News published June 2026
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Heard of local government reorganisation? How does it work?
Local government reorganisation might sound complicated, but at its heart, it’s simply about redesigning how councils work so services are easier to access, more efficient and more financially…
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Home Office announces plans for new asylum housing centre near Bicester
Cherwell District Council was informed by the Home Office yesterday afternoon of its intention to open a new temporary housing centre for asylum-seekers at a Ministry of Defence site near Bicester.
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Leader calls for swift government support on PFAS
The leader of the council is acting on residents’ concerns about possible land and water contamination at Upper Heyford with a call for urgent government support.
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New planning controls proposed for Wroxton motocross site
New planning controls are being proposed at the Wroxton Motocross Track, following last week’s Cherwell District Council executive meeting.
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Joint statement from Cherwell and West Oxfordshire District Councils on recent devolution discussions
Joint statement from Cherwell and West Oxfordshire District Councils on recent devolution discussions.
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Dispersal powers adopted to address antisocial behaviour
Visitors and people who live or work in Banbury town centre are expected to benefit from new powers to tackle antisocial behaviour.
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£250,000 investment approved to shape future growth across Cherwell
A quarter of a million pounds is set to be invested in economic development and regeneration across north Oxfordshire.
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What is local government reorganisation and why should you care?
Local government is the part of the public sector that delivers the everyday services we all rely on – things like roads, libraries, housing, recycling, social care, parks and community support.
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Council voices frustration over planning designation
Cherwell District Council is disappointed that it has been designated by government for the quality of decision-making on major planning applications.
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Oxfordshire and West Berkshire councils collaborating ahead of local government announcement
Councils across Oxfordshire and West Berkshire are working closely together to prepare for a key government announcement expected in July regarding the future shape of local government in the area.