Oxfordshire blame game breaks out as £1m sports club delayed again

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        August 30, 2026

Oxfordshire blame game breaks out as £1m sports club delayed again

Good Morning Oxfordshire — 2026-08-30

An Oxfordshire councillor has said the local authority should undertake a review to learn as a £1 million sports club is delayed again.
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Oxfordshire blame game breaks out as £1m sports club delayed again
• An Oxfordshire councillor has said the local authority should undertake a review to learn as a £1 million sports club is delayed again.
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