Useful contacts
Other useful contacts
| Emergency and essential services | |
| Environmental health | 01295 252535 |
| Gas leaks (TRANSCO) | 0800 111999 |
| Water and sewerage (Thames Water) | 0845 9200 800 |
| General contacts | |
| Citizens Advice Bureau | 0844 848 7922 |
| Community Link Alarm Service | 0845 009 2500 |
| Department of Work and Pensions - Bicester |
01869 853500 |
| Department of Work and Pensions - Banbury | 01295 455000 |
| Department of Work and Pensions - Oxford | 01865 443333 |
| Domestic Violence Unit | 0808 2000 247 |
| Rent Officer Service | 0118 958 3935 |
| Thames Valley Police | 01865 846000 |
| Womens Aid Helpline | 0808 2000 247 |
| Charter Community Housing Association | |
| Customer Services Team (general enquiries) | 0845 009 2500 |
| Repairs - helpline (daytime) | 0845 009 2500 |
| Repairs - emergencies (outside office hours) | 0845 009 2550 |
| Rent payment (operator) | 01295 221983 |
| Rent payment (automated) | 01295 227073 |
| Tenant Participation Manager | 0845 009 2500 |
| Cherwell District Council services | |
| General enquiries | 01295 252535 |
| Council Tax benefits | 01295 227000 |
| Dog warden | 01295 221633 |
| Grounds maintenance | 01295 221702 |
| Housing advice | 01295 221809 |
| Housing benefits | 01295 227022 |
| Noise and Nuisance Team | 01295 252535 |
| Pest control | 01295 221620 |
| Recycling - information about the collection service | 01295 221940 |
| Rubbish - large item collection | 01295 221940 |
| Rubbish - Ardley tip | 01869 343459 |
| Rubbish - Alkerton tip |
01295 670648 |
| Oxfordshire County Council services | |
| General enquiries | 01865 815700 |
| Social and Health Care | 01295 252521 |
| Road or pavement problems | 01865 844343 |
| Planning permission | 01865 815707 |
| Street lighting | 0800 317802 |
| Useful websites | |
| The Cherwell District Council homepage. | Cherwell District Council |
| Get advice on the benefits you are entitled to from the Cherwell District Council homepage. | Benefits Advice from Cherwell District Council |
| Calculates your entitlement to benefits in minutes. | CDC Benefit Calculator |
| Information on how to buy your home. | Right to Buy |
| If you are aged 18 or 19, this site can support you in making a claim for JSA during your interview or at other times. | Connexions |
| Details about what benefits are available, who to contact and how to claim. | Department of Works and Pensions |
| To assess eligibility for benefits and tax credits. | Entitled To |
| Benefits and employment information. | Jobcentre Plus |
| On-line application form to apply for tax credits. | Inland Revenue Tax Credits |
