Cherwell District Council
@cherwellcouncil.bsky.social
The district council for north Oxfordshire. To get in touch with a service request, visit www.cherwell.gov.uk
The “manosphere” is a network of communities that claim to address men’s struggles – dating, fitness or fatherhood, for example – but often promote harmful advice and attitudes.
Read UN Women's explainer and speak up - don't scroll past: www.unwomen.org/en/a...
#16Days #ACTToEndViolence
Read UN Women's explainer and speak up - don't scroll past: www.unwomen.org/en/a...
#16Days #ACTToEndViolence
December 8, 2025 at 8:30 AM
The “manosphere” is a network of communities that claim to address men’s struggles – dating, fitness or fatherhood, for example – but often promote harmful advice and attitudes.
Read UN Women's explainer and speak up - don't scroll past: www.unwomen.org/en/a...
#16Days #ACTToEndViolence
Read UN Women's explainer and speak up - don't scroll past: www.unwomen.org/en/a...
#16Days #ACTToEndViolence
Come and join in the fun today by shopping small, supporting all your favourite local businesses and spreading the word.
#ShopSmall #SupportLocalBusiness #BuyLocal #smallbusinesssaturday
#ShopSmall #SupportLocalBusiness #BuyLocal #smallbusinesssaturday
December 6, 2025 at 8:04 AM
Come and join in the fun today by shopping small, supporting all your favourite local businesses and spreading the word.
#ShopSmall #SupportLocalBusiness #BuyLocal #smallbusinesssaturday
#ShopSmall #SupportLocalBusiness #BuyLocal #smallbusinesssaturday
Heyford & Bicester Veterans Group meets every month to support Armed Forces veterans, reservists and their families.
Our Armed Forces Champion Cllr Rob Pattenden and housing officers regularly attend and today we were delighted to be joined by a group of Chelsea pensioners and Calum Miller MP.
Our Armed Forces Champion Cllr Rob Pattenden and housing officers regularly attend and today we were delighted to be joined by a group of Chelsea pensioners and Calum Miller MP.
December 5, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Heyford & Bicester Veterans Group meets every month to support Armed Forces veterans, reservists and their families.
Our Armed Forces Champion Cllr Rob Pattenden and housing officers regularly attend and today we were delighted to be joined by a group of Chelsea pensioners and Calum Miller MP.
Our Armed Forces Champion Cllr Rob Pattenden and housing officers regularly attend and today we were delighted to be joined by a group of Chelsea pensioners and Calum Miller MP.
You can also join us for a special exhibition event at #Grimsbury Community Centre, Burchester Place, OX16 3WT, Tuesday 9 December 2025, 3pm-7pm.
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December 5, 2025 at 10:23 AM
You can also join us for a special exhibition event at #Grimsbury Community Centre, Burchester Place, OX16 3WT, Tuesday 9 December 2025, 3pm-7pm.
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On Monday we’re opening a consultation on the #Grimsbury Conservation Area Appraisal – it’s an opportunity to learn more about local history and share your views.
The consultation runs from 8 December - 30 January on our Citizen Space page: cherwell.citizenspac... #Banbury
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The consultation runs from 8 December - 30 January on our Citizen Space page: cherwell.citizenspac... #Banbury
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December 5, 2025 at 10:22 AM
On Monday we’re opening a consultation on the #Grimsbury Conservation Area Appraisal – it’s an opportunity to learn more about local history and share your views.
The consultation runs from 8 December - 30 January on our Citizen Space page: cherwell.citizenspac... #Banbury
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The consultation runs from 8 December - 30 January on our Citizen Space page: cherwell.citizenspac... #Banbury
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There is #NoExcuse for online abuse, and yet it is exploding.
To help everyone recognise the signs of online violence, @unwomen have prepared a great explainer, covering everything women and girls need to know to navigate digital spaces: www.unwomen.org/en/a... #16Days
To help everyone recognise the signs of online violence, @unwomen have prepared a great explainer, covering everything women and girls need to know to navigate digital spaces: www.unwomen.org/en/a... #16Days
December 3, 2025 at 2:45 PM
There is #NoExcuse for online abuse, and yet it is exploding.
To help everyone recognise the signs of online violence, @unwomen have prepared a great explainer, covering everything women and girls need to know to navigate digital spaces: www.unwomen.org/en/a... #16Days
To help everyone recognise the signs of online violence, @unwomen have prepared a great explainer, covering everything women and girls need to know to navigate digital spaces: www.unwomen.org/en/a... #16Days
Binned batteries or electricals can spark FIRES when crushed in bin lorries.
Always recycle batteries and electricals separately from your household rubbish and recycling.
To find out how to dispose of these and other items, look it up at www.cherwell.gov.uk/...
Always recycle batteries and electricals separately from your household rubbish and recycling.
To find out how to dispose of these and other items, look it up at www.cherwell.gov.uk/...
December 1, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Binned batteries or electricals can spark FIRES when crushed in bin lorries.
Always recycle batteries and electricals separately from your household rubbish and recycling.
To find out how to dispose of these and other items, look it up at www.cherwell.gov.uk/...
Always recycle batteries and electricals separately from your household rubbish and recycling.
To find out how to dispose of these and other items, look it up at www.cherwell.gov.uk/...
Pick up your free roll of food caddy liners during December while stocks last.
@OxonRecycles are giving them away to help you recycle your inedible food waste this festive season.
Pick up your free roll at any Oxfordshire library www.oxfordshirerecyc...
@OxonRecycles are giving them away to help you recycle your inedible food waste this festive season.
Pick up your free roll at any Oxfordshire library www.oxfordshirerecyc...
November 28, 2025 at 12:24 PM
Pick up your free roll of food caddy liners during December while stocks last.
@OxonRecycles are giving them away to help you recycle your inedible food waste this festive season.
Pick up your free roll at any Oxfordshire library www.oxfordshirerecyc...
@OxonRecycles are giving them away to help you recycle your inedible food waste this festive season.
Pick up your free roll at any Oxfordshire library www.oxfordshirerecyc...
It's #NationalTreeWeek!
To help us celebrate, Bridge Street Community Garden are running FREE tree giveaways for anyone who wants to plant a sapling in their garden, school or community space.
Every tree planted will help with local biodiversity and climate adaptation.
To help us celebrate, Bridge Street Community Garden are running FREE tree giveaways for anyone who wants to plant a sapling in their garden, school or community space.
Every tree planted will help with local biodiversity and climate adaptation.
November 27, 2025 at 3:19 PM
It's #NationalTreeWeek!
To help us celebrate, Bridge Street Community Garden are running FREE tree giveaways for anyone who wants to plant a sapling in their garden, school or community space.
Every tree planted will help with local biodiversity and climate adaptation.
To help us celebrate, Bridge Street Community Garden are running FREE tree giveaways for anyone who wants to plant a sapling in their garden, school or community space.
Every tree planted will help with local biodiversity and climate adaptation.
We’re supporting UN Women's #16Days of Activism, joining the call for a world where technology is a force for equality – not harm.
Read their FAQs raising awareness of issues like digital abuse, trolling, stalking & other forms of violence against women and girls: www.unwomen.org/en/a... #NoExcuse
Read their FAQs raising awareness of issues like digital abuse, trolling, stalking & other forms of violence against women and girls: www.unwomen.org/en/a... #NoExcuse
November 27, 2025 at 10:17 AM
We’re supporting UN Women's #16Days of Activism, joining the call for a world where technology is a force for equality – not harm.
Read their FAQs raising awareness of issues like digital abuse, trolling, stalking & other forms of violence against women and girls: www.unwomen.org/en/a... #NoExcuse
Read their FAQs raising awareness of issues like digital abuse, trolling, stalking & other forms of violence against women and girls: www.unwomen.org/en/a... #NoExcuse
The proposal includes a new Oxford and Shires council, covering Cherwell, West Oxfordshire and Oxford city and Ridgeway council covering South Oxfordshire, Vale of White Horse and West Berkshire.
Find out what the five leaders had to say in the video below 👇
Find out what the five leaders had to say in the video below 👇
November 25, 2025 at 4:51 PM
The proposal includes a new Oxford and Shires council, covering Cherwell, West Oxfordshire and Oxford city and Ridgeway council covering South Oxfordshire, Vale of White Horse and West Berkshire.
Find out what the five leaders had to say in the video below 👇
Find out what the five leaders had to say in the video below 👇
View our interactive map at cherwell.maps.arcgis...
November 21, 2025 at 10:53 AM
View our interactive map at cherwell.maps.arcgis...
We will carefully review everyone's feedback before finalising the plans ahead of the final decision at the February full council meeting.
Thanks in advance for having your say!
Head directly to the survey at
cherwell.citizenspac...
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Thanks in advance for having your say!
Head directly to the survey at
cherwell.citizenspac...
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November 20, 2025 at 4:23 PM
We will carefully review everyone's feedback before finalising the plans ahead of the final decision at the February full council meeting.
Thanks in advance for having your say!
Head directly to the survey at
cherwell.citizenspac...
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Thanks in advance for having your say!
Head directly to the survey at
cherwell.citizenspac...
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We've opened a consultation on next year's budget.
It's time to have your say on proposed efficiencies and savings, carefully prepared to protect frontline services in the face of financial challenges faced across local government.
Read more www.cherwell.gov.uk/...
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It's time to have your say on proposed efficiencies and savings, carefully prepared to protect frontline services in the face of financial challenges faced across local government.
Read more www.cherwell.gov.uk/...
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November 20, 2025 at 4:23 PM
We've opened a consultation on next year's budget.
It's time to have your say on proposed efficiencies and savings, carefully prepared to protect frontline services in the face of financial challenges faced across local government.
Read more www.cherwell.gov.uk/...
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It's time to have your say on proposed efficiencies and savings, carefully prepared to protect frontline services in the face of financial challenges faced across local government.
Read more www.cherwell.gov.uk/...
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We will assist our partner agencies if needed but it won’t be Cherwell’s responsibility to fund the clean-up.
We call on the government to make sure the investigation and clean-up have everything they need to succeed.
www.cherwell.gov.uk/...
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We call on the government to make sure the investigation and clean-up have everything they need to succeed.
www.cherwell.gov.uk/...
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November 19, 2025 at 11:49 AM
We will assist our partner agencies if needed but it won’t be Cherwell’s responsibility to fund the clean-up.
We call on the government to make sure the investigation and clean-up have everything they need to succeed.
www.cherwell.gov.uk/...
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We call on the government to make sure the investigation and clean-up have everything they need to succeed.
www.cherwell.gov.uk/...
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We share our residents' anger about the illegal landfill at #Kidlington. The Environment Agency is investigating and will be in charge of arranging the clean-up. If you have any information that could assist their investigation, call their 24-hour hotline: 0800 807060.
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November 19, 2025 at 11:49 AM
We share our residents' anger about the illegal landfill at #Kidlington. The Environment Agency is investigating and will be in charge of arranging the clean-up. If you have any information that could assist their investigation, call their 24-hour hotline: 0800 807060.
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90% of the councillors in attendance agreed the two unitary option would be best approach for their areas, Oxfordshire, West Berkshire and the wider region.
Read more at, www.cherwell.gov.uk/...
Read more at, www.cherwell.gov.uk/...
November 14, 2025 at 3:05 PM
90% of the councillors in attendance agreed the two unitary option would be best approach for their areas, Oxfordshire, West Berkshire and the wider region.
Read more at, www.cherwell.gov.uk/...
Read more at, www.cherwell.gov.uk/...
Our video highlights the types of projects that have benefitted from previous Household Support Fund grants and what the latest grant can be used for. Further information can be found at www.cherwell.gov.uk/new-hsf-launched
November 12, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Our video highlights the types of projects that have benefitted from previous Household Support Fund grants and what the latest grant can be used for. Further information can be found at www.cherwell.gov.uk/new-hsf-launched
Staff and councillors are marking Armistice Day this morning, with proceedings led by Cllr Dorothy Walker, Chair of the Council, and Cllr Rob Pattenden, our Armed Forces Champion.
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November 11, 2025 at 10:42 AM
Staff and councillors are marking Armistice Day this morning, with proceedings led by Cllr Dorothy Walker, Chair of the Council, and Cllr Rob Pattenden, our Armed Forces Champion.
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Bicester Jobs and Support Fair is happening this Wednesday!
It's a chance for you to meet local employers in an informal, friendly setting and find out more about the types of work that are out there.
Join us at #Bicester Library between 10.00am and 1.30pm.
It's a chance for you to meet local employers in an informal, friendly setting and find out more about the types of work that are out there.
Join us at #Bicester Library between 10.00am and 1.30pm.
November 10, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Bicester Jobs and Support Fair is happening this Wednesday!
It's a chance for you to meet local employers in an informal, friendly setting and find out more about the types of work that are out there.
Join us at #Bicester Library between 10.00am and 1.30pm.
It's a chance for you to meet local employers in an informal, friendly setting and find out more about the types of work that are out there.
Join us at #Bicester Library between 10.00am and 1.30pm.
Next up: Pioneer Square and Crown Walk. We're working with local businesses to make more improvements.
Come and meet the Bicester team at the Friday Market on 14 November and help shape the next phase.
Learn more at, www.cherwell.gov.uk/...
Come and meet the Bicester team at the Friday Market on 14 November and help shape the next phase.
Learn more at, www.cherwell.gov.uk/...
November 7, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Next up: Pioneer Square and Crown Walk. We're working with local businesses to make more improvements.
Come and meet the Bicester team at the Friday Market on 14 November and help shape the next phase.
Learn more at, www.cherwell.gov.uk/...
Come and meet the Bicester team at the Friday Market on 14 November and help shape the next phase.
Learn more at, www.cherwell.gov.uk/...
James Robinson, @rspb.bsky.social's COO, said: "Our approach is rooted in ecological science and long-term stewardship. The habitats we create and enhance will be managed well beyond the 30-year requirement, delivering lasting benefits for wildlife, the local community, and the climate."
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November 6, 2025 at 10:46 AM
James Robinson, @rspb.bsky.social's COO, said: "Our approach is rooted in ecological science and long-term stewardship. The habitats we create and enhance will be managed well beyond the 30-year requirement, delivering lasting benefits for wildlife, the local community, and the climate."
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The former agricultural land is being transformed into a floodplain grazing marsh with wetland features known as scrapes and footdrains. Other areas of the site will be reseeded using seeds from the adjacent Otmoor Site of Special Scientific Interest.
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November 6, 2025 at 10:46 AM
The former agricultural land is being transformed into a floodplain grazing marsh with wetland features known as scrapes and footdrains. Other areas of the site will be reseeded using seeds from the adjacent Otmoor Site of Special Scientific Interest.
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Wading birds such as lapwings, redshanks, and curlews will benefit from a new agreement between the council and @rspb.bsky.social.
Works are getting way to extend the RSPB’s existing site at Otmoor, creating the district’s second habitat bank, an area set aside for nature recovery.
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Works are getting way to extend the RSPB’s existing site at Otmoor, creating the district’s second habitat bank, an area set aside for nature recovery.
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November 6, 2025 at 10:46 AM
Wading birds such as lapwings, redshanks, and curlews will benefit from a new agreement between the council and @rspb.bsky.social.
Works are getting way to extend the RSPB’s existing site at Otmoor, creating the district’s second habitat bank, an area set aside for nature recovery.
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Works are getting way to extend the RSPB’s existing site at Otmoor, creating the district’s second habitat bank, an area set aside for nature recovery.
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It’s a big step forward for sustainability in our district, and we’re proud to be making it happen.
Stay tuned for more details on how the service will work and what you’ll need to do. Let’s raise a glass to better recycling!
Read more at, www.cherwell.gov.uk/...
Stay tuned for more details on how the service will work and what you’ll need to do. Let’s raise a glass to better recycling!
Read more at, www.cherwell.gov.uk/...
November 5, 2025 at 3:37 PM
It’s a big step forward for sustainability in our district, and we’re proud to be making it happen.
Stay tuned for more details on how the service will work and what you’ll need to do. Let’s raise a glass to better recycling!
Read more at, www.cherwell.gov.uk/...
Stay tuned for more details on how the service will work and what you’ll need to do. Let’s raise a glass to better recycling!
Read more at, www.cherwell.gov.uk/...