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“On Saturday 12 April, members of the public reported a local man for riding his trail bike up and down the footpaths on the Madley Park estate in Witney. After gathering evidence, t...[full story]
Posted
: 08/05/2008 16:48:16
Children's art to brighten up Marriotts hoarding
The hoardings around the Marriotts Close construction site in Witney are about to be brightened up by colourful images of West Oxfordshire life painted by local children.
Paintings by pupils from ...[full story]
Posted
: 08/05/2008 10:23:28
Free compost bins and advice up for grabs
Free garden composting bins are up for grabs by West Oxfordshire residents this week in a special promotion to coincide with national Compost Awareness Week which runs from 4th-10th May.
...[full story]
Posted
: 02/05/2008 18:33:29
Full Election Results - West Oxfordshire D C
Chadlington and Churchill
Terence Neil Owen (Conservative) - 560 Votes - ELECTED
Christopher Tatton (Liberal Democrat) - 154 V...[full story]
Posted
: 02/05/2008 02:07:28
Witney Elections - May 2008 - Results
Cllr Louise Chapman (Conservative) has won West Witney.
Conservatives have won Chadlington.
It was announced at 23:17 that Roger Curry was elected councillor for Witney East
23:25 - Conservat...[full story]
Posted
: 01/05/2008 23:08:50
Information and Activity Fair
The Langdale Hall, Witney - 8th May 2008
Following the success of the Witney Information Fair held last April and the successful Burford Information Fair held in April this year, Age Concern Oxford...[full story]
Posted
: 01/05/2008 19:36:55
New play area for Madley Park
Children living in Madley Park, Witney will soon have a new play area.
On site work at Waterford Lane is due to start on May 6th to be complete and ready for use by mid- June. It is being financed...[full story]
Posted
: 25/04/2008 10:17:37
More retained firefighters needed
An open evening is being held at Witney Fire Station on Thursday 24th April from 7pm to 8pm as part of a recruitment drive for retained (part-time) firefighters in west Oxfordshire.While there ...[full story]
Posted
: 21/04/2008 18:58:20
Europe-wide road safety week enforced in Oxon
Officers from Oxfordshire Roads Policing Department will be carrying out speed checks across the county in support of a Europe-wide speed enforcement campaign.
The European Road Policing Network, ...[full story]
Posted
: 18/04/2008 14:09:01
Test Purchasing Operation - West Oxfordshire
More than half of premises in test serve alcohol to under 18s
A test purchasing operation in West Oxfordshire has produced mixed results with a number of premises being caught serving alcoh...[full story]
Posted
: 14/04/2008 14:01:18
Council takes on stray dog responsibility
The responsibility for collecting stray dogs throughout the District changed hands at the beginning of April with West Oxfordshire District Council taking over this role from the Police.
The Polic...[full story]
Posted
: 10/04/2008 17:48:34
Commercial waste recycling scheme extended
With 130 tonnes of refuse diverted away from landfill in just nine months, the District Council's waste recycling collection scheme is being extended for another year.
Launched in June 2007, it is...[full story]
Posted
: 09/04/2008 14:42:14
African Adventure Receives Boost from Witney firm
African Adventure Receives Boost from Witney-based Meech International
A generous financial donation from Witney-based manufacturing firm Meech International has kickstarted the fund-raising...[full story]
Posted
: 09/04/2008 14:32:48
Local Company Sponsors World Record Attempt
Local Company Sponsors World Record Attempt to Run across the Kalahari Desert
Background: A team of 4 university students, headed by brothers Harry and Toby Mossop is undertaking a massive e...[full story]
Posted
: 08/04/2008 00:06:34
Property marking with a difference
A DNA marking system that helps to deter distraction burglars is being offered to residents by the West Oxfordshire Community Safety Partnership.
The Selecta DNA kits, manufactured by Selectamark S...[full story]
Posted
: 07/04/2008 18:48:37
Rotary Club Sponsored Walk
Rotary undertaking Sponsored Walk in aid of One Water Charity
On Saturday 19th April members of The Rotary Club of Witney, led by their President Maurice Robinson, will be undertaking a spon...[full story]
Posted
: 04/04/2008 15:32:52
Burglaries - Witney
Police are appealing for witnesses following two burglaries in Witney on Monday (31st March).
At around 9.30pm, offenders broke into Sobell House Charity Warehouse, Station Lane Industrial Estate,...[full story]
Posted
: 02/04/2008 15:06:53
Communities to benefit from new 3 year crime plan
Reducing alcohol-related crime, underage drinking and anti-social behaviour are all top priorities in the West Oxfordshire Community Safety Plan 2008-11 which will be considered by the District Counci...[full story]
Posted
: 31/03/2008 15:56:31
Oxford win 2008 Boat Race
The Oxford crew have beaten Cambridge by 6 lengths to win the 2008 Boat Race.
Oxford finished in a time of 20 minutes and 52 seconds, Cambridge crossed the line at 21 minutes 14 seconds....[full story]
Posted
: 29/03/2008 17:39:15
Plans to reduce traffic in Witney town centre
Oxfordshire County Council is to submit a planning application for a new £16.4m road to ease traffic congestion in Witney.
The Cogges Link Road would connect Witan Way (south of Witney town centre)...[full story]
Posted
: 27/03/2008 22:07:32
Planning for the future
Local people are being asked their views as to how they would like to see West Oxfordshire develop over the next 15 to 20 years.
The consultation, which is expected to start at the end of March, i...[full story]
Posted
: 20/03/2008 13:09:24
Grants worth £88,500 agreed
West Oxfordshire communities in general and sports enthusiasts in particular are all set to benefit from a series of grants jointly worth almost £88,500 just agreed by the Cabinet.
Biggest benefic...[full story]
Posted
: 19/03/2008 15:08:18
Maite Alegre opens new workshop near Witney
The painter Maite Alegre has opened a new workshop and showroom between Long Hanborough and Witney, where she produces and sells her exclusive range of hand-painted vintage furniture.
Spanish-bor...[full story]
Posted
: 22/03/2008 16:48:04
Top honours at awards evening
West Oxfordshire District Council's Chairman's Award for 2008 has been made posthumously to Mr Tony Cripps in recognition of his Outstanding Achievement for Chipping Norton Rugby Club.
The award...[full story]
Posted
: 14/03/2008 10:15:10
CCTV system helps police catch offenders
The Witney CCTV system has again proved its worth after three men were arrested by police on Friday 7th March for trying to use forged notes in the town's shops.
Employees at Lloyds Pharmacy, which...[full story]
Posted
: 13/03/2008 14:51:37
West Oxon officers get high-tech headwear
West Oxon officers get high-tech tool to deter disorder and violence
West Oxfordshire police are being given an extra set of eyes on their patrols in the form of headcams.
The mini camer...[full story]
Posted
: 11/03/2008 16:39:16
Assault – Witney
Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was assaulted in Witney on Saturday evening (8th March).
At around 8.45pm, the 41-year-old was attacked outside the Robin Hood pub in Hailey Road. He...[full story]
Posted
: 11/03/2008 00:00:49
Witney Neighbourhood Management Update - March
Neighbourhood Specialist Officer PC Duncan Johnson provides the monthly update for March:
“February has been a very busy time for the Witney team. As you may have seen in the local press the team ...[full story]
Posted
: 10/03/2008 13:04:19
Calling last orders on glass
Customers at three of Witney’s most popular venues will no longer have to worry about a glass being used as a weapon against them and ruining their lives as well as their night out.
Izi’s, the Pala...[full story]
Posted
: 03/03/2008 11:27:54
School gets new dishwasher served up on a plate
Mulberry School at Standlake has just been given a new dishwasher for free due to the generosity of the winner of a recent prize draw, held by the Council.
Richard Lethbridge of Fulbrook was picke...[full story]
Posted
: 29/02/2008 18:08:32
Council Tax remains second lowest in England
West Oxfordshire District Council’s share of the Council Tax for a Band D property in 2008/2009 has been set at £74.88.
Cllr Barry Norton, Leader of the Council said: “The Figure of £74.88 represe...[full story]
Posted
: 28/02/2008 14:15:25
Earth Tremor hits England - and Witney!!!
Did everyone feel the earth tremor / earthquake in Witney in the early hours of the morning!!
Happened about 12:57am!!!
It is thought to have measured 4.7 on the Richter Scale and the epicentre ...[full story]
Posted
: 27/02/2008 01:17:37
Great ideas for days out
The latest information on over 40 places to visit for great days out in Oxfordshire and neighbouring counties goes on show at Steeple Aston on Wednesday 5th March at the annual Tourism Literature Exch...[full story]
Posted
: 26/02/2008 12:19:32
Flooding issues to be discussed by EU
A senior officer from West Oxfordshire District Council is, this week, addressing a European Parliamentary committee about the affects of last summer's flooding.
Cath James, West Oxfordshire Distr...[full story]
Posted
: 25/02/2008 17:05:31
Changing room re-vamp gets green light
Customers at Witney's Windrush Leisure Centre will soon be able to enjoy much improved changing facilities thanks to a £200,000 plus refurbishment programme just agreed by West Oxfordshire District Co...[full story]
Posted
: 13/02/2008 17:28:57
Serious assault - Carterton
Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was assaulted on a bus travelling to Carterton from Witney on Saturday (9th February).
The man had spent the evening in Witney on Friday. He c...[full story]
Posted
: 11/02/2008 17:15:50
Zero tolerance on teenage drinkers in Witney
Police in West Oxfordshire seized 100 cans and bottles of alcohol from under 18s during December alone as part of their zero tolerance approach to underage drinking.
Police officers and Police Comm...[full story]
Posted
: 07/02/2008 17:14:38
New target for youth radio station
Just Oxfordshire is a local radio group and has been operating since 2005 and aims to win a permanent FM community radio licence and serve the towns of Witney, Carterton and surrounding villages.
F...[full story]
Posted
: 05/02/2008 17:49:32
Dismay and outrage at Post Office closure plan
Cllr Barry Norton, Leader of West Oxfordshire District Council has expressed dismay and outrage at the Post Office's plan to close nine post offices in the district.
In the cases of almost half th...[full story]
Posted
: 05/02/2008 17:35:41
Fatal traffic incident - Witney
Please note that the exact location in the following press release was incorrect. The collision did not occur on the A4095, but nearby on Main Road to the west of Curbridge, just west of Downs Road.
...[full story]
Posted
: 05/02/2008 09:33:41
Witney Neighbourhood Management Update - Feb 08
Neighbourhood Specialist Officer PC Duncan Johnson provides the update this month:
“The team's final PCSO Isabel Webb has now finished her training and has been confirmed as an independently patro...[full story]
Posted
: 04/02/2008 13:23:31
£2.5 million rural development funding bid goes in
West Oxfordshire District Council has submitted a bid for up to £2.5 million from EU and Government sources to support new rural development projects in West and North Oxfordshire and the Cotswolds ov...[full story]
Posted
: 01/02/2008 18:36:55
Work begins on £45m Witney development
A sod-cutting ceremony will mark the start of work on site at the Marriotts Close development, Witney.
Cllr Roger Curry, Chairman of the Council, senior District councillors and the Mayor of Witne...[full story]
Posted
: 01/02/2008 14:16:44
Personal safety tips for taxi drivers
A new leaflet just published by West Oxfordshire District Council highlights risks facing local taxi and hire car drivers and offers tips on how to avoid the pitfalls.
Primarily targeted at less e...[full story]
Posted
: 01/02/2008 14:15:33
Faulty thermostat guidance issued to residents
Following the tragic death of a baby who died from being scalded by water from a hot water tank which had a faulty thermometer, West Oxfordshire District Council is urging tenants, private landlords a...[full story]
Posted
: 31/01/2008 14:57:06
More “house detectives” wanted
Finding more “house detectives” is one aim of a special exhibition being hosted by West Oxfordshire District Council at its Elmfield office in New Yatt Road, Witney on weekdays from now until March 4t...[full story]
Posted
: 25/01/2008 12:11:00
Planning applications can now be viewed on-line
In another move to make the planning process more convenient, any planning application submitted to West Oxfordshire District Council since the beginning of January can now be viewed online.
This ...[full story]
Posted
: 25/01/2008 10:23:53
Bigger, better community recycling centres
A programme to clean up and improve West Oxfordshire's 21 community recycling centres has increased their capacity by more than 40 per cent. In addition up to nine different categories of recyclable ...[full story]
Posted
: 23/01/2008 17:04:32
Denis Green to relocate
Denis Green and Partners is relocating according to reports.
It will vacate its premises in the Market Square and The Steamer Trading Cookshop will move in.
The Steamer Trading Cookshop is a fam...[full story]
Posted
: 23/01/2008 10:57:45
Feb 1st deadline for free bus pass applications
Any West Oxfordshire resident who qualifies to use the new free national concessionary travel scheme which starts on 1st April needs to apply for a “smartcard” bus pass to the District Council by Frid...[full story]
Posted
: 22/01/2008 22:52:57
Witney Neighbourhood Management Update - Jan 08
Neighbourhood Specialist Officer PC Chris Ince brings this month’s update:
“December has been a busy month for the team. The PCSOs have made a number of visits to local schools and youth groups to...[full story]
Posted
: 14/01/2008 17:28:46
Time running out for nominations
Time running out for sport and coaching award nominations
Friday 15th February is the final deadline for West Oxfordshire District Council to receive completed nominations for West Oxfordsh...[full story]
Posted
: 11/01/2008 16:43:07
Arts groups need to get grant applications in
Local arts groups and projects seeking financial help through West Oxfordshire District Council’s Support for the Arts grants scheme for 2008/9 have until Friday 15th February to apply.
Grants of ...[full story]
Posted
: 11/01/2008 16:37:06
Bigger, better household recycling centre - Witney
The household recycling centre based in the Welch Way car park has moved to the new Woodford Way
car park and has increased the capacity of recycling materials by 40% compared to the old site. Eleven...[full story]
Posted
: 07/01/2008 17:22:33
Criminal damage series – Witney
Police are appealing for witnesses after there was a series of four incidents of criminal damage to vehicles and property in Witney on Friday (4th January).
Sometime between 10pm and 2am the next ...[full story]
Posted
: 07/01/2008 17:20:39
More than £28,000 grants to village projects
Grants worth more than £28,000 have been agreed by West Oxfordshire District Council to help pay for new or improved sports recreational or community facilities for people in Eynsham, Standlake, Woods...[full story]
Posted
: 04/01/2008 10:00:14
Knifepoint shop robbery – Witney
Police are appealing for witnesses after a shop in Witney was robbed at knifepoint on Monday (24/12).
At around 4.20pm, a man or youth who had his face covered entered Star News Shop on Burwell Dri...[full story]
Posted
: 27/12/2007 14:12:26
Assault – Witney
Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was assaulted outside a bar in Witney in the early hours of Christmas Day.
Between 12.40am and 1am, a 28-year-old man was punched to the side of the f...[full story]
Posted
: 27/12/2007 14:01:02
First Red Cross flood payments in time for Xmas
An Oxfordshire-wide Red Cross flood grant scheme, launched 3 weeks ago, has made its first hardship payments.
At a meeting of the Red Cross Flood Grant Distribution Board on 17th December 2007 gra...[full story]
Posted
: 20/12/2007 15:55:49
New car park opens in Witney for Christmas
The new 250 space long stay Woodford Way Car Park opens on Saturday 22nd December, in time for the last three shopping days before Christmas.
Work started last month on the temporary car park at th...[full story]
Posted
: 20/12/2007 12:13:59
Information centre move a big success
More visitors, more sales and lower costs have all come as a result of moving Witney's Visitor Information Centre from its former location in the High Street to West Oxfordshire District Council’s tow...[full story]
Posted
: 19/12/2007 23:02:19
Police appeal after high value burglary – Brize
Police are appealing for information after a burglary at a business on the Viscount industrial estate in Brize Norton overnight on Monday (11th December) and Tuesday (12th December).
Thieves stole...[full story]
Posted
: 14/12/2007 12:30:13
Government finance settlement
Poor government grant places pressure on council and residents
West Oxfordshire District Council leaders have expressed dismay over a very poor finance settlement from central government, w...[full story]
Posted
: 12/12/2007 11:20:20
Computer equipment robbery - Eynsham
Police are appealing for witnesses after thieves stole more than £40,000 of computer equipment from a business in Eynsham on Friday evening (7th December).
Between 8pm and 8.45pm three men entered ...[full story]
Posted
: 11/12/2007 16:58:15
Post Office closures will hit rural areas hard
Residents in rural parts of West Oxfordshire are most likely to be hit hard when the Post Office goes ahead with plans to close local offices in a drive to cut its costs.
This is the warning issue...[full story]
Posted
: 10/12/2007 15:51:24
Vandalism causes disruption to recycling
Over the weekend vandals broke into our waste contractors' depot at Radley and damaged half of our recycling fleet rendering them in-operable at this time.
The message to West Oxfordshire residents...[full story]
Posted
: 10/12/2007 09:41:09
Fatal collision – near Burford
Police are appealing for witnesses after a collision on the A361 near the Kencot and Holwell junction (near Cotswold Wildlife Park).
At around 11.40pm last night (6th December) emergency services ...[full story]
Posted
: 07/12/2007 14:47:58
Collision – A415 Ducklington, Witney
Police are currently at the scene of a collision on the A415, near the Aston Road junction in Ducklington, Witney.
At 6.24am a Ford Mondeo was in collision with a cyclist. The cyclist has been tak...[full story]
Posted
: 07/12/2007 12:54:45
Awards deadline looming
Local people who are talented in sport or the arts but who may be struggling to pay for a course or equipment have just over a month to submit an application to West Oxfordshire District Council for ...[full story]
Posted
: 07/12/2007 12:53:19
Flood relief in sight for Witney development
The end of flooding problems may well be in sight for residents of Queen Emma’s Dyke, Ducklington Lane, Witney.
The development, built by Pye Homes, has suffered from localised flooding for...[full story]
Posted
: 07/12/2007 12:52:56
iPods stolen from Currys.digital, Witney
Police are appealing for witnesses after thieves stole iPods from the Currys store in Witney.
At around 5.30pm on Tuesday (4th Dec) two men carried the glass case in which the MP3 players were dis...[full story]
Posted
: 06/12/2007 16:47:02
Cat shooting – Carterton
Police are appealing for information after a cat was shot in Carterton on Friday (November 30th).
Residents of a property in Shillbrook Avenue found their white and tabby cat, called Angel, was ve...[full story]
Posted
: 03/12/2007 15:30:35
Stop thieves bagging your purse - West Oxon
The West Oxfordshire Community Safety Partnership has teamed up with Giles Sports Shop in Carterton to give away 500 handbag keycoils in the run up to the festive period.
One end of the plastic ke...[full story]
Posted
: 03/12/2007 15:29:42
Witney Neighbourhood Management Update - December
Neighbourhood Specialist Officer PC Chris Ince provides this month’s update:
“November has been a quieter month for the team. The recent operation that targeted underage drinking and anti-social be...[full story]
Posted
: 03/12/2007 15:28:18
Grants will help support domestic violence victims
Grants worth £19,000 to help fund support services for victims of domestic violence have been agreed by West Oxfordshire District Council's Cabinet.
£14,000 will go to support the outreach service...[full story]
Posted
: 28/11/2007 12:07:43
Most vulnerable and needy flood victims can claim
Councils across Oxfordshire have today 26th November launched a new grant scheme to distribute more than £250,000 in public donations allocated through the British Red Cross to help the most vulnerabl...[full story]
Posted
: 26/11/2007 10:07:07
Fatal Collision update – A40 slip road, Witney
Police are appealing for particular witnesses to come forward who may have seen a traffic collision in Witney where a woman pedestrian was killed on Thursday 15th November.
The incident happened a...[full story]
Posted
: 23/11/2007 15:42:24
Burglaries on the slide in West Oxfordshire
Latest figures show the number of burglaries taking place in West Oxfordshire is down 25 per cent compared to last year, leading police to urge residents to do all they can to help them drive them dow...[full story]
Posted
: 20/11/2007 17:45:23
Carterton in Peoples' Millions Final
Carterton's project to improve Tower Square has reached the final for the Lottery Fund - The Peoples' Millions.
The project, called "Put Heart into our Square" is in the final shortlist for up to £...[full story]
Posted
: 20/11/2007 17:23:24
Assault – Witney
Police are appealing for witnesses after a 17-year-old youth was assaulted in the early hours of Saturday (17th November) in Witney.
At around 2am, a youth with facial injuries was found by police...[full story]
Posted
: 19/11/2007 15:01:36
Good turnout for Witney Flood Protection Fair
Over 1,000 people visited the District's first Flood Protection Products Fair in Witney on Friday (16th November).
Entry to the fair was free. It was widely publicised by the Council and letters w...[full story]
Posted
: 19/11/2007 13:23:01
Witney - Fatal RTC on Ducklington Lane
Police are appealing for witnesses after a 13-year-old boy was killed in a traffic collision on the evening of 16th November.
The incident happened at around 8.05pm in Ducklington Lane, Witney.
...[full story]
Posted
: 16/11/2007 23:55:04
Fatal Collision – A40 slip road, Witney
Police are appealing for witnesses after a woman was killed in a traffic collision this evening (15th November).
The incident happened at around 3.53pm on the slip road of the A40 towards High Cogg...[full story]
Posted
: 15/11/2007 20:07:31
Witney Town Annual Christmas Lights Switch-On 2007
Witney Christmas Lights is THE one to be at again this year! Friday 30th November, The Market Square, Witney.
The event will be kicking off at 16:30 where Father Christmas's reindeer will be there ...[full story]
Posted
: 14/11/2007 13:02:55
Time to apply for flood grants running out
Monday 31st December is the deadline date for West Oxfordshire residents whose homes were flooded in July to return a completed application form for a £250 one-off grant. The grant is to help offset t...[full story]
Posted
: 14/11/2007 12:50:46
Fatal collision – West Oxfordshire
A man has died in a traffic incident on the A4095 near North Leigh, West Oxfordshire today (Sunday November 11th).
Police officers, in a marked police car, attempted to stop a green Rover shortly a...[full story]
Posted
: 11/11/2007 22:12:06
Work on new car park starts soon
Work is all set to start on 19th November (Monday) on a new temporary car park at the former council depot off Woodford Way, Witney, to replace the existing facility in Welch Way.
Designed to pro...[full story]
Posted
: 09/11/2007 12:00:34
Flood Protection Products Fair
In association with the Environment Agency and the National Flood Forum, West Oxfordshire District Council (WODC) will be holding a Flood Protection Products Fair on Friday 16th November from 2.30 - 6...[full story]
Posted
: 07/11/2007 09:56:29
Crackdown makes streets safer
A crackdown by West Oxfordshire District Council (WODC) on pavement display boards positioned illegally has made Witney's streets safer for anyone using them.
Following a 48 hour "final warning" e...[full story]
Posted
: 02/11/2007 18:54:31
Cardboard recycling helps Witney Market go greener
In another move to minimise the amount of waste going to landfill, West Oxfordshire District Council (WODC) has just extended its commercial waste recycling service to Witney Market, helping traders t...[full story]
Posted
: 01/11/2007 17:56:53
Family Fun Day at the Windrush Leisure Centre!
On Saturday November 3rd, the Windrush Leisure Centre will be opening its doors to all for a family fun day from 10am to 5pm.
The council owned facility, managed by Wycombe Leisure Ltd, is holdi...[full story]
Posted
: 29/10/2007 20:51:14
New play areas move a step closer
A new play area for Carterton and a multi-use games pitch at Chipping Norton moved a step closer today Wednesday, 24th October when West Oxfordshire District Council’s Cabinet agreed to put their cons...[full story]
Posted
: 24/10/2007 17:36:08
Arson - Carterton
Police are appealing for witnesses after a car was set alight in Heather Close, Carterton between 1:15am and 1:40am on Friday (12th October).
A Volkswagon Polo was set alight on the driveway of a p...[full story]
Posted
: 18/10/2007 14:40:37
Resources agreed towards flooding action
Following the devastating July floods West Oxfordshire District Council (WODC) has re-iterated that it wishes to see action taken swiftly and efficiently.
A full review is taking place and the C...[full story]
Posted
: 16/10/2007 16:06:08
Gas leak in Kidlington
Approx. 200 people evacuated at Langford Locks Industrial Estate in Kidlington following a gas pipe fracture caused by workmen digging a hole and cracking a major gas pipe.
Thames Valley Police, Fi...[full story]
Posted
: 15/10/2007 18:47:06
Resources agreed towards flooding action
Following the devastating July floods West Oxfordshire District Council (WODC) has re-iterated that it wishes to see action taken swiftly and efficiently.
A full review is taking place and the Cou...[full story]
Posted
: 12/10/2007 14:11:25
Halloween advice for a safe night
Halloween will soon be upon us and generally it is a great time for children to dress up, have parties and play 'trick or treat'.
The majority of 'trick or treaters' are harmless, supervised by ad...[full story]
Posted
: 12/10/2007 09:34:56
Ideas needed for new rural projects
Individuals, groups and organisations in rural West Oxfordshire are being asked to come up with ideas on how a share of new money potentially available from EU and Government sources could help improv...[full story]
Posted
: 11/10/2007 12:27:07
Planning applications to go easier and greener
Putting in a planning application is all set to become a lot easier and greener from 1st November when West Oxfordshire District Council (WODC) becomes one of the first local authorities to switch to ...[full story]
Posted
: 11/10/2007 12:11:38
Government Spending Review announcement 2007
In response to the Government's Comprehensive Spending Review announcement which will, at best, see an average of 1% in real terms increase in grant to local government over the next three years Cllr ...[full story]
Posted
: 11/10/2007 11:50:56
Robbery – Witney
Police are appealing for witnesses to a robbery that happened in the alley which runs behind the Burwell Drive shops at 9.45pm on Friday 6th October.
A man was walking in the alleyway away from the...[full story]
Posted
: 10/10/2007 17:45:14
Wise up to web safety
A series of internet safety workshops are currently being held for parents across the district.
The workshops have been organised by the West Oxfordshire Community Safety Partnership to promote res...[full story]
Posted
: 08/10/2007 16:08:11
Fatal Collision – A420 Faringdon Road
Police are appealing for information following a collision on Saturday (6/10) on the A420 Faringdon Road in Kingston Bagpuize.
At around 8.15am, a green Renault Laguna was in collision with a cycl...[full story]
Posted
: 08/10/2007 15:52:21
Witney Neighbourhood Management Update - October
Neighbourhood Specialist Office PC Duncan Johnson brings this month's update:
"September has been a very busy time for the Witney team. Underage drinking and the associated anti-social behaviour ha...[full story]
Posted
: 01/10/2007 15:56:24
Three pubs fail underage alcohol sales test
Three people have been fined for serving alcohol to under-18s after Thames Valley Police and West Oxfordshire District Council undertook a joint test purchasing survey.
On Friday (21/09), 10 busine...[full story]
Posted
: 27/09/2007 17:56:57
One of the best councils to work for…
A national award has identified West Oxfordshire District Council as an outstanding place to work for, being one of the top ten best councils in the UK.
The awards are a culmination of a rigorous ...[full story]
Posted
: 26/09/2007 17:11:46
Council pitches in with grant for new mower
Players of all ages should soon be benefiting from better cut pitches at Carterton Football Club thanks to new mowing equipment part-funded by a grant worth more than £1,900 from West Oxfordshire Dist...[full story]
Posted
: 26/09/2007 16:54:37
£390,000 boost for affordable housing
Grants worth £390,000 to help pay the cost of providing 56 affordable new homes in West Oxfordshire were agreed in principle at the Council's Cabinet meeting today.
Subject to agreement by the ful...[full story]
Posted
: 26/09/2007 16:53:24
Burglary – Brize Norton, Oxfordshire
Police are appealing for information after two men, claiming to be from the water board, gained access to a property in Station Road, Brize Norton at about 5.50pm yesterday (19/9).
One of the men a...[full story]
Posted
: 20/09/2007 17:10:23
Bus Incident – Witney
Police are appealing for witnesses after an incident on a bus in Witney.
In the early hours of Sunday, at around 1.45am, the number 100 Stagecoach double-decker service, which had just left the tow...[full story]
Posted
: 19/09/2007 23:01:02
High value IT burglary – Witney
Police are appealing for witnesses after tens of thousands of pounds worth of IT equipment were stolen in a burglary in Witney.
The Tekno Solutions store in Market Square was broken into some time...[full story]
Posted
: 11/09/2007 14:01:23
Two more weeks to have say on environment
More than 1500 residents have already completed West Oxfordshire District Council's survey on the environment and there is still until Friday 28th September for more local people to have a say.
Compl...[full story]
Posted
: 11/09/2007 13:49:22
WOW - The weekend just got longer!
Great news for 46,000 families across the District is that the WOW -
formerly known as West Oxfordshire Weekend - just got longer with free
or discount entry at many leading leisure attractions in t...[full story]
Posted
: 10/09/2007 12:24:59
Major new store for Witney
Marks & Spencer has signed a deal to become the next major anchor store coming to the Marriotts Close development in Witney following Debenhams who signed up earlier in the year.
M&S will take a 3...[full story]
Posted
: 04/09/2007 13:19:48
Witney Neighbourhood Management Update - September
Neighbourhood Specialist Office PC Duncan Johnson brings this month's update:
"August has been a very busy time for the Witney team. The PCSOs have been successful in targeting young people with al...[full story]
Posted
: 31/08/2007 23:44:41
Electoral registration – made easy!
Electoral registration forms for 2008 have gone out to West Oxfordshire households and the task of confirming details is, once again, easy as pie.
If there are no changes, householders can use a ...[full story]
Posted
: 31/08/2007 19:23:39
Witney United v Arsenal Ex-Pro's
This coming Sunday sees Witney United host a big charity game between Arsenal Ex-Pro's and Celebrities v Oxfordshire Legends. Profits from the game will be helping local charities including Help An Ox...[full story]
Posted
: 30/08/2007 17:15:33
Sleep safely
West Oxfordshire residents are being urged to get their electric blankets as part of a joint home safety scheme run by West Oxfordshire District Council and Oxfordshire County Council
Free safety ...[full story]
Posted
: 28/08/2007 17:36:06
Grants for July flood victims
West Oxfordshire District Council will be distributing a Government grant of £600,000 to help July flood-hit residents. The Council's Cabinet at its meeting on the 22 August agreed to allocate the gra...[full story]
Posted
: 24/08/2007 15:16:17
Grant helps disabled athlete's world champ. bid
A West Oxfordshire man is being supported by West Oxfordshire District Council in his quest to become the first blind athlete to represent Great Britain in a World Triathlon championship event.
A ...[full story]
Posted
: 23/08/2007 18:54:12
Exposure - Witney
Police are appealing for witnesses after a man exposed himself to woman in Witney on Saturday (11/8).
At 2pm, a woman in her forties was walking along Edington Road when she was approached by a man...[full story]
Posted
: 13/08/2007 19:50:22
Marriotts Close Update
Lincoln-based Simons Developments has agreed to reschedule the start date for the Marriotts Close development in Witney following concerns from Witney town centre traders. Construction work on the ma...[full story]
Posted
: 13/08/2007 15:44:30
Council grant helps Oxfordshire oarswoman
Council grant helps Oxfordshire oarswoman pick up world bronze medal
New equipment bought with the aid of a Sports Achievement Award from West Oxfordshire District Council helped 20 year-o...[full story]
Posted
: 06/08/2007 14:11:14
Flood Surgery - August 7th
In response to the recent flooding, the Environment Agency are holding
a flood surgery for the residents of Witney at Langdale Hall between 4pm
and 7pm on Tuesday 7th August. You are invited to drop...[full story]
Posted
: 01/08/2007 11:30:41
Game on with the Gunners
Witney United Football Club is pleased to announce a major charity event which will be hosted at Marriotts Stadium, Witney
On Sunday 2nd September there will be a football match between a "Fox FM O...[full story]
Posted
: 29/07/2007 21:01:36
Advice for flood-hit residents and businesses
West Oxfordshire District Council is distributing thousands of leaflets to flood-hit areas offering advice to assist householders and businesses to clear up.
Six thousand copies of the leaflets Fl...[full story]
Posted
: 25/07/2007 17:43:13
Witney Motor Show - Postponed
The Witney Motor Show has been postponed until 9th August....[full story]
Posted
: 25/07/2007 00:44:06
Flooding and council services update from WODC
In most parts of West Oxfordshire flood clear up operations are now underway. West Oxfordshire District Council is concentrating its council service operations on supporting those in the District most...[full story]
Posted
: 24/07/2007 16:21:12
Flooding and Council Services
Released by West Oxfordshire District Council:
Due to flooding and resulting disruption across the District the Council has not been able to operate any refuse, bulky waste, recycling and pest cont...[full story]
Posted
: 24/07/2007 11:00:24
Latest Flood News from West Oxfordshire DC
Water Supplies
Thames Water confirmed that mains water has not been contaminated in flooded areas. However, if you have a private water supply and have been affected by flooding please take re...[full story]
Posted
: 23/07/2007 19:37:22
Flooding Update from West Oxfordshire DC
Flooding update 10.45 am Sun 22 July
The Standlake and Northmoor areas are at risk of flooding. Householders should sandbag their properties and prepare to evacuate if necessary. Sandbag can...[full story]
Posted
: 22/07/2007 12:29:28
West Oxfordshire - Flooding Update – 21/7 11:30am
Bampton Area
The Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Services is pumping water from over 300 homes in Bampton that have been affected by flood water. Approximately 1,000 sandbags have been issued duri...[full story]
Posted
: 21/07/2007 12:48:36
Flood water retreats
Areas of Witney that were affected by flooding yesterday are seeing the water level continue to fall today.
For the latest news and discussion on the Witney flooding, [full story]
Posted
: 21/07/2007 10:13:41
Witney affected by flooding
Areas of Witney are under increasingly rising levels of water today as the rain falls.
Hailey Road has been particularly badly hit and the top of High Street at the junction of Corn Street is also ...[full story]
Posted
: 20/07/2007 13:44:26
Green recycling scheme for Yellow Pages
West Oxfordshire householders are being encouraged to go green and be in with the chance of winning £50 by recycling old copies of their Yellow Pages at special banks across the District.
Designat...[full story]
Posted
: 17/07/2007 18:25:33
Elderly couple robbed – Hailey, Witney
Police are appealing for witnesses after an elderly couple in their 80s were robbed in their home on Saturday evening (14/07) near Witney.
The couple, who live in White Oak Green, Hailey, were sitt...[full story]
Posted
: 17/07/2007 16:34:35
Find out about your local Councillor
A new leaflet is available giving information and contact details for all 49 Members of West Oxfordshire District Council.
The Contacting Your Councillor leaflet is designed to inform residents wh...[full story]
Posted
: 16/07/2007 19:15:20
Awards for West Oxfordshire youth champions
Young athletes from West Oxfordshire are this week celebrating their success following the Oxfordshire Youth Games held in Radley College, Abingdon at the weekend.
Over 170 young people represente...[full story]
Posted
: 13/07/2007 10:48:33
Edale and Meech Provide Dust Free Printing
Edale and Meech Work Together to Provide Dust Free Printing
Designing a press that provides contamination-free printing is a tall order. But give the challenge to the design engineers at sta...[full story]
Posted
: 11/07/2007 16:49:37
Cornbury Goes Green
Organisers are getting a helping hand from the District Council to turn this year’s Cornbury Music Festival into an eco-friendly event.
More than 15,000 revellers are expected at this weekend’s fes...[full story]
Posted
: 06/07/2007 14:40:29
Witney Motor Show Postponed
Witney Motor Show has been postponed until 26th July...[full story]
Posted
: 05/07/2007 17:25:54
Distraction burglary – Witney
Police are warning residents to be on their guard after an aggravated distraction burglary took place in Witney last week
On Thursday (28/06) at around 7.30pm, three men called at the home of a wom...[full story]
Posted
: 05/07/2007 16:32:19
Sizzling deal to get in shape this summer
A special deal is being offered at the West Oxfordshire District Council's leisure centres to help people get in shape and on the path to a healthier lifestyle this summer.
Whether preparing to hit...[full story]
Posted
: 03/07/2007 12:39:47
Witney Neighbourhood Management Update - July
Neighbourhood Specialist Officer PC Duncan Johnson has July’s update from the Witney team:
"June has been a very busy month for the team. We now have seven new Police Community Support Officers (P...[full story]
Posted
: 02/07/2007 20:37:24
New Witney website launched
A new collaborative Witney website has been launched.
Many of you will have heard of Wikipedia, an online resource where everyone can add and edit the information.
Well, Witneypedia goes ...[full story]
Posted
: 02/07/2007 12:21:40
Summer of fun in West Oxfordshire
A fun-packed programme of activities aimed at getting more young people involved in sport and learning new skills is being rolled out across West Oxfordshire this summer.
From cricket to kung fu, ...[full story]
Posted
: 02/07/2007 01:27:27
New location for Witney Visitor Information Centre
Witney Visitor Information has been relocated to the Council's Town Centre Shop on Welch Way and a new look combined service opened its doors on Monday 25th June.
The new location gives residents ...[full story]
Posted
: 29/06/2007 12:42:42
Support for heritage projects
West Oxfordshire District Council has awarded grants totalling £5,000 towards the development of heritage opportunities in the District.
The Council is giving Heritage Grants between £100 and £500...[full story]
Posted
: 26/06/2007 14:03:46
Sports projects score Council grants
Three sports and recreation organisations in West Oxfordshire will receive a financial boost from the District Council towards improving facilities and new equipment.
The Council has agreed that t...[full story]
Posted
: 25/06/2007 10:24:13
Businesses get ready to go smokefree
The District Council is praising businesses in West Oxfordshire for their work in preparing for the new smokefree laws that come into force on July 1st.
The Council has been working closely with f...[full story]
Posted
: 20/06/2007 17:59:35
Volunteers rally to repair dry stone wall
The Wychwood Project and volunteers from the Witney Woodland Volunteers group have carried out much-needed repairs to an old dry stone wall at Langel Common, Witney.
The work, which was done with ...[full story]
Posted
: 20/06/2007 14:45:03
Assault – Witney
Police are appealing for witnesses following an assault in Witney on Sunday (17th June).
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