Your Council news

Council budget and Cherwell investment approved

Cherwell District Council has approved its 2024/25 budget and future investment priorities.

Published 27 February 2024.

Christmas opening hours

Please read below the Council's phone availability and office opening hours during Christmas.

Published 20 December 2023.

New Chief Executive confirmed

Cherwell District Council is preparing to bid farewell to Yvonne Rees and welcome Gordon Stewart as its new Chief Executive.

Published 13 December 2023.

Published 7 November 2023.

Council explores options for a potential move

Cherwell District Council has begun exploring the possibility of relocating from its current headquarters, at Bodicote House, to a new and more suitable base to work.

Published 31 August 2023.

Castle Quay Launches Its Greatest Show Yet!

Castle Quay is delighted to announce it will be celebrating Waterfront’s one year anniversary with a Greatest Showman inspired event.

Published 6 July 2023.

Returning chairman Les Sibley presents huge charity cheque

A Bicester charity was handed a cheque for £10,600 as council Chairman Councillor Les Sibley ended one term of office and embarked on a new one.

Published 30 May 2023.

Photo ID reminder as local elections near

As residents prepare to vote on 4 May, a call is going out to remind them to bring their photo ID to the polling station.

Published 2 May 2023.

Published 21 February 2023.

Chairman’s fond tribute to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

The Chairman of Cherwell District Council has today visited the council offices to pay tribute to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, following the sad news of her death.

Published 9 September 2022.

Statement from Chief Executive on passing of Queen Elizabeth II

Statement from Chief Executive on passing of Queen Elizabeth II.

Published 8 September 2022.

Published 31 August 2022.

Council Leader welcomes Refugees Minister and sets out concerns for future of schemes

Councillor Barry Wood, leader of Cherwell District Council, has this morning (Monday 15 August) welcomed Refugees Minister Lord Harrington to Bicester.

Published 15 August 2022.

Chairman cements charitable commitment with buy a brick campaign

People wishing to support adults with severe learning disabilities can buy a piece of a purpose-built care facility in Bicester for just £5.

Published 26 July 2022.

Look out for electoral registration email

Cherwell residents should look out for an email from the council asking them to confirm their electoral registration details in the coming days

Published 18 July 2022.

Chairman announces fundraising drive for new care centre

Adults with disabilities stand to benefit as the chairman of Cherwell District Council announces that he will raise funds for Alexandra House of Joy during his term of office.

Published 28 June 2022.

Council reports underspend thanks to careful management

The budget which supports key public services in north Oxfordshire is being prudently managed as Cherwell District Council reports a £0.430m underspend.

Published 7 June 2022.

Bicester’s dedicated community supporter Les Sibley becomes Chairman of Cherwell District Council

More than a quarter of a century of service as a councillor in Bicester by Les Sibley has culminated in him taking on the important role of Chairman of Cherwell District Council.

Published 31 May 2022.

Chair of Cherwell District Council celebrates International Women's Day

Today is International Women's Day, celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women.

Published 8 March 2022.

Council and NHS staff across the county thanked for their efforts during the pandemic

Council and NHS leaders are taking the opportunity to thank staff across local authorities and the health and social care system for their tireless efforts to provide services and support communities…

Published 7 February 2022.

Support for CCTV systems to continue as council updates its budget plans

Updated budget proposals are being made as Cherwell District Council continues to carefully plan ahead with sustainable and resilient measures to respond to uncertainties in future funding

Published 28 January 2022.

Published 18 January 2022.