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Cherwell District Council
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The district council for north Oxfordshire. To get in touch with a service request, visit www.cherwell.gov.uk
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 👇
November 25, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Leaders from Cherwell, South Oxfordshire, Vale of White Horse, West Berkshire and West Oxfordshire councils are backing the option to create two new unitary authorities.
November 25, 2025 at 4:51 PM
View our interactive map at cherwell.maps.arcgis...
November 21, 2025 at 10:53 AM
There are a number of friendly venues in Banbury, Bicester, Kidlington and the surrounding villages open to you, they will have the Warm Welcome sign in their window making them easy to identify.

You can also find a warm space near you with our interactive map.
November 21, 2025 at 10:53 AM
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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November 20, 2025 at 4:23 PM
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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November 19, 2025 at 11:49 AM
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/...
November 14, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Three proposals have been developed and Cherwell, South Oxfordshire, Vale of White Horse, West Berkshire and West Oxfordshire councils all looked at all three of them.
November 14, 2025 at 3:04 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
November 12, 2025 at 4:02 PM
We are then observing the national two-minute silence at 11am marking the Armistice which ended the First World War and remembering those who gave their lives for our freedom.
#LestWeForget #Remembrance #ArmisticeDay
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November 11, 2025 at 10:42 AM
Community liaison team leader Michal is giving a presentation reflecting on his involvement in the reservists and his squadron's role in the Second World War.
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November 11, 2025 at 10:42 AM
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/...
November 7, 2025 at 6:25 PM
The new planters have replaced the white and red plastic bollards, to stop illegal parking in Wesley Square. We’ve planted lavender for biodiversity (and happy bees!) and we’ve installed cube-style seating for relaxing and meeting friends.
November 7, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Upcoming sessions:
Fri 7 Nov 1.30-4pm
Sat 8 Nov 10am - 4.30pm
Mon 10 Nov 10am-12.30pm & 1.30-4pm
Tues 11 Nov 10am-12.30pm & 1.30-4pm
Wed 12 Nov 10am-12.30pm & 1.30-4pm
Fri 14 Nov 10am-12.30pm & 1.30-4pm
Mon 17 Nov 10am-12.30pm & 1.30-4pm
November 7, 2025 at 11:44 AM
We still have plenty of sessions over the coming weeks and have added in a Saturday session tomorrow from 10am to 4.30pm due to popular demand!

Join us at Unit 65-66 in Castle Quay Banbury!
November 7, 2025 at 11:44 AM