Cherwell Street (Banbury) Improvements Scheme – Advance Works Notification

Published: 17 October 2025

Cherwell District Council have written to the Parish Council to advise about upcoming advance works for the Cherwell Street (Banbury) improvements scheme.

As part of the preparatory phase, we will be digging trenches to investigate existing utility cables and pipes (known as trial trenching) ahead of the main construction.

These advance works are scheduled to commence on 20 October 2025 and will last for approximately 7 working days, during daytime only. The activities will take place on the pedestrian footways along Cherwell Street, Bridge Street and George Street.

Pedestrian access will be maintained throughout the duration of the works.

Construction will start in January 2026 and is expected to finish in summer 2026.