Monthly Archives: September 2013

Co-op expansion due to start next month?

In the latest update this week (16 September), we understand from Midcounties Co-op that they “are now in a position to proceed” with their expansion in Chipping Norton, and that they hope to start on the site project with demolition … Continue reading

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Deadline extended for town plan comments

We have been asked to pass on the following message from the Chipping Norton Neighbourhood Plan team: As you are aware, Chipping Norton Town Council and the Chipping Norton Neighbourhood Plan Steering Group welcome comments on the Chipping Norton: Looking … Continue reading

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Police services to move to Guildhall

Following the recent announcement by Thames Valley Police that the Chipping Norton Police Station would be closing in 2015, it was today agreed that Chippy’s police front counter services will move to the Guildhall reception in the centre of town … Continue reading

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Aldi in Chippy – what are your views?

Aldi has announced its plans to build a new store next to Cromwell Park, on the Banbury Road just outside Chippy town centre. A public exhibition will be held on 27 and 28 September, before any formal planning application is … Continue reading

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Will Aldi succeed where Sainsbury’s failed?

Aldi has announced that it is preparing proposals to redevelop the former Highways Depot site at Cromwell Park on Banbury Road. The retailer intends to build what it calls a “vibrant new neighbourhood food store” on the site, saying that … Continue reading

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Are Books Your Bag? Say So At The Big Bookshop Party

This Saturday, 14 September, sees the Big Bookshop Party being held at bookshops across the country. Chippy’s own Jaffe & Neale are taking part, with live music, storytelling, and special cakes  among the things planned for the day. The Big … Continue reading

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Planning application made for 60 new homes on Churchill Road

A planning application has been formally submitted to West Oxfordshire District Council to build 60 new houses on farmland on Churchill Road. Sharba Homes has made the application within the last week, following an initial exhibition earlier this year at … Continue reading

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Councillor’s funeral service to be held next week

Funeral arrangements for Rob Evans, who died last week, have been finalised for Thursday 12 September: 10am at Banbury Crematorium, followed at 11.30am by a service at St Mary’s Church in Chipping Norton. Nova Bradley of Bradley Saul Solicitors has … Continue reading

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WODC “saddened” to hear of Rob Evans’ death

West Oxfordshire District Council has issued a statement following the death of Councillor Rob Evans. The Council said: “West Oxfordshire District Council is saddened to hear of the death of Councillor Rob Evans. Councillor Evans was elected as a Labour … Continue reading

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Councillor Rob Evans Dies

Chippy News was saddened to hear of the death of District Councillor Rob Evans, former Mayor and County Councillor, on Sunday 1 September. Rob moved to Chipping Norton in 1973 to teach History at Top School. Despite retaining strong Welsh … Continue reading

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