http://www.cherwell.gov.uk Cherwell District Council News Releases en Copyright 2012 Cherwell District Council http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/rss/rss.html Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT Bicester is bidding to place itself at the centre of sustainability in the UK, going head-to-head with some very large opponents. The Government has invited submissions from across the country to find the most appropriate site for the base of the world's first Green Investment Bank. http://www.cherwell.gov.uk/index.cfm?articleid=8511 http://www.cherwell.gov.uk/index.cfm?articleid=8511 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:30:40 GMT Time is running out for Cherwell residents to take advantage of massive subsidies for insulation. Householders can access cavity wall or loft insulation for £99 each against a combined cost of around £700 without the subsidy from Cherwell District Council. http://www.cherwell.gov.uk/index.cfm?articleid=8498 http://www.cherwell.gov.uk/index.cfm?articleid=8498 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 15:56:57 GMT Cherwell District Council is launching a series of new badminton sessions at Spiceball Leisure Centre in Banbury, in collaboration with Go Active and Badminton England. The Active Women sessions are for women aged 16 and over only and run every Mondays from 30 January, 12.30pm to 1.30pm. Sessions cost £2, or you can bring a friend and pay £1 each There's no need to book, just come along and have a go. http://www.cherwell.gov.uk/index.cfm?articleid=8486 http://www.cherwell.gov.uk/index.cfm?articleid=8486 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 11:59:05 GMT The Big Job Fair is coming to Bicester. On 16 February the Big Job Fair will be a chance for job seekers to meet local employers who are recruiting staff. Come along for free, meet the employers, find out about training courses and apprenticeships and get expert advice about CVs and interview techniques. http://www.cherwell.gov.uk/index.cfm?articleid=8474 http://www.cherwell.gov.uk/index.cfm?articleid=8474 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 09:55:08 GMT A joint project between Cherwell District Council and Sainsbury's which will transform Bicester town centre is set to start. The redevelopment will see the construction of a new leisure and retail destination in the heart of Bicester town centre, creating approximately 600 new jobs in the local economy. http://www.cherwell.gov.uk/index.cfm?articleid=8473 http://www.cherwell.gov.uk/index.cfm?articleid=8473 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 09:13:36 GMT Cherwell District Council has appointed consultants WYG to prepare a Masterplan for Bicester. The role of the Masterplan is to look at the town and its future needs for the next 20 years. http://www.cherwell.gov.uk/index.cfm?articleid=8472 http://www.cherwell.gov.uk/index.cfm?articleid=8472 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 09:51:52 GMT Cherwell District Council has introduced more disabled bays in its Bicester car parks in preparation for the loss of those in Crown and Crown Walk. From midnight on Sunday, 29 January, the two car parks will no longer be in operation meaning the loss of 20 disabled spaces. http://www.cherwell.gov.uk/index.cfm?articleid=8471 http://www.cherwell.gov.uk/index.cfm?articleid=8471 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 09:26:14 GMT A Bicester resident has moved into the first property on a new affordable housing development that will set the standard for sustainability in Cherwell. The move marks the completion of the first phase of the Bryan House scheme on Chapel Street, Bicester, which is being developed by Sanctuary Group, one of the UK's leading housing providers, in partnership with Cherwell District Council and contractors Mansell. http://www.cherwell.gov.uk/index.cfm?articleid=8462 http://www.cherwell.gov.uk/index.cfm?articleid=8462 Thu, 19 Jan 2012 17:11:24 GMT A woman will have to carry out unpaid work in the community after being reported for cheating the benefits system. At Banbury Magistrates' Court on Friday, 6 January, Lorraine Kirk of Heyford Leys, Upper Heyford, pleaded guilty to making various false claims. http://www.cherwell.gov.uk/index.cfm?articleid=8451 http://www.cherwell.gov.uk/index.cfm?articleid=8451 Tue, 17 Jan 2012 11:54:14 GMT Funding secured by Cherwell District Council from Sport England means there's a chance for young people to try out two new sports for free at Spiceball Leisure Centre. The money from Sportivate - a Sport England initiative - will cover the cost of venue hire and coaching. http://www.cherwell.gov.uk/index.cfm?articleid=8448 http://www.cherwell.gov.uk/index.cfm?articleid=8448 Thu, 12 Jan 2012 16:32:00 GMT Twelfth Night is upon us and those who will be disposing of real Christmas trees have some simple instructions in Cherwell. The trees can be put out either in or by the brown bin for its next collection and will then go on to be composted. http://www.cherwell.gov.uk/index.cfm?articleid=8438 http://www.cherwell.gov.uk/index.cfm?articleid=8438 Thu, 05 Jan 2012 16:28:55 GMT Come and bounce to the beat with a new, fun and funky exercise class. Inspiring music, dance and 'street cheer' moves, all on mini trampolines, will help you start 2012 as you mean to go on. Bounce fitness is an ideal way to burn off the Christmas calories and banish the January blues. A combination of bouncing, dancing and cheering gives a great low impact workout that makes you feel good. http://www.cherwell.gov.uk/index.cfm?articleid=8437 http://www.cherwell.gov.uk/index.cfm?articleid=8437 Wed, 04 Jan 2012 12:13:56 GMT