It is thought that Nethercote, near Banbury has inadvertently been overlooked for designation as a Conservation Area. Despite the hamlet being equally noteworthy as other areas carrying the designation and despite being one of the last rural areas of Banbury history, no designation of any conservation protection has been given. Conservation areas exist to protect… Continue reading Nethercote Overlooked For Conservation Area Designation?
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Russian Spy in Nethercote?!
It is said that a piece of treachery that changed world history took place in a quiet lane in Nethercote Laus Fuchs is said to have handed over the secret formula of the atom bomb to a Russian spy named Anna, claimed to have taken place in 1945 on a bench in Nethercote. Often referred… Continue reading Russian Spy in Nethercote?!
Petition to Keep Nethercote Rural Reaches 100 Supporters
The campaign to Keep Nethercote Rural is gathering momentum as the petition launched only a few days ago has already reached 100 supporters! A massive thank you to every single person who has already signed the petition, each supporter is hugely valuable to this rural area and ensuring that some conservation protection is given to… Continue reading Petition to Keep Nethercote Rural Reaches 100 Supporters
Nethercote Nominated For Wildbelt
“Every space in Britain must be used to help wildlife.” — Sir David Attenboroug In 2020, The Wildlife Trust launched an ambitious campaign, seeking planning system reforms for England that address the intertwined ecological, climate and health crises – they believe the best way to do so is by ensuring place-making intentionally supports nature’s recovery. The… Continue reading Nethercote Nominated For Wildbelt
Signing Our Petition
Thank you to everyone who has taken the time to sign the petition, supporting the campaign to #keepnethercoterural every signature is so important if we are to receive conservation protection for the hamlet of Nethercote! Please remember to share the petition with others who you think will be interested! To sign, you should somewhere on… Continue reading Signing Our Petition
Launch of Campaign to “Keep Nethercote Rural”
Launch of Campaign to “Keep Nethercote Rural” Nethercote is significant to the history of Banbury and local agriculture alike; creates an important and tranquil green space on the edge of the county; provides an accessible green space for the nearby villages and town and is rich in wildlife including rare species. The area is vulnerable… Continue reading Launch of Campaign to “Keep Nethercote Rural”
PLEASE JOIN THE NETHERCOTE BIOBLITZ ON iRECORD
(Help To Protect Our Wildlife & Habitats) CHERWELL DISTRICT COUNCIL LOCAL PLAN REVIEW 2040 PLEASE JOIN THE NETHERCOTE BIOBLITZ ON iRECORD Nethercote provides natural habitat for wildlife and birds; we see the wildlife on a regular basis but there is no officially recorded data on biodiversity or any wildlife records for the area of Nethercote.… Continue reading PLEASE JOIN THE NETHERCOTE BIOBLITZ ON iRECORD
CHERWELL LOCAL PLAN REVIEW 2040
CHERWELL DISTRICT COUNCIL LOCAL PLAN REVIEW 2040 A local plan is a long-term document setting out planning policies and proposals for new development within the district and is used to guide decisions on future development proposals as well as addressing the needs and opportunities in the area. As part of the review process that is… Continue reading CHERWELL LOCAL PLAN REVIEW 2040