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Climate Emergency
October 14, 2022
South Oxfordshire report highlights district council’s work to address climate change
South Oxfordshire District Council’s work on tackling climate change has been highlighted in a new quarterly report. The report shows the progress of the district’s Climate Action Plan, which sets out the steps it will take to become a carbon neutral council. The Plan also details how the council will support local communities to take […]
October 14, 2022
Affordable, zero carbon homes to be part-funded by council
A dozen zero carbon affordable homes will be built with help from South Oxfordshire District Council. The homes will be built on the brownfield site at Culllum House in Wheatley. South Oxfordshire District Council will use some of the money it gets from developers, known as Section 106 commuted sums, to help fund the affordable […]
October 12, 2022
Celebrate all things green at Didcot’s Eco Fair
Everyone is invited to the Didcot Eco Fair on Saturday 5 November for a fun and informative event showcasing South Oxfordshire’s fantastic sustainable businesses, with arts and crafts activities, food stalls and advice on we can reduce both our environmental impact and our heating bills.
October 3, 2022
Changes to some waste collections in South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse
From 10 October there will be changes to some waste collection routes in South Oxfordshire and Vale of the White Horse to make them more efficient and environmentally friendly.
July 20, 2022
Call for communities to plant trees in record numbers
Communities and groups across South Oxfordshire and the Vale of White Horse are being urged to put plans in place now, so they are ready to plant trees in record numbers during the annual tree planting season, later this year. Carbon dioxide (CO₂) produced through the burning of fossil fuels, waste, and other materials is […]
July 13, 2022
New partnership targets improved water quality for the River Thames at Wallingford
South Oxfordshire District Council has launched a new partnership aimed at improving the health and quality of the River Thames at Wallingford. The council is working with environmental charity Thames21 and volunteers from the local community to collect water samples and complete user surveys, to provide much-needed information on the overall health of the river. […]
July 11, 2022
New website provides one stop shop for tackling climate change in Oxfordshire
A new website offering practical advice for Oxfordshire people wanting to reduce their carbon footprint and save energy has gone live today [11 July 2022]. Climate Action Oxfordshire – climateactionoxfordshire.org.uk – lists measures people can take and rates them according to effort, impact, and cost. It also gives people an idea of what financial savings they can […]
May 27, 2022
First Electric Vehicle Charging Points Go Live
The first of a series of 62 EV chargers which have been installed in council-run car parks across South Oxfordshire are now up and running.
March 29, 2022
Reservoir plans should be urgently reviewed
Plans for a large reservoir in Abingdon in the neighbouring district of the Vale of White Horse should be reviewed urgently according to South Oxfordshire District Council.
March 22, 2022
A glittering future for waste collections?
Waste crews in South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse will use an electric waste truck for the first time over the next few weeks. The refuse truck (nicknamed ‘Glitterball’) will be used during a four-week trial in the districts to see if an EV is a feasible option for South Oxfordshire and Vale of […]
