Latest climate change news from Oxford City Council
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Oxford City Council strengthens powers to reduce wildfire risk across the city
Oxford City Council has expanded the number of locations covered by its Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) to help reduce the risk of wildfires.
Date: 3 September 2026
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Eight new partners join Zero Carbon Oxfordshire Partnership
Eight organisations have joined the Zero Carbon Oxfordshire Partnership (ZCOP), strengthening countywide efforts to cut emissions and adapt to climate change.
Date: 28 August 2026
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Oxford air quality reaches major milestone after decade of improvement
Oxford’s air quality has continued to improve, with the city meeting its local air pollution target for the first time, new data from Oxford City Council has found.
Date: 15 July 2026
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Council awarded £50k funding to carry out heat network assessments to improve heating efficiency at older persons’ homes
Oxford City Council has been awarded £50,000 of government funding to carry out detailed assessment of heating systems at three Council-owned older persons’ accommodation sites.
Date: 7 July 2026
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Oxford’s on-street EV charging network management to transfer to Oxfordshire County Council
Responsibility for managing Oxford’s public on-street electric vehicle (EV) charging network will transfer to Oxfordshire County Council during March and April 2026.
Date: 17 March 2026
