News published March 2024
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Colourful community project to revamp Banbury Cross
Residents can enhance the historic Banbury Cross through Cherwell District Council’s sustainable arts project.
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Get ready to vote in the local elections
People living in north Oxfordshire will go to the polls on Thursday 2 May, to vote for their district councillors and the next Police and Crime Commissioner for the Thames Valley police area.
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First hour’s parking free at Castle Quay throughout April
People are encouraged to visit Banbury town centre and benefit from a free parking trial at Castle Quay as the council seeks to provide a boost for shoppers and businesses.
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Survey results show the future direction of Banbury town centre
Cherwell District Council has received the initial analysis from its 2050 Banbury Vision survey, which closed in January.
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Oxfordshire awarded £3.6 million to triple public electric vehicle charging provision by 2025
Oxfordshire will receive £3.6 million to triple its number of public electric vehicle (EV) chargers after the county’s Local EV Infrastructure (LEVI) bid was approved.
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Town Centre House will be refurbished for social tenants
A block of flats with reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) in its roof will soon be transformed and brought back into use as social housing.
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Bond scheme helps landlords improve homes
Landlords across Cherwell are encouraged to take advantage of an affordable housing initiative to access grants of up to £15,000 for home improvements.
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Council executes warrant over pub conservation concerns
The council has acted to allay public concern over the condition of the former Unicorn Hotel pub on Market Square in Banbury.
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Plan to care for district air
Air quality has continued to improve in north Oxfordshire, meaning that the number of designated pollution hotspots has halved.
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New action plan will tackle food insecurity
A plan to address food poverty and improve residents’ health has taken an important step forward.
