Cherwell District Council19 hrs agoGovernment 'power grab' strips local planning powersCherwell District Council will no longer make decisions on major planning applications.19 hrs ago5 days agoForever chemicals tests not done says site ownerThe former RAF Upper Heyford site owner says previous tests were not looking for PFAS.5 days ago5 days agoMore than 400 lorry loads removed from illegal dumpA £7.3m EA operation is currently underway to remove the enormous waste mound in Kidlington.5 days ago4 Jun 2026Council 'walks away' from warehouses decisionA council says it will not defend its decision to oppose three giant warehouses.4 Jun 202613 May 2026Council's first Lib Dem leader steps down David Hingley became Cherwell District Council's first ever Liberal Democrat Council leader in 2023.13 May 20268 May 2026'Ups and downs' as no majorities won in OxfordshireThree of Oxfordshire's councils remain without overall control, following Thursday's local elections.8 May 20268 May 2026'Urgent answers needed' to forever chemical concernResidents' concerns about so-called "forever chemicals" at a site of a proposed development are raised.8 May 20267 May 2026Dogs support their voting owners at poll stationsDogs kept their owners company as residents cast votes in county, district and city council elections.7 May 20267 May 2026Polls open in Oxfordshire local electionsVoters in Oxford, Cherwell and West Oxfordshire are heading to the polls as residents elect councillors to district and city authorities.7 May 2026...
