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OCC Waste Recycling Centres

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Oxfordshire County Council is changing the way the Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRC) are used.
From the 14 January 2026 you will need to book a time slot before every visit to our HWRCs
◾ Select your site, the type of waste you are bringing and the date and time.
◾ Bookings can be made up to two weeks in advance or up to 30 minutes before your visit (subject to availability).
Once you have booked your visit:
◾You will receive a confirmation email with all the details you need.
◾ They will explain what to do to ensure everything is clear and there are no surprises on the day.
As part of the booking process:
♻️ You’ll need to select the type of waste you are bringing. Sorting your items is now part of our updated terms and conditions.
♻️ Please sort all your recyclable items from your waste before you arrive on site, this will speed up your visit and help us to recycle even more.
♻️ We know that space in your car can sometimes be tight. If you are unable to sort everything before you set off, don’t worry! We have sorting areas available on site to help you out.
On the day:
◾ You will need your booking number and proof of address to show you are an Oxfordshire resident and are eligible to use our sites for free.
◾ The onsite team will greet you when you arrive, direct you to a bay and will answer any question to help you recycle as much as possible.

Bicester Motion – April 2026 Scramble

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Bicester Motion will be opening their doors again on Sunday 26 April for their next Scramble.

The Scramble promises visitors the chance to experience historic motoring at its best, through a curated display of classic cars, open workshop doors and lots of surprises for the family along the way.

You will be able to visit the many industry-leading specialist businesses based in their restored historic buildings at Bicester Heritage. Family and dog friendly, the Scramble is a wonderful way to while away the weekend hours in the company of some spectacular machines.

Local residents and their families are more than welcome to attend the event and make the most of a 50% discount on full price tickets with the promocode:   BMRESAPR26

via the ticket link

In order to apply the discount, you will need to enter the above code as an ‘access key’.

The access key is located at the bottom of the ticket purchase page, within ‘Have an access key?’. Once the code has been entered, this will then release the resident tickets at the discounted rate.

Select your tickets and then use the Access Key with the code : BMRESAPR26 for the discount.

This information is provided by Bicester Motion and is not the responsibility of the Parish Council. For further information see https://www.facebook.com/BicesterMotionHQ or contact the events team directly at: events@bicestermotion.com

Keep an eye on the Bicester Heritage website and social media pages for the latest information and release of tickets.

Local Government Reorganisation – November 25 Update

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Three proposals have now been put forward for local government reorganisation in Oxfordshire.

The proposals are for:

  • one council covering the whole of Oxfordshire – proposed by Oxfordshire County Council.  Known as One Oxfordshire
  • two councils covering Oxfordshire and West Berkshire – proposed by the Oxfordshire District Councils, West Berkshire Unitary Authority and Oxford City Council.  Known as Two Councils
  • three councils covering Oxfordshire with a proposed ‘greater Oxford’ area – proposed by Oxford City Council.  Known as Three Councils

All the proposals can be read in depth from the above links.

These will be considered by the proposers (District Councils, County Council and City Council) at meetings (Cherwell’s is on 10 November at 6pm) and will be submitted to the Secretary of State for consideration in due course.

It is understood that the Government intends to conduct formal consultations with residents and stakeholders on the submitted proposals in early 2026 with a final decision expected in the summer of 2026.

Bicester Motion – January 2026 Scramble

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Bicester Motion will be opening their doors again on Sunday 11 January for their next Scramble.

The Scramble promises visitors the chance to experience historic motoring at its best, through a curated display of classic cars, open workshop doors and lots of surprises for the family along the way.

You will be able to visit the many industry-leading specialist businesses based in their restored historic buildings at Bicester Heritage. Family and dog friendly, the Scramble is a wonderful way to while away the weekend hours in the company of some spectacular machines.

Local residents and their families are more than welcome to attend the event and make the most of a 50% discount on full price tickets with the promocode: BMRESJAN26

via the ticket link

In order to apply the discount, you will need to enter the above code as an ‘access key’.

The access key is located at the bottom of the ticket purchase page, within ‘Have an access key?’. Once the code has been entered, this will then release the resident tickets at the discounted rate.

Select your tickets and then use the Access Key with the code : BMRESJAN26 for the discount.

This information is provided by Bicester Motion and is not the responsibility of the Parish Council. For further information see https://www.facebook.com/BicesterMotionHQ or contact the events team directly at: events@bicestermotion.com

Keep an eye on the Bicester Heritage website and social media pages for the latest information and release of tickets.