From this week Oxfordshire County Council announce the following changes to traffic and travel arrangements will be made as restrictions are relaxed and more people start to move around: Concessionary […]
Face coverings on public transport – will be compulsory in England from Monday.
Anyone travelling by bus, train, ferry or plane in England is being asked to wear a face covering from Monday 15 June – to help reduce the risk of coronavirus […]
Cycle routes in Bicester, try something new as part of Bike Week
This week is Bike Week. Have you been using the cycle routes around Bicester? There are routes for families as well as more experienced riders. For downloadable maps from Cherwell […]
Garth Park open for public use
Garth Park has re-opened this week. Gates will be opened 10.30am Monday to Thursdays, and from 7.30am Friday to Sunday, closing by 9pm each day. The café, play area and […]
Lockdown bin weights soar but people are recycling more
A press release from Cherwell District Council. The weight of waste and recycling produced by Cherwell residents has increased by the equivalent of 100 double decker buses (1,870 tonnes) during […]
Bicester Town Council has opened the gates to Garth Park following government guidance to ease the lock-down
The park, in Launton Road, has been closed since March after the Prime Minister announced strict measures to stop the spread of coronavirus. New government advice has paved the way […]
Residents asked to donate their spare bikes to NHS and social care heroes
A press release from Cherwell District Council: Unused bikes are being tuned-up and handed out free of charge to NHS and social care staff living and working in Cherwell. The […]
June 8th – June 14th is Carers Week, the theme for this year is #MakingCaringVisible
For local information and practical advice see Carers Oxfordshire. There is a wide range of resources available and free online sessions to help with your caring role you can take […]
Ask for a test to check if you have coronavirus
If you have symptoms of coronavirus (COVID-19), you can ask for a test to check if you have the virus. This is called an antigen test. You need to get […]
6-14 June is Bike Week!
Are you a regular cyclist or a newbie? This week is #BikeWeekUK and today should have been the grand depart of the Women’s Tour from Bicester, which will now take place in […]

