Oxford granted £193,000 for ‘eco-moorings’ trial
Published: Monday, 6th March 2023Oxford has been granted £193,000 to provide electric infrastructure to help reduce air pollution along Oxford’s waterways.
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Do You Fuel Good: New campaign to tackle harmful emissions from domestic wood burning
Published: Tuesday, 25th October 2022Oxford City Council is launching a new campaign to tackle the health and environmental harms of using wood burning stoves.
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Proposals to trial six new traffic filters in Oxford announced
Published: Tuesday, 30th August 2022A consultation on proposals to introduce six trial traffic filters in Oxford will start on 5 September. Traffic filters are part of Oxfordshire County Council’s central Oxfordshire travel plan and are
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Latest report on 2021 air quality levels for Oxford published
Published: Thursday, 16th June 2022Air pollution levels in Oxford are increasing again, after a significant drop in 2020 due to the pandemic, latest figures show.
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Oxford’s Zero Emission Zone pilot to launch on 28 February 2022
Published: Friday, 28th January 2022Britain’s first Zero Emission Zone (ZEZ) will begin in Oxford on 28 February 2022.
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Oxford City Council strongly welcomes tougher WHO guidelines on air quality levels
Published: Thursday, 23rd September 2021Oxford City Council welcomes new World Health Organisation (WHO) guidelines which recommends stricter limits on the safe level of air pollutants.
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Help to shape the new Oxfordshire Air Quality Website
Published: Tuesday, 10th August 2021Residents across the County are being asked to help shape a new air quality community website, which will help to raise awareness and understanding of air pollution across Oxfordshire.
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Statement on ZEZ pilot
Published: Thursday, 8th July 2021Joint statement from Oxford City Council and Oxfordshire County Council on the Zero Emission Zone (ZEZ) pilot.
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Lord Mayor’s car updated to fully electric Nissan Leaf ahead of ZEZ Pilot
Published: Thursday, 17th June 2021The Lord Mayor of Oxford has taken the delivery of a 100% electric Nissan LEAF, as the city prepares to launch Britain’s first Zero Emission Zone (ZEZ) Pilot in city centre streets this August.
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We don’t want to go back – residents panel members share views on air pollution
Published: Thursday, 17th June 2021Residents in Oxford do not want to return to the levels of air pollution experienced before the pandemic, and want effective measures to ensure this - a new survey by Oxford City Council has found.
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Covered Market traders take delivery of two electric cargo bikes ahead of ZEZ Pilot
Published: Wednesday, 16th June 2021Oxford’s Covered Market has taken delivery of its first two electric cargo bikes as part of the almost £200,000 of Government funded trial to new zero emission delivery methods.
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Air pollution in Oxford sees 29% decrease during 2020
Published: Wednesday, 9th June 2021Over the past year, air pollution levels in Oxford dropped by an average of 29% - achieving the lowest levels of air pollution since this data was first monitored in 1996.
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Government funding supports Council projects to tackle Oxford’s air pollution
Published: Monday, 22nd March 2021Oxford City Council has received over £200,000 of funding from the Government’s Air Quality Grant to support two new projects to further improve Oxford’s air quality.
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Zero Emission Zone Pilot approved for August launch by Oxfordshire County Council's Cabinet
Published: Tuesday, 16th March 2021Oxford’s proposed Zero Emission Zone (ZEZ) pilot has now been formally approved by Oxfordshire County Council’s Cabinet for launch in August.
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Zero Emission Zone Pilot supported by City Council Cabinet
Published: Thursday, 11th March 2021Oxford is moving closer to the introduction of Britain’s first Zero Emission Zone (ZEZ), after Oxford City Council has supported the introduction of the ZEZ Pilot.
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Zero Emission Zone Pilot set for approval following final round of public consultation
Published: Thursday, 4th March 2021Oxford’s Zero Emission Zone Pilot is set for approval, after further improvements were made following a final round of public consultation.
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Proposals to introduce UK’s first localised air pollution target in Air Quality Action Plan approved
Published: Thursday, 21st January 2021Oxford City Council’s cabinet has approved its Air Quality Action Plan 2021-2025, which will see the Council become the first UK local authority to set out a city-wide air pollution reduction target.
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City Council encourages residents to share their views on future of city’s air quality plans for Clean Air Day
Published: Thursday, 8th October 2020On Clean Air Day 2020, Oxford City Council is encouraging residents to have their say on what the Council will do the improve air quality in the city from 2021-2025.
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Have your say on the future of Oxford’s air quality
Published: Friday, 11th September 2020Residents can now have their say on the vision for the future of Oxford’s air quality with the opening of the consultation of Oxford’s Air Quality Action Plan 2021-2025.
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Oxford sets out UK’s first localised air pollution target in new draft Air Quality Action Plan
Published: Tuesday, 25th August 2020Oxford City Council has set out plans to go significantly further than the current legal target for air pollution to improve the health of those living, working, and visiting Oxford.
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Oxford to trial all-electric refuse collection vehicle to further zero emissions ambitions
Published: Tuesday, 21st July 2020Oxford is to trial its first all-electric refuse collection vehicle.
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Air pollution in Oxford increased for the first time in years during 2019 due to extreme weather
Published: Monday, 6th July 2020Extreme weather conditions experienced throughout three months of 2019 have resulted in an increase in air pollution levels across the city.
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New data on key sources of air pollution in Oxford
Published: Friday, 26th June 2020The City Council has published an assessment of the sources of air pollutants across the city, examining NOX, PM2.5 and PM10.
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Updates to emission standards for Hackney Carriages and timeline for buses for the Oxford Zero Emission Zone following coronavirus pandemic
Published: Friday, 1st May 2020Oxford City and Oxfordshire County Councils have updated the emission standards for Hackney Carriage taxis in Oxford and the timeline for buses to be compliant in the Oxford Zero Emission Zone.
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Councils Statement on Proposed Oxford Zero Emission Zone and Connecting Oxford
Published: Friday, 20th March 2020Councils Statement on Proposed Oxford Zero Emission Zone and Connecting Oxford
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Oxford’s first electric open-top double decker bus has arrived
Published: Monday, 9th March 2020The first electric open-top double decker bus has arrived in Oxford – assisting in the reduction of toxic air pollution in the city ahead of the Oxford Zero Emission Zone.
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Formal consultation on Red Zone of Oxford Zero Emission Zone opens
Published: Wednesday, 4th March 2020Oxford City Council and Oxfordshire County Council have launched the final, formal consultation for the UK’s first city centre Zero Emission Zone (ZEZ), due to be introduced in December 2020.
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January consultation shows Oxford residents prepared to change behaviour for Oxford Zero Emission Zone
Published: Wednesday, 4th March 2020A majority of Oxford residents are prepared to change their driving behaviours to Oxford city centre for the Oxford Zero Emission Zone, results from the January 2020 informal consultation has revealed
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Oxford applies for funding to become Britain’s first all-electric bus town
Published: Friday, 7th February 2020Bus users in Oxford could be the first in the country to be using a fleet of electric buses
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City Centre businesses to have their say on Zero Emission Zone proposals
Published: Friday, 10th January 2020Oxford city centre businesses are being invited to ask questions and share their views on proposals for the UK’s first city centre Zero Emission Zone (ZEZ) at a forum later this month.
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Final draft proposals published in countdown to Oxford Zero Emission Zone
Published: Tuesday, 7th January 2020Oxford City Council and Oxfordshire County Council have published final draft proposals for the UK’s first city centre Zero Emission Zone (ZEZ), to be introduced later this year.
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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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Councillors discuss the future of Oxfordshire’s transport with Minister for Transport George Freeman
Published: Thursday, 29th August 2019Transport Minister George Freeman met with City Council Cabinet Member Alex Hollingsworth and County Council Leader Ian Hudspeth to hear how the councils are working together on low-carbon transport
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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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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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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’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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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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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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Oxford EV Summit 2019 announces speaker programme
Published: Tuesday, 22nd January 2019The Oxford EV Summit 2019 will see the electric vehicle leaders, from around the world, come to Oxford University’s Saïd Business School to debate & do business on the transition to electric vehicles
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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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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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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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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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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 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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City centre air quality improving - report
Published: Friday, 30th October 2015Air quality is improving in Oxford city centre, a new report shows, with nitrogen dioxide levels now at their lowest since 2000.
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New air quality website launches
Published: Thursday, 22nd October 2015Oxfordshire residents are able to see real-time information about the air quality across the county thanks to a new website.
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Oxford City Council shortlisted in National Air Quality Awards
Published: Tuesday, 20th October 2015Oxford City Council has been shortlisted in the National Air Quality Awards.
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