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    <pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2026 13:58:23 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Mid Cherwell Plan Hearing Announced </title>
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      <description>The independent examiner of the Mid Cherwell Neighbourhood Plan Review has concluded that it is necessary for him to hold a hearing to discuss specific issues. &#13;
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      <pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2026 12:05:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Cherwell sets out action plan to prevent homelessness and end rough sleeping </title>
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      <description>The Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Action Plan 2027-2029 has now been agreed. &#13;
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      <pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2026 11:38:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>£209,000 approved for local improvement projects across Cherwell</title>
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      <description>A range of projects designed to benefit communities across Cherwell are set to receive £209,000 in Local Area Development Funding.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2026 10:40:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Hearing dates for Local Plan announced</title>
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      <description>The next stage of the independent examination of Cherwell’s Local Plan Review 2042 is confirmed, with hearings due to take place in January and February 2027.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 13:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>The government has announced new minded-to decision for three new unitary councils </title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 15:01:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Cherwell up for two awards as glass recycling tops 2,000 tonnes</title>
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      <description>Local council celebrates a recycling milestone since introducing a new kerbside glass collection scheme in January.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 11:12:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Government announces plans to progress with a mayoral strategic authority for the Thames Valley</title>
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      <description>Ambitions from council leaders across the Thames Valley to unlock economic, infrastructure and investment opportunities for the region are closer to being realised.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 14:56:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Celebrating one year of Banbury Playzones</title>
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      <description>It’s been a year of physical activity at Banbury’s Playzones at Chandos Close and Princess Diana Park, following their official openings last year.&#13;
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      <pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 13:51:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Overnight parking charges in Banbury and Bicester set to be ruled out </title>
      <link>https://www.cherwell.gov.uk/news/article/1351/overnight-parking-charges-in-banbury-and-bicester-set-to-be-ruled-out</link>
      <description>The Executive at Cherwell District Council has announced its intention not to proceed with proposals to introduce overnight parking charges in Banbury and Bicester.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 16:33:00 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title>Domestic Abuse Awareness Month: Help and support available across Cherwell</title>
      <link>https://www.cherwell.gov.uk/news/article/1350/domestic-abuse-awareness-month-help-and-support-available-across-cherwell</link>
      <description>October marks Domestic Abuse Awareness Month, an opportunity to raise awareness of domestic abuse, challenge misconceptions and remind anyone affected that support is available.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 16:22:00 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title>Bloxham neighbourhood plan moves a step closer to adoption</title>
      <link>https://www.cherwell.gov.uk/news/article/1349/bloxham-neighbourhood-plan-moves-a-step-closer-to-adoption</link>
      <description>Bloxham residents could soon see their updated neighbourhood plan formally adopted after it received strong support in a local referendum.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 15:34:00 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title>Council backs renewed approach to preventing homelessness </title>
      <link>https://www.cherwell.gov.uk/news/article/1348/council-backs-renewed-approach-to-preventing-homelessness</link>
      <description>A new strategy to help prevent homelessness and support people at risk of losing their homes has been backed.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:04:00 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title>Project aims to unlock investment, regeneration and sustainable growth for Banbury</title>
      <link>https://www.cherwell.gov.uk/news/article/1347/project-aims-to-unlock-investment-regeneration-and-sustainable-growth-for-banbury</link>
      <description>Work has started on developing a strategy to regenerate Oxfordshire’s largest town.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 15:03:00 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title>Awards celebrate the achievements of Cherwell’s business community</title>
      <link>https://www.cherwell.gov.uk/news/article/1345/awards-celebrate-the-achievements-of-cherwells-business-community</link>
      <description>The winners of the 14th annual Cherwell Business Awards were announced at the Gala Dinner and Awards Ceremony at The Chesterton Hotel on Friday 18 September 2026, attended by more than 200 guests.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 16:01:00 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title>Jobseekers invited to explore opportunities at upcoming jobs fair</title>
      <link>https://www.cherwell.gov.uk/news/article/1344/jobseekers-invited-to-explore-opportunities-at-upcoming-jobs-fair</link>
      <description>Residents from across north Oxfordshire are being encouraged to take the next step in their careers at this autumn's Banbury Jobs Fair.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 15:55:00 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title>Residents invited to join Bicester's new public art project</title>
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      <description>Bicester residents are invited to get creative and be a part of an exciting new public art project in the heart of Bicester.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 17:05:00 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title>Council set to submit objection to government's Site A application</title>
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      <description>Cherwell District Council is formally objecting to proposals for asylum seeker accommodation at Site A of the former Bicester Garrison. </description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 17:08:00 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title>Extra weekend cleaning to help keep Banbury town centre looking its best</title>
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      <description>Residents, visitors and businesses in Banbury are set to see a cleaner town centre thanks to additional weekend street cleaning funded through Cherwell District Council's Local Area Development Fund.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 16:21:00 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title>Planning Committee to consider council's proposed response to Site A application</title>
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      <description>The Home Office has made an Urgent Crown Development application to MHCLG for temporary asylum accommodation and associates facilities at Site A of the former Bicester Garrison.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 15:52:00 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title>A statement from Cherwell District Council's leader on Local Government Reorganisation announcement</title>
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      <description>The government has announced it will review its Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) decisions across England, following legal advice.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 17:05:00 +0100</pubDate>
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