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.

A good idea or one you oppose? Join the debate on of our facebook page posts.

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

To view the results of the elections involving Langford Village voters that were held on May 6th 2021 please click on each of the links provided below to see who has been elected.

Thames Valley Police and Crime Commissioner

Oxfordshire County Council (Otmoor Ward)

Cherwell District Council (Bicester South and Ambrosden)

These results have previously appeared on the LVCA’s facebook page and were tweeted to all our twitter followers on the days that results were first announced. Please follow us on our social media as well as this website to keep fully up to date on our news for residents.

There will be 3 candidates standing for the local Cherwell District Council ward (Bicester South and Ambrosden) at the election on May 6th.

Click here for details of the candidates as shown in the elections notice of April 8th.

We will also be asked to cast a vote to elect Thames Valley’s police and crime commissioner (PCC). Click here to find some details about the candidates standing.

The Langford Village polling stations will be open on May 6th from 7am to 10pm.