Communities news

New grant fund will strengthen Banbury communities

Projects that promote Banbury people’s wellbeing and strengthen the town’s communities could be in line to benefit from a new £75,000 pot of grant funding.

Published 8 August 2023.

NHS Mental Health and Wellbeing Hub opens its doors

Banbury’s new high street Mental Health & Wellbeing Hub has opened its doors thanks to footballing hero Martin Keown.

Published 21 July 2023.

Published 24 March 2023.

Cherwell’s continued support to help tackle hunger

A grant fund for groups which help put food on people’s plates will be extended as the council continues its commitment to help residents during the cost of living crisis.

Published 10 March 2023.

Communities can royally celebrate thanks to local grant scheme

Local communities to benefit from a £45,000 grant scheme that will allow residents to come together to celebrate the coronation of His Majesty King Charles III later this year.

Published 6 February 2023.

Friendly new faces in community safety team

The council team that works to promote community safety in north Oxfordshire is bigger and better for 2023 thanks to the addition of a number of new staff.

Published 23 January 2023.

Free and impartial advice to tackle cost of living

Anyone needing advice on money, housing, benefits and more can continue to count on the free and impartial support of Citizens Advice North Oxfordshire (CANO).

Published 30 November 2022.

Further boost to cost of living support for Cherwell residents

Thousands of north Oxfordshire households will receive £100 food vouchers in time for Christmas.

Published 14 November 2022.

Analysis of sporting need will help council pitch for funding

Fresh insights into how many football pitches, tennis courts and other sports facilities the district will need in the coming years will help the council with future funding bids.

Published 4 November 2022.

Published 28 September 2022.

Volunteers honoured at awards ceremony

A special awards ceremony was held at Bodicote House earlier in the month to celebrate the hard work of volunteers and groups who make a real difference in the community.

Published 28 September 2022.

Pop-up space will showcase best of the community

Anyone visiting Banbury town centre can learn more about the voluntary and community groups that are active all over Cherwell by visiting the new pop-up space in Castle Quay shopping centre.

Published 21 July 2022.

Parents can book summer fun for children

Parents can now set their children up for a summer of fun as bookings open for the activity hubs.

Published 14 June 2022.

New powers to tackle antisocial behaviour in Bicester

Visitors and those who live or work in Bicester are set for a safer and more pleasant experience thanks to new powers to tackle antisocial behaviour.

Published 8 June 2022.

Easter hubs will put a spring in the step

With just three weeks to go until the school holidays, parents are invited to plan ahead and book their children’s places on the Easter holiday activity hubs.

Published 22 March 2022.

Views sought on bringing order to Bicester

Members of the public are invited to have their say on new powers to tackle antisocial behaviour in Bicester town centre.

Published 18 March 2022.

Bookings open for half-term activity hubs

The first holiday hubs of 2022 are just weeks away and parents are now invited to book their children’s places for February half-term, Monday 21 to Friday 25 February.

Published 28 January 2022.

Published 10 December 2021.

Yule love the holiday hubs

Saint Nicholas has come early for parents who can, for the first time ever, book places for their children to attend Cherwell District Council’s holiday hubs the week leading up to Christmas.

Published 29 November 2021.