Infrastructure
Homes in Horspath to benefit from £76m investment in full fibre broadband connectivity
Engineering work is getting underway to connect more than 1,600 homes in Horspath to full fibre broadband as part of an £76 million investment by Gigaclear to expand its full-fibre network to underserved market towns and communities in Oxfordshire.
Plans for Bicester Market Square transformation move a step closer
Plans to transform Bicester Market Square into a multi-use community hub have been boosted by the formal approval of a £4.25m funding. It means Cherwell District Council can now move to the next stages of consultation and design work.
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.
“Angst” predicted over garden waste collection price increase in West Oxfordshire
West Oxfordshire District Council wants to increase the price of its annual subscription for garden waste collection from £40 to £45 in April.
Plans for giant solar farm “misrepresented” by Botley West name says councillor
The Botley West Solar Farm proposals would see panels spread across three sites to the north of Woodstock, west of Kidlington and west of Botley, with the aim of powering up to 330,000 homes with green energy.
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.
A look at the major projects set to transform Oxford
From transport improvements to housing developments, here’s a rundown of the major initiatives that are set to have a significant impact on the city.
Work underway in Brightwell-cum-Sotwell to connect homes and businesses to ultrafast broadband
Gigaclea is expanding its commercial build for residents in the village as part of plans to take its full-fibre network to underserved market towns and communities in south Oxfordshire.
Changes to some waste collections in South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse
From next week (10 October), there will be changes to some waste collection routes to make them more efficient and environmentally friendly.
Bin collection changes planned for half of Oxford properties
The adjustment of some of the collection routes and times, which will take effect from 04 April, is to take account of changes in the quantity and quality of materials collected.
Swish Fibre enters Oxfordshire with first residents in Thame
Stephen Horwood and wife Shabana Kausar are the first residents in Thame to connect to the UK’s Fastest Broadband as Swish Fibre break new ground in Oxfordshire.
Gigaclear connects its first customers in Haddenham
The broadband provider started expanding its network on a commercial basis to Haddenham and Thame in June to connect underserved market towns in the county.
