Communities news

New action plan will tackle food insecurity

A plan to address food poverty and improve residents’ health has taken an important step forward.

Published 5 March 2024.

Good causes urged to strike it lucky with funding opportunity

Local good causes are encouraged to take advantage of a grant scheme that supports projects that benefit Cherwell residents and communities.

Published 2 February 2024.

Helping residents move more in 2024

Residents in north Oxfordshire are invited to take part in a range of local wellbeing initiatives to support their healthy New Year’s resolutions.

Published 15 January 2024.

Interactive maps help people find local offers of support

People needing help with winter provisions or somewhere friendly to escape the cold can benefit from two interactive maps.

Published 13 December 2023.

Leading the way with wellbeing

Residents of Cherwell can count on initiatives to promote their wellbeing in the coming years as the council reaffirms its commitment to delivering leisure facilities and activity programmes.

Published 6 December 2023.

Published 15 November 2023.

Groups encouraged to apply for portion of food grants

A new grant has been launched to support groups to provide food provisions to people across the district as part of the council’s commitment to help residents during the cost of living crisis.

Published 13 October 2023.

Published 29 September 2023.

Katey finds love for new healthy transport alternative following successful trial

For Katey, taking part in a health initiative trial wasn’t something she anticipated big results from. So, it was a surprise when the trial inspired her to change her lifestyle in an unexpected…

Published 4 September 2023.

New grant fund will strengthen Banbury communities

Projects that promote Banbury people’s wellbeing and strengthen the town’s communities could be in line to benefit from a new £75,000 pot of grant funding.

Published 8 August 2023.

NHS Mental Health and Wellbeing Hub opens its doors

Banbury’s new high street Mental Health & Wellbeing Hub has opened its doors thanks to footballing hero Martin Keown.

Published 21 July 2023.

Communities can royally celebrate thanks to local grant scheme

Local communities to benefit from a £45,000 grant scheme that will allow residents to come together to celebrate the coronation of His Majesty King Charles III later this year.

Published 6 February 2023.

Pop-up space will showcase best of the community

Anyone visiting Banbury town centre can learn more about the voluntary and community groups that are active all over Cherwell by visiting the new pop-up space in Castle Quay shopping centre.

Published 21 July 2022.

Parents can book summer fun for children

Parents can now set their children up for a summer of fun as bookings open for the activity hubs.

Published 14 June 2022.

New powers to tackle antisocial behaviour in Bicester

Visitors and those who live or work in Bicester are set for a safer and more pleasant experience thanks to new powers to tackle antisocial behaviour.

Published 8 June 2022.

Views sought on bringing order to Bicester

Members of the public are invited to have their say on new powers to tackle antisocial behaviour in Bicester town centre.

Published 18 March 2022.