Call to Support This local Team is made up of a group of local residents, neighbours, families, walkers and commuters, formed to oppose three enormous logistics warehouse schemes proposed for the open countryside at Baynards Green, beside Junction 10 of the M40. What could be lost? Our beloved local countryside. The fields where local people […]
A call to object to Puy Du Fou by 5th September – there is evidence of animal cruelty at their other sites
Continuing use of performing animals fuel fears of animal cruelty at Britain’s proposed new theme park: Puy Du Fou at Bucknell Village This is a matter for Oxfordshire and surrounding counties Local residents are urged to make an objection (now extended to 5/9/2026) using the Cherwell District Council portal and searching for 25/02232/OUT NORA is […]
Oxfordshire Strategic Rail Freight Interchange – Preliminary Meeting for the above application which will be held on Tuesday 29 September 2026
Planning Act 2008 – sections 88 and 89 and The Infrastructure Planning (Examination Procedure) Rules 2010 – rules 4, 6, 9 and 13 Application by Oxfordshire Railfreight Limited for an Order Granting Development Consent for the Oxfordshire Strategic Rail Freight Interchange Appointment of the Examining Authority, invitation to the preliminary meeting and notification of hearings […]
Invitation to Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust’s Annual Public Meeting and Members’ Meeting on Wednesday 30 September
We are writing to invite you to our Annual Public Meeting on Wednesday 30 September. The meeting will be held in Lecture Theatre 1, John Radcliffe Hospital, Headley Way, Headington, Oxford OX3 9DU. Refreshments will be served from 5.30pm in Foyer 3 on level 3 and the meeting itself will be held from 6.00-8.00pm. At […]
Parish Council Planning Committee Meeting Tuesday 18th August 2026
Agenda Planning Sub Committee 18 August 2026 Tuesday 18th August 2026 to be held in Hethe Village Hall at 7:pm 1. Apologies 2. Declaration of Interest 3. Planning Application Number 26/01530/F Change of use from public house (sui generis) to a mixed use as public house (sui generis) and commercial development kitchen The Muddy Duck, […]
Oxfordshire Updates – latest news including electric blanket testing
Message from Maria Hepworth, Community Engagement Officer: How Safe is your Electric Blanket Flyer 2026 Get your electric blanket tested for free by our partnership group of organisations. They include Oxfordshire County Council Trading Standards, Fire Service, all 5 Oxfordshire District Councils, Volunteer Driver Service and Age Uk Oxfordshire. We have offered this service for 25 years […]
Cherwell District Latest News up to 10 August
Community Link 19 August Sunshine and stories with students, Local Government Reorganisation (LGR), Funding for Crisis support, Bicester improvements, Free sports and Leisure tasters, Citizens Advice ROAR, Training for organisations, Castle Quay pop-up space, Support with Energy Matters, Healthy Start, ACTIVATE courses for skills, Art workshop – free, Recycling champs, Electric blue indoor Bowls Cherwell […]
District & County Council Reorganisation
Message from the County Council: Today, the government confirmed that Oxfordshire and West Berkshire will move to three new councils in 2028, bringing together current county, city and district services. The government has considered all three options submitted alongside consultation feedback to reach its conclusion. We’ve been working hard across the councils of Oxfordshire and […]
Parish Council – including minutes from the July meeting – Next meeting October 13th
Parish Council Meeting July 2026 Agenda Planning Sub Committee 18 August 2026 Agenda Parish Council Meeting July 2026 To be held in Hethe Village Hall on Tuesday 14th July 2026 at 7.30pm. 1. Apologies 2. Vacancy For a Parish Councillor 3. Declaration of Interest 4. Minutes of the Previous Meeting (12th May 2026) 5. Matters […]
Calendar – a problem!
Please note that we are not able to amend or add calendar entries due to the withdrawal of support from the current provider. The calendar is therefore no longer available. Please see Dates for Your Diary. This will be rectified as soon as a new provider can be identified and a new plug-in installed. At […]
