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There is a new government requirement for voters to show an accepted form of photo ID when they vote at the polling station. This will apply for the first time when the local council elections happen on Thursday 4 May and it is important that all residents are aware of this. Anyone who does not

Residents in Oxfordshire can benefit from the advice and support of Better Housing Better Health , a service that helps those worrying about their home energy to create warmer, healthier and happier homes.  Last year, through the service’s free helpline and their free home visit service (BHBH+) – their team of trained advisors helped over 2500 residents with the aim

The printed copy of the Broadsheet has been delayed for February as our printer, who has printed it for many years has now retired.  However its available HERE if you would like to catch up on all the latest news and forthcoming events.

The Cherwell District Council is reviewing its Local Plan. This is required under the Planning Regulations which require local plans to be reviewed at least every five years from their adoption date. Planning Practice Guidance makes clear that: ‘Most plans are likely to require updating in whole or in part, at least every five years’

Adverse Weather warning from the Met Office. This is a Cold Weather Alert Level-3, in effect from 18:00hrs Wednesday 7th December – 09:00hrs Monday 12th December. This may be extended as the cold conditions currently look to continue further into next week. You may wish to keep an eye on elderly relatives and neighbours.   Highlights Conditions are expected to

As part of the application process for Reception entry to infant and primary school, we are advertising the need for parents and carers of children born between 1 September 2018 and 31 August 2019 to apply for a school place. Please find a school admissions poster HERE. Copies are being posted out this week (where

Claude Bourbon will be playing for us in the Bourtons Village Hall on Friday 11 Nov following a tour in Germany and Belgium. This concert will be an acoustic fusion of blues, jazz, folk, classical and Spanish guitar by an amazing guitarist. It will be Cabaret style in layout, bring your own drinks and nibbles.

Following Government guidance, our September meeting originally planned for 13 September has now been re-arranged for Tuesday 27th September at the usual time of 7.30pm in the committee room of the Bourtons Community Hall.  As a result of this change the October and November meetings have been re arranged for the 25 October and 22

There will be a National Moment of Reflection for Queen Elizabeth II on Sunday 18th September, the night before the state funeral, with a collective minute’s silence at 8pm. Residents of the Bourtons are invited to gather at the Clock Tower in Great Bourton from 7.45pm to share in this as a community. Just before

We are saddened to hear that Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II the UK’s longest-serving monarch, has died at Balmoral aged 96, after reigning for 70 years. Her family gathered at her Scottish estate after concerns grew about her health earlier on Thursday. The Queen came to the throne in 1952 and witnessed enormous social change.