Environment news

One rural road, seven shocking fly-tips

Anyone who witnessed a large vehicle behaving suspiciously north of Wroxton on Monday 17 and Tuesday 18 July is asked to get in touch with the council.

Published 20 July 2023.

Councillors voice concern about cuts to Canal & River Trust

The leader of the council will be writing to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs in the wake of the announcement that government will be cutting funding to the Canal & River…

Published 19 July 2023.

Free coffee pod recycling scheme goes live

North Oxfordshire residents are invited to sign up and make the most of a new coffee pod recycling initiative.

Published 30 May 2023.

New year, new life for your Christmas tree

Residents can make their post-Christmas clear up even easier by having their real Christmas trees collected for composting.

Published 6 January 2023.

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.

Published 1 November 2022.

Published 29 September 2022.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Published 27 October 2021.

Published 5 October 2021.