Environment news

Council issues warning following spate of fly-tips

Offenders who blight north Oxfordshire with waste are being hit in the pocket as the council addresses an uptick in littering and fly-tipping.

Published 25 October 2024.

People in north Oxfordshire urged to have their say on local nature recovery

Oxfordshire residents, landowners, businesses, farmers and other organisations are being offered the chance to help shape the priorities for recovering areas of nature and wildlife across the county.

Published 21 October 2024.

Massive milestone for local hero Tony

A Bicester man who has dedicated 40 years to keeping his town clean and tidy is calling on the public to show respect and care for Bicester town centre.

Published 7 June 2024.

Next steps towards net zero

Strides towards emptying bins and sweeping the streets with electric vehicles are being made as part of fresh plans to slash the council’s carbon emissions.

Published 5 September 2022.

New deal promises improvements at council car parks

Drivers using council car parks are set to benefit from improvements as Cherwell District Council prepares to strike a new deal with Oxfordshire County Council.

Published 30 August 2022.

Swimming pool emissions take a dive

Taking a dip at council-run swimming pools is now kinder on the climate, thanks to the arrival of new technology.

Published 3 August 2022.

Substantial fines for unhygienic food outlet

A mouse-infested Banbury takeaway has been fined £221,617 and its director barred from the catering industry following a council prosecution.

Published 19 July 2022.

Inflatable turtle blights Yarnton lane

Anyone who has recently had a turtle-shaped children’s paddling pool removed from their garden is being asked to provide information about a major fly-tip.

Published 27 June 2022.

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.

Published 17 May 2022.

Published 21 March 2022.

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.

Published 15 February 2022.

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.

Published 18 January 2022.