Major investment in affordable housing announced
Significant investment of government funding by Cherwell District Council is set to accelerate the…
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Alternatives to eviction as landlords sell up
With an increasing number of landlords selling their properties, an appeal is going out to prevent tenants being put at risk of homelessness.
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Incentives for higher quality homes
Landlords who need to improve the standard of their properties can apply for up to £15,000 as part of a drive to improve the quality and availability of affordable housing.
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New accommodation announced to prevent rough sleeping
Vulnerable single people will be at less risk of sleeping on the streets, thanks to a new deal struck by the council.
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Making social housing allocations fairer
Scheme which decides how social housing is allocated has been updated to make sure it is as fair as possible.
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Don’t delay seeking help if rent is a struggle
People struggling to pay the rent because of the pandemic can count on extra advice and support from the council.
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Amazon wishlist for specific donations to help Afghan guests
People in Oxfordshire are being asked to make donations of very specific items to help Afghan people currently being looked after in the county after their recent arrival in the UK.
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Wishlist may be set up for donations of very specific items for refugees
People in north Oxfordshire will be able to donate very specific items to support Afghan refugees with the help of an Amazon wishlist that can be set up for that purpose.
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Council identifies homes to house Afghan families
Cherwell District Council has identified 10 properties to house families fleeing Afghanistan.
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Have your say on Cherwell’s new Tenancy Strategy
Cherwell residents are being asked to give their views on a new draft strategy that sets out the council’s expectations of social housing providers in the district.
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New bridges delivered to help Bicester Garden Town flourish
A huge civil engineering project to build two new routes underneath the busy Chiltern main line has been completed this Easter.
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Graven Hill residents benefit from community house project
A pioneering initiative helping the first residents of new housing developments to form a sense of community, has been rolled out in Graven Hill.
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Electrical regulations should come as no shock
Renters who sign new tenancy agreements from next month will have greater protection from the risks of electrical shocks and fires.
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From boarded up to Crowning glory
An abandoned office block will once again contribute to the life of Banbury town centre as a council-owned regeneration project comes to fruition.
