Plans to convert a barn into ten homes near Somerton raise concerns about traffic, services, and exceeding Class Q limits. Somerton Barn Conversion Plan for Ten Homes Faces Local Concerns Laxton Properties wants to change Oakwood House. It sits on Fritwell Road near Somerton, which is about six miles from Bicester. They want to convert…
Cherwell Council may raise councillor pay £180 yearly, following similar moves in South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse. Cherwell Councillor Allowances Could Jump By £180 Annually Next week, Cherwell Council will discuss their budget. One item involves raising councillor pay yearly. The plan is to increase it from £5,040 to £5,220. South Oxfordshire councillors…
Trains from London to Aylesbury are disrupted February 22nd and 23rd due to HS2 work. Buses will replace trains. Chiltern Railways: Marylebone to Aylesbury Line Faces Disruptions Hey, guess what? Chiltern Railways has some updates. Trains aren’t running from London. This affects Aylesbury Vale Parkway via Amersham. This happens February 22nd and 23rd. HS2 is…
The Penny Black hosts a 12-day beer festival from March 5-16, featuring 20 ales, including international and vegan options. Oxfordshire Pub Celebrates Beer with Twelve Day Ale Festival The Penny Black will host a beer fest. It’s on Sheep Street. The festival starts March 5 and ends March 16. They will have many beers. Five…
Laxton Properties plans houses for High Street’s Charlton-on-Otmoor Services, submitted to Cherwell District Council. Oxfordshire Village Seeks Six Homes Replacing Charlton Depot Laxton Properties plans houses. The location is High Street’s Charlton-on-Otmoor Services. They submitted the plans to Cherwell District Council. The plan includes two two-bedroom homes and two three-bedroom homes. Two four-bedroom homes complete…
Oxfordshire solicitor Susan Whitehead struck off for dishonesty involving a Lasting Power of Attorney document. Solicitor Removed From Rolls After Lying On Legal Paperwork Susan Whitehead lost her job as a solicitor. The Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal (SDT) made this decision. Her office was in Headington. The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) confirmed this news. It happened…
Council tax in Oxfordshire will increase by 4.99 percent, the maximum permissible without a vote. Oxfordshire Council Tax Set To Rise By Maximum Allowed Amount English councils can raise council tax yearly. They can go up to 4.99 percent without a vote if they handle social care. Smaller councils have a 2.99 percent limit and…
MP urges infrastructure upgrades alongside Bicester’s growth. Residents voice concerns about service strains. Bicester Growth Requires Infrastructure Improvements, Says MP Calum Miller, the MP representing Bicester and Woodstock, wants government assurance for Bicester. Bicester plans to build 7,750 new homes by 2042, a proposition put forth by Cherwell District Council in their Local Plan. A…
Didcot and Wallingford police address e-scooter misuse, uninsured vehicles, and parking issues during recent patrols. Police Seize E-Scooter and Uninsured Car During Patrols in Oxfordshire The Didcot and Wallingford police patrolled during half term. They took an e-scooter from someone and gave two warnings about riding badly. People were riding on public roads too. The…
Barratt and David Wilson Homes Southern donate £3k to Homeless Oxfordshire for vital housing and support services. Housebuilder Donates £3k to Homeless Oxfordshire Charity Homeless Oxfordshire started back in 1985. It was first called the Oxford Night Shelter. Now, they are the biggest housing provider for homeless people in Oxfordshire. They operate as a non-profit.…