South Oxfordshire District Council has launched a second public consultation on final proposals for parish boundaries, councillor numbers and ward arrangements in several towns and parishes across the district.

Maggie Filipova-Rivers, leader of South Oxfordshire District Council, said: “We had a great response to our initial survey and made several changes following the comments we received.

“We’re now giving residents the opportunity to have their say on the updated proposals before they are finalised ready for the 2027 elections.

“Community governance arrangements play a vital role in ensuring that local councils reflect the communities they serve, so it’s important that people have their say.”

The recommendations include increasing the number of parish councillors in Ewelme and Stoke Row, adjusting warding arrangements in Didcot, Henley and Thame, and revising parish boundaries between Shirburn and Pyrton and between Thame and Great Haseley.

If approved, the changes would come into effect in time for the May 2027 local elections.

Residents can review the full proposals and share their views through an online survey at southoxon.gov.uk/CommunityGovernance.

The consultation is open until 11.59pm on Thursday 30 July 2026.

Those unable to access the survey online can call 01235 422 425 for support.

Berenjak, renowned for its open-fire cooking and consistently booked-out tables, will host a special supper club at Cecconi’s in Bicester Village.

A supper club will take place on Wednesday, July 31, and will be led by Berenjak’s international brand chef Shwan Baban.

The event forms part of Bicester Village’s Dish & Tell Tastemakers series.

A spokesman for Bicester Village said: “Berenjak, the cult Soho restaurant known for its open-fire Persian cooking and near-impossible reservations, will take over Cecconi’s at Bicester Village for a one-night-only supper club.”

Chef Baban has crafted a family-style menu featuring some of Berenjak’s standout dishes, including lamb machboos and charcoal-cooked kashk e bademjoon.

The spokesman added: “For the evening, Baban has curated a generous, family-style menu centred on Berenjak’s signature dishes, including his much-loved lamb machboos and charcoal-cooked kashk e bademjoon.”

The lamb machboos, inspired by Baban’s Kurdish-Iraqi background, will remain on Cecconi’s menu for four weeks after the event.

The supper club is priced at £70 per person and includes the full supper club menu and two complimentary drinks.

Guests will dine together in a communal setting, with Chef Baban in attendance to share the stories and inspiration behind each dish.

Founded in London in 2018 by chef Kian Samyani, Berenjak now operates ten restaurants across seven cities and three continents.

Its original Soho location has held a Michelin Bib Gourmand since 2019.

Haymaker will launch on Thursday, July 2, from 6pm, at various Hook Norton pubs.

The Butchers Arms in Balscote will host the main event, where the North Oxfordshire Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) will present the pub with the Pub of the Year Award.

Customers can enjoy a free taste of the Haymaker Ale at several other locations, including The Butchers Arms, Kings Sutton, The Great Western Arms, Aynho, The Hare & Hounds, Wardington, The Star Inn, Sulgrave, The Bell, Adderbury, The Red Lion, Steeple Aston, The Castle, Oxford, The Elephant & Castle, Bloxham, The Coach & Horses, Shipston-on-Stour, Ye Olde Reine Deer Inn, Banbury, The Fox, Chipping Norton, and The Pear Tree, Hook Norton.

The Haymaker Ale, a strong pale ale, is known for its use of the British hop, Goldings, which gives it a smooth and light fruit taste.

Hook Norton Brewery describes the ale as having a dark bronze appearance, with a fruity and hoppy smell, and a rich, sweet, fruity taste.

The ale has an alcohol content of 5 per cent.

Hook Norton Brewery is encouraging ale lovers to join in the celebration, promising award-winning hospitality and good company.