Environment news

• Oxford City Council asks for more powers to tackle air pollution

  Published: Wednesday, 14th June 2017

  Oxford City Council has responded to the Government’s new air quality action plan and asked for more powers to tackle air pollution in Oxford.

• Test drive the latest electric cars at a free, family-friendly event this Father’s Day

  Published: Thursday, 8th June 2017

  Treat your dad – or yourself – to a test drive in a new BMWi8 electric sports car this Father’s Day at Test Drive the Future.

• Go Green Behind the Scenes in Oxford Green Week

  Published: Thursday, 8th June 2017

  Oxford 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.

• Study shows heat networks can de-carbonise heat provision to Oxford’s buildings

  Published: Friday, 12th May 2017

  Heat 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.

• Oxford Green Week programme launches at Ultimate Picture Palace with special film screening

  Published: Thursday, 4th May 2017

  This year’s Oxford Green Week festival will launch its programme of events at a special film screening at the Ultimate Picture Palace.

• Rose Hill spring clean ends with significant success

  Published: Tuesday, 28th March 2017

  A targeted clean-up of the Rose Hill area has been hailed a “success” by Oxford City Council Streetscene Services Manager Doug Loveridge.

• Campaign launched to tackle dog fouling in Blackbird Leys

  Published: Tuesday, 21st March 2017

  Oxford City Council yesterday launched a campaign to encourage Blackbird Leys’ dog owners to clean up after their pets.

• Study launched into Oxford Zero Emission Zone

  Published: Friday, 10th March 2017

  A study has been launched to investigate options for introducing a Zero Emission Zone in Oxford from 2020.

• City Council aims to improve the waterways after consultation on the Waterways PSPO finishes

  Published: Thursday, 2nd February 2017

  Oxford City Council has concluded its public consultation on the draft Waterways PSPO following detailed discussions with residents and stakeholders.

• Breaking ground on the Northway and Marston Flood Alleviation Scheme

  Published: Wednesday, 1st February 2017

  Oxford City Council has ‘broken ground’ on a £2.2m flood alleviation scheme that will protect 110 homes in Northway and Marston.

• Work starts on Northway and Marston Flood Alleviation Scheme

  Published: Tuesday, 15th November 2016

  Work has started on a £2.2m flood alleviation scheme that will reduce the flood risk to 110 homes in Northway and Marston.

• Oxford’s air quality continues to improve – new data

  Published: Friday, 28th October 2016

  Oxford’s air quality continues to improve, new data has revealed.

• New report finds Oxford uses 12,000 tonnes of food, fuel and building materials every day

  Published: Thursday, 20th October 2016

  Every 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.

• City Council wins £50,000 to continue heat network development – aimed at cutting carbon emissions by 20 per cent

  Published: Tuesday, 18th October 2016

  The 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.

• Residents invited to flood forum

  Published: Monday, 10th October 2016

  Residents 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.

• Photography competition to promote sustainability strategy

  Published: Tuesday, 20th September 2016

  Oxford City Council has launched a photography competition to highlight Oxford’s environmental work and promote a new sustainability strategy.

• Oxford City Council sets fly-tipping fines at highest possible level

  Published: Friday, 16th September 2016

  Oxford City Council has decided to set Fixed Penalty Notices (FPNs) for fly tipping at the new maximum limit.

• Northway and Marston Flood Alleviation Scheme: phase 1 planning application unanimously approved

  Published: Thursday, 7th July 2016

  Planning permission has been granted for an Oxford City Council scheme to reduce the flood risk to 110 homes in Northway and Marston.

• Northway and Marston Flood Alleviation Scheme planning applications submitted

  Published: Thursday, 23rd June 2016

  Planning applications have been submitted for a £2.2m flood alleviation scheme that will reduce the flood risk to 110 properties in Northway and Marston.

• Clean Green team set to sweep through Templar Road Estate

  Published: Tuesday, 21st June 2016

  From 20 June through to 1 July Oxford City Council’s Clean Green team will be sweeping through the Templar Road Estate.

• Oxford City Council installing £23,000 of new signs for cyclists

  Published: Tuesday, 21st June 2016

  Oxford City Council is installing £23,000 worth of new signs between Oxford and Blackbird Leys to offer improved route choice for cyclists.

• Oxford City Council has helped reduce over 6,000 tonnes of damaging CO2 emissions every year

  Published: Monday, 20th June 2016

  Oxford 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.

• Test drive latest electric vehicles for free at unique family-friendly event this weekend

  Published: Thursday, 16th June 2016

  Ever fancied test driving an electric vehicle, such as a BMW i3 or a Tesla? This weekend you can – for free.

• Oxford City Council and partners carrying out study to investigate city-wide heat network

  Published: Tuesday, 14th June 2016

  The 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.

• Pupils to help raise awareness and tackle air quality around Oxford’s schools

  Published: Wednesday, 8th June 2016

  Oxford’s pupils and students are being offered the opportunity to measure the air quality around their schools, thanks to Oxford City Council.

• Festival celebrating Oxford’s work to tackle climate change set to return

  Published: Thursday, 2nd June 2016

  Oxford’s work to tackle climate change will be celebrated during an annual festival next month.

• Volunteers wanted to help improve Oxford’s green and blue spaces

  Published: Wednesday, 25th May 2016

  Oxford 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).

• Oxford in Bloom sponsorship opportunities for local businesses

  Published: Monday, 14th March 2016

  Oxford in Bloom, the city’s annual gardening competition, is looking for 12 local businesses to sponsor its award categories.

• Public to have their say on Northway and Marston Flood Alleviation Scheme design

  Published: Friday, 11th March 2016

  Residents in Northway and Marston will be able to have their say on the final details of the design of a new flood alleviation scheme.

• Oxford City Council to invest £20,000 relining five miles of Oxford’s cycle network

  Published: Tuesday, 1st March 2016

  Oxford City Council is set to invest £20,000 relining five miles of Oxford’s cycle network.

• Oxford City Council installs 66 solar panels to St Aldate’s Chambers

  Published: Wednesday, 10th February 2016

  Oxford City Council has installed 66 solar panels to the roof of St Aldate’s Chambers, the Council’s main city centre offices.

• Electric avenues: Oxford set to install 100 electric vehicle charging stations in residential streets

  Published: Monday, 25th January 2016

  A 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.

• Volunteering opportunities to help wildlife in Blackbird Leys

  Published: Tuesday, 12th January 2016

  Blackbird Leys residents will be able to help improve the habitats of wildlife during volunteer sessions at Spindleberry Nature Reserve.

• Flushed with success after Loo of the Year triumph

  Published: Tuesday, 27th October 2015

  Oxford City Council has triumphed at the 2015 Loo of the Year Awards following £600,000 of investment in the city’s public toilets.

Sub–categories of Environment

• Air Quality
• Environmental Health
• Carbon Reduction and Energy Saving
• Flooding

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