshire County Council, […]

Appeal costs shouldered by council tax payers might have been substantial The councillor who was in charge of planning at Cherwell District Council until May has taken the Council’s current leader, deputy and former leader to task for ignoring advice given to them when making a planning decision. Liberal Democrat Councillor Jean Conway was the […]

Councillors’ concerns were outweighed by Cherwell not building enough new housing Thames Water has a statutory duty to provide services to new housing developments.  That was the advice from a Planning Officer at a Cherwell Planning Committee meeting last night when the company’s concerns at its ability to supply services to a new housing development […]