Popular school holiday hubs return for children most in need
Primary school pupils who are entitled to free school meals in North Oxfordshire have been offered places…
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Observant officers not fooled by fake number plates
A switch of number plates proved no match for Cherwell District Council’s eagle-eyed community safety team last week as alleged illegal scrap metal dealers were caught in the act.
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Leisure centres spring into action
Residents can now work out, swim, and take outdoor classes at council-owned leisure centres in Banbury, Bicester and Kidlington.
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Leader's statement in advance of National Day of Reflection
On Tuesday 23 March, the council will be joining the rest of the UK in marking a year since the first national lockdown.
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Banbury to host prestigious Women’s Tour cycling race finish 2021
Banbury residents will welcome the world’s best cyclists when the town hosts the finish of this year’s opening Women’s Tour stage on Monday 4 October it was announced today.
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New tool developed to make sure no residents fall through the gaps
An intuitive piece of software has been developed, giving detailed information about the population of north Oxfordshire, to enable a more tailored approach to service provision in the area.
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Don’t let COVID stop you taking control of your diabetes
Residents in Cherwell are being given all the tools to change their lifestyles and help manage their Type 2 Diabetes, even during COVID-19.
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New cycling and walking plan to start for Banbury
Residents of Banbury are set to benefit from improvements that will encourage cycling and walking in and around the town with planning work starting soon.
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Volunteers win international COVID response award
The community response to the pandemic received high praise this Monday, as a council-funded organisation scooped an international award.
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New project launches to make Bicester wilder
A new 18-month project has been launched, bringing people and nature together creating a greener, healthier and wilder Bicester.
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Kidlington community helps guide wellbeing project through COVID and beyond
The K5 Better Together partnership has lived up to its name, gathering members from an array of different community groups online for the project’s first annual stakeholder meeting.
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High river levels in Cherwell
Rain and snowfall have led to higher river levels than normal in Cherwell district over a prolonged period of time -and much colder and potentially snowy weather is in the forecast for…
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Residents in north Oxfordshire should not go cold and hungry this winter
Residents in Cherwell district who need help to buy food and heat their homes this winter can now apply for the Winter Support Grant Scheme.
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Kidlington families explore new ways to wellbeing
Kidlington residents are being invited to use their daily exercise by testing out seven new walking routes in the village.
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Don’t go out warns public health chief as COVID cases hit stark new heights
People in Oxfordshire are being urged to stay at home, avoid mixing with other households, and abide by the lockdown rules to the letter to curb the rapid spread of COVID-19 in the county.
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Community Nature Plan approved for future generations
An update on Cherwell’s Community Nature Plan has been approved, reaffirming a strong commitment to the natural environment for people and wildlife in north Oxfordshire.
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Oxfordshire people urged to abide by national lockdown rules
Steep rises throughout the country including a doubling of cases in Oxfordshire in the space of a fortnight has prompted the government to place the nation into a third lockdown from January 5.
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Cherwell joins neighbours in tier 4, with people told to stay at home
Steep rises in COVID-19 cases in north Oxfordshire have prompted the government to place the district into the new tier 4 level of restrictions from Boxing Day.
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Record numbers book in to see Dr Bike
A bicycle maintenance scheme, offering free repairs to encourage more people onto two wheels, has fixed more than three hundred bikes during 2020.
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Oxfordshire gets set to move to high COVID alert level
People in Oxfordshire are being urged to continue the good work that has helped reduce COVID cases during November when national lockdown is lifted and new local restrictions are introduced.
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Bicester volunteers’ network stronger than ever
Community groups from across Bicester have shared their experiences of operating during COVID-19 at the town’s bi-annual volunteers’ forum.
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Bicester shares in million-pound plans to boost walking and cycling
Bicester has been named as one of three areas to benefit from a £2.98 million cash boost to improve active travel options and support local economic recovery over the coming months.
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Leisure centres close under new national restrictions
Leisure centres and sports facilities in Banbury, Bicester and Kidlington have closed to the general public as the national four-week lockdown begins today, Thursday 5 November.
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Call to claim funding for local food banks
Local food banks in Cherwell stand to benefit from a share of £70,000 in government grant funding.
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New programme offers mental health boost for primary school children
Children in Cherwell are being offered a new six-week support programme to help look after their mental health.
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Oxfordshire must play its part to control the virus and save lives
Help will be available to those who need it this winter as the Oxfordshire community comes together to do its bit to control the virus and save lives.
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Oxford city officially moved to ‘high’ COVID alert level
Oxford will be moved into the government’s ‘high’ or tier 2 alert level after a further rise in cases of COVID-19 – meaning that the city’s residents will need to abide…
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Reducing food insecurity
Cherwell District Council has welcomed the opportunity to continue its longstanding work on holiday hunger as it distributes £116,326 in government grant funding.
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Oxfordshire close to ‘high’ COVID-19 alert level
People in Oxfordshire are being advised to be extra vigilant, particularly over half-term, as cases of coronavirus continue to spread across the county.
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Harry’s on the ball with hygiene as he helps #StopTheSpread
Banbury’s Harry Baker is determined that coronavirus won’t kick his passion for sport into touch.
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Cherwell leads the way as Street Tag goes county-wide
A smart-phone app piloted in Cherwell, helping people to become more physically active, is being rolled out across Oxfordshire.
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New Cherwell Lottery funding opportunity welcomed by seniors’ group
A new grant scheme will offer fresh funding opportunities for local good causes who may have struggled to attract donations during COVID-19.
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Bicester’s creative flame burns brightly as annual arts festival returns
Last weekend (Friday 18 to Sunday 20 September), the curtain was raised on the third annual Bicester Festival, with the theme ‘fire, keeping the flame alive’.
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New NHS app to help keep our district safe
Hospitality venues and some other businesses in north Oxfordshire are being reminded to display a QR code to support the new NHS COVID-19 app, which launches across England and Wales today.
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Virtual Festival Keeps the Creative Flame Alive!
Creativity, performance and dance will take centre stage this weekend as Bicester’s annual arts festival returns for an online edition with the theme ‘fire – keeping the flame…
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New COVID grant launched to help tackle food poverty in Cherwell
Community groups in Cherwell are being encouraged to apply for a new grant to help residents struggling in the wake of COVID-19, to access food and essential supplies.
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The Great British September Clean – get involved!
Residents of north Oxfordshire who are keen to keep their neighbourhood neat and tidy are being offered help.
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Graven Hill residents benefit from community house project
A pioneering initiative helping the first residents of new housing developments to form a sense of community, has been rolled out in Graven Hill.
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Virtual Volunteer Fair set for September
Calling residents of Cherwell who have been giving thought to volunteering
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Play today and win a stay with the Cherwell Community Lottery
Residents in north Oxfordshire have for more than a year been enjoying taking part in the Cherwell Community Lottery
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Solidarity with our Armed Forces
Serving troops and veterans deserve support and recognition in civilian workplaces, the council says, as it celebrates receiving a silver award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.
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Free app launched turning Cherwell into virtual playground
Residents in Banbury, Kidlington and Bicester will soon be able to take part in a digital game of discovery which encourages participants to walk and cycle around the district.
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Tim promotes understanding and respect as he helps #stopthespread
He may have been on shifts until after midnight during lockdown, but for Bicester’s Tim Davies, serving the town where he was born and bred “doesn’t feel like work”.
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Runners and riders go the extra mile to support vulnerable residents
Sports men and women from across Cherwell have united to support their communities by delivering 1,300 prescriptions to self-isolating residents during COVID-19.
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Hundreds of families getting back in the FAST lane
Families in Cherwell will be able to start using their FAST cards again from Saturday (25 July), giving access to big savings on health and wellbeing activities in the district.
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What to look out for as leisure centres reopen
People can lift weights, spin, or hop on the elliptical trainer at council-owned leisure centres in Banbury, Bicester and Kidlington from Saturday.
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£5k for K5 community wellbeing projects
Not-for-profit organisations based in Kidlington and the surrounding villages can now apply for grants of up to £1,000 each, to help boost health and wellbeing opportunities in the area.
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Cherwell District Council statement with regards proposed extension of the existing Bicester Sports Association facilities in Chesterton
The statement reads as follows:
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The show must go on as the Bicester Festival announces a new stage for creativity
The Bicester Festival will go ahead ‘virtually’ this year with a brand new website being launched to showcase local talent and celebrate the arts.
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Old toilet was privy to donation
Workers demolishing a derelict public convenience next to Banbury Town Hall discovered £61 in ten pence pieces that had literally fallen through the cracks earlier this month.
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Leader’s statement: our commitment to equality and inclusion
Communities across Cherwell have shown their strength and resolve while we have all faced up to the COVID-19 crisis
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Bicester health routes offer helpful reminder to keep users safe
New signs have been installed along Bicester’s blue line health routes, reminding users to socially distance whilst out on their daily exercise.
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Restaurant’s alcohol licence removed after Border Agency raid
A poorly managed restaurant where workers were housed in cramped conditions will not be able to sell alcohol when coronavirus restrictions lift.
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Residents asked to donate their spare bikes to NHS and social care heroes
Unused bikes are being tuned-up and handed out free of charge to NHS and social care staff living and working in Cherwell.
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Volunteers' week: Jo's story
It's Volunteers’ Week, so we are continuing our celebration of the fantastic efforts of some of the people who give their time to help their community.
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Volunteers help residents back on two wheels with free bike maintenance scheme
A service providing free bicycle repairs for residents in Cherwell has been rolled out across the district.
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Lockdown no barrier for Banbury Rusty Musicians
A group of musicians, brought together by an initiative to help older people in Banbury feel less isolated, have continued to jam despite being unable to get together during lockdown.
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Volunteers’ Week: Jerry's story
It's Volunteers’ Week, so we are celebrating the fantastic efforts of some of the people who give their time to help their community.
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Volunteers’ Week: Kate's story
It's Volunteers’ Week, so we are celebrating the fantastic efforts of some of the people who give their time to help their community.
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Back to school made easier with Muddy Feet
Primary schools in Cherwell have been provided with a bespoke guide, helping children gradually transition back to school after lockdown.
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Surge in residents using Healthy Bicester’s blue lines for exercise during lockdown
Hundreds of residents have been lacing up their trainers and heading to Healthy Bicester’s blue line health routes for their one dose of daily exercise during the COVID-19 pandemic.
