Andy Mitchell Local Democracy Reporter
  • Oxfordshire
  • National World

Local Democracy Reporter covering Oxfordshire County, Oxford City and Cherwell, West Oxfordshire, South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse district councils.

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Banbury Guardian, Oxfordshire Live

Focus Areas

  • Oxfordshire

111 Articles
over 2 years
oxfordshirelive.co.uk

New 30mph limit set for key route into Oxford

The county's highways boss said he was 'astonished' the change hadn't already happened

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Bicester roads to see 50mph speed limit cut

Roads around the town centre will be made 'safer' despite claims the move is a waste of money

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Government 'still interested' in ambitious Oxford Arc project

The scheme has recognised opportunities for a better economic, social and environmental future

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Council boss defends 'traffic magnet' Westgate Centre

The centre has been accused of causing 'chaos on the city's roads, but the council's deputy leader leapt to its defence

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Oxford Lib Dems refuse to vote on plans for 3,000 new homes

All the party's councillors abstained without explanation on a vote on plans to develop land in the south of the city

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Council to proceed with roadworks despite climate concerns

Four separate transport projects are needed if new homes can be built in Didcot

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Council denies West Oxfordshire parking charge plans

Thousands have signed an online petition to say they are "concerned" about more parking charges coming in

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Report says council's main risks relate to vulnerable children's care

The high demand for services has caused a huge overspend

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Council denies 'secrecy' claim over officer's working arrangement

The local authority said councillors were made aware of the change

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Oxford United's new 18,000-capacity stadium 'talks' move forward

Oxfordshire County Council has agreed to progress with discussions on the club occupying land at Stratfield Brake

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Key dates of when two councils will end sharing agreement released

The agreement is set to come to an end

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No jabs cost some Oxfordshire council workers jobs

Compulsory coronavirus vaccine mandates were eventually dropped by the government, but some council workers did lose out

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