Poor old Piddington Parish Council is also feeling the pinch and may have to close down the local park because it cannot pay for its upkeep.

Cherwell District Council dumped running the park when it was seemingly only costing it about £2,000 a year, with it looking a financial timebomb for the small parish council. It is a sad indictment on our country when we can’t even afford to keep a park clean and tidy for people to enjoy.