News published February 2023
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Balanced budget protects services and drives investment
The budget that funds north Oxfordshire’s waste collections, housing and planning services has been agreed, setting key public services on a firm footing.
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Local businesses vote to renew Banbury Business Improvement District
Banbury town centre businesses have voted in favour of renewing their Business Improvement District (BID), thereby securing an additional £820,000 of investment for Banbury over the next five…
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Council standing tall after LGA review
An independent review of Cherwell District Council as a standalone authority for the first time in a decade, has heralded it as a leader of place, with big ambitions and a track record of delivering.
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Council welcomes latest report on renters’ reforms
Cherwell District Council has welcomed progress in the Renters Reform Bill following the latest House of Commons Committee report.
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Low carbon police building comes a step closer
Thames Valley Police could be reimagining the way it carries out its technical operations after a proposal to build a new technical services building was granted planning permission.
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Building the right homes in the right places
A new assessment of the land that will be delivered for housing puts the council in a stronger position to make sure the right homes are built in the right places.
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Council unlocks investment to boost prosperity
A plan to increase opportunity for residents and boost the local economy has received the green light from government.
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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.
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Taxi driver fares poorly in court
An unlicenced taxi driver has received a custodial sentence for road traffic and fraud offences following a council prosecution.
