Local news: Banbury
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Croudace Homes spread festive cheer at Cutteslowe Primary School Christmas fair
Croudace Homes added festive sparkle to Cutteslowe Primary School’s Christmas fair by sponsoring a bauble-making workshop, giving pupils the chance to create their own decorations while supporting a much-loved community tradition in north Oxford.
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Hillier launches exclusive ‘Crown of Christmas’ poinsettia to support The King’s Foundation
Hillier Garden Centres has unveiled the exclusive ‘Crown of Christmas’ poinsettia for 2025, with £2 per sale supporting The King’s Foundation. The limited-edition pink variety highlights Hillier’s horticultural expertise and sustainability leadership. Available from November 2025.
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Whitley Stimpson appoints senior tax expert Mike Shearan
Whitley Stimpson has strengthened its tax advisory team with the appointment of senior tax specialist Mike Shearan, who brings almost three decades of experience. The move forms part of the firm’s continued investment in both expert talent and trainee development.
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Monkey Music to launch new early childhood classes for Banbury families
Monkey Music is bringing its award-winning early childhood classes to Banbury, offering free trials from January 2026. Designed for babies and toddlers, the sessions support development, connection and community.
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RH England opens ‘The Conservatory’ a stunning new skylit dining experience
RH England has unveiled The Conservatory on – a skylit garden-inspired restaurant featuring a dramatic glass ceiling, designer lighting installation and a Paris-crafted menu. The new venue enhances the estate’s reputation as a leading design-led hospitality destination.
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Banbury coach house apartment up for auction this month
A two-bedroom coach house apartment on Alma Road, Banbury, with a guide price of £180k to £200k, is up for auction with Clive Emson Auctioneers on 30 October.
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Banbury bra maker Royce leads call for small businesses to “make menopause matter”
October is Menopause Awareness Month and Banbury-based bra-maker Royce is urging small businesses to “make menopause matter” by introducing workplace policies that support menopausal employees.
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Self-belief charity delivers mental health boost for Oxford and Banbury college students
I Can & I Am is hosting workshops on double-decker buses to boost the confidence and resilience of 240 Oxford and Banbury students. The sessions will support GCSE retake learners and High Needs students as part of Activate Learning’s MindGreen initiative.
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Residents invited to share views on Oxfordshire school streets proposals
Oxfordshire residents can now have their say on plans to expand the county’s school streets programme. Proposals cover new and extended schemes in Banbury, Carterton, Didcot and Oxford, with the consultation open until 13 October.
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Oxfordshire road resurfacing work underway to improve highways
A county-wide road resurfacing programme is underway across Oxfordshire, led by Oxfordshire County Council and its contractor, M Group. Spanning 36 sites, the project aims to improve road conditions, safety, and driving comfort by mid-October.
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Greater Oxford Council plan enters consultation phase across county
Oxford City Council has launched a public consultation on proposals to replace Oxfordshire’s six local councils with three, including a new Greater Oxford Council. The plan aims to simplify local governance, improve service delivery, and make councils more responsive.
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High Sheriff of Oxfordshire launches initiative to amplify young voices
John May CVO OBE DL, the new High Sheriff of Oxfordshire, has launched the ‘Hearing the Young Unheard’ initiative to spotlight the needs of young people. As part of this, a series of Big Breakfast Conversations are being held, including one in Chipping Norton focusing on the impact of domestic abuse on youth.