
New year, new life for your Christmas tree
Residents can make their post-Christmas clear up even easier by having their real Christmas trees…
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Savings for brown bin early birds
Householders who would like to renew their brown bin licences early can take advantage of a £4 early bird discount.
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Modest price rise for garden waste customers
People who use Cherwell District Council’s (CDC) garden waste service are being notified of a £3 price rise in 2023, subject to approval at a meeting of the council’s executive on…
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Steady improvements to district air
The most polluted parts of north Oxfordshire have seen significant improvements in air quality, says a new report.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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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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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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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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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.