http://www.cherwell.gov.uk Cherwell District Council News Releases en Copyright 2013 Cherwell District Council http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/rss/rss.html Sat, 18 May 2013 18:30:00 GMT Bicester arts and crafts market takes place on Saturday 18 May from 9am to 5pm in Sheep Street. It's a new initiative from Cherwell District Council and features items from local artists and designers. All work on display will be handmade, original, affordable and high quality. http://www.cherwell.gov.uk/index.cfm?articleid=9422 http://www.cherwell.gov.uk/index.cfm?articleid=9422 Tue, 14 May 2013 16:19:07 GMT Banbury will celebrate the arrival of summer with the return of its annual triathlon followed by the opening of Woodgreen Outdoor Pool. http://www.cherwell.gov.uk/index.cfm?articleid=9421 http://www.cherwell.gov.uk/index.cfm?articleid=9421 Mon, 13 May 2013 15:26:34 GMT Residents are being given an additional two weeks to make any final comments on Cherwell District Council's draft local plan before it is voted upon by councillors in June. In August last year members of the public were given their first chance to comment on the draft local plan, which plays a key part in outlining and setting guidelines for development in the district over the next 20 years. http://www.cherwell.gov.uk/index.cfm?articleid=9417 http://www.cherwell.gov.uk/index.cfm?articleid=9417 Thu, 09 May 2013 14:59:50 GMT Qualified installers from eight local businesses are about to start work on major energy saving upgrades worth more than £167,000 at 14 homes in Bicester. It's part of the Bicester Green Deal project which is kick-starting a new, Government-backed energy saving scheme in the town. The eight firms, all located in or near Cherwell, are among the first in the country to be appointed. http://www.cherwell.gov.uk/index.cfm?articleid=9410 http://www.cherwell.gov.uk/index.cfm?articleid=9410 Mon, 29 Apr 2013 10:36:48 GMT Residents across Cherwell are being thanked for their ongoing recycling efforts with an invitation to collect a free bag of compost to give their gardens a boost. Between 4 and 11 May, Cherwell District Council representatives will hold three compost giveaways at sites in Banbury, Bicester and Kidlington. http://www.cherwell.gov.uk/index.cfm?articleid=9408 http://www.cherwell.gov.uk/index.cfm?articleid=9408 Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:14:54 GMT A targeted approach aimed at helping and supporting victims of hate crime has been launched across Oxfordshire. Local authorities across the county, including Cherwell District Council and Thames Valley Police, have teamed up with the national charity Stop Hate UK to ensure organisations work together to tackle hate crime and support victims. http://www.cherwell.gov.uk/index.cfm?articleid=9405 http://www.cherwell.gov.uk/index.cfm?articleid=9405 Tue, 23 Apr 2013 13:26:40 GMT Proposals for a major development in Bletchingdon have been granted approval after villagers welcomed the associated amenities included in the plans. At a meeting of Cherwell District Council's planning committee last Thursday, 18 April, councillors granted outline planning permission for the development on land north of Station Road. http://www.cherwell.gov.uk/index.cfm?articleid=9401 http://www.cherwell.gov.uk/index.cfm?articleid=9401 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 14:02:11 GMT A retired businessman who has spent the past nine years volunteering support to 500 new and potential businesses will have his efforts rewarded with the presentation of a Queen's Award. In July, John Vernon of Bampton, will attend a Buckingham Palace reception hosted by Her Majesty the Queen in honour of receiving the Queen's Award for Enterprise Promotion. http://www.cherwell.gov.uk/index.cfm?articleid=9400 http://www.cherwell.gov.uk/index.cfm?articleid=9400 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 12:18:11 GMT