News published October 2025
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Five councils launch ambitious plan for local government reform
Change is coming to local government across England, and five councils have worked together to create a proposal for two new, innovative and locally accountable unitary authorities.
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Councils set to discuss future shape of Oxfordshire and West Berkshire’s local government
Councils across Oxfordshire and West Berkshire are set to submit proposals on the shape of future local government reorganisation across the area.
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Second PlayZone sports facility opened in Princess Diana Park
Banbury’s second PlayZone – a state-of-the-art sports facility provided by the Football Foundation – has been declared open today in Princess Diana Park.
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Business waste service celebrates team of the year award
A council team that offers ethical waste services to over 700 north Oxfordshire businesses is celebrating a prestigious national award.
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Oxford United planning application - statement from leader of the council
The leader of the council has given a statement welcoming the Secretary of State’s decision not to call in Oxford United’s planning application for its new stadium.
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Celebrating Black History Month in October 2025
Black History Month is observed in October, and is usually the month that activities marking the long history of Black people’s contribution to multicultural Britain are acknowledged and…
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Keen recyclers embrace convenience of doorstep collections
A council campaign to rehome good-quality used items has helped enable nearly 2,000 charitable donations since its launch a year ago.
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Bloxham farm will host district’s first habitat bank
A new initiative to boost biodiversity is coming to north Oxfordshire with the launch of Cherwell’s first-ever habitat bank.
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Green light for nature recovery plan
Hedgehogs, otters, and curlews could all become more frequent sights in north Oxfordshire as work progresses on ambitious nature recovery plans.
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Fresh funding will unlock planned housing and vital infrastructure development
Approaching £1m in additional funding will enable Cherwell District Council to work with developers and the community on key housing, growth and regeneration projects.
