The proposal is for a “tourism development”, including theatres, live shows, restaurants, hotels, conference facilities and parking, on farm land north of Bucknell and alongside the B4100 Bicester to Baynard’s Green road. The park would have four period villages and thirteen live shows and be open between April and October. It is currently under a […]
Gigaclear upcoming works Stratton Audley, Hethe and Cottisford Communities
Message received by the Parish Council from Michelle Tanfield, Community Engagement Manager Dear Parish Cllrs, Following previous emails regarding the upcoming Gigaclear full-fibre rollout in your community (all above communities included in the build area), I am writing to advise that initial works will be commencing over the course of the coming weeks. All residents […]
Safer Roads Information
Message received from Maria Jolliffe (Joint Operation Unit – Safer Roads , Traffic Management Officer Team Leader, Oxfordshire ): We prioritise enforcement and education for drink and drug driving, the non wearing of seatbelts, excessive speed and driving whilst distracted. We create reports on a quarterly basis to share with our policing teams and partner […]
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Draft Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL)
The District Council have prepared a new Draft Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) Charging Schedule for Cherwell and would like your views. I am writing to inform you that public consultation will commence on the draft CIL Charging Schedule on Thursday 11th July 2024 for a period of 6 weeks. The consultation will close at 11.59pm […]
Election of District Councillors & Police & Crime Commissioner May 2024 – the results
District Councillor for our ward: Grace Louise Conway-Murray (Liberal Democrats) 1169 votes Elected Hewer Russ (Labour Party) 257 votes Simon Paul Thomas Mackenzie Holland (Local Conservatives) 949 votes Jenny Tamblyn (Green Party) 245 votes Police & Crime Commissioner Matthew David Barber (Conservative Candidate) – More Police, Safer Streets – 144,092 votes Elected Tim Bearder (Liberal […]
Fibre Broadband – further works in Hethe
Message received from the Chairman of the Parish Council: Gigaclear & BT Openreach are in the process of installing Fibre Broadbrand across Cottisford, Stratton Audley & Hethe. This process is going to take the remainder of 2024 but at the end Hethe residents at the East end of the village will have the option to […]
Parish Council Planning Committee Meeting Tuesday 13 February
Agenda Planning Sub Committee 13 February 2024 Agenda Hethe Parish Council Planning Committee Meeting Tuesday February 13th 2024 To Be Held In Hethe Village Hall at 7:30pm 1. Apologies 2. Declaration of Interest 3. Planning Application Number 23/02548/F Mr. Scott Massey Conversion of garage to living accommodation with windows 29 Hardwick Road, Hethe, Bicester, OX27 […]
Emergency Alerts system is now live!
The UK government’s new Emergency Alerts system is now live. The system will enable people to be contacted via their mobile phone when lives are in danger. It will be used to warn you in the event of emergencies, such as severe flooding. Emergency Alerts are sent to all compatible mobile phones within an area […]
Smokefree Community Fund
The Smokefree Community Fund aims to provide financial support to organisations who work with/in communities. Organisations can receive up to £1000 in funding to create a smokefree space or hold a smokefree event. This fund aims to denormalise smoking and protect residents from the harms of second-hand smoke. More information can be found in the […]










