Our Climate News
All the latest climate-related news from South Oxfordshire District Council.
If you would like to receive news from us then please sign up to our alerts system here.
-
Enjoy all the fun of the (eco) fair this November
Read more: Enjoy all the fun of the (eco) fair this NovemberEveryone is invited to the Didcot Eco Fair on Saturday 2 November for a free family-friendly event showcasing fantastic local sustainable businesses with arts and crafts activities and advice on how we can reduce both our environmental impact and our heating bills.
-
Council’s carbon emissions reduced by nearly half
Read more: Council’s carbon emissions reduced by nearly halfSouth Oxfordshire District Council has made strong and positive progress in its goal to achieve net zero and has nearly halved its carbon emissions since 2009/10. Cllr David Rouane, leader of South Oxfordshire District Council and climate lead, said: “The council’s carbon emissions are down by 47 per cent over the last 15 years –…
-
“Innovative” and “ground-breaking” plan published
Read more: “Innovative” and “ground-breaking” plan publishedLater this year, two district councils will be submitting a plan to the government that aims to help meet their local communities’ need for housing, jobs and infrastructure – and they have now made it publicly available for a six-week period.
-
£50,000 available for nature recovery projects in South Oxfordshire
Read more: £50,000 available for nature recovery projects in South OxfordshireSouth Oxfordshire District Council has released a further £50,000 to provide grants for projects which increase biodiversity and encourage public access to green spaces in the district following the success of the scheme over its first 12 months.
-
Councils’ plan moves a step forward
Read more: Councils’ plan moves a step forwardNew plans that raise standards for housing and other types of development are a step closer following council meetings this week. Council members at Vale of White Horse District and South Oxfordshire District councils gave the go ahead for the districts’ draft Joint Local Plan to be published for comment for a six-week period and…
-
Major next step towards creating accessible Wallingford Riverside
Read more: Major next step towards creating accessible Wallingford RiversideWork on creating accessible moorings on the River Thames at Wallingford Riverside is due to start this September.
Contact us - Communications and Engagement
Abbey House
Abbey Close
Abingdon
OX14 3JE
