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The Town Council operates from the Town Hall in Bridge Street. The
Council consists of 22 members, one of whom is elected each year
as Town Mayor. The Town Mayor, whose forerunners date back to 1608
and the granting of the town’s second Charter, plays an important
role in town life acting as an ambassador between the Town Council
and the general public.
The Town Council strives to improve the quality of life for people
living in Banbury and enhance the attractiveness of the town as
a place to live, work, visit and invest.
It has adopted the following corporate objectives:
• To provide a strong voice for Banbury
• To preserve the traditions, character and identity of the
town.
• To promote Banbury as a clean, safe and prosperous town.
• To provide high standard and cost effective services.
• To work in partnership with others to achieve more for Banbury.
The Town Council is responsible for:
Civic events promoted by the Town Mayor, Town Hall, Grants to Voluntary
Organisations, Crime Prevention Initiatives, Recreation Facilities,
Allotments, Provision of Cemeteries, Parks, Open Spaces and Play
Areas, Litter and Dog Litter Bins, Bus Shelters, responding to Planning
Consultations, Banbury in Bloom, Town Publicity and Tourism, By-Laws,
War Memorial & Public Clocks and a variety of annual events
details of which can be found on  page
18.
Banbury Town Council
Town Hall, Bridge Street, Banbury OX16 5QB
Tel: 01295 250340
Email: info@banbury.gov.uk
Web: www.banbury.gov.uk
The Town Council works in partnership with Cherwell District Council
and Oxfordshire County Council.
Cherwell District Council is responsible for:
Council Tax, Planning and Development Control, Leisure Services,
Environmental Services (Refuse Collection and Cleansing), Economic
Development, Housing Policy and Provision, Emergency Planning, Markets,
Fairs and Car Parks:
Cherwell District Council
Bodicote House, Bodicote, Banbury OX15 4AA
Tel: 01295 252535
Email: info@cherwell-dc.gov.uk
Web: www.cherwell-dc.gov.uk
Oxfordshire County Council is responsible for:
Highways, Strategic Planning, Education, Social Services, Emergency
Planning, Leisure Services (libraries, arts and museums), fire,
police, trading standards and Registrar.
Oxfordshire County Council
County Hall, Oxford
Tel: 01865 792422
Email: online@oxfordshire.gov.uk
Web: www.oxfordshire.gov.uk
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