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Litter has been cleared, vegetation cut back and signs tidied up A Banbury car park has been given a makeover, bringing an additional twenty spaces back into use and helping improve the appearance of the area. Banbury BID pushed for the transformation of the parking facility in George Street, working with the land owner and […]
People have better health outcomes supported to live happily and independently in their own home An Oxfordshire-wide initiative, which is helping people to return home from hospital more quickly, has delivered significant improvements for patients since it was launched in November. The initiative is called Discharge to Assess. It enables people who have had a […]
The King’s Sutton Film Society has been losing £100 a month as attendance numbers have fallen A village film club may have to fold if more people don’t turn up to its monthly screenings. In its heyday 60 people watched the movies shown by the Kings Sutton Film Society, filling the hall, but in recent […]
Concerns were raised at a community forum last year Residents of a Banbury estate, who are unhappy with the condition of the area where they live, have met with councillors and officers and their local elected members in an attempt to get the problems sorted. A number of people in Ruscote attended a community forum […]
“a beloved son and brother that will forever be truly missed” Tributes have been paid to a Banbury man who died following an incident in Cope Road during the early hours of Wednesday January 3. The family of thirty-nine-year-old Neil Comins say they are devastated by the horrifically violent act that took him from them. […]
The deadline for feedback on the application is Friday Over 200 people so far have had their say on a re-submitted planning application to build warehouses on land at Huscote Farm, on the opposite side of the A361 to where three large units have already been constructed close to the M40 junction. The deadline comments […]
The voluntary roles are key to the club’s operation Banbury United is looking for a number of volunteers to come forward and help with behind-the-scenes roles at the club. A Head of Operations is being sought to oversee the business of the club, including the bar and clubhouse, ground and facilities. This person would also […]
Both Oxfordshire County and Cherwell District councils want to move to new offices Plans for Oxfordshire County Council to move from its headquarters at County Hall in Oxford to Speedwell House a few streets away are moving forward. The council already owns Speedwell House, but work will need to be undertaken to refurbish it and […]
Specific resources are available for people with long-term health conditions and families of children who get free school meals We’re being reminded that a number of local wellbeing initiatives are available to us to support any healthy New Year’s resolutions we may be trying to keep. Cherwell District Council offers activity programmes such as Move […]
Leader Councillor Kieron Mallon says: “we will strive to remain a low-cost council delivering high value” Boosting the amount spent on litter picking in parks and play areas and upgrading the lighting and establishing a sensory walled garden in People’s Park are amongst Banbury Town Council’s plans for the next year. The Council agreed its […]