Olivia Churchill
Latest news and stories
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8 in 10 parents in the South West have no legal guardian in place for their children
Eight out of ten parents in the South West have no legal guardian in place to ensure their children are looked after should they die according to research by Solicitors for the Elderly (SFE) and RWK Goodman.
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Oxford City Council has announced a by-election in the Littlemore ward
Following the resignation of Oxford City Councillor Nadine Bely-Summers, there will be a by-election in the Littlemore ward to fill the vacancy on 02 March.
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Oxfordshire County Council approves extra funding to tackle fuel poverty
People in Oxfordshire struggling with fuel poverty in poor energy-efficient homes will soon benefit from a new £6.4 million county council programme.
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Next steps in Oxford’s Local Plan 2040 set for cabinet approval
Oxford City Council is preparing to launch a new round of public consultation as the next steps in developing the Oxford Local Plan 2040 looks set for approval by the council’s cabinet.
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Proposals for a giant reservoir near Abingdon face continued opposition
Renewed efforts by water companies to move forward with proposals for a giant reservoir near Abingdon are again facing opposition in Oxfordshire.
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Government backs new Oxford to Cambridge Pan Regional Partnership
Backing for the pan-regional partnership unlocks access to up to £2.5m in government funding for the partnership to support its priorities in delivering sustainable growth and environmental enhancements for the region.
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West Oxfordshire residents will need photo ID to vote at local elections
For the first time, residents in West Oxfordshire District will need to show a photographic ID to vote in person at this year’s local elections, which are being held on 04 May.
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Consultation in the pipeline for an exciting new vision for Banbury town centre
Work on this comprehensive consultation and engagement programme called Banbury Vision 2050 is the first phase of the long-term regeneration planned for Banbury.
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Carers’ charity Oxfordshire Crossroads is celebrating 40 years
As well as offering a range of professional care services, the charity supports unpaid carers of all ages by offering fully funded respite breaks to enable them to enjoy a day out or a short trip away.
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West Oxfordshire District Council has purchased Marriotts Walk in Witney
The purchase forms part of our wider plans to support market towns across the district along with a long-term ambition for the new Salt Cross development to attract major new businesses to the area.
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Cherwell District to launch six-week consultation on Cherwell Local Plan 2040
It is currently in draft form, and people will be invited to have their say during a consultation starting on Friday, 03 February, and running until 17 March (provisional dates).
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Car parking fees in South Oxfordshire set to increase this spring
Parking fees in car parks run by South Oxfordshire District Council, in Didcot, Goring, Henley, Thame, and Wallingford will increase from 01 April.
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Developers in South Oxfordshire to pay more CIL to improve community facilities
Developers building new homes, supermarkets and retail warehouses in the district must contribute more funds under the new Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) Charging Schedule that came into effect from 03 January 2023.
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Cherwell District Council’s waste and recycling crews to begin collecting Christmas trees
The trees will be taken to an in-vessel composting site at Ardley, where they’ll be composted at high temperatures before being redistributed to farmers as compost.
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Undercroft car park in Wantage transformed with young people’s art
In October last year, the council’s car park team decided to revamp the area with the help of a local youth group, The Sweatbox, and two local artists – Nor and Lisa.
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County Council secures continued access to bus services in Risinghurst and Northway
From 08 January, both areas will be served by Stagecoach route 14, which will operate up to half-hourly to Northway and hourly to Risinghurst seven days a week.