The Climate Action Plan 2026-2027 is ready to be presented to the executive committee on Tuesday, April 7.
It continues the council’s commitment to reach net-zero emissions from its own operations by 2030.
Green Councillor Tom Beckett, portfolio holder for Greener Communities, said: “Cutting emissions means reducing waste, whilst improving the use and production of energy.
“It also means playing our part as a council to tackle the impacts of climate change, including flash floods, droughts and wildfires that affect communities and ecosystems.
“As a council, it’s vital we demonstrate local leadership and encourage other organisations to follow suit.
“Since we declared a climate emergency seven years ago, we’ve been proactive in reducing emissions from our leisure centres and are making good headway with our vehicle fleet.
“This new Climate Action Plan is continued evidence of our ambition to seek out every opportunity we can to ensure a greener and more secure district for future generations to enjoy in the years to come.”
This will build on the work done since the council declared a climate emergency in 2019.
Planned actions include completing the rollout of hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) to replace diesel in the council’s bin lorries, preparing infrastructure to support more electric vehicles in the council’s fleet, and further work to implement low-carbon heating in council buildings, including a solar panel wall at Spiceball Leisure Centre.
The plan also includes plans to increase biodiversity and support nature recovery across council-owned land.
Cherwell District Council also aims to support district-wide emission reductions through a range of measures. These include supporting local community energy projects, helping residents improve home energy efficiency, promoting active travel and making it easier for people to switch to electric vehicles.