Month: October 2014

Month: October 2014

Eco town gives economy a boost

27th October 2014 | News

The economic benefits brought about by the creation of the North West Bicester eco town are beginning to be felt locally through increased employment and apprenticeship opportunities. At last Thursday’s (23 October) meeting of the Eco Bicester Strategic Delivery Board, members heard more about the Employment and Training Management Plan (ETMP) which has been submitted…

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Organisers recruit record turnout to job fair

22nd October 2014 | News

A record number of employers took to the Bicester Job Fair to advertise employment and apprentice opportunities across the local area. On Friday, 17 October, Cherwell District Council was joined by 28 other organisations in hosting the town’s second job fair of the year at the John Paul II Centre in Bicester. More than 120…

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Councillors to vote on amendments to local plan

17th October 2014 | News

A decision on whether to endorse changes to accommodate additional homes within Cherwell District Council’s Local Plan will be made by councillors at a meeting on Monday. Earlier this year Government Inspector Nigel Payne halted the inquiry into Cherwell District Council’s Local Plan to allow the authority time to revise the document to accommodate additional…

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The Cherwell Business Awards 2015 are Launched and Sponsors Announced

17th October 2014 | News

Now in its 4th year, the organisers and sponsors are proud to announce the launch of The Cherwell Business Awards 2015.  Applications and nominations can be made online at http://cherwellbusinessawards.co.uk/ from 20th October 2014 through to 30thJanuary 2015. The Cherwell Business Awards continues to grow and establish a solid reputation within the North Oxfordshire business…

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Tools, toys and the circle of life

16th October 2014 | News

Students at three of Bicester’s schools and colleges will compete against each other to promote the benefits of a ‘circular economy’ which encourages the continual reuse of raw materials and products. Cherwell District Council has teamed up with sustainability organisation Bicester Green and Bicester Vision to host the Circular Product Competition as part of the…

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Contractor sought to deliver Sports Village

7th October 2014 | News

A contractor is being sought to deliver the next phase of Bicester’s new Sports Village which will include the provision of a pavilion and car park. At a meeting of Cherwell District Council’s executive last night (Monday) councillors agreed to begin the tendering process to appoint a developer to deliver the second phase of the…

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Recruitment drive for Bicester Job Fair

7th October 2014 | News

Businesses are being offered the chance to promote and fill existing vacancies for free at the Bicester Job Fair.On Friday, 17 October, Cherwell District Council will host the event at the John Paul II Centre in Causeway to help bring jobseekers and employers together under one roof.It is hoped the event will replicate the success…

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