Banbury to submit expression of interest for Town of Culture 2028
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Banbury to submit expression of interest for Town of Culture 2028
• The council is teaming up with community organisations to launch a bid for Banbury to be named UK Town of Culture 2028.
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 | Oxfordshire County Council - Newstoday Council adds Midland House in Botley to its office space for 2027/8• Oxfordshire County Council has added Midland House in Botley to its wider office accommodation plans for the interim period between County Hall closing as an office to be reimagined as a hotel and a renewed Speedwell House entering service. |
Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust - Newstoday Oxford Health District Nursing Service shortlisted for the 2026 HSJ Patient Safety Awards• We are delighted to announce that the District Nursing Service has been shortlisted for the Improving Medicines Safety Award at the HSJ Patient Safety Awards 2026, which recognises the critical work being done to address the complexities of delivering safe care amidst times of significant change and long-standing pressures. |
Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust - Newstoday Research colleagues unite at Oxford Pride 2026• This year, our Research and Development colleagues attended Oxford Pride 2026 to show support for the local LGBTQIA+ community, speaking to attendees about our research opportunities. |
 | Bicester Advertiser - News (Bicester)today 'Anger' as hospital trust considers women's counselling service closure• Workers' union Unite has launched a campaign to save a counselling service for women experiencing pregnancy loss at Oxford University Hospitals Trust. |
 | Bicester Advertiser - News (Bicester)today New protest planned in Oxford in response to Tommy Robinson's arrival today• "We are to stop this event from happening" as another demonstration has been planned against Tommy Robinson to the Oxford Union today. |
Cherwell District Council - Latest news (Banbury, Bicester, Kidlington)today Chair’s lunch raises funds for people experiencing homelessness and refugees• Local homelessness and refugee charities are in line for generous donations thanks to the Chair of the council’s fundraising efforts. |
Cherwell District Council - Latest news (Banbury, Bicester, Kidlington)today New ideas for Castle Quay at the heart of Banbury’s ongoing transformation• Banbury town centre is set for a boost as plans progress to help bring new life, experiences and opportunities to Castle Quay and the surrounding area. |
 | Oxfordshire County Council - Newstoday Oxfordshire County Council Chief Executive awarded OBE in King’s Birthday Honours• Dr Martin Reeves, Chief Executive of Oxfordshire County Council, has been awarded an OBE in the King’s Birthday Honours in recognition of his outstanding service to local government. |
 | Oxfordshire County Council - Newstoday Oxfordshire’s world leading life sciences innovation showcased in Parliament• Businesses, partners and parliamentarians came together alongside Oxfordshire County Council and Advanced Oxford to celebrate the county’s life sciences sector at a high profile event in Parliament earlier this month (18 May). |
 | Bicester Advertiser - News (Bicester)today Speed limit to be cut to 40mph on Oxfordshire road• Three area across Oxfordshire are set to be reduced to 40mph in a move by Oxfordshire County Council, in place of the existing National Speed Limit. |
 | Oxford Mailtoday Young drug dealer spared jailed despite dealing heroin and crack cocaine• A 25 year old man has been sentenced for drug dealing heroin and crack cocaine in Oxford. |
 | Herald Series - News (Abingdon, Didcot, Wantage)today Busy A34 slip road to have temporary traffic lights installed• Temporary traffic lights are to be installed at an on-slip of a busy A34 junction. |
 | Oxford Mailtoday Police granted extra powers at Tommy Robinson protest• Police's claim of anti-social behaviour at the Tommy Robinson protest has led to Oxford police getting extra powers to arrest people. |
West Oxfordshire District Counciltoday About the council Elections, find your local councillor, council meetings and minutes, view current job vacancies, performance and spending• This site is a guide to West Oxfordshire District Council and its work. |
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