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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Vindication for victim of wrongful eviction
A Bicester man who was left sleeping in his car after being unlawfully evicted from his home could get a sizable rent refund after Cherwell District Council successfully prosecuted his landlord.
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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.
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Severe Weather Emergency Protocol activated
With cold weather forecast for tonight and over the next few days, the Severe Weather Emergency Protocol (SWEP) is currently in effect.
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Call for all views on affordable housing
Residents are being invited to have their say on the types of homes they want to see built, as part of a council consultation.
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Top tips for landlords at event
Private landlords can get up-to-date tips on how to hit high standards at a free forum next week.
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Gardeners Close proves a hit with new homeowners
Local workers are invited to tour a show home as properties at a shared ownership development in Bicester are snapped up.
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New homes to give caravan site lease of life
The regeneration of Banbury’s Canalside area has progressed with the approval of 63 apartments off Station Approach.
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Plans progress at major housing and employment site
Plans which would deliver up to 1,500 homes and over 750 jobs in south east Bicester have advanced with an important council planning decision.
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Minister visits Graven Hill, a Grand Designs project on an epic scale
Kit Malthouse MP, the Minister of State for Housing, paid a visit to Graven Hill in Bicester on Tuesday, 18 September, to see first-hand how the largest self-build community in the UK, is progressing.
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Affordable new apartments released in Bicester
Build! an initiative developed and delivered by Cherwell District Council is releasing the last two blocks of apartments for sale on its 42 apartment development at Gardeners Close, Bicester.
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Landlords alerted with new law on horizon
Private landlords are being alerted to a forthcoming change to the legislation covering houses in multiple occupation (HMOs).
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Panel of experts covers rental sector
Private landlords can get up-to-date tips on how to hit high standards at a free council forum.
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Council here to help halt homelessness
Following a change in legislation, people threatened with homelessness in Cherwell are being urged to contact the council as soon as they can.
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Deadline nears for self-build mortgage applicants
People looking to build their dream home at Graven Hill in Bicester have just a few days to apply for an innovative pilot mortgage scheme.