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
Conservatives to launch new plan to tackle addiction 28th November 2019 A Conservative majority Government will launch a new initiative to drive down drug related deaths and tackle addiction head on, Health Secretary Matt Hancock... National News
To unleash our full potential, we need women more than ever 28th November 2019 On the 100th anniversary of the first female MP taking her seat in the House of Commons, Prime Minister Boris Johnson has celebrated the contribution of female... National News
Jeremy Corbyn’s policy of continuing free movement with the EU would cost over £4 billion in benefits 27th November 2019 New analysis has revealed that Jeremy Corbyn’s plan to continue free movement with EU countries would cost DWP over £4 billion in extra benefit costs over the... National News
Boris Johnson: Poor mobile phone signal will be a thing of the past 27th November 2019 The scourge of poor mobile phone signal in rural areas will be a thing of the past under bold new plans to be fast tracked in the first 100 days of a... National News
New national vaccination reminder system to boost childhood vaccination rates 27th November 2019 A Conservative majority government will introduce a national vaccination reminder system to boost childhood vaccination rates. National News
Tax hikes for the many – new report reveals millions face tax hikes under Labour 26th November 2019 A new official report released by the Conservative Party today, The Twelve Taxes of Labour, shows Labour’s manifesto would mean taxes rising for millions of... National News
