Inflatable turtle blights Yarnton lane
Anyone who has recently had a turtle-shaped children’s paddling pool removed from their garden is…
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Climate-friendly upgrade for council depot
The Thorpe Lane waste and recycling depot in Banbury has been refitted with air source heat pumps and innovative batteries as part of a project to slash Cherwell District Council’s carbon…
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Taking charge of battery powered revolution
Drivers of electric vehicles will soon be able to top up their batteries at 22 new park and charge sites in Banbury and Kidlington.
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Crackdown on illegal waste disposal
People who are tempted to cut corners when disposing of their waste are being reminded of the risks they could face.
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Appeal to catch offenders who tipped hundreds of tyres
Anyone who witnessed a vehicle acting suspiciously near the villages west of Banbury on Friday and into the weekend is being asked to help catch the perpetrators of several serious fly-tips.
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New partnership makes most of Cherwell’s mechanical know-how
West Northamptonshire’s bin lorries, street sweeper, and other vehicles will be looked after by Cherwell District Council mechanics under a new partnership arrangement.
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Specialist changing facility is boost to accessibility in Banbury
People living with disabilities can make use of a new specialist toilet facility when visiting the public convenience at Horsefair in Banbury.
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Council addresses concerns over Banbury litter hotspot
Visitors to Banbury town centre are being advised that Cherwell District Council has stepped in to address public concerns with the condition of Malthouse Walk.
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Using nature’s power to help tackle air pollution
Work has been completed to transform a previously neglected piece of land in Bicester, into a pocket of green space, designed to absorb carbon and offer a more appealing route to walk into town.
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Weekly food waste collections will start from 1 March
North Oxfordshire residents can expect delivery of their new silver caddies in the coming weeks, as a new weekly food waste collection service prepares to launch.
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Warning over dubious dog dealers
Well-intentioned pet lovers are being warned of the risk of being deceived by dubious dog rescue agencies.
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Tree planting underway at Burnehyll Community Woodland
A thousand trees have been planted at a large community woodland near Bicester as part of efforts to capture carbon and promote biodiversity.
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Local action must mirror UN climate efforts
International efforts to tackle climate crisis should be matched at the local level, the leader of Cherwell District Council says.
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Operative cracks case of dumped builders’ waste
Householder left counting the cost after a member of our street cleansing team solved the case of two similar incidents.
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Fair will cast its spell on Banbury once more
Michaelmas Fair bounces back from last year’s postponement to bathe the town centre in bright lights and treats this week.
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AJ Bell Women's Tour. Flying the flag for Oxfordshire
The AJ Bell Women's Tour cyclists receive a warm welcome from thousands of Oxfordshire residents and school children.
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COP26 zero carbon tour bus to visit Bicester on 7 September
Oxfordshire’s countdown to the COP26 climate summit in Glasgow continues this month with the arrival of a zero carbon tour bus to the county.
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Help shape new air quality website
Residents are being asked to help shape a new air quality community website, which will help to raise awareness and understanding of air pollution across Oxfordshire.
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Men hit in the pocket for bottle bank fly-tip
Two Londoners who dumped a suitcase, cardboard boxes, and other items at a Chesterton bottle bank have been made to pay £300 in fixed penalty notices (FPNs).
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Welfare warning as online puppy dealers profit
The council is warning pet lovers to carefully choose whom they do business with, amid warnings that a pandemic boom in dog ownership is allowing unscrupulous online dealers to profit.
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Parking enforcement changes set to keep traffic moving
The way parking is controlled in Cherwell is set to change in a bid to create safer roads and help traffic flow more freely.
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Report points the way to a zero carbon Oxfordshire
The publication of the Pathways to a Zero-Carbon Oxfordshire report by the University of Oxford’s Environmental Change Institute and Bioregional has been welcomed by Cherwell District Council.
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Electric vehicle drivers can Park and Charge in Bicester as innovative new charging hub opens.
Motorists can start using a new electric vehicle (EV) charging hub in the heart of Bicester when it opens on Thursday 27 May at Cherwell District Council’s Cattle Market car park.
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Funding win boosts council’s climate action
Visiting a council leisure centre for gym or swim will soon be greener, thanks to a £6 million funding award from the Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS).
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Community Nature Plan approved for future generations
An update on Cherwell’s Community Nature Plan has been approved, reaffirming a strong commitment to the natural environment for people and wildlife in north Oxfordshire.
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Bicester in the driving seat for new electric vehicle park and charge scheme
Bicester residents will be the first to take advantage of a multi-million pound scheme, supporting the switch to driving electric cars by making it easier to charge them.
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The Great British September Clean – get involved!
Residents of north Oxfordshire who are keen to keep their neighbourhood neat and tidy are being offered help.
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Climate commitment branches out
North Oxfordshire is set to become a greener corner of the world, thanks to the council’s commitment to planting up to three million trees.
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George helps Keep Cherwell Tidy
George Gilkes will visit dozens of community groups in north Oxfordshire this spring to deliver litter-picking equipment for the Great British Spring Clean.
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Hundreds show their respects with Banbury’s poppy soldier
The focal point for Banbury’s Remembrance Day commemorations has raised more than a thousand pounds for the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal.
