Latest climate change news from Oxford City Council
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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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Residents invited to discover greener homes and transport at free Go Electric Oxford event
Residents are invited to explore the world of electric vehicles (EVs), electric bikes, solar energy, air source heat pumps and more at a free community event taking place in Oxford this month.
Date: 10 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
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Oxford City Council cuts leisure centre energy use by 26%, saving 523 tonnes of carbon
Oxford City Council has reduced total energy use across its five leisure centres by 26% since 2019/20, cutting more than 500 tonnes of carbon emissions as part of its ongoing decarbonisation programme
Date: 24 February 2026
