City and County Councils propose historic reduction in Oxford’s air pollution with world’s first Zero Emission Zone
Published: Wednesday, 11th October 2017Oxford City Council and Oxfordshire County Council have put forward joint proposals to introduce a Zero Emission Zone in Oxford city centre that would see historic reductions in air pollution.
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New Broad Street layout complete
Published: Monday, 25th September 2017Work to overhaul a junction in Oxford city centre has been completed.
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City and County Council partnership begins programme to install 100 electric vehicle charging stations in residential streets
Published: Tuesday, 29th August 2017Oxford City Council with support from the County Council has begun a programme to install about 100 electric vehicle charging stations in Oxford’s residential streets to help people go electric.
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Environment partnership scoops award
Published: Tuesday, 11th July 2017The Oxfordshire Environment Partnership (OEP) of which the City Council is a part, has collected the prestigious award for "Best Food Waste Reduction and Collection System" at this year’
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Air pollution levels are plateauing above legal limits in Oxford – new data
Published: Friday, 23rd June 2017Although air quality is continuing to improve in Oxford, new data has found that air pollution appears to have plateaued above legal limits in some areas of the city.
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Oxford City Council asks for more powers to tackle air pollution
Published: Wednesday, 14th June 2017Oxford City Council has responded to the Government’s new air quality action plan and asked for more powers to tackle air pollution in Oxford.
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Test drive the latest electric cars at a free, family-friendly event this Father’s Day
Published: Thursday, 8th June 2017Treat your dad – or yourself – to a test drive in a new BMWi8 electric sports car this Father’s Day at Test Drive the Future.
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Go Green Behind the Scenes in Oxford Green Week
Published: Thursday, 8th June 2017Oxford colleges, museums, theatres and hospitals are opening their doors to the public to showcase how they are making their buildings more energy efficient and environmentally friendly.
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Study shows heat networks can de-carbonise heat provision to Oxford’s buildings
Published: Friday, 12th May 2017Heat networks have strong potential to remove carbon emissions from heating Oxford’s buildings, a feasibility study has shown. The study is of Headington district and has been jointly commissioned by the City Council and the University of Oxford.
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Oxford Green Week programme launches at Ultimate Picture Palace with special film screening
Published: Thursday, 4th May 2017This year’s Oxford Green Week festival will launch its programme of events at a special film screening at the Ultimate Picture Palace.
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Rose Hill spring clean ends with significant success
Published: Tuesday, 28th March 2017A targeted clean-up of the Rose Hill area has been hailed a “success” by Oxford City Council Streetscene Services Manager Doug Loveridge.
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Campaign launched to tackle dog fouling in Blackbird Leys
Published: Tuesday, 21st March 2017Oxford City Council yesterday launched a campaign to encourage Blackbird Leys’ dog owners to clean up after their pets.
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Study launched into Oxford Zero Emission Zone
Published: Friday, 10th March 2017A study has been launched to investigate options for introducing a Zero Emission Zone in Oxford from 2020.
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City Council aims to improve the waterways after consultation on the Waterways PSPO finishes
Published: Thursday, 2nd February 2017Oxford City Council has concluded its public consultation on the draft Waterways PSPO following detailed discussions with residents and stakeholders.
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Breaking ground on the Northway and Marston Flood Alleviation Scheme
Published: Wednesday, 1st February 2017Oxford City Council has ‘broken ground’ on a £2.2m flood alleviation scheme that will protect 110 homes in Northway and Marston.
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Work starts on Northway and Marston Flood Alleviation Scheme
Published: Tuesday, 15th November 2016Work has started on a £2.2m flood alleviation scheme that will reduce the flood risk to 110 homes in Northway and Marston.
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Oxford’s air quality continues to improve – new data
Published: Friday, 28th October 2016Oxford’s air quality continues to improve, new data has revealed.
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New report finds Oxford uses 12,000 tonnes of food, fuel and building materials every day
Published: Thursday, 20th October 2016Every day Oxford uses enough materials – from fuels and building materials to metals and food – to fill a freight train 1¾ miles long, a new independent report has found.
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City Council wins £50,000 to continue heat network development – aimed at cutting carbon emissions by 20 per cent
Published: Tuesday, 18th October 2016The City Council has won £50,000 funding after proving that there is a commercial case for installing a heat network under the city – which could reduce the city’s carbon emissions by 20 per cent.
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Residents invited to flood forum
Published: Monday, 10th October 2016Residents from Oxford and surrounding areas are invited to a forum to hear updates on flood alleviation projects across the city and hear from experts on how they can protect themselves from flooding.
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Photography competition to promote sustainability strategy
Published: Tuesday, 20th September 2016Oxford City Council has launched a photography competition to highlight Oxford’s environmental work and promote a new sustainability strategy.
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Oxford City Council sets fly-tipping fines at highest possible level
Published: Friday, 16th September 2016Oxford City Council has decided to set Fixed Penalty Notices (FPNs) for fly tipping at the new maximum limit.
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Northway and Marston Flood Alleviation Scheme: phase 1 planning application unanimously approved
Published: Thursday, 7th July 2016Planning permission has been granted for an Oxford City Council scheme to reduce the flood risk to 110 homes in Northway and Marston.
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Northway and Marston Flood Alleviation Scheme planning applications submitted
Published: Thursday, 23rd June 2016Planning applications have been submitted for a £2.2m flood alleviation scheme that will reduce the flood risk to 110 properties in Northway and Marston.
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Clean Green team set to sweep through Templar Road Estate
Published: Tuesday, 21st June 2016From 20 June through to 1 July Oxford City Council’s Clean Green team will be sweeping through the Templar Road Estate.
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Oxford City Council installing £23,000 of new signs for cyclists
Published: Tuesday, 21st June 2016Oxford City Council is installing £23,000 worth of new signs between Oxford and Blackbird Leys to offer improved route choice for cyclists.
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Oxford City Council has helped reduce over 6,000 tonnes of damaging CO2 emissions every year
Published: Monday, 20th June 2016Oxford City Council has helped reduce more than 6,000 tonnes of damaging carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from being sent into the atmosphere every year through a range of energy conservation projects.
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Test drive latest electric vehicles for free at unique family-friendly event this weekend
Published: Thursday, 16th June 2016Ever fancied test driving an electric vehicle, such as a BMW i3 or a Tesla? This weekend you can – for free.
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Oxford City Council and partners carrying out study to investigate city-wide heat network
Published: Tuesday, 14th June 2016The City Council is carrying out a study looking at how local buildings could share highly efficient methods of generating electricity and heat with neighbours to reduce the city’s carbon footprint.
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Pupils to help raise awareness and tackle air quality around Oxford’s schools
Published: Wednesday, 8th June 2016Oxford’s pupils and students are being offered the opportunity to measure the air quality around their schools, thanks to Oxford City Council.
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Festival celebrating Oxford’s work to tackle climate change set to return
Published: Thursday, 2nd June 2016Oxford’s work to tackle climate change will be celebrated during an annual festival next month.
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Volunteers wanted to help improve Oxford’s green and blue spaces
Published: Wednesday, 25th May 2016Oxford City Council is searching for more volunteers to help maintain and improve Oxford’s green and blue spaces (rivers, canals, lakes and other water areas).
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Oxford in Bloom sponsorship opportunities for local businesses
Published: Monday, 14th March 2016Oxford in Bloom, the city’s annual gardening competition, is looking for 12 local businesses to sponsor its award categories.
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Public to have their say on Northway and Marston Flood Alleviation Scheme design
Published: Friday, 11th March 2016Residents in Northway and Marston will be able to have their say on the final details of the design of a new flood alleviation scheme.
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Oxford City Council to invest £20,000 relining five miles of Oxford’s cycle network
Published: Tuesday, 1st March 2016Oxford City Council is set to invest £20,000 relining five miles of Oxford’s cycle network.
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Oxford City Council installs 66 solar panels to St Aldate’s Chambers
Published: Wednesday, 10th February 2016Oxford City Council has installed 66 solar panels to the roof of St Aldate’s Chambers, the Council’s main city centre offices.
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Electric avenues: Oxford set to install 100 electric vehicle charging stations in residential streets
Published: Monday, 25th January 2016A major trial will be carried out this year to investigate the best way to deliver 100 on-street electric vehicle charging stations in Oxford’s residential streets.
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Volunteering opportunities to help wildlife in Blackbird Leys
Published: Tuesday, 12th January 2016Blackbird Leys residents will be able to help improve the habitats of wildlife during volunteer sessions at Spindleberry Nature Reserve.
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Flushed with success after Loo of the Year triumph
Published: Tuesday, 27th October 2015Oxford City Council has triumphed at the 2015 Loo of the Year Awards following £600,000 of investment in the city’s public toilets.
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