http://www.cherwell.gov.uk Cherwell District Council News Releases en Copyright 2010 Cherwell District Council http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/rss/rss.html Fri, 12 Mar 2010 05:30:00 GMT A man has been prosecuted for benefit fraud after failing to declare a pension from his former employer. On Friday, 5 March, 68-year-old Alan Hawes of Woodfield Road, Bicester, pleaded guilty to having over-claimed £4,454.39 in housing and council tax benefits. http://www.cherwell.gov.uk/index.cfm?articleid=5123 Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:22:18 GMT Cherwell District Council has successfully prosecuted a local restaurant for failing to provide acceptable hygiene standard in its kitchen. On Friday 5 March, Thomas Aldous, proprietor of the Joiners Arms in Bloxham pleaded guilty to two charges relating to food hygiene regulations at Banbury Magistrates Court and had to pay a £4000 fine, as well as £3500 costs and a £15 victim surcharge. http://www.cherwell.gov.uk/index.cfm?articleid=5121 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:20:50 GMT Spaces are filling up for the Banbury in Business summit on 19 March, but there's still time to book a place for the event at Banbury's new Spiceball Leisure Centre. The summit is being organised by Cherwell District Council in partnership with local business and organisations. http://www.cherwell.gov.uk/index.cfm?articleid=5119 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:22:18 GMT Cherwell District Council has adopted a new strategy aimed at improving private housing in the district. The Private Sector Housing Strategy is an essential part of the district's response to residents' needs for suitable accommodation. It aims to ensure that homes in Cherwell are of good quality, that no one has to live in unsatisfactory accommodation, and that the changing housing needs of residents can be met. It has been adopted following extensive consultation and focuses on four key areas. http://www.cherwell.gov.uk/index.cfm?articleid=5091 Tue, 02 Mar 2010 09:31:47 GMT You need to register every year to vote. If you don't register you won't be able to vote in the forthcoming Parliamentary (general) and local elections. Think politics doesn't affect you? Think again! Your vote affects decisions about your council tax, refuse, recycling and parks - even how long your local pub stays open. http://www.cherwell.gov.uk/index.cfm?articleid=5071 Fri, 19 Feb 2010 14:22:37 GMT Cherwell District Council is hosting a 'Banbury in Business' summit next month at its newly opened flagship, Spiceball Leisure Centre. Representatives of businesses from across the district will come together on 19 March to hear how Banbury has proved to be a resilient economy during the recession. http://www.cherwell.gov.uk/index.cfm?articleid=5069 Fri, 19 Feb 2010 09:53:16 GMT Cherwell District Council is running a series of monthly planning surgeries in Bicester and Kidlington. The surgeries will run for a three month trial and will mean that residents in the two areas will no longer need to travel to Bodicote House to get face-to-face planning advice. They will now be able to receive expert advice at monthly drop in surgeries - no appointment is necessary, but it is advisable. http://www.cherwell.gov.uk/index.cfm?articleid=5066 Wed, 17 Feb 2010 14:46:35 GMT Mollington Parish Council has asked Cherwell to designate a conservation area in the village. The council has published a draft appraisal of the village and proposes to designate a conservation area covering the historic parts of the settlement. http://www.cherwell.gov.uk/index.cfm?articleid=5063 Wed, 17 Feb 2010 13:50:43 GMT Bicester is set to join Cherwell District Council's food waste recycling scheme this week when homes begin to receive their introductory packs. Kitchen caddies - along with a free roll of compostable liners, a fridge magnet and a leaflet outlining what can now go in the garden waste bin - will start arriving at homes in the town from Monday. http://www.cherwell.gov.uk/index.cfm?articleid=5060 Mon, 15 Feb 2010 13:11:46 GMT A tree was planted today (Friday) as a focal point in Cherwell District Council's revamp of Banbury's Market Place and Parson's Street. The 'liquid amber' will be situated towards the western end of Market Place and have seating around its base so shoppers will have a shaded area in which to sit. http://www.cherwell.gov.uk/index.cfm?articleid=5058 Fri, 12 Feb 2010 16:48:19 GMT