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BBC News
4 days ago
- Business
- BBC News
New Salt Cross garden village progresses after net zero approval
A major hurdle has been cleared in plans to build a garden village, after the development's "ambitious net zero policy" was approved by the planning Oxfordshire District Council wants to build 2,200 homes in Salt Cross garden village north of the A40 between Witney and Oxford, near authority says it will now begin preparing a public consultation into the scheme, with a view to the first homes being built in the next four to five Graham, the council's leader, said the planning inspector's findings were a "a landmark decision" that put the authority "at the forefront of climate-conscious development". "It shows what's possible when councils are prepared to lead with ambition, work with communities, and push for the highest standards in housing and place-making," he said."Salt Cross can now move forward as an exemplar development that puts people, planet and future generations at its heart."Under the council's policy, all buildings at the Salt Cross will produce net zero carbon inspectors had previously scuppered the authority's plans in 2023, questioning the council on its net zero carbon development and whether it was consistent with national the High Court overturned the judgement last year, after it found inspectors had incorrectly applied national planning policy for the authority's new net zero policy was re-examined earlier this year, and has now now been Hugo Ashton, the authority's planning chief, said: "Our vision for Salt Cross has always been bold: to create a truly modern garden village that sets the standard for low-carbon living.""The Inspector's decision confirms that our Net Zero policy is not only ambitious, but also achievable and sound," he added. You can follow BBC Oxfordshire on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram.
Scottish Sun
27-07-2025
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
‘My phone exploded' – Alloa boss reacts to dream Rangers Premier Sports Cup draw as he eyes stunning Ibrox upset
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) ALLOA boss Andy Graham's convinced the Wasps can sting Rangers again in the Premier Sports Cup. His League One side stormed into the last 16 draw with four wins from four to top Group C, including the scalps of Premiership Dundee and Championship Airdrie. 2 Alloa boss Andy Graham Credit: Michael Schofield 2 He's already pulled off an upset against Premiership side Dundee this season Credit: Michael Schofield And they've been rewarded with a glittering tie and big pay-day for the club against Russell Martin's team at Ibrox. Holders Celtic have got a home tie against newly promoted Falkirk. Incredibly, part-time Alloa are unbeaten in their last two meetings against the Gers, including a draw at Ibrox in the Championship in April, 2016. Indeed, over nine previous matches the little club from Clackmannanshire have only lost three times, with a sensational 3-2 victory in the League Challenge Cup in 2014. Graham - over 250 games as an Alloa player and boss since 2023 - told SunSport: 'I didn't see the draw because I was out with my family. 'But my phone exploded, so I knew immediately who we'd got! 'It's a fantastic game - the players will be really excited while I'm sure the club will also be happy. 'It's the kind of game you want, a big team and a great stadium. 'It's a really good draw and one the players deserve for the way they qualified from the group. 'I think we're the only team from out-with the top two divisions to get through, so we have to be proud of that. Rangers transfer special assesses whether Conor Coady deal is OFF, if Hamza Igamane will leave and when the Gers can expect more incomings 'It's a game for us to enjoy - but we must also go to Ibrox and BELIEVE. 'I remember going to Parkhead, when Jack Ross was manager, nine years ago and Celtic were flying. We'd also had a good start to the season. 'We pushed them all the way. 'We lost a goal in the 83rd minute to James Forrest and then Moussa Dembele later made it 2-0. 'But we gave it a really good go that night. 'Of course Rangers will be heavy favourites - but you have to go there and believe you can cause an upset. 'The players have been fantastic in the Cup group stage and their confidence levels are high. Premier Sports Cup draw Celtic v Falkirk Kilmarnock v Dundee United Rangers v Alloa Livingston v Hibs St Johnstone v Motherwell Morton v Aberdeen Partick Thistle v Ayr United St Mirren v Hearts. 'We've got very important games before that in the league, starting with the opener at Stenhousemuir on Saturday. 'But the Rangers tie is a big one to look forward to. It's what you play football for, the players will want to test themselves against the quality they've got.' On Alloa's remarkable recent stats against Rangers, Graham said: 'It's incredible. There aren't many clubs in Scotland who'd have that record. 'We'll go to Ibrox and I'll want the players to showcase their talent, show just how good they are.' Scottish Cup winners Aberdeen go to Morton while St Mirren host Hearts, Dundee United visit Kilmarnock and Hibs travel to Livingston. Ties will be played weekend August 16-17. Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page
Scotsman
27-07-2025
- Sport
- Scotsman
Premier Sports Cup last 16 draw: Rangers land shock troops, Celtic at home, Hibs and Hearts away
Celtic, Rangers, Hearts, Hibs, Dundee Utd and Aberdeen enter competition and discover fate Sign up to our Football newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... League One shock troops Alloa Athletic have been rewarded for making it out of the Premier Sports Cup group stages with a money-spinning last-16 tie away to Rangers. Andy Graham's Wasps won all four of their pool matches, including victories over Dundee and Airdrieonians, to progress into the first knock-out round of the competition and have been pitted against Russell Martin's Rangers team at Ibrox. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Holders Celtic will also be at home in the last 16 after they were paired with Premiership newcomers Falkirk, who they defeated 5-2 in the quarter-finals last season. Alloa will play Rangers in the Premier Sports Cup. | SNS Group There are three other all-Premiership ties, with both Hearts and Hibs handed tricky away matches. Derek McInnes' Jambos will face St Mirren in Paisley, while David Gray's Hibees have a short trip along the M8 to take on Livingston at Almondvale. Kilmarnock and Dundee United will also meet at Rugby Park. Aberdeen are away to Morton at Cappielow, while St Johnstone will host Motherwell at McDiarmid Park and there is all-Championship clash between Partick Thistle and Ayr United, who did battle in the play-offs last season. The SPFL and Premier Sports will confirm the full match schedule and TV picks at the end of the week once the European fates of Rangers, Hibs and Dundee United are known. The broadcaster can pick up to four matches for live selection. The Celtic and Rangers matches will be hosted on different days due to both teams being at home. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad
BBC News
25-02-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Botley West solar farm brings 'positive and negative' impacts
A council's views on plans to build one of Europe's largest solar farms have been drafted ahead of being submitted to the government's Planning Oxfordshire District Council's submission regarding the Botley West Solar Farm proposal was discussed by the authority's Development Control Committee at a meeting on document sites the scale of the project as creating a "potential for significant and widespread positive and negative impacts".Botley West is a proposed £800m solar farm, covering about 1,000 hectares (2,471 acres) of Oxfordshire countryside. The project is considered a Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project, meaning the application must be considered by the government, not local part of the planning process, relevant parties, including the local authorities in which the development sits, can submit their response to the of the committee meeting, Andy Graham, leader of West Oxfordshire District Council, said the authority would submit a "well-considered, evidence-based response"."By taking this approach, we can make a properly informed and impactful submission that will carry more weight," he Graham added the council had "worked closely with local communities" in forming its authority's drafted submission predominantly discusses the environmental impact of the proposed solar questions the use of greenbelt land around Oxford, adding the development would "result in a fundamental change to the landscape character" in an area that is currently "attractive rural countryside".Photovolt Development Partners (PVDP) submitted its plan for the site to the Planning Inspectorate in has said, if approved, the facility would generate 840MW of renewable energy to the National Grid - enough to power the equivalent of 330,000 homes. You can follow BBC Oxfordshire on Facebook, X, or Instagram.
