Rural Strategy

The Rural Strategy was published on 01 April 2009. The objectives and aims in the main document cover the period 2009 - 2014. Each year a delivery plan sets out specific actions to achieve the objectives and aims.

The Rural Strategy and 2009-10 delivery plan can be downloaded from the link (right).

The new Cherwell Sustainable Community Strategy is currently being put together. A rural issues workshop was held at Steeple Aston on 22 April. The presentation slides can be downloaded from the link (right).

If you have a query about the Rural Strategy or the consultation process, please get in touch using the contact details (right).

Rural & Countryside Services

Included in our work is the provision of support to rural communities and the promotion of biodiversity.

We support, monitor and guide delivery partners, maintain, improve and promote walks, rides and cycle routes.

We negotiate and make public path orders required to implement planning consents and provide ecological advice to inform planning decisions.