Banbury

Twenty-two firefighters who have served Oxfordshire residents for a combined total of over 500 years have been awarded medals on behalf of The Queen in a special ceremony at Blenheim Palace.  A highlight of the prestigious event involved …

Residents are being reminded of the help on hand to support them in Oxfordshire during difficult times of their lives. One in four people will experience some form of mental distress during their lifetime, and the holiday season is traditionally a …

Three of Oxfordshire’s household waste recycling centres (HWRCs) will be closed for short periods on 20 and 21 December due to the delivery of essential new concrete safety barriers.The HWRCs at Alkerton, Drayton and Stanford in the Vale will be …

The Safer Roads Fund programme has won a Prince Michael International Road Safety Award for its work with Oxfordshire County Council and the Road Safety Foundation to improve conditions on the A361 between Banbury and Chipping Norton.The road was …

The roll-out of hundreds of electric vehicle (EV) charging points in council-owned car parks in Oxfordshire has begun.Following the installation of the first park and charge EV hub at Bicester’s Cattle Market car park in May, the locations of the …

Commuters, residents, and businesses in Banbury can have their say from today (16 November) on proposed improvement works at Tramway Road, near Banbury Station, until 14 December 2021.Oxfordshire County Council has today launched a consultation to …

A recount of votes from May’s Oxfordshire County Council election vote in the Banbury Ruscote division has established that the result was not correctly declared following an administrative error at the count at Spiceball Leisure Centre on Sunday, …

People in Oxfordshire are being encouraged to keep up the good work as the county reports a drop in COVID-19 cases across most age groups.All areas of the county have reported a decline in cases, although numbers still remain high in all districts. …

Banbury residents will welcome the world’s best cyclists when the town hosts the finish of this year’s opening Women’s Tour stage on Monday 4 October.  The Women’s Tour is Britain’s longest-running professional female cycle race and part of the …

Residents of Banbury are set to benefit from improvements that will encourage cycling and walking in and around the town with planning work starting soon.Officers at both Oxfordshire County Council and Cherwell District Council are now beginning …

Banbury Mosque have joined forces with Oxfordshire County Council to back the Public Health England’s Every Mind Matters campaign.With local places of worship, recreation and community centres remaining closed, many people have lost an important …

Traffic calming measures will be carried out on a residential road in Banbury as part of a scheme to improve traffic flow and increase safety for motorists, cyclists and pedestrians.Oxfordshire County Council will begin work on the project in …

Bus passengers are set to be benefit as services across the county are set to be improved and maintained in the New Year thanks to Oxfordshire County Council working with local bus operators and major employers.Bus operators have also taken a number …

Residents of Banbury are set to benefit from work between Oxfordshire County Council and bus company Stagecoach to improve several routes in the town. As a result of the County Council’s proactive approach to securing financial contributions for …

There’s a boost for people who use Oxford Road in Banbury thanks to an £830,000 resurfacing project due to start on 6 July. The work will include resurfacing between the A361 Bloxham Road and Farmfield Road junctions, kerb and footway repairs and …

This week (June 1-7) is National Volunteers Week and it's time to highlight the work of our wonderful local volunteers. In 2018, Banbury Community Fridge at the Merton Street mosque officially opened, and has been serving the whole community …

Bold transport proposals are in the pipeline for Oxfordshire as the county joins the nation in gradually emerging from lockdown and preparing for the “new normal.” Innovative ideas have been identified by county councillors all over Oxfordshire …

Oxfordshire County Council is to mark the historical milestone of Victory in Europe Day on 8th May with a series of video tributes from key people across the county. Despite the restrictions of the lockdown, this remains an important moment for …