It’s been a busy year for LCON and it was fantastic to see so many of you at our recent AGM – from long-standing members and former trustees to those joining LCON for the first time. 

Special thanks to Cllr Louise Upton who joined us to share her ‘reasons to be cheerful’ about Oxford’s future: as well as highlighting existing initiatives to support walking, cycling and taking the bus (did you know there is secure and free bike parking in the Westgate?), Louise outlined a number of exciting future plans, including for district heat networks and ‘Greenways’.

Thank you also to Sam from Bainton Bikes who brought along a Gazelle electric bike and chatted to lots of us about the joys of the E-Bike revolution!

For those who missed the AGM, minutes and the 2023 Annual Report and Accounts will be available on our AGM page soon.

Earlier this year, 12 Oxford residents who regularly drive successfully completed the Oxford Car Free Challenge: with guidance and support, they tried alternative ways of getting around for three weeks.

The Oxford Car Free Challenge completed successfully at the end of March: twelve Oxford residents who regularly drive tried alternative ways of getting around for three weeks. They were supported by LCON project officers who advised on journey planning, cycle training and hire and similar. 

We’re delighted to announce plans to develop a brand-new transport website for Oxford and Oxfordshire.  Thanks to a £5000 community grant from the Low Carbon Hub, LCON is looking to develop a simple website to provide guidance, resources and signposting for those wishing to reduce their car use and explore active and sustainable forms of travel.

Next month sees the start of the Oxford Car Free Challenge. Twelve residents from across the city who regularly drive will be ditching their car keys for three weeks, to try alternative ways of getting around. The participants will have support from LCON’s project officers who can advise on journey planning, cycle and scooter hire, bus apps and much more. How will it work? What do we hope to get out of the project? Find out below.

Are you worried about the climate crisis and looking for ways to contribute locally and make a difference?

Our current Secretary is stepping down at the end of the year and we’re looking for a new trustee to take on the role of Secretary in the new year.

Being a trustee is an opportunity to get involved in LCON’s projects in whatever ways suit your interests and other commitments. LCON is keen for people of all ages and backgrounds to get involved: you don’t need masses of experience or knowledge about climate change. As LCON’s Secretary you would have responsibility for reporting to regulatory bodies (eg Charity Commission); regulatory requirements including registration of new and retiring trustees and paperwork for AGMs; and risk management and insurance.

If you think you might be interested or would like to find out more, you can read more here, or contact our Coordinator Julia Patrick (julia.patrick@lcon.org.uk) to arrange an informal chat with one of our current trustees.

Are you worried about the climate crisis and keen to contribute and make a difference? Do you have great organisational skills? Are you looking for a part-time opportunity to join a small, friendly team and develop your knowledge and networks?

We are looking for an enthusiastic freelance Administrator to join us for a one year project to consolidate, streamline and future-proof LCON’s administrative and communications systems.

Working as an independent contractor with oversight from one of LCON’s trustees, the Administrator will also assist LCON’s Chair and Secretary in carrying out their functions, including the organisation of board meetings, the AGM and other events, and taking minutes.

The one-year contract will be for 19 days (or around 12 hours a month) at £150 a day. There will be some flexibility in how these hours are allocated over the year, and a possibility of extension after one year.The deadline for applications is 26 November. More details here.