Updated Amber heat-health alert
The Met Office has issued an AMBER Heat-Health Alert (Enhanced hot weather response) for a large part of the country including the local area. This has been updated and is in effect between 10/09/2023 at 1600hrs and 12/09/2023 at 0900hrs.
Significant impacts are probable across the health and social care sector due to the high temperatures, including: observed increase in mortality across the population likely, particularly in the 65+ age group or those with health conditions, but impacts may also be seen in younger age groups.
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We are building new slip roads at the A40/B4022 Shores Green junction to improve access to Witney, reduce congestion and provide new footpaths and crossings.
Residents across West Oxfordshire are being urged to check their voter registration details as this year’s Annual Canvass gets underway.
The District Council has been granted an extension of the Coronation Community Orchard Scheme to commemorate the coronation of King Charles III.
A huge 'thank you!' to everyone for such strong, positive participation with the draft Oxfordshire Local Nature Recovery Strategy.
The District Council has taken a significant step towards meeting its carbon neutral target by approving air source heat pumps at Windrush Leisure Centre.
West Oxfordshire has been named the UK’s top performing rural district for reducing carbon emissions and boosting climate resilience.
Oxfordshire County Council has been awarded government funding to help residents on a low-income make their homes more energy efficient.
West Oxfordshire District Council (WODC) has undertaken a series of ecological enhancements for both wildlife and visitors at the Woodgreen and Elmfield offices.
The innovative CAPZero project led by the Low Carbon Hub has completed it's first year of activities.
West Oxfordshire District Council (WODC) Executive held a meeting in Charlbury Community Centre as part of their "Executive on Tour" series.