Cherwell Business Awards 2026 Finalists Announced
The Cherwell Business Awards (CBAs), a prestigious annual event celebrating business excellence in…
Published 23 July 2026.
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Temporary water use ban announced for our region
A temporary use ban (TUB), also known as a hosepipe ban, has been introduced for all customers across our region.
Published 21 July 2026.
Posted in Environment news
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Government confirms three new unitary councils for Oxfordshire and West Berkshire in 2028
It's been announced that Oxfordshire and West Berkshire’s seven existing councils will be replaced by three unitary councils from 1 April 2028 as part of its plans for local government…
Published 16 July 2026.
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Heard of local government reorganisation? How does it work?
Local government reorganisation might sound complicated, but at its heart, it’s simply about redesigning how councils work so services are easier to access, more efficient and more financially…
Published 30 June 2026.
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Home Office announces plans for new asylum housing centre near Bicester
Cherwell District Council was informed by the Home Office yesterday afternoon of its intention to open a new temporary housing centre for asylum-seekers at a Ministry of Defence site near Bicester.
Published 26 June 2026.
Posted in Communities news
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Leader calls for swift government support on PFAS
The leader of the council is acting on residents’ concerns about possible land and water contamination at Upper Heyford with a call for urgent government support.
Published 25 June 2026.
Posted in Environment news
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New planning controls proposed for Wroxton motocross site
New planning controls are being proposed at the Wroxton Motocross Track, following last week’s Cherwell District Council executive meeting.
Published 22 June 2026.
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Joint statement from Cherwell and West Oxfordshire District Councils on recent devolution discussions
Joint statement from Cherwell and West Oxfordshire District Councils on recent devolution discussions.
Published 18 June 2026.
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Dispersal powers adopted to address antisocial behaviour
Visitors and people who live or work in Banbury town centre are expected to benefit from new powers to tackle antisocial behaviour.
Published 18 June 2026.
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£250,000 investment approved to shape future growth across Cherwell
A quarter of a million pounds is set to be invested in economic development and regeneration across north Oxfordshire.
Published 18 June 2026.
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