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Oxfordshire councillor rails against “callous” amendment as 2023/24 budget is set
The councillor in charge of finances at Oxfordshire County Council has launched a staunch defence of its spending plans.
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Oxfordshire Conservatives propose trimming council tax rise in alternative budget
The Conservative opposition wants to limit the rise in the county’s portion of council tax to 3.99 per cent, two per cent of which is ring-fenced for adult social care.
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Cherwell District Council’s UKSPF plan receives £1.25m to invest in the district
Cherwell District Council’s UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) investment plan has been approved by the government, unlocking £1.25m for the council to invest in the district by March 2025.
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Cherwell council announces grant scheme to help communities celebrate coronation
Local communities in Cherwell district are set to benefit from a £45,000 grant scheme that will allow residents to come together to celebrate the coronation
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Debate continues over future of Wantage Community Hospital
The future of Wantage Community Hospital remains at the heart of a fierce debate with campaigners concerned over provision for south west Oxfordshire.
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Councillor’s mic-drop over housing standards in Cherwell dismissed as “unwarranted flounce”
A councillor championing housing standards in Cherwell was accused of an “unwarranted flounce” having walked out immediately after criticising a new policy.
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Reduced housing targets in Cherwell will protect from “speculative” developers
A new way of calculating housing targets across Cherwell district is set to give councillors more scope to refuse planning applications
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Rents and council tax in Cherwell District are set to go up by the maximum permitted
Cherwell District Council is putting up housing rents and its share of council tax by the maximum allowed amid plans to handle future financial pressures.
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County Council health panel concerned voice will not be heard at COVID inquiry
Concern has been expressed that the work of Oxfordshire’s Joint Health Overview & Scrutiny Committee will not be considered by the UK COVID-19 Inquiry.
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Changing facilities at Abbey Sports Centre are getting an eco-friendly makeover
Environmentally friendly measures such as energy-efficient LED lighting will be installed, as well as eco-friendly hand-dryers and new toilet flushes and showers that use less water.
