Renters in Cherwell district can more easily access expert in-person support with the rollout of a drop-in service to new locations.
Published: Monday, 13th April 2026
The move is part of Cherwell District Council’s ongoing drive to improve housing for renters and to embed the requirements of the Renters’ Rights Act in the private rental market.
Monthly tenancy relations drop-in sessions are now on offer at Britannia Road Children's Centre and Castle Quay in Banbury, Bicester Library, and WISH in Kidlington. The next of these will be on Friday, 17 April at Bicester Library.
Kristian Aspinall, Executive Director Neighbourhood Services, said: “North Oxfordshire renters deserve safe, comfortable and well-managed homes. Our team is doing more to reach out to anyone who has concerns about their landlord, tenancy agreement or the standard of their accommodation.
“With the Renters’ Rights Act coming into force from 1 May, we are being proactive in making sure that landlords and renters understand, and benefit from, these welcome changes to renting.
“We have a friendly and very knowledgeable housing team, and we are delighted to be able to bring this drop-in service to more locations around the district.”
The Renters’ Rights Act aims to make the rental system more stable, safer and easier to understand, with key changes including an end to ‘no-fault’ evictions and fairer rent rules.
The tenancy relations drop-in service offers advice to landlords and tenants alike and is available at the following locations and times:
- Bicester Library, Franklins House, Wesley Lane, Bicester, OX26 6JU, third Friday of each month from 17 April, 11.30am to 12.30pm
- WISH, 4 The Parade, Kidlington OX5 1EE, first Tuesday of each month from 5 May, 11am to 1pm
- Britannia Road Children's Centre, Banbury, OX16 5DN, second Thursday of each month from 14 May, 12.30pm to 2.30pm
- Cherwell District Council offices, 39 Castle Quay, Banbury, OX16 5FD, fourth Thursday of each month from 28 May, 10:30am to 12:30pm