News published October 2019
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North Oxfordshire organisations nominated for prestigious national house building awards
North Oxfordshire is to be well represented at a prestigious national awards ceremony in November celebrating all aspects of self-build homes and renovation.
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Community woodland project gains ground in Bicester
Plans for a community woodland to the south west of Bicester are a step closer, with a site to be provided by Countryside Properties (Bicester) Ltd.
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Seeds sown for a healthier Kidlington
Residents, businesses, schools and community groups in Kidlington have come together to discuss a future for the village with health and wellbeing at its core.
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Council commends improving taxi standards
People travelling by taxi as the nights draw in are advised that the council has been spot-checking drivers to make sure they are hitting high standards.
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Banbury soldier returns to salute fallen heroes
This year’s Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal will launch later this week, with a familiar figure leading the tributes in Banbury.
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Would-be cabbie is guilty of lying
An individual with a history of assaulting a schoolchild has been fined for lying in his application for a taxi licence.
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New Banbury woodland planned to capture carbon
Plans are advancing to plant 30,000 trees in Banbury Country Park, as the council ramps up its response to the climate emergency.
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Council ramps up biodiversity target
Developers will be asked to do more for wildlife in north Oxfordshire in the wake of a council decision.
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Voter registration team will go door to door
Friendly canvassers will soon be rounding off the council’s annual electoral registration campaign.
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Teachers offered new skills to take traditional classroom learning outside
Youngsters in and around Bicester will soon benefit from a programme designed to take everyday learning outside.