Monthly Archives: December 2014

New Year’s Honour for Chippy’s Jo

Chippy’s own Jo Graves has been awarded a British Empire Medal (BEM) in the New Year’s Honours. Jo, who many will know as a Chipping Norton Town Councillor of two decades’  standing, and as Mayor of the town during the Golden … Continue reading

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Merry Christmas from Chippy News!

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Be a part of the Snow Patrol!

Could you volunteer to drive the Quad Bikes for Chipping Norton’s winter snow patrol? Mayor Mike Tysoe is holding a training session at 10am this Sunday (21 December). If you are interested please call Mike on 01608 643028, or just … Continue reading

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Accident closes Banbury Road

The Banbury Road has apparently been closed following a serious accident involving a lorry and a car. BBC Oxford is reporting that traffic is queuing in both directions between the Albion Street junction and the Over Norton Road. However, a local … Continue reading

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Council gears up for extra festive waste and recycling

West Oxfordshire District Council has asked residents to look out for changes to bin collection dates and to recycle as much as possible over the festive season. Collection crews are gearing up for their busiest time of year and WODC is encouraging … Continue reading

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Premier Inn plans for Spring Street?

Premier Inn is planning a 70 room hotel in Chippy. The budget hotel chain’s owner, Whitbread, confirmed to the Witney Gazette that it has bought the Castle View site on Spring Street, together with the ambulance station and Chestnuts site, … Continue reading

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Planning application submitted for Walterbush Road development

Following the public consultation this summer, a planning application has now been submitted to West Oxfordshire District Council proposing the construction of 228 homes on land between Walterbush Road and Burford Road. The proposal, by Archstone and Bellway Homes, confirms that … Continue reading

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Bin stickers to help with food recycling

West Oxfordshire residents are being encouraged to recycle their food waste in a bid to increase recycling rates and divert more waste from landfill. Starting on Monday 8 December, the Council’s waste contractor, Kier, will place yellow stickers on all … Continue reading

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Community Play Session at Chippy Football Club

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