Cllr Eddie Reeves launches 'Fix the Sink Hole Potholes' Petition Monday, 13 January, 2025 Cllr Eddie Reeves launches 'Fix the Sink Hole Potholes' Petition Having received several complaints from local residents, Leader of the Opposition on Oxfordshire County Council and first-time candidate for Cropredy & Hook Norton, Cllr Eddie Reeves, has launched a petition calling on the Council to make good on the damage done by HGV and other vehicles following the excess traffic on rural roads... Local News
Banbury Conservatives Horton Motion passed unanimously 20th December 2016 A motion presented by Banbury Conservative Councillors demanding that no further healthcare services be centralised to Oxford from any hospital across the... Local News
Banbury High Street runner up at prestigious ceremony 12th December 2016 Banbury took the runner up spot in the Town Centre category of this year's Great British High Street awards, making the final three from an initial pool of over... Local News
B1 Bus Service extension 1st December 2016 The B1 bus service in Easington will continue thanks to the intervention of local County Councillor Kieron Mallon. Local News
Funding secured for vital Banbury Community Centre 18th November 2016 The Hill Youth and Community Centre on Bretch Hill is set for a complete rebuild after Conservative-controlled Cherwell District Council secured funding for the... Local News
Banbury High Street up for top award 1st November 2016 Following an application submitted by Cherwell District Council, Banbury High Street has been shortlisted as one of the country's best in this year's Great... Local News
Victoria Prentis MP presents 10 Minute Rule Bill on the Horton General Hospital 25th October 2016 Today, Banbury MP Victoria Prentis presented her first Ten Minute Rule Motion to the House about the Horton General Hospital. The National Health Service... Westminster News
WATCH: Victoria Prentis MP asks question about the Horton in PMQS 12th October 2016 During today’s session of Prime Ministers’ Questions, Victoria Prentis MP highlighted the cause of the Horton General Hospital to Theresa May. Watch her... Local News
Watch the Prime Minister's Keynote speech to Party Conference 5th October 2016 The Prime Minister, speaking today at The ICC in Birmingham, delivered her keynote speech to Conservative Party Conference. A full video of the speech is... Speeches
Conservative candidate Andrew McHugh wins Adderbury, Bloxham and Bodicote by-election 22nd September 2016 Conservative candidate Andrew McHugh has been elected the new Cherwell District Councillor for Adderbury, Bloxham and Bodicote Ward following a by-election. Local News
Coronavirus testing available to all essential workers 24th April 2020 All essential workers in England and members of their households who are showing symptoms of coronavirus will now be able to get tested. National News
Our Future Fund for supporting innovative British businesses 21st April 2020 We’re supporting start-ups by delivering £250m of new government funding to innovative businesses across the United Kingdom. National News
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has opened for applications 21st April 2020 The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has opened for applications – and will provide support for millions of businesses and employees across the UK. National News
Why we’re extending the Coronavirus lockdown 17th April 2020 The Government announced that the social distancing measures currently in place to tackle the coronavirus will continue for at least the next three weeks. National News
Our £750 million support package for charities during the Coronavirus outbreak 9th April 2020 This Government’s announced an unprecedented £750 million package of support for charities – ensuring they can continue their vital work during the coronavirus... National News
Business Secretary Alok Sharma: we'll tackle Coronavirus together 6th April 2020 The Business Secretary, Alok Sharma, wrote for The Sun on Sunday thanking workers and businesses for their support during the coronavirus pandemic. National News