CHERWELL District Council says people are backing moves to extend Chesterton's conservation area.

A well-attended public exhibition and question and answer session gave residents the chance to air their views, and the council said all parties supported the proposals.

Michael Gibbard, Cherwell's executive member for planning and housing, said: "We are now in a position to widen our protection of the character of the area and help secure its future."

Residents also expressed an interest in creating a community wood east of the village.