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Feasibility study for rail link between Oxford, Witney and Carterton is published

25
May
2023
| 09:09 Europe/London
The case for a railway route connecting Carterton, Witney, and Eynsham to Oxford has been set out in a new feasibility study.The preliminary strategic outline case for the Carterton-Witney-Oxford Rail Corridor (CWORC) was commissioned by Oxfordshire …
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Oxfordshire shepherd pleads guilty to leaving dead animals to rot

26
April
2023
| 19:13 Europe/London
A shepherd from the Witney area has pleaded guilty to leaving dead animals to rot.  Jonathon Simpson (38) who trades as Jon’s Shepherding of Hunters Close Farm, Middletown, Hailey, near Witney, pleaded guilty to 13 animal welfare and farming …
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Cycling and walking improvements set to come to Witney

24
March
2023
| 16:33 Europe/London
Witney residents and visitors are set to benefit from improvements that will encourage cycling and walking in and around the town.Oxfordshire County Council has adopted the Witney Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan (LCWIP), which will set …
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Financial help still on offer to change lives - one musical at a time!

A second round of funding is now available for community groups and organisations supporting people to live well and independently within their own communities.

27
February
2023
| 14:32 Europe/London
Meet Katie from Witney. Like many people in their early thirties, Katie, who has a learning disability, enjoys going out to clubs and loves musical theatre.And thanks to a programme which introduced …
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West Oxfordshire bus service secured

08
February
2023
| 11:00 Europe/London
A vital bus service in west Oxfordshire will continue after Oxfordshire County Council stepped in to provide financial support.As a result of rising costs and reduced passenger numbers arising from the pandemic, West Oxfordshire Community Transport …
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Award-winning active travel study published

25
January
2023
| 12:02 Europe/London
An award-winning active travel study carried out by the University of Bristol and Oxfordshire County Council has now been published.The qualitative study was carried out between May and October 2022 to learn more about active travel priorities – …
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Plans for new active travel funding announced by Oxfordshire County Council

13
January
2023
| 16:34 Europe/London
Oxfordshire County Council has secured £520,415 from the government’s Active Travel Capability Fund to invest in improving access to active travel options across the county. This investment will be used to deliver projects that enable more people to …
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Have your say on updated plans to improve walking and cycling in Witney

06
December
2022
| 15:59 Europe/London
People who live in or visit Witney are being asked for their views on detailed plans to encourage cycling and walking in and around the town.Oxfordshire County Council has started its second consultation for the Witney Local Cycling and Walking …
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Final Park and Charge electric vehicle charging hub goes live

Hundreds of charging points set up in council car parks around Oxfordshire

30
November
2022
| 09:27 Europe/London
The roll-out of hundreds of electric vehicle (EV) charging points in council-owned car parks in Oxfordshire has been completed.The final EV charging hub in the Park and Charge Oxfordshire project …
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