Environmental health
Environmental health... The Environmental Health Service undertakes a range of functions that are mainly regulatory in nature and which cover public safety, private sector housing, public health and environmental protection.... Officers aim to...
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Health & safety at work
Health safety at work... The Council aims to protect the health, safety and welfare of all persons affected by those work activities for which the Council has an enforcement responsibility and to promote health and safety within these activities.
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Health and Safety Campaigns
Health and Safety Campaigns... The Council is actively working in partnership with the Health and Safety Executive in workplace premises for which the Council has an enforcement responsibility.... Information is available on some of the campaigns
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Health walks
Health walks... This scheme promotes walking for better health. It encourages anyone who takes very little exercise to take those first steps to a healthy lifestyle in an enjoyable way. All walks are supervised by trained Walk Leaders. None of...
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Health and Safety Campaigns
Health and Safety Campaigns... The Council is actively working in partnership with the Health and Safety Executive in workplace premises for which the Council has an enforcement responsibility.... Information is available on some of the campaigns
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Health & safety at work
Health safety at work... The Council aims to protect the health, safety and welfare of all persons affected by those work activities for which the Council has an enforcement responsibility and to promote health and safety within these activities.
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Heritage Support Grant
Heritage Support Grant... This grant provides financial support for museums and local history groups in the development of heritage opportunities in West Oxfordshire.... Amounts awarded... Grants awarded are between £100 and £500.... De ...
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Completions of highways, footpaths and cycleways
Completions of highways, footpaths and cycleways... Section 38 Highways Act 1980 West Oxfordshire District Council acts as an Agent to Oxfordshire County Council to oversee the construction by developers of all new estate roads. This is to ensure
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Low Cost Home Ownership Initiatives
Low Cost Home Ownership Initiatives... Want to buy a home of your own but think you can't afford it? Then HomeBuy could be the answer.... What is HomeBuy... These are government funded scheme that helps eligible people to buy a home of their own.
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Homelessness
Homelessness... If you are likely to become homeless... Depending on your particular circumstances the Council may have a duty to permanently house you as a result of homelessness, or in some cases, to provide temporary accommodation, or advice...
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Bulky Household Waste Charges
Bulky Household Waste Charges... Charges effective from 1st April 2008... Normal Items (£7.20 for up to 4)... OR £14.30 for between 5 to 8 items... BBQ... Bed... Bike... Bookcase... Cabinet (free standing)... Carpet... Chair... Chest Of ...
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Bulky Household Waste Collections
Bulky Household Waste Collections... A collection service is provided for bulky items of HOUSEHOLD waste for which a charge will be made. As the actual charge will be dependent on the number and type of items to be collected, a quotation will be...
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Hazardous Household Waste
Hazardous Household Waste... If you have any items that may be unsafe to dispose of in the usual way, please contact Oxfordshire County Council for free advice on safe disposal. To find out about disposing of asbestos, please see Asbestos...
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Household Waste and Recycling Centres (Rubbish Tips)
Household Waste and Recycling Centres (Rubbish Tips)... Oxfordshire County Council manages a number of waste and recycling centres (usually located at landfill sites) for the recycling and disposal of refuse by householders. Household refuse may...
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Houses in Multiple Occupation
Houses in Multiple Occupation... Houses that are occupied by people who do not live as a single household are known as Houses in Multiple Occupation. Examples of the type of properties are:... Bedsits... Shared houses lodgings... Employment or...
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About housing benefits
About housing benefits... Housing benefits can be awarded to help with payment of their rent.... In this section you can find more information about the Housing Benefit application process and what you can expect from the benefits section.... The
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About local housing allowance
About local housing allowance... From April 7 th , 2008 new applications for help with rent will be assessed for LHA. Applicants already claiming Housing Benefits who change address after this date will also be assessed for LHA.... Why LHA is...
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Affordable Housing Supplementary Planning Document
Affordable Housing Supplementary Planning Document... West Oxfordshire District Council has adopted new planning guidance on affordable housing to supplement Policy H11 of the adopted West Oxfordshire Local Plan 2011. This Supplementary Planning...
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Applying for Affordable Housing
Applying for Affordable Housing... This page gives information about registering on the Waiting List or the Transfer List for affordable housing to rent or purchase.... There is one waiting list to apply for Housing Association properties in the...
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Applying for local housing allowance
Applying for local housing allowance... Local Housing Allowance (LHA) could be awarded to people who need help with payment of their rent.... You can use our benefit calculator to see if you could qualify and get an estimate of how much you could
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Can I appeal against the amount of local housing allowance?
Can I appeal against the amount of local housing allowance?... The calculation for Local Housing Allowance begins with working out how many rooms you are entitled to and how much rent you should be paying according to the Broad Market Rental Area
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Existing housing benefit applications
Existing housing benefit applications... Before April 7 th , 2008 applications made for help with payment of rent were calculated for Housing Benefits. This has now changed and applications are calculated for Local Housing Allowance (LHA)....
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Forthcoming Affordable Housing Schemes for Rent
Forthcoming Affordable Housing Schemes for Rent... The District Council works with Housing Associations to enable them to build new homes for local people.... The Council hopes to develop at least four hundred new homes over the next four years....
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Housing Advice for Young People
Housing Advice for Young People... This page gives information about housing for young people.... Leaving home is one of the most important decisions you will ever make. It's not a good idea to rush into it or just leave on the spur of the mo ...
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Housing Grants and Loans
Housing Grants and Loans... If your home is in need of repair or improvement or if you require adaptations to suit your particular needs, you may be able to get a grant to help you meet the cost of the necessary work. If you apply for any grant...
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Housing Information
Housing Information... Former Council Housing... The Council no longer owns any properties, they were transferred to Cottsway Housing Association in March 2001. To contact Cottsway Housing Association you can;... Tel: 01993 890000... Email:...
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Housing Services
Housing Services... Detailed below is a list of areas covered by Housing Services with links to the relevant pages.... The Council no longer owns any properties, they were transferred to Cottsway Housing Association in March 2001. Additional...
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Housing and Support for Older People
Housing and Support for Older People... SHELTERED HOUSING... Sheltered Housing allows many people who may need extra support to continue to live independently. It is designed for people who are of retirement age but younger persons may be...
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Housing standards
Housing standards... Are you living in the rented sector and unable to persuade your landlord to carry out repairs to your property? We can offer advice and where necessary have powers available to require your landlord to carry out any necessary
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Housing strategy statement
Housing strategy statement... The Council transferred its housing stock to Cottsway Housing Association a newly formed Registered Social Landlord, in March 2001.... However, the Council still has an important role to play in meeting the need for...
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How are the local housing allowance rates worked out?
How are the local housing allowance rates worked out?... The basic calculation for LHA entitlement takes into account... The number of rooms you are entitled to... The area the property is in... Your income and capital... Other people who are...
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How do I know if my tenant is receiving housing benefit or local housing allowance?
How do I know if my tenant is receiving housing benefit or local housing allowance?... If the application was made before April 7th, 2008 your tenant will be receiving housing benefit.... If the application was made after this date, it would have
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How does local housing allowance differ from housing benefit?
How does local housing allowance differ from housing benefit?... The main difference between the two types of Benefit is the way your rent is taken into account.... With housing benefit, details of the property and the amount you are paying in...
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I'm currently receiving housing benefit - when will my application change to LHA
I'm currently receiving housing benefit - when will my application change to LHA... From April 7th, 2008 all new applications will be assessed using the Local Housing Allowance (LHA) rules.... If you are currently receiving Housing benefit and...
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Information on housing associations
Information on housing associations... The following Registered Social Landlords have dwellings in the District. To apply for vacancies with any of these landlords, you should contact Housing Services at the Council, even if you are an existing...
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Private sector housing
Private sector housing... This team ensures that private sector housing is in good repair and meets minimum standards. This is achieved through education, advice, promotion and enforcement in the following areas:... Housing standards... Houses in
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Shared Ownership and Discount Market Housing Homes for sale
Shared Ownership and Discount Market Housing Homes for sale... This page has details of current resales and new sales of Shared Ownership (Part Rent/Part Buy) homes in the District.... There is currently two properties currently available for...
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Supported Housing Projects
Supported Housing Projects... The Council is committed to ensuring that the needs of people who require extra help and support to gain and maintain their independence, or require housing with special features (such as disabled adaptations etc),...
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What if the rent I pay doesn't match the local housing allowance amount I receive?
What if the rent I pay doesn't match the local housing allowance amount I receive?... The LHA amount set by the Rent Service is the average rent for a property of the same size within your area. This is the value we use in our calculation - n ...
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What is housing benefit?
What is housing benefit?... Housing Benefit is a means tested benefit for help towards payments of rent.... The rules used in the calculation have recently changed and new applications for help with payment of rent received after April 7th, 2008...
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What's the difference between housing benefit and local housing allowance?
What's the difference between housing benefit and local housing allowance?... The main difference between the two types of Benefit is the way the way the rent is taken into account.... With housing benefit, details of the property and the amo ...
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Housing Advice for Young People
Housing Advice for Young People... This page gives information about housing for young people.... Leaving home is one of the most important decisions you will ever make. It's not a good idea to rush into it or just leave on the spur of the mo ...
West Oxfordshire District Council

Information on housing associations
Information on housing associations... The following Registered Social Landlords have dwellings in the District. To apply for vacancies with any of these landlords, you should contact Housing Services at the Council, even if you are an existing...
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About housing benefits
About housing benefits... Housing benefits can be awarded to help with payment of their rent.... In this section you can find more information about the Housing Benefit application process and what you can expect from the benefits section.... The
West Oxfordshire District Council

Existing housing benefit applications
Existing housing benefit applications... Before April 7 th , 2008 applications made for help with payment of rent were calculated for Housing Benefits. This has now changed and applications are calculated for Local Housing Allowance (LHA)....
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How do I know if my tenant is receiving housing benefit or local housing allowance?
How do I know if my tenant is receiving housing benefit or local housing allowance?... If the application was made before April 7th, 2008 your tenant will be receiving housing benefit.... If the application was made after this date, it would have
West Oxfordshire District Council

How does local housing allowance differ from housing benefit?
How does local housing allowance differ from housing benefit?... The main difference between the two types of Benefit is the way your rent is taken into account.... With housing benefit, details of the property and the amount you are paying in...
West Oxfordshire District Council

I'm currently receiving housing benefit - when will my application change to LHA
I'm currently receiving housing benefit - when will my application change to LHA... From April 7th, 2008 all new applications will be assessed using the Local Housing Allowance (LHA) rules.... If you are currently receiving Housing benefit and...
West Oxfordshire District Council

What is housing benefit?
What is housing benefit?... Housing Benefit is a means tested benefit for help towards payments of rent.... The rules used in the calculation have recently changed and new applications for help with payment of rent received after April 7th, 2008...
West Oxfordshire District Council

What's the difference between housing benefit and local housing allowance?
What's the difference between housing benefit and local housing allowance?... The main difference between the two types of Benefit is the way the way the rent is taken into account.... With housing benefit, details of the property and the amo ...
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Housing Grants and Loans
Housing Grants and Loans... If your home is in need of repair or improvement or if you require adaptations to suit your particular needs, you may be able to get a grant to help you meet the cost of the necessary work. If you apply for any grant...
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Home Improvement Agency
Home Improvement Agency... Do you need help with repairs in your home?... If you are a home owner or private tenant over the age of 60, or with a disability, then we could help you to remain safe and secure in your home.... Our Home Improvement...
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Listed Buildings - repairs and alterations
Listed Buildings - repairs and alterations... The character of historic buildings can be badly affected by inappropriate alterations and repairs. Few people would attempt restoration of antique furniture, a vintage car or an 'Old Master' ...
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Traditional Buildings - repairs and alterations
Traditional Buildings - repairs and alterations... Traditional but often unlisted buildings are vital components of the character of Conservation Areas. Seemingly small but inappropriate alterations to these buildings can easily damage the...
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