Taking place at Bicester Motion, the exhibition attracted around 80 visitors on June 12.

It also highlighted plans for new jobs, workspace, apartments, a hotel, and improved biodiversity.

Daniel Geoghegan, chief executive officer at Bicester Motion, said: “Thank you to everyone who took the time to attend our public exhibition and share their thoughts on the proposals.

“We were pleased to welcome so many people and have constructive conversations about the future of Bicester Motion.

“As custodians of this unique estate, we are committed to listening to our neighbours, local businesses and wider stakeholders.

“Their feedback is an important part of helping us shape plans that support long-term investment, jobs and opportunities, while respecting the estate’s heritage and its role within the local community.”

Visitors had the chance to meet the project team and ask questions.

The consultation remains open until 11pm on June 25, and the team is encouraging anyone who has not yet reviewed the proposals to do so online.

Following the close of the consultation, all comments will be reviewed and considered, and a consultation feedback report will be published outlining key themes and how feedback has influenced the plans.

Bicester Motion was supported by Ridge, Edgars, Nicholsons, Stantec, Motion, Aurochs Ecology, Worlledge Associates, and LDA Design.

More information and the feedback form can be found at https://consultation.bicestermotion.com/

Teams across Oxfordshire will take part in a 13-mile sponsored walk to raise funds for Cancer Research UK, building on the success of last year’s event.

Store teams from across Central England and South Wales will walk 10 designated routes as part of a wider company-backed campaign.

Nicola McGuinness, Tesco South Wales store director, said: “The scale of support for this year’s walk has been fantastic.

“Our Community Champions and store teams have put a huge amount of work into organising fundraising activity, bringing colleagues together and helping create real momentum across the region.

“It is a strong reflection of the dedication our teams show to supporting good causes in the communities they serve.”

Store teams and community champions will also run in-store and local fundraising activities leading up to the walk to raise awareness and boost donations.

A total of 800 Tesco colleagues across 21 regions are expected to take part in the walk, which will take place on July 1.

The goal is to raise more than £300,000 for Cancer Research UK, helping it continue to advance research that is improving the understanding, diagnosis and treatment of cancer.

Supporters can donate and learn more by visiting their nearest Tesco store.

Planted Plates, founded by Didcot entrepreneur Henna Afzal, began as a food truck at the park’s street food pop-up event, Milton Feast, in 2021.

After five years of steady growth, the business has moved from its first bricks-and-mortar site on Eastern Avenue to a larger unit at Signal Yard, marking a return to its roots within the Milton Park community.

Ms Afzal said: “When I started Planted Plates, I simply wanted to create food that people genuinely looked forward to eating. For me, it’s always been about flavour first.

“You don’t have to be vegan to enjoy great food, and we’ve been incredibly lucky to build such a supportive community of customers over the last few years.

“Milton Park has been part of our journey from the beginning.”

Planted Plates offers a daily-changing menu of plant-based breakfasts, lunches, pastries, and barista coffee.

The new space includes a larger seating area designed to encourage people to meet, work, and socialise throughout the day.

Ms Afzal added: “Starting at Milton Feast gave us the opportunity to test ideas, build a following and grow the business.

“Opening at Signal Yard feels like a full-circle moment and we’re excited to welcome both familiar faces and new customers through the door.

“I am incredibly proud of how far the business has come.

“This move gives us the opportunity to expand our offer, grow the team and continue building something that people genuinely enjoy being part of.”

The cafe also provides vegan catering services to businesses across Milton Park, using a zero-CO2 delivery vehicle.

Ms Afzal’s brother, Jack, has now joined the team as the company looks to recruit further staff.

The opening of Planted Plates is part of Milton Park’s £14m investment in Signal Yard, which aims to create a new social and retail destination for the park’s 280+ companies and the wider community.

Clare Fleet, asset manager of Milton Park at Federated Hermes Real Estate, said: “One of the ambitions for Signal Yard has always been to support independent businesses and create a destination that brings people together.

“Planted Plates perfectly captures that vision.

“Henna has built a fantastic business at Milton Park over the last five years and we’re delighted to see her become the first food and beverage operator to open at Signal Yard.”

Signal Yard is bringing together a mix of independent retailers, food and beverage operators, and health and wellbeing services in a central location at Milton Park.

Planted Plates has also been shortlisted in the Ox in a Box Awards, which celebrate Oxfordshire’s favourite independent food and drink businesses.

Public voting is open via the Ox in a Box website until 20 June 2026.