Monthly Archives: January 2014

New edition of Chippy News out tomorrow!

Posted on January 26, 2014 by Chipping Norton News

Here’s a sneak preview of the brand new February edition of Chippy News, which will be published tomorrow. Highlights of the new issue include: Town council’s tax rise Will New Street playground get an upgrade? Construction of new Chippy Health … Continue reading →

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S.O.S: Saving Our Station

Posted on January 25, 2014 by Chipping Norton News

The Town Council is to look at ways in which Chipping Norton Police Station could be saved for community use. The police station is due to close in 2015, and there has been speculation that its Victorian building, on the … Continue reading →

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Toilet troubles over for time being

Posted on January 24, 2014 by Chipping Norton News

Chippy Mayor Mike Tysoe has been in touch with an update to the problems that have caused the public toilets outside the Town Hall to be closed. Apparently, the toilets have now been reopened, as the cause of the leaking … Continue reading →

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Town council says “no” to Cornish Road housing

Posted on January 24, 2014 by Chipping Norton News

The Town Council is to object to a planning application to build five houses and four flats on a site on Cornish Road. The application for the development, proposed by Cottsway Housing, is registered with WODC under number 14/0020/P/FP. It … Continue reading →

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Water works on Worcester Road today

Posted on January 23, 2014 by Chipping Norton News

Thames Water is carrying out works on Worcester Road in Salford from today, so please be aware if you are driving there. The works are only scheduled to last 24 hours.

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Gas works on Burford Road today

Posted on January 22, 2014 by Chipping Norton News

Southern Gas Networks will be laying a new gas supply to 81a Burford Road from today, so be aware if you’re driving in or out of town that way. The works are scheduled to last until 28 January.

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Will Chippy lose its loos?

Posted on January 21, 2014 by Chipping Norton News

You may have noticed that the Town Hall public toilets have been closed recently, and there’s been no sign of them reopening. At last night’s town council meeting, the loos were the subject of some animated debate. It turns out … Continue reading →

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Roadworks on The Leys start today

Posted on January 21, 2014 by Chipping Norton News

Oxfordshire County Council is to start repair work to the surface of The Leys today. Work is scheduled to last for four days, and will cause some disruption, particularly around the junction with Cross Leys.

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Open day at Chippy police station

Posted on January 11, 2014 by Chipping Norton News

Its days are numbered, as Thames Valley Police has announced that it will close next year, but today, Chippy police station was very much open, as it hosted an open day. It was a rare chance for law-abiding residents to … Continue reading →

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Town council agrees 37% tax rise

Posted on January 6, 2014 by Chipping Norton News

The Town Council, at its December meeting, proposed to increase its share of our council tax – the precept – by over £50,000 for the next year (2014/15). According to the town clerk, this would mean a 37% rise, or … Continue reading →

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