Statement on the Epping Forest ruling

Statement from the leader of the council.

Published: Friday, 22nd August 2025

Councillor David Hingley, Leader of Cherwell District Council, said: "The circumstances in Epping Forest are not comparable to those in Cherwell. We have not experienced the same local issues and continue to work closely with our partners to support community cohesion. As the Epping Forest case is an interim judgment, we will continue to monitor developments."