Nettlebed Stakeholder Meeting – Weds, 26th February

Do you run a business or community group in Nettlebed? Would you like more people to be involved with what you do? If so, we are holding a meeting for all those that run things for/in the village at The White Hart on Wednesday 26th February from 7pm. Please do join us to create an Action Plan for how we can get more folk involved in our community groups and using our businesses. If you have an idea for something new you would like to run – then also please do join us. Contact our Parish Clerk, if you would like more details. Amanda Foister OBE 07540 411779 ...
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Winter Warmth Website Helps Residents with Home Repairs

Online Version Oxfordshire County Council have implemented a new online service called ‘Winter Warmth’ to help vulnerable residents receive support and access funding for home repairs. The aim is to improve the home environment which will additionally support physical and emotional wellbeing for residents across the county. The easy to use service signposts property owners or private tenants to a website where a postcode is entered to find the most appropriate organization. The services and funds available include grants, loans and energy company schemes that provide home repairs, so residents can stay safe, secure, independent and warm. The funding can be used to fit or fix a new boiler and install loft and cavity wall insulation to keep people affordably warm. There is also general advice available on how to stay safe and well, and home repairs are also available for people with disabilities. In its first month, the website has received over 50 e-mails which have been sent directly to the services who...
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