Are you or someone you know over state pension age? You may be entitled to pension credit. You can check if you're eligible and learn about applying at 👇 gov.uk/pension-credit…

After we collect cardboard from your blue bin, it gets shredded and pulped. The pulp is dried and finished into new sheets of paper. The UK cannot sustainably produce enough wood for the amount of paper and cardboard produced so recycling is really important!

Did you know that disposable vapes can cause fires in bin lorries if not disposed of correctly? Don't worry, we've made it easy for you to recycle them. Each week, pop your used vapes into a clear bag and place it on top of your blue or green bin and our crews will collect them.

Tamsin Ireland is east Bicester's new local area coordinator, supporting residents to find groups and organisations that may be able to help with life's everyday challenges. It follows the successful launch of the programme in Chipping Norton. Read more: news.oxfordshire.gov.uk/empowering-eas…

If you have a question for our friendly housing officers, visit their roadshow at this coming #Bicester Friday Market (6 Sept). The team covers areas such as risk of homelessness, applying for social housing, and support for renters. 9am to 3pm on Sheep Street.

Could you try Second-hand September – a challenge by Oxfam International where you buy only pre-owned items for the 30 days of the month? Need some inspiration? climateactionoxfordshire.org.uk/articles/secon… #CherwellClimateAction #ClimateActionOxfordshire #YourChoicesMatter

This month we’re starting to contact all households to make sure that the electoral register is up to date. Each letter explains if a response is required, and the methods detailing how to respond.

🚨Active Neighbourhood Scans are back🚨 We're returning with the latest scan taking place in Banbury Grimsbury on September 27th📅 Help us identify ways to make the local community a better place to be active📍 For more info & to book your free place 👉 oxfordshireonthemove.org/events/2024/09…

📹We've approved plans to upgrade our 63 CCTV cameras to newer, high definition models. As well deterring crime, the investment enables us to join the Thames Valley CCTV partnership, unlocking economies of scale in the years to come. cherwell.gov.uk/CCTVupgrades