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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.
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Co-production guide for major highways projects under consideration
Oxfordshire County Council is considering whether to formalise how it engages with stakeholders and the public on major highways projects.
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Planning application submitted for A423 Kennington improvements
Planning application has been submitted for improvements to the A423 in Kennington, which includes replacing the existing rail bridge structure to allow allowing for a new eastbound bus lane.
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Kidlington roundabout revamp welcomed, but speed reduction should have happened sooner
The Kidlington roundabout revamp will see lower speed limits introduced, alongside other improvements, to a major route into Oxford – but a campaigner argues they should have been introduced sooner.
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Council leader “extremely disappointed” with Jeremy Clarkson in parking row
Parking restrictions near Jeremy Clarkson’s Diddly Squat Farm have been approved, with the leader of Oxfordshire County Council declaring herself “extremely disappointed” with the TV star.
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“More realistic budget” required as City Council predicts £1.8m overspend on housing repairs
Oxford’s housing revenue account, budgeted to handle more than £47m of income and expenditure in 2022/23, was expected to make a modest £64k profit.
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City councillors urged to keep focus on Cowley Branch Line reopening
Oxford City councillors have been urged to keep the focus on reopening Oxford’s Cowley Branch Line rather than larger rail projects that could emanate from it.
