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Crews collected roadside rubbish along the A40

Hedgehogs living in the most built up areas of West Oxfordshire are to get a helping hand thanks to a new initiative, which launches this week, as the District Council pushes to protect and restore natural ecosystems as part of its response to tackling the ecological emergency.

West Oxfordshire District Council will be donating their unused laptops, computers and phones for re-use to charities who then distribute them to people who struggle to access the equipment.

West Oxfordshire District Council is offering free online training courses to help local businesses remain Covid resilient as restrictions ease.

West Oxfordshire District Council will no longer pick up engine oil from the kerbside for recycling with immediate effect, as it remains focused on providing a value for money waste service, which responds to the needs of its residents. 

Improvements to town centre office begin shortly. 

Funding continues for supporting people with complex personal issues who have been homeless for a long time or who have had issues in sustaining accommodation.

Further support for "Our House" project from West Oxfordshire District Council

Throughout the year 2022, the ‘Be Kind to Your Mind’ campaign will shine a light on mental health, focussing on ways residents can improve mental health and wellbeing through self-help techniques and recognise the services which are providing invaluable support across West Oxfordshire.

Voluntary and community groups will benefit from free training to help them improve and thrive as West Oxfordshire District Council launches a series of monthly online workshops. 

Landlords will be given the opportunity to bring any domestic rented property, failing to meet the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES), up to the legal requirement as part of a three month campaign by West Oxfordshire District Council targeting properties in the district with the worst energy performance ratings.

Residents in West Oxfordshire district will see no change to their rubbish, food waste and recycling collection days over the forthcoming Christmas and New Year break, although the garden waste service will be temporarily suspended.