A new District Councillor has been elected to represent residents who live on Langford and some of the adjoining and nearby areas. Chris Pruden, a Liberal Democrat, is now a Cherwell District Councillor following the poll that took place on Thursday 5th May 2022.

The other two councillors who continue to represent Langford (in the Bicester South and Ambrosden ward for Cherwell District Council) are Dan Sames and Nick Cotter.

Langford Village Community Association (LVCA) has campaigned for many years to get bus shelter facilities for residents living on Langford Village. It now appears that – at last – we’ve some good news and that plans really are in the pipeline for two bus shelters to be installed on our estate. 

LVCA would warmly welcome this development as it would be a benefit for the wellbeing of so many people who live here and who rely on buses and public transport.

Although we’re still awaiting firm details of the planned date of installation for the shelters, this news comes as a clear result of LVCA’s collaboration with our local representatives and councils. 

The shelters will be a great addition to Langford Village in helping people keep dry while waiting for a bus and should help encourage more residents to consider cutting down on their car use by choosing more bus travel instead.  

The shelters will be sited on Peregrine Way near to Nightingale Place and will also be helpful to residents who’ll use the bus service to visit the new surgery on Graven Hill once it’s completed towards the end of next year.

Do you know someone who may be vulnerable to being targeted at home by rogue traders or criminals who use distraction methods to gain entry to the property? Vigilant neighbours can make all the difference to the safety of those who may not feel able to raise the alarm themselves, including older people and those that live alone.

HOW DOES THE NOMINATED NEIGHBOUR CARD SCHEME WORK?

You volunteer to be your vulnerable neighbour’s nominated contact, in the event of them being visited by an unexpected caller. Your neighbour does not have to speak to the caller on the doorstep themselves but instead holds up at the window a specially designed card which clearly directs them to go to your address as their Nominated Neighbour. As the Nominated Neighbour, you should then verify the caller’s credentials. Genuine callers will not mind following the instructions on the card. Suspected rogue traders should be reported to Oxfordshire County Council’s Trading Standards team on 01865 895999 or online at https://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/ as well as to police.

The card has a list of useful telephone numbers (including Trading Standards) on the rear, as well as space to add your own.

WHERE DO I GET A CARD FROM?

You can request a card by emailing your nearest Neighbourhood Policing Team (please include your name and the delivery address):

– In Bicester and surrounding area: bicestertownnhpt@thamesvalley.pnn.police.uk

– Banbury and surrounding area: banburytownnhpt@thamesvalley.pnn.police.uk

– Kidlington and surrounding area: kidlingtonnhpt@thamesvalley.pnn.police.uk

You can also request a card from the Community Safety Team at Cherwell District Council by phoning 01295 221824 or emailing community.safety@cherwell-dc.gov.uk.

(The content for this post is provided by Neighbourhood Alert/ Thames Valley Police/ Police Community Safety Team)

Improved road safety and longer journey times on routes around Bicester could be on the way – with speed restrictions to be cut from 50mph to 40mph in most places.

The section of the ring road that borders Langford Village is among the stretches where Oxfordshire County Council is suggesting drivers should see top speed cut from the existing 50mph limit to a new 40mph maximum.

The idea of having a 40mph limit along most of the ring road is now out for consultation and your views are invited. Click here to read more and see details on how to comment.

The section of the A41 between the Tesco roundabout and Graven Hill roundabout will also see a speed limit cut – from 60mph to 50mph.

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View the latest local progress report from East West Rail (October ‘21 update). Click here .