Published: 6 July 2026
UPPORT & INFORMATION FOR COMMUNITIES
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TRAFFIC FILTERS: IMPORTANT UPDATE
| Traffic filters are replacing the congestion charge
From Monday 14 September the traffic filters trial will replace the congestion charge, and car drivers will no longer have the option to pay the £5 congestion charge. For most people, their congestion charge permit will automatically become a traffic filters permit. They will not need to reapply. We’d really appreciate your help in raising awareness about the upcoming change. To make this as easy as possible, we’ve created a toolkit with ready-to-use resources and messaging. |
BEAT THE HEAT! STAY SAFE AND LOOK AFTER OTHERS
| Hot weather can have a serious impact on health, especially for those who are more vulnerable. Below are some links to advice and practical tips on staying cool, keeping well and recognising the signs of heat-related illness.
Please share this information widely and check in on friends, family, neighbours and colleagues who may need a little extra support during the hot weather. |
SUMMER READING CHALLENGE
This year’s Summer Reading Challenge runs from 4 July to 5 September. As part of the National Year of Reading, Oxfordshire’s libraries are encouraging families to make reading part of their summer adventures. Children can sign up at their library, set their reading goals, and enjoy rewards along the way.
Please help us spread the word about this long-running and powerful intervention to improve children’s literacy and love of reading.
Find out more about this fun, free challenge.
HOUSEHOLD WASTE RECYCLING CENTRES
| Did you know that 60% of items that go into the non-recyclable waste (general waste) bin at our Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRCs) can be recycled?
To help us recycle even more we are asking people to separate recyclable items in their waste either before they go, which will speed up their visit or when they are on site. For this wave of our ‘sort your waste’ messages we are focusing on items that regularly end up in the non-recycling bin. We would really appreciate it if you could help us to share this message and encourage people to sort their waste. We have provided the resources to make it easy for you. The toolkit contains graphics, suggested text for use in newsletters, website or on your own social media channels. Download the communications toolkit and help spread the word |
REE SUPPORT TO GET PEOPLE BACK INTO WORK
| We’re proud to support Connect to Work – a free, voluntary, government-funded programme that supports people with disabilities, health conditions, or complex challenges to get into work – and stay in work.
We’re looking for employers and referrers who want to make a real difference. If you’re committed to social responsibility, inclusive workplaces, and helping people overcome barriers to employment, we’d love to work with you. If you are an employer, we can support your recruitment needs by matching suitable candidates and offering tailored in-work support for your staff. If you are a stakeholder or referrer, we are happy to provide more details on how Connect to Work can support those you work with. |
HOMEWISE; IMPARTIAL ENERGY SAVING ADVICE
| Not sure where to start with retrofit? On a budget? Create a free, personalised energy improvement plan based on your needs and property in minutes.
Homewise is a tool created by Energy Saving Trust that offers you impartial energy saving advice tailored to your home, lifestyle, and budget. It will show you which energy efficiency improvements and renewable technologies could boost your energy efficiency and cut your bills. It also highlights funding opportunities and home upgrade schemes delivered by Oxfordshire councils. Please support us in sharing this with communities by using the text above in your communications. |
LIVING WELL AT HOME
| Having a comfortable home really matters, especially as we get older. As we start to need a bit of extra help, it can be hard to know where to begin.
From working out what support is available to understanding the cost of care, there’s a lot to think about. That’s where our living well at home guides come in. They’re designed to make things clearer and help people find the right support at the right time. |
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HEALTH CHECKS
We encourage everyone who is eligible for an NHS Health Check to take advantage of this opportunity when invited. It’s a great way for people who are aged between 40 to 74 without a pre-existing medical condition to stay on top of their health and wellbeing.
Download more information to help spread the word
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HIGHWAYS INFORMATION
There is lots happening to raise awareness of the work of the highways team.
- Follow our new LinkedIn showcase page for regular updates on highways maintenance.
- Don’t forget our place pages. These will continue to evolve but are designed to help residents understand what’s going on in their area and how it contributes to the bigger picture for Oxfordshire.
- Take a look at our highways blogs and share links where you feel it might be useful.
For pre-prepared wording, explainer videos and graphics to help you share information with your communities, visit our highways communication portal.
Grass cutting – to see where we’ll be in the coming weeks, visit the grass cutting page on our website. To access wording to use in your own newsletters, visit the grass cutting portal,
Gully cleaning – to see where we’ll be this month, visit the cleaning drains and gullies section on our website. To access wording to use in your own newsletters or to download an explainer video, visit the gully cleaning portal.
Potholes – Please continue to report any issues you see: https://fixmystreet.oxfordshire.gov.uk. To access wording to use in your own newsletters or to download explainer videos and graphics, visit the potholes portal.
