Campaign to save The Bell Inn at Great Bourton Friday, 27 December, 2024 The Leader of the Conservative Group on Cherwell District Council, Cllr Eddie Reeves, is asking villagers in Great Bourton to sign a petition to give it's local pub, The Bell Inn, the best possible chance of staying as a pub. The Bell Inn at Great Bourton was a much-loved pub for many years situated at the heart of the village opposite All Saints Church. Closed since 2023, the pub has since been... Local News
Arncott Tornado plane saved from scrap 6th January 2021 Arncott’s Gate Guardian has been saved from the scrap heap thanks to pressure from residents, local Councillor Dan Sames, Victoria Prentis MP, and Arncott... Local News
Victoria Prentis MP comments on return to national lockdown 5th January 2021 I am deeply disappointed that we have had to return to a national lockdown. However, I know the decision was not taken lightly. We have seen a rapid rise in... Local News
Victoria Prentis MP comments on decision to move Oxfordshire into Tier 4 from 26 December 23rd December 2020 I share my constituents’ disappointment at today’s announcement that Oxfordshire will be moving to Tier 4 restrictions on Boxing Day. However, the infection... Local News
Banbury Councillors back calls for increased funding for Frank Wise school 10th December 2020 In a demonstration of support for Frank Wise School in Banbury, local County Councillors Eddie Reeves and Kieron Mallon have written a letter in today's Banbury... Local News
Council backs VAT-free shopping motion 8th December 2020 Local Conservative Councillors have expressed their opposition to Government plans to end VAT-free shopping for international visitors. With the move set to... Local News
Banbury Conservatives express disappointment that Horton maternity downgrade will not be referred to the IRP 25th November 2020 It has been confirmed that the decision by the Oxfordshire Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) to permanently downgrade maternity provision at the Horton General... Local News
Oxfordshire secures £2.9 million for active travel 13th November 2020 Following a successful bid by Oxfordshire County Council, the Department of Transport has confirmed £2,985,000 worth of funding to improve walking and cycling... Local News
Park and Charge Oxfordshire charges ahead 10th November 2020 EV charging infrastructure is being rolled-out in Council-owned car parks across Oxfordshire with up to 140 dual connection electric vehicle chargers set to be... Local News
Local Councillors call for permanent reduction in alcohol sales hours at Bloxham petrol station 29th October 2020 With a voluntary reduction in licensing hours at Bloxham petrol station due to end next week, local Councillors are urging owners Motor Fuel Group to make... 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
