Annual Report 2023-2024

Our Business Plan 2023-2024

Our priorities 

We are proud to celebrate our 50th year serving the Cherwell district. Established on 1 April 1974, Cherwell District Council was formed by merging four local districts under the Local Government Act 1972. 

Our 2023-24 business plan includes the following four priorities 

Housing that meets your needs

Row of houses in Chewell District

  • Promote affordable, green housing and minimum rental standards. 
  • Prevent homelessness with partners. 
  • Support vulnerable residents. 
  • Prepare the Local Plan.

Supporting environmental sustainability

Electric charging points

  • Achieve carbon neutrality by 2030.
  • Promote the green economy.
  • Reduce waste and improve air quality with partners.

An enterprising economy with strong and vibrant local centres

Lock 29 development in Banbury town centre

  • Support business growth.
  • Partner for skills and innovation.
  • Promote district as a visitor destination and attract investment.
  • Ensure business compliance and best practices.

Healthy, resilient, and engaged communities

Group of people in the community

  • Encourage active lifestyles and wellbeing. 
  • Develop leisure services.
  • Support community and diversity.
  • Address health inequality. 
  • Reduce crime and antisocial behaviour.