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Specialist support for victims of stalking extended
First commissioned by Matthew Barber, in March 2023 the Thames Valley Stalking Service has been extended for a further two years.
Increasing police powers to issue closure notices
I have long been working on a change in the law to increase police powers to issue closure notices. Closure notices are an important tool in disrupting criminal activity on our high streets, but current powers do not go far enough.
Over £200K taken from criminals to fund crime prevention activity
More than £200,000 taken from criminals to fund local community projects to help cut crime and keep our community safe.
Milton Interchange road marking saga continues!
After the debacle of the incorrect road markings at Milton Interchange earlier this month by Oxfordshire County Council, it has now emerged they they’ve still not got it quite right!
Can you spot the difference?
Keeping phones out of the classroom
Mobile phones during the school day they distract pupils, disrupt classes, can lead to poor discipline and lower attainment.
Oxfordshire County Council confirm key road due to close for up to eight months
Council officers have confirmed: “…it is anticipated that the B4016 will be closed for up to eight months and that closure will commence in the summer of 2027.”