CHERWELL District Council has dropped its Christmas park-and-ride scheme for Banbury, because of low use last year.

The council has confirmed it will not operate the bus link between Bodicote House and Banbury town centre this year.

Nigel Morris, the executive member for community safety, street scene and rural services, said: “Cherwell’s parking is still the cheapest in town and there are even more spaces this year with the temporary car park in Spiceball Park Road.

“There's no point in us continuing to offer a service which has proven unpopular, especially in the current economic climate.”