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PM confirms changes to early release
Following a campaign backed by well over one million people across the country I am pleased that changes will be made to the flawed Sentencing Act.
Lib Dem Council confirms NO PLANS to improve critical junction
Lib Dem-contolled Oxfordshire County Council, have now CONFIRMED that there are no plans to review the Orchard Centre junction in Didcot.
The Future of Wantage Market Place
What are Oxfordshire County Council's Lib Dems planning for Wantage Market Place
A consultation is now open (until 8th July) for residents and businesses to have their say on proposals to close the Market Place to traffic.
🅿️ Parking will be removed
🚌 Bus gates will be introduced
⛔️ Roads will be closed to traffic
🚛 Deliveries to businesses will be restricted
🚗 More pressure on other roads in the town
We all want improvements for the town, but is this the right plan?
The Friends of the Ridgeway welcome their new President, Matthew Barber
Matthew shares our passion and commitment to this very special Ridgeway National Trail. I warmly welcome him to the role of President, and his support for the Friends of the Ridgeway’s objectives to promote enjoyment and use of the Ridgeway by walkers, runners, cyclists and equestrians.
Update on East Hagbourne Post Office campaign
Thanks to the efforts of everyone who backed the local campaign to save East Hagbourne Post Office - there is hope - but the fight isn’t over yet.
I wrote to the Post Office Minister back in March to raise the impact of the decision not to recruit a new sub-postmaster. I have received confirmation from the Minister that there is some movement, but not a viable solution yet.
Opposing East Hagbourne Post Office Closure
Last month East Hagbourne Post Office closed following the resignation of the postmaster. Now Post Office Ltd has announced that they do not intend to reopen the Post Office! This is a huge blow to local residents and will also have an impact on the excellent volunteer-run village shop.