Cherwell residents are being encouraged to sign up for, or renew, their garden waste subscriptions ahead of the gardening season.

Registrations are already open for 2024/25 subscriptions, with each licence costing £49 per brown bin.

Starting on March 1, the licences will remain valid through to February 28, 2025, irrespective of their date of purchase.

Councillor Andrew McHugh, portfolio holder for cleaner and greener communities, said: "As we begin to see the return of clearer weather, many will be starting to get out into their gardens and making the most of the crisp air and longer days.

"I know that being more climate aware and taking proactive steps to reducing their carbon footprint is becoming more and more important to people, and our garden waste service is a reliable and cost-effective way to dispose of garden clippings in an environmentally friendly and sustainable way."

All those who sign up will receive a welcome pack in the post, which includes the subscription licence label.

This can take up to 28 days to arrive from the time of subscribing.

If you wish to cancel your subscription during the year, no refund will be provided.

To find out more about recycling services in the district and to purchase a garden waste subscription for your brown bin, visit the Council's website.