Month: September 2022

bookmark_borderMore residents are made eligible to claim £150 council tax rebate

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West Oxfordshire District Council has expanded the eligibility criteria for the £150 council tax rebate so more people across the district who didn’t get the original £150 payment can now apply.
Councillor Dan Levy, Cabinet Member for Finance, said; “We have expanded the criteria of the funding to make it available to more people who may need support. 

“For those eligible they can apply and receive a £150 payment to help with energy costs.“We have designed the scheme to assist those who need help most, including people on benefits, people living in shared accommodation and people on a low income. 

“Residents should visit our website to see if they are eligible and apply to receive it. Our phone lines are open for those who can’t use the internet.

“I would urge people to let friends and family know so we can get this support out to the people who need it.”Those who are eligible for the funding include:

– People living in properties banded E-H who are on low incomes or don’t pay council tax due to caring or health reasons
– People on low income who pay energy bills but not council tax
– People living in houses of multiple occupancy and on low income
– People living in emergency or supported accommodation
– Households where there has been a recent change in council tax band that now puts them in an eligible band
Students
– Households on low income that aren’t eligible for council tax support

The full list of eligibility criteria is available on the Council’s website along with a form to apply for the support. Those unable to use the website can telephone the Council for advice and support, however, the Council is encouraging people to apply online where possible to free up phone lines for those who need them most.

Council Tax £150 Rebate – discretionary scheme – West Oxfordshire District Council (westoxon.gov.uk)

bookmark_borderOxfordshire Conversations – OCC

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Join the conversation.

What are the big issues that matter to you and your community?

Oxfordshire County Council are holding Oxfordshire Conversations events, in
locations across the county and online, bringing together residents and the
councillors who lead our county council.
 
This is your chance to ask our decision makers your burning questions and share
your priorities to help us shape our budget during these tough times.
Find your local event, book your space and start the conversation
www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/conversations

Oxfordshire Conversation events are being held across the county in September to connect with residents to give them the chance to ask our decision makers their burning questions and share their priorities to help us shape our budget during these tough times.

They are running a mix of online and venue events.

  • Monday 12 September, 11am – 12.30pm, online (Microsoft Teams)
  • Monday 12 September, 7pm – 8.30pm, Abingdon, Guildhall
  • Wednesday 14 September, 7pm – 8.30pm, Witney, High Street Methodist Church
  • Thursday 15 September, 7pm – 8.30pm, Oxford, Old Fire Station
  • Monday 19 September, 7pm – 8.30pm, Banbury, The Mill Arts Centre
  • Wednesday 21 September, 7pm – 8.30pm, online (Microsoft Teams)
  • Thursday 22 September, 7pm – 8.30pm, Didcot, Cornerstone Arts Centre
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