Specialist housing team reaches finals
A council team’s work with people living with mental health issues, learning disabilities, and…
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Severe Weather Emergency Protocol activated
With cold weather forecast, the Severe Weather Emergency Protocol (SWEP) is in effect, to make sure there are additional emergency beds available for people sleeping rough.
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Help with hidden costs sees dream home restored
A couple looking for a quiet place to spend more time as a family have transformed a derelict property in Claydon with the council’s help.
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Grant for healthy homes helps family prepare for winter
A Banbury family living with a range of health complaints have had a helping hand getting their house warm in time for winter.
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Bond scheme helps attract key workers to district
Help is at hand to make it easier for people to move to north Oxfordshire to take up work in key public services.
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Forum launched for renters’ rights
People renting privately in north Oxfordshire will be learning more about their rights at a new forum being run by Cherwell District Council in Banbury.
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Open day at eco-friendly housing scheme
House hunters are invited to discover our innovative eco-friendly housing scheme in the Bretch Hill area of Banbury.
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North Oxfordshire organisations nominated for prestigious national house building awards
North Oxfordshire is to be well represented at a prestigious national awards ceremony in November celebrating all aspects of self-build homes and renovation.
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Landlords look to forum for best practice
Private landlords can get up-to-date tips on how to hit high standards at a forum next week.
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Grant boost raises ceiling for landlords
Banbury landlords can now apply for grant funding of up to £15,000 to renovate their properties when they sign up to Cherwell District Council’s bond scheme.
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Letting fee refund is win for renters
Tenants should check the wording of their contracts, says the council, after a recent warning to letting agents saw £34,416 of unlawful fees and deposits refunded.
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Green living scheme opens doors to public
House hunters are invited to discover an innovative eco-friendly housing scheme in Banbury.
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Independence and care coexist at new development
Older residents will have greater choice when planning for their future needs as new extra care housing is developed across north Oxfordshire.
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Local landlords asked to help refugees from Syria
Landlords from across the Cherwell area are being asked to help accommodate refugee families from war-torn Syria.
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Rent refund for victim of unlawful eviction
A Bicester man who was left sleeping in his car after being unlawfully evicted is set to receive a £7,960 rent refund.
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Rogue landlady convicted
A Banbury family is being supported into new accommodation after their former landlady was convicted of illegally renting out social housing.
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Autism bungalow has given Ed his life back
Moving into a purpose-built autism bungalow has been like winning the lottery for Ed Barker.
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Cherwell reaffirms affordable housing commitment
People’s choice of housing and access to affordable homes will increase as a new council housing strategy is brought into force.
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Shiny new home for the new year
NHS Administration Manager Ellie Weston is looking forward to moving into her own home this January thanks to Cherwell District Council’s affordable housing scheme.