Confused about #ElectoralFraud ?

We've teamed up with Electoral Commission with all the info to help you spot the red flags that you might see or hear about, and to help you speak up with info to stop it, 100% anonymously - because #YourVoteMatters . bit.ly/YourVoteIsYour…

If you vote in person, remember you will have to show photo ID to vote in the local elections on 2 May.

No ID? You can apply for free voter ID now. The deadline is Wednesday 24 April.

Apply for free voter ID if you need to at electoralcommission.org.uk/i-am-a/voter/v…

Planning on getting out in the garden this weekend? Not sure what to do with your clippings and garden waste?

You can easily dispose of these from home with our kerbside collection service. You can subscribe to this service online for the 2024/25 year at cherwell.gov.uk/GardenWaste

You can now find out more about who's standing to be the Thames Valley’s next Police and Crime Commissioner.

Election statements are available to view and download at: choosemypcc.org.uk/area/thames-va…

For a printed copy call 0300 1311323.

More about voting here: electoralcommission.org.uk/voting-and-ele…

Eid Mubarak to everyone who is celebrating.
We wish you a very happy and peaceful Eid. #Eid2024 #EidMubarak

We now know who will be standing in the district council elections on 2 May.

Find the candidates for your ward at cherwell.gov.uk/DistrictWards

You can also find out who is standing for the Police and Crime Commissioner election cherwell.gov.uk/PCC24

📅One week left to register to vote📅

Are you registered to vote?

The deadline to register to vote in the elections on 2 May is 16 April. Register now: gov.uk/register-to-vo…

Can you think of a business, charity or community group that really goes above and beyond?

Help them get the plaudits they deserve by nominating them for CherBizAwards!

Visit cherwellbusinessawards.co.uk

Time’s running out!

There’s only a week left to register to vote before the deadline on 16 April.

Read more cherwell.gov.uk/RegistrationDe…

#YourVoteMatters . Don’t lose it.

Creating a small pond is a fab way to help wildlife and fun activity during the Easter holidays.
As well as frogs, toads and newts, fresh water provides a place for plants to thrive which can attract birds and mammals to your outside space. Learn more, cherwell.gov.uk/connect-with-n…

The Bicester Market Square transformation has taken its next steps and WSP, an expert in town centre regeneration, has been appointed to help develop plans to rejuvenate the square.

Find out more at, cherwell.gov.uk/Bicester-marke…

We've welcomed in April and anyone looking to visit Banbury town centre will be able to receive their first hour's parking for free at Castle Quay’s North 1, North 2 and South car parks.

This trial will run throughout April and more info can be found at, cherwell.gov.uk/CQEasterParking

Looking for something to do this half term? Why not join Dr Bike at Spring Fest at the Hill tomorrow from 12-3pm?

This is a fab way to ensure your bike is ready for spring rides. A qualified mechanic will be on hand to provide simple fixes and check your bike.

See you tomorrow!

We're 50!
Cherwell District Council was formed in 1974 by merging four local districts under the Local Government Act 1972.
Here's to the next 50 years serving our local residents, businesses, and communities, making the Cherwell district a better place to work and live.

How will you vote at the elections on 2 May – in person, by post, or by proxy?

You can now apply for a postal vote online, you’ll need to prove your identity and provide a wet ink signature.

cherwell.gov.uk/waystovote

Downpours in recent days mean river levels are high again with flood alerts across the county. You can monitor the situation via this page. It signposts you to key info from the Environment Agency and Met Office: news.oxfordshire.gov.uk/high-river-lev…

Our offices at Bodicote House and phone lines will be closed from 5.15pm Thursday 28 March and will reopen for business at 9am on Tuesday 2 April. If you need to contact us in an emergency over the long weekend, you can reach us on the out-of-hours number, 01295 221531.