Pick up your free roll of food caddy liners during December while stocks last. @OxonRecycles are giving them away to help you recycle your inedible food waste this festive season. Pick up your free roll at any Oxfordshire library www.oxfordshirerecyc...

It's #NationalTreeWeek! To help us celebrate, Bridge Street Community Garden are running FREE tree giveaways for anyone who wants to plant a sapling in their garden, school or community space. Every tree planted will help with local biodiversity and climate adaptation.

We’re supporting UN Women's #16Days of Activism, joining the call for a world where technology is a force for equality – not harm. Read their FAQs raising awareness of issues like digital abuse, trolling, stalking & other forms of violence against women and girls: www.unwomen.org/en/a...#16Days#NoExcuse

Following a government decision to change how local government is run, three proposals have been developed for Oxfordshire and West Berkshire.

If you're out and about and start to feel the chill in the colder weather, please look out for our Warm Welcome spaces. These spaces are places where residents and visitors can stop off to rest and warm up out of the cold.

We've opened a consultation on next year's budget. It's time to have your say on proposed efficiencies and savings, carefully prepared to protect frontline services in the face of financial challenges faced across local government. Read more www.cherwell.gov.uk/... 1/2

We share our residents' anger about the illegal landfill at #Kidlington. The Environment Agency is investigating and will be in charge of arranging the clean-up. If you have any information that could assist their investigation, call their 24-hour hotline: 0800 807060. 1/2

142 out of 158 councillors in five councils have backed two councils as the best solution for reorganising local government. We were asked for options on how the current two-tier council system of district and county council could be replaced with single tier unitary councils.

Calling all community groups, our latest round of the Household Support Fund is open for applications! Grants of up to £3,000 are available to aid the delivery of cost of living projects that support Cherwell residents.

Staff and councillors are marking Armistice Day this morning, with proceedings led by Cllr Dorothy Walker, Chair of the Council, and Cllr Rob Pattenden, our Armed Forces Champion. 1/3

Bicester Jobs and Support Fair is happening this Wednesday! It's a chance for you to meet local employers in an informal, friendly setting and find out more about the types of work that are out there. Join us at #Bicester Library between 10.00am and 1.30pm.

We’ve completed the first phase of improvements to Bure Place and Wesley Square, creating a safer, greener, and more inviting space for everyone, made possible with UK Shared Prosperity Funding, which was awarded to Bicester Town Centre to improve these areas.

Thank you to those that have joined us so far at our Merry Go Round and Round public art sessions with artist Anne-Marie Cadman to repurpose old floral frames and transform them into festive reindeer for the Banbury Cross roundabout.

Wading birds such as lapwings, redshanks, and curlews will benefit from a new agreement between the council and @rspb.bsky.social. Works are getting way to extend the RSPB’s existing site at Otmoor, creating the district’s second habitat bank, an area set aside for nature recovery. 1/3

Exciting news for Cherwell residents! From Thursday 1, January 2026 you will be able to recycle glass from the comfort of your own homes. We're rolling out kerbside glass collections as part of our commitment to a greener, cleaner future.

If you're looking to take the next step in your career, come along to Bicester Jobs and Support Fair on Wednesday, 12 November at Bicester Library. It's a chance for you to meet local employers in an informal, friendly setting. Read more at www.cherwell.gov.uk/...

Our proposal for two new unitary councils, created with four other councils, will create authorities that are big enough to be efficient, stable and reliable, but local enough to care and be responsive to communities.

Looking for something to do this half term? Why not unleash your creative side at the Round and Round community art sessions, where you can help to give a winter glow up to old floral frames and transform them into reindeer for the Banbury Cross roundabout.

Commercial landlords & business owners in North Oxfordshire is your property EPC compliant? Since April 2023, non-domestic rentals must meet **EPC band E** or face: - Fines up to £150,000 - Public non-compliance listings - Issues with letting, selling & finance

It's Pension Credit Week of Action! Did you know many eligible residents are missing out on receiving extra money to help with living cost by not claiming Pension Credit? Whether you're state pension age or approaching it, it’s worth checking if you qualify.

We’re proud to provide a home for this poppy soldier on the ground floor of our council offices, a poignant symbol of remembrance and respect for all who have served or are serving in the Armed Forces.

With Halloween just around the corner don't let the spooky season become a horror show for your household recycling. To help you stay on track we've got some top tricks for treating waste right and making your Halloween more sustainable:

A reminder to all Cherwell-based businesses, our sustainability survey is still open and we want to hear your thoughts!

October is Domestic Abuse Awareness Month, and we want to remind all residents that we have a dedicated domestic abuse coordinator and can provide advice and assistance if you are experiencing domestic abuse. Visit www.cherwell.gov.uk/DomesticAbuse

We wish a very happy Diwali to all who celebrate! Diwali, or Deepavali, meaning ‘row of lights’, is one of the most important festivals in India and among Hindu communities worldwide. It symbolises the victory of light over darkness and good over evil.

Banbury’s newest PlayZone has officially landed at Princess Diana Park and it kicked off with some seriously fun sessions led by our Youth Activators! 1/2

We're thrilled to announce our environmental services have received a national award for their brilliant work supporting over 700 north Oxfordshire businesses 👏🙌

The leader of the council has given a statement welcoming the Secretary of State’s decision not to call in Oxford United’s planning application for its new stadium. Read it in full at www.cherwell.gov.uk/...

If you’re at #Banbury Michaelmas Fair and need a little extra help or reassurance, head to the bandstand at the corner of Broad Street and High Street. That’s where you’ll find our first aid, information, and lost children’s point. 1/2

This October, we’re proud to be celebrating #BlackHistoryMonth. Our Banbury councillor, Cllr Becky Clarke MBE has written a powerful reflection on heritage, representation, and the journey to local government.

Around 6.3 million homes and businesses in England are in areas at risk of flooding. Don't assume it won't happen to you. Check your flood risk and prepare for flooding by visiting the Oxfordshire Flood Toolkit www.oxfordshireflood... #FloodActionWeek

A new initiative to boost #biodiversity is coming to north Oxfordshire with the launch of the district's first-ever habitat bank at Ells Farm near #Bloxham. 1/2

Most people never want to think about their home or business being affected by flooding. But a bit of preparation can make all the difference when the water levels start rising. Help is just a click way: www.climateactionoxf... #ClimateActionOxfordshire #YourChoicesMatter #FloodActionWeek

This #WorldMentalHealthDay, we take a moment to thank everyone who's used the Anglo Doorstep Collections service over the past year! Since we launched the partnership in October 2024, you've donated a remarkable 74 tonnes of clothes and household items from your doorsteps. 1/2

Today is #WorldHomelessDay. It’s an opportunity to show solidarity with people who don’t have a safe and secure place to call home and to shine a light on the work that’s being done to end homelessness and the suffering it causes. 1/3

Our community wardens are keeping their powers to tackle antisocial behaviour in Bicester. We renewed the town's Public Spaces Protection Order, which gives them powers to issue penalty notices for loitering and street drinking linked to antisocial behaviour. Read on at www.cherwell.gov.uk/...

🦔 Hedgehogs, otters, and curlews could all become more frequent sights in north Oxfordshire as work progresses on ambitious nature recovery plans. #Biodiversity #Nature 1/3

Our executive committee has committed £0.9m accelerate infrastructure and housing delivery in the district and to support high-quality placemaking and regeneration. www.cherwell.gov.uk/...

Are you someone who has a 'just in case' draw full of mystery leads and phone chargers? If you're looking to have a clear out and gain some more space join us in taking part in the Great Cable Challenge for #internationewasteday!

Attention commercial landlords and business owners! As of April 2023, all non-domestic rented properties in England must meet a minimum energy efficiency standard of EPC band E (or have a valid exemption). If your property is band F or G, you face risks, including fines up to £150,000! 1/2

A joint statement from Oxfordshire's Council leaders on Manchester terrorist incident. www.cherwell.gov.uk/news/article...

Make your mark at the Banbury Canal Festival! This weekend come along to the popular festival and take part in the unique Art-in-Action sessions along Banbury’s beautiful canal side.

Their service, our history. For generations, Black men and women have stood at Britain’s frontlines - on land, at sea, and in the air - serving with skill, discipline, and pride. #BlackHistoryMonth 1/2

It's #WorldCoffeeDay and if you love coffee and the planet we have the perfect initiative for you! Since May 2023, we have been collecting used coffee pods through Podback and you have brewed up something amazing and recycled over 60 tonnes of pods.

Chair of the Council, Cllr Dorothy Walker, is raising money for Oxfordshire Homeless Movement. Alongside fellow Cllrs Lesley McLean and Chris Brant, she'll be joining the CEO Sleepout Oxford on 9th October. Find out more by visiting ceosleepout.enthuse.com/pf/dorothy-w...

To celebrate International Older People's Day, we're holding a free event at Exeter Hall in Kidlington this Thursday (2nd October). Join us from 9am to 1pm for a number of sessions including junk journalling, exercise class and ballroom dancing.

✉️ If you applied for a postal vote before 31 January 2024, please look out for an important email from us from tomorrow morning. The email will come from elections@cherwell-d... Changes brought in by the Elections Act 2022 mean that postal votes are now only valid for three years.

Work’s underway on another Football Foundation PlayZone in Banbury! We’re delivering the new 3G pitch in partnership with Banbury Town Council at Princess Diana Park. Fencing and tarmac have already been installed, and the all-weather, 3G surface will be laid in the coming days.

This #SecondHandSeptember we give a shout-out to #Bicester Green, where an army of volunteers is pooling skills and knowledge for the sake of climate and community: www.climateactionoxf...#SecondHandSeptember#Bicester#ClimateActionOxfordshire #YourChoicesMatter

Do you have a brilliant idea to boost health, wellbeing, or community spirit in the Bicester west ward? Our Community insight fund is currently OPEN for applications!