Have your say now on plans for better buses and less congestion
Published: Thursday, 17th October 2019Bus services in Oxford would improve if congestion was effectively tackled, according to one of the city’s bus companies.
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Government announces low carbon commercial law changes consultation at Oxford City Council and Oxfordshire Greentech event
Published: Thursday, 17th October 2019Oxford City Council and Oxfordshire Greentech held an event for commercial landlords and other interested parties on the new Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) for non-domestic building.
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Oxford City Council installs Oxford’s first rapid charging points for taxis
Published: Wednesday, 16th October 2019The first rapid electric taxi charging points in Oxford have been installed at Manzil Way Gardens in East Oxford.
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Volunteers needed for Grandpont Nature Reserve improvement day as city aims to create waterways corridors of nature
Published: Friday, 11th October 2019Nature-loving volunteers are needed to lend a hand at the Grandpont Nature Park helping to improve the park and begin creating “corridors of nature” alongside the city’s waterways.
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New project launched to improve Oxford’s waterways
Published: Monday, 7th October 2019Oxford City Council has launched a new partnership project which seeks to make the most of Oxford’s waterways, setting a new vision for improving the river and canal.
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Oxford City Council supports the voices of young people participating in Global Climate Strike
Published: Thursday, 19th September 2019Oxford City Council is supporting the voices of the young people who will be participating in Global Climate Strike day (Friday 20 September).
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Councils commit to cutting traffic congestion and improving public transport in Oxford
Published: Wednesday, 18th September 2019Oxfordshire County Council & Oxford City Council announced bold plans to tackle congestion on all major routes into Oxford a improve public transport connections into and across some parts of the city
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Back to school feeling returns for rush hour drivers
Published: Tuesday, 3rd September 2019A warning has been issued that the numbers of vehicles crossing the Oxford ring road will continue to increase unless the city’s transport network is transformed.
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Topic and scope agreed for Oxford Citizens Assembly on Climate Change
Published: Friday, 26th July 2019Oxford City Council has set out the topic and the scope of issues to be addressed at the Oxford Citizens Assembly on Climate Change, which will be held this autumn.
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City Council sets out arrangements for Oxford Citizens Assembly on Climate Change
Published: Wednesday, 10th July 2019Oxford City Council has set out arrangements for the Oxford Citizens Assembly on Climate Change, the first of its kind in the UK.
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Statement on unveiling of BMW MINI Electric
Published: Tuesday, 9th July 2019Councillor Susan Brown, Leader of Oxford City Council said:
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Oxford gets its first electric private hire car
Published: Friday, 5th July 2019Oxford City Council has licensed its first fully electric private hire vehicle, thanks to the initiative of the McDermott brothers.
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Lord Mayor of Oxford to join St Gregory the Great’s first Student Summit to combat climate change
Published: Friday, 28th June 2019St Gregory the Great Catholic School is to launch one of Britain's first Student Summits to combat climate change.
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Oxford Direct Services to sponsor pop-up electric car park, charge, and ride for Oxford EV Summit
Published: Tuesday, 25th June 2019Oxford Direct Services to sponsor pop-up electric car park, charge, and ride for Oxford EV Summit who are travelling by electric vehicle.
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OxAir to explore daily exposure to air pollution in Oxford
Published: Thursday, 20th June 2019Oxford City Council has launched a new joint partnership with research group OxAir to gain a greater insight in to residents’ daily exposure to air pollution, and how best it can be managed.
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Children teach drivers that Oxford air needs their care
Published: Thursday, 20th June 2019Children from Windmill Primary School in Headington will be campaigning for drivers to cut their engines as part of national Clean Air Day today (Thursday 20 June).
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Air pollution levels in Oxford plateau – new data
Published: Thursday, 20th June 2019Air pollution levels in Oxford have plateaued, new data shows.
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Oxford EV Show to showcase the world’s fastest electric production supercar
Published: Wednesday, 12th June 2019Come and see the world’s fastest production electric car – the NIO EP9 -, and a range of other electric cars, vans, and eBikes at the Oxford EV Show.
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Zero waste festival for Oxford Green Week 2019
Published: Tuesday, 11th June 2019Oxford will see a new festival, exploring how residents can go beyond recycling and explore zero-waste for Oxford Green Week.
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Oxford Canal Towpath Taskforce dig for Volunteers’ Week
Published: Friday, 7th June 2019This National Volunteers’ Week, those who help to maintain the Oxford Canal have been thanked for their ongoing efforts by local city councillors and the Canal & River Trust.
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Statement regarding the cancellation of Oxford's Big Green Day Out
Published: Friday, 7th June 2019Oxford City Council unfortunately has to announce the cancellation of Oxford’s Big Green Day Out, which was due to take place tomorrow (Saturday 08 June).
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New Low Emission Zone for buses in Oxford
Published: Tuesday, 4th June 2019Oxford City Council and Oxfordshire County Council are seeking to introduce a new Low Emission Zone (LEZ) for buses to be a minimum of Euro 6 standard.
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Headline events announced for Oxford Green Week 2019
Published: Monday, 13th May 2019Oxford Green Week will explore sustainability and electric vehicles, zero waste, plastics, football, and more as part of this year’s headline events.
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Lord Mayor’s car to reduce carbon emissions thanks to MINI Countryman plug-in hybrid
Published: Friday, 10th May 2019The Lord Mayor of Oxford’s car is to be updated with a zero emission capable MINI, ahead of the launch of Oxford’s proposed Zero Emission Zone.
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Oxford City Council to establish independent advisory group for citizens assembly on climate change
Published: Friday, 3rd May 2019Oxford City Council is to establish an independent advisory group to provide governance and oversight of the citizens assembly addressing the issue of climate change which is planned for September.
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Oxford City Council to establish UK’s first citizens assembly to address climate emergency
Published: Tuesday, 23rd April 2019Oxford City Council is to be the first UK local authority to establish a citizens assembly to help address the issue of climate change, and consider the measures that should be taken in Oxford.
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Oxford’s first zero-emission capable Hackney Carriage goes on the road
Published: Friday, 12th April 2019The first Zero emission capable Hackney Carriage vehicle has arrived in Oxford.
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World’s first international forum for eBike industry coming to Oxford
Published: Friday, 5th April 2019The eBike Summit, the first dedicated international business event for the eBike industry, is set to be held at Oxford University’s Wolfson College on Wednesday 10 April.
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Illegal scrap metal collection will not be tolerated, City Council says after securing prosecution
Published: Thursday, 4th April 2019Illegal scrap metal collection will not be tolerated in Oxford, the City Council has said after securing a prosecution against an unlicensed collector.
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Oxfordshire to trial £40m industry first local energy system project
Published: Wednesday, 3rd April 2019Oxfordshire will receive £40 million of funding for a project to trial a new smart local energy system – or ‘smart grid’.
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£41m project to support Oxford on journey to zero carbon
Published: Wednesday, 3rd April 2019Oxford City Council has facilitated a £41m project to trial the world’s largest hybrid energy storage system to support electric vehicle charging and low-carbon heat networking.
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City Council secures further £700,000 to upgrade buses and cut air pollution
Published: Friday, 22nd March 2019Oxford City Council has secured a further £700,000 to upgrade the city’s buses and reduce toxic air pollution – bringing the total funding to improve Oxford’s buses to £2.3m.
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Opportunity to get involved in Oxford Green Week 2019
Published: Friday, 15th March 2019Oxford City Council is calling for local businesses and groups to get involved in Oxford Green Week 2019.
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Oxford City Council joins leaders in attending the National Clean Air Summit
Published: Thursday, 14th February 2019Oxford City Council will this today (14/02) join local authorities to meet Michael Gove MP and outline their priorities for the government to tackle air pollution at the National Clean Air Summit.
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Oxford City Council approves new emission standards for Hackney Carriages
Published: Thursday, 14th February 2019Oxford City Council has taken the first step on the journey to zero with changes to the emissions standards for Hackney Carriage Vehicles.
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LEVC selects Oxford Direct Services for servicing of the world’s first purpose built electric black cab
Published: Wednesday, 23rd January 2019Oxford Direct Services (ODS), the commercial arm of Oxford City Council, has been approved as an authorised service dealer for the world’s first purpose built electric taxi - the TX.
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Plans for Zero Emission Zone in Oxford move ahead in the journey to zero emissions
Published: Wednesday, 16th January 2019Oxford City Council and Oxfordshire County Council have published updated proposals for a Zero Emission Zone in the city centre.
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Oxford City Council announce the 2019 Oxford EV Summit
Published: Thursday, 22nd November 2018June 2019 will see the return of the Oxford EV Summit - bringing together key leaders from across the electric vehicle and charging infrastructure industry.
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Oxford City Council wins Air Quality Communications Initiative of the Year
Published: Friday, 12th October 2018An air quality campaign by Oxford City Council has been awarded Air Quality Communications Initiative of the Year in the 2018 National Air Quality Awards.
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Southampton joins Oxford in the fight against dirty air by signing Cleaner Air Charter
Published: Monday, 8th October 2018Southampton is the first city to join Oxford in calling on the Government to put the health of communities first by signing the Cleaner Air Charter.
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Campaign launching to tackle dog fouling in Blackbird Leys
Published: Friday, 21st September 2018Oxford City Council is set to launch a campaign on Monday 24 September to encourage Blackbird Leys’ dog owners to clean up after their pets.
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Oxford City Council, Greenpeace, and Friends of the Earth to launch Charter for Cleaner Air
Published: Wednesday, 29th August 2018A new charter for cleaner air is to be launched by Oxford City Council, Greenpeace, and Friends of the Earth, calling on the Government to place the health of communities first.
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Oxford City Council calls on Government to adopt 10-point plan to help tackle toxic air pollution
Published: Monday, 6th August 2018Oxford City Council has written to environment secretary Michael Gove to call for a 10-point contract with local authorities to provide more powers and funding to tackle toxic air pollution
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E.ON leading the charge as sponsor of Oxford EV Summit
Published: Monday, 2nd July 2018The E.ON Oxford EV 2018 Summit will bring together 300 of Europe’s key influencers in the electric vehicle industry to map out the barriers to a rapid transition towards full electric mobility.
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Significant reduction in Oxford’s air pollution after cleaner buses introduced – but city still has toxic air in some streets
Published: Monday, 2nd July 2018Oxford has seen a significant reduction in air pollution levels following the introduction of ultra-low emission buses – but the city still has toxic air in some streets.
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Oxford City Council to mark National Clean Air Day with anti-idling event
Published: Wednesday, 20th June 2018To mark National Clean Air Day (21/06), Oxford City Council and Oxford Friends of the Earth are running an anti-idling event in Oxford city centre.
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Oxford City Council joins leaders from 13 other cities to attend National Clean Air Summit
Published: Wednesday, 20th June 2018Oxford City Council will today (20/6) join local authorities representing 13 other cities from across England and Wales to meet Michael Gove and discuss Government support to tackle air pollution.
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Oxford Green Week to begin this weekend
Published: Thursday, 14th June 2018Oxford Green Week begins this weekend (Saturday 16 June) with over 70 pop up events taking place across Oxford and Oxfordshire.
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Explore Green Oxford at the Big Green Treasure Hunt
Published: Thursday, 31st May 2018Oxford’s Big Green Treasure Hunt is back with three exciting new activities and opportunities to get involved and celebrate green initiatives and sustainability in Oxford.
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Statement regarding draft Clean Air Strategy
Published: Tuesday, 22nd May 2018Statement from Councillor Tom Hayes, Executive Board Member for a Safer and Greener Environment, regarding the Government's new draft Clean Air Strategy.
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City Council secures closure order to protect vulnerable resident from drug users
Published: Tuesday, 22nd May 2018Oxford City Council has secured a closure order against a property in Littlemore to protect a vulnerable resident from cuckooing by drug users.
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Oxford’s Big Green Day Out and Oxford Green Week to return
Published: Wednesday, 16th May 2018Oxford is to see the return of Oxford Green Week and Oxford’s Big Green Day Out.
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Nominate your street for the world’s first ‘pop-up’ electric vehicle charging points
Published: Tuesday, 15th May 2018The city of Oxford has been awarded £474,000 to become the first city in the world to trial ‘pop-up’ on-street electric vehicle charging points.
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Oxford leads the way with Oxford Electric Vehicle Summit
Published: Monday, 26th March 2018In fewer than 100 days’ time, Oxford will host a two-day Electric Vehicle Summit - bringing together key leaders and players from across the electric vehicle and charging infrastructure industry.
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Oxford City Council secures almost £200,000 to purchase electric vehicles for Covered Market traders
Published: Monday, 26th March 2018Oxford City Council has secured almost £200,000 of Government funding to purchase electric delivery vehicles and install charging points for Covered Market traders.
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Oxford City Council and Oxford Friends of the Earth launch campaign against engine idling at schools in bid to cut air pollution
Published: Friday, 16th March 2018Oxford City Council and Oxford Friends of the Earth are working with schools across the city to encourage parents not to leave their vehicle’s engine running while waiting at the school gate.
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Landmark legal ruling leads to Government pledging support to help Oxford City Council tackle Oxford’s toxic air pollution
Published: Monday, 5th March 2018A landmark legal ruling has led to the Government pledging “a more formal approach” to supporting Oxford City Council in tackling Oxford’s toxic and illegal levels of air pollution.
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City Council produces toolkit for Oxford schools to teach about causes and impacts of air pollution
Published: Monday, 19th February 2018Oxford City Council has produced an educational toolkit for primary and secondary schools in Oxford to teach children about the causes and impact of air pollution.
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Oxford City Council wins £1.7m to introduce Oxford’s first fully-electric double-decker buses
Published: Friday, 9th February 2018Oxford City Council has won £1.7m to introduce the first fully-electric double-decker buses to Oxford later this year.
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Oxford City Council secures final funding needed to build Oxford Flood Alleviation Scheme
Published: Thursday, 8th February 2018Oxford City Council has won £4.35m and closed the final funding gap needed to build the Oxford Flood Alleviation Scheme – protecting at least 1,200 homes across Oxford from the risk of flooding.
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Statement on the removal of materials from George Street
Published: Wednesday, 3rd January 2018Our Street Scene Team removed unwanted materials from a location on George Street on Tuesday afternoon after talking to the individual concerned a few days earlier.
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More than 750 have their say on Zero Emission Zone proposals
Published: Thursday, 30th November 2017More than 750 individuals and businesses have completed a consultation on proposals to introduce a Zero Emission Zone in Oxford.
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City Council writes to Chancellor to ask for support in upcoming Budget to tackle air pollution
Published: Friday, 10th November 2017Oxford City Council has written to the Chancellor of the Exchequer to ask him to make bold policy announcements to help tackle Oxford’s toxic and illegal air pollution in his upcoming Budget.
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Working group established to improve air quality in Oxford’s most polluted street
Published: Monday, 30th October 2017Oxford City Council and Oxfordshire County Council have set up a joint working group to tackle toxic air pollution in St Clement’s Street – Oxford’s most polluted street.
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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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