Category: Oxfordshire County Council
Free service supports thousands of residents in Oxfordshire with their home energy
28th February 2023
Residents in Oxfordshire can benefit from the advice and support of Better Housing Better Health , a service that helps those worrying about their home energy to create warmer, healthier and happier homes. Last year, through the service’s free helpline and their free home visit service (BHBH+) – their team of trained advisors helped over 2500 residents with the aim this year to help even more.
The service can help:
Residents who are finding it hard to understand energy bills, pay for fuel or read meters
– Access funding to replace old and broken heating systems
– Access funding for insulation measures
– Reduce damp, condensation and mould by better ways of managing a home
– Understand and programme heating controls
– Making onward referrals to additional support services, such as Benefits advice and debt support
For some residents they may be eligible for additional heating support depending on their situation
Ms. W contacted BHBH as her property was cold and it was having an impact on her disabled sons health. Ms. W thought her windows were draughty so a home visit was booked in to investigate further. Our home advisor, Beata, found that the property was lacking wall insulation which was the main reason why her property felt cold. BHBH helped Ms. W access grants to replace her old, inefficient boiler and install cavity wall insulation and both measures were fully funded. Ms W. was signed up to the Priority Services Register for extra support with her energy supplier and referred for a Fire Safety visit to check if her smoke alarms were in good working order.
To speak to the friendly team, call 0800 107 0044 or visit www.bhbh.org.uk and complete the online referral form or find our e-mail address.
Support for Ukraine
24th February 2023
Oxfordshire County Council and the Vale of White Horse District Council both have advice as to ways residents can help to support the people of Ukraine. Please find the links below:
Support for Ukraine | Oxfordshire County Council
Support for Ukraine – Vale of White Horse District Council (whitehorsedc.gov.uk)
Temporary Emergency Road Closure – Cumnor, Appleton Road
21st February 2023
Temporary Traffic Regulation Notice – S14 Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984
Temporary Emergency Road Closure at Cumnor, Appleton Road
Oxfordshire County Council has been informed of a temporary emergency road closure on the Appleton Road whilst service pipe repair >33mm cway works are carried out for public safety reasons.
A temporary Emergency Notice is being made to implement the temporary closure and will operate from 21 February 2023 up to and including 23 February 2023.
Access will be maintained for emergency service vehicles and for those frontages within the closure area, subject to the progress of the works and liaison with the works supervisor.
Further information regarding the works may be obtained by contacting Thames Water Helpdesk on 0800 316 9800.
February – Temporary Road Closure at Appleton, Netherton Road
23rd January 2023
A request has been received from SSEN for a temporary road closure to apply to a length of Netherton Road, whilst essential new electricity supply to property works are carried out.
A temporary Notice is being made by Oxfordshire County Council to implement the temporary restriction and will operate from 13 February 2023 up to and including 17 February 2023. (This is a 24 hour road closure).
Please note that Notices for urgent works can last up to 5 consecutive days only.
Cold Weather Amber Alert Level-3
6th December 2022
The cold weather amber alert has been extended until Friday, 16th December.
Cost of Living Support
16th November 2022
Oxfordshire County Council knows this winter will be a challenging time for residents across Oxfordshire.
Temporary Emergency Road Closure at Appleton, Eaton Road
4th November 2022
Temporary Traffic Regulation Notice – S14 Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984
Temporary Emergency Road Closure at Appleton, Eaton Road
Oxfordshire County Council has been informed of a temporary emergency road closure on the Eaton Road whilst main clamp 0 to 6” unmade works are carried out for public safety reasons.
A temporary Emergency Notice is being made to implement the temporary closure and will operate from 03 November 2022 up to and including 07 November 2022.
Access will be maintained for emergency service vehicles and for those frontages within the closure area, subject to the progress of the works and liaison with the works supervisor.
For the traffic notice, click here.
Further information regarding the works may be obtained by contacting Thames Water Helpdesk on 0800 316 9800.
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Cost of Living
5th October 2022
The District and County Councils have provided information and advice during the current Cost of Living crisis.