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More uncertainty over Oxfordshire County Council’s plans to switch off street lights
The public were rightly concerned about the proposals to switch off the majority of street lights without public consultation. Earlier this month the Deputy Leader agreed to run a consultation after the elections. So I was very concerned when a member of the public sent me a photograph that appears to show the plans are being implemented already.
Police dogs join the mission to tackle drink spiking in the Thames Valley
Our search dogs aren’t just pretty faces, their expert noses can detect items such as cash, explosives and sim cards. Now PD Atlas and PD Major, our drugs specialists, are being trained as part of a pilot to detect drugs that are most commonly associated with drink spiking offences.
Commercial vehicles inspected during road safety campaign
The Commercial Vehicle Unit helps to ensure road safety by monitoring light and heavy goods vehicles on our roads. These vehicles can often cause the most harm in the event of road traffic collisions.
A call for clarity in developing a new unitary council for Oxfordshire
I have written to the leaders of all of Oxfordshire councils calling on them to set aside party political differences and to back the plans that have already been published to create a new council for Oxfordshire.
Tackling disruption linked to pony and trap racing
Last weekend saw a significant operation by Thames Valley Police to enforce a dispersal order on the A413 and neighbouring roads around Chalfont St Peter and Gerrard’s Cross. This large police presence prevented an expected large event that could have seen hundreds, or even thousands gather for pony and trap racing. Yet it displaced some racing to Oxfordshire.
Thames Valley Police launches antisocial behaviour campaign 'It's that antisocial'
Have you ever experienced nuisance neighbours, loud and disruptive road users or people using drugs in your area?
And have you ever thought ‘I didn’t think it was serious enough to report’ or been told ‘it’s not that bad’ or ‘not that antisocial’?
Well, whether it is repetitive loud music, inconsiderate behaviour or vandalism, we are here to tell you: It’s that antisocial.