Environment news

Clean team goes for Glory

A cleanliness campaign will visit Bicester’s Glory Farm next week as Cherwell District Council’s street cleansing team takes on litter, fly-tips, graffiti and more.

Published 2 November 2018.

Toxic find sparks hunt for fly-tippers

An investigation is under way after around 16 sheets of asbestos were illegally dumped on woodland in Nethercote, Banbury.

Published 10 October 2018.

Ground breaking satellite technology helping to make Bicester a healthier place

The Healthy New Towns programme, funded by NHS England and led by Cherwell District Council, is working to discover ways to make it appealing for residents to lead healthy lifestyles.

Published 11 September 2018.

CCTV to help combat fly-tipping

The council are introducing CCTV cameras to catch the people who fly-tip in the district and will be cracking down on those who commit this offence.

Published 14 August 2018.

Stereo seizure enforces sound of silence

Grimsbury is a more peaceful place for residents after council officers turned the volume down on a noisy neighbour.

Published 10 August 2018.

Squeaky clean Kings End

South-west Bicester will be looking spick and span in time for the end of summer as a large council clean-up comes to Kings End.

Published 8 August 2018.

Your support is needed to conserve water during the heatwave

Weather forecasts continue to show few signs of rain, so as the heat wave continues we all need to be ‘water smart’ this summer.

Published 24 July 2018.

Neat streets for Hardwick

Hardwick is looking spick and span after the council removed waste weighing the same as four elephants.

Published 26 June 2018.

Council closes in on fly-tippers

Officers are hot on the trail of offenders who drove down a narrow track to illegally dump waste.

Published 25 June 2018.

Countryside blight under spotlight

An investigation has been launched after distinctive bathroom tiles and bathtub panels were dumped in Ambrosden.

Published 15 June 2018.

Hardwick kicks off clean-up

Banbury’s Hardwick estate will be scoring a deep clean next week as part of a council campaign.

Published 14 June 2018.

Rogue metal collectors ironed out

Eight people were prevented from illegally collecting scrap metal last week as council and police officers effected a joint operation.

Published 7 June 2018.

Solar panels lighten load on environment

Visitors to Bicester’s Franklins House will find the council building a hive of activity this week as new solar panels are installed.

Published 6 June 2018.

A new leaf of life for tree-lined street

A tree-lined street leading to the historic Banbury Cross is set to undergo a makeover to improve the scenery for shoppers and visitors.

Published 22 May 2018.

Green fingered giveaway

Gardeners can reap the rewards of recycling at a series of events hosted by Cherwell District Council this May.

Published 2 May 2018.

Householders warned about leaving waste next to recycling points

A fly-tipper has paid a £150 fine after dumping household waste next to a recycling point in Yarnton.

Published 26 March 2018.

Banbury set for squeaky-clean street scenes

Banbury town centre will be getting a deep clean to welcome spring as part of a council campaign.

Published 12 March 2018.

Council backs fight against plastic

The campaign against plastic pollution has been boosted following a council decision.

Published 27 February 2018.

Caterers strike gold at awards launch

Recognition for food outlets which go above and beyond to provide healthy food in north Oxfordshire has been stepped up with the launch of a new awards scheme.

Published 13 February 2018.

Blitz sees Bure Park take a load off

Bicester’s Bure Park is ending January on a high after a council clean-up removed waste equivalent to the weight of two elephants.

Published 30 January 2018.

Your chance to talk rubbish and recycling with Oxfordshire’s councils

Do you know that each household in Oxfordshire produces one tonne of waste each year?

Published 11 January 2018.

Blitz to beautify Bure Park

Bicester’s Bure Park will be getting a new-year clean-up thanks to a council cleanliness campaign.

Published 10 January 2018.

Council’s thirst for better bottles

Town centre visitors wanting to keep thirst at bay can count on Cherwell District Council’s support, as the authority announces its support for a pollution-busting campaign.

Published 9 January 2018.

Let’s talk turkey

This festive season Cherwell District Council is supporting the Food Standards Agency (FSA) ‘Let’s Talk Turkey’ campaign’.

Published 18 December 2017.

Council fleet turns over a greener leaf