Environment news

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.

Published 9 December 2022.

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…

Published 1 November 2022.

Steady improvements to district air

The most polluted parts of north Oxfordshire have seen significant improvements in air quality, says a new report.

Published 29 September 2022.

An electric van is being charged up at the depot

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 at Woodgreen leisure centre

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.

A dead mouse on a surface within the food premises.

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.

A big pile of illegal waste, including a wooden pallet and an inflatable turtle.

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.

a member of staff is using a laptop to monitor the electrical supply at the depot

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…

Published 25 May 2022.

A man is hooking up his electric vehicle to the chargers at Curtis Place car park in Kidlington

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.

A large amount of waste has been left at the bottle banks. The council investigated and issued a fixed penality notice.

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.

Published 16 May 2022.

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.

Published 13 April 2022.

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.

Published 23 March 2022.

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.

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.

turn bananas into energy in your new food waste caddy

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.

Warning over dubious dog dealers

Well-intentioned pet lovers are being warned of the risk of being deceived by dubious dog rescue agencies.

Published 20 December 2021.

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.

Published 20 December 2021.

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.

Published 29 October 2021.

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.

Published 27 October 2021.

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.

Published 5 October 2021.

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).

Published 22 March 2021.

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.

Published 2 March 2020.

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.

Published 18 February 2020.

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.

Published 13 November 2019.

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