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Government announces new asylum camp at MOD Bicester
Many will welcome the closure of asylum hotels, including the Oxford Witney Hotel and the Mercure George Hotel in Reading, but there will be significant concern about the community impact of MOD Bicester being used as an open camp for asylum seekers.
PCC report highlights continued progress in making communities safer
The Annual Report demonstrates how continued investment in neighbourhood policing, support for victims, and targeted action on priority crime areas is helping to reduce harm and build safer communities across the Thames Valley.
Police Reform plans risk undermining local policing and public safety
I have published a detailed response to the Government’s Police Reform White Paper, warning that the proposals risk weakening local policing; reducing resources, lessening accountability, and ultimately making communities less safe.
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?
Support announced for victims of sexual violence and domestic abuse
18 specialist services across Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Milton Keynes will share total funding of over £3.1 million over the next two years to support victim-survivors of domestic abuse, rape and sexual violence and stalking.
Local work to tackle knife crime
“Knife crime devastates lives and leaves lasting trauma for families and local communities.
“From the first day I became Police and Crime Commissioner, I have made tackling knife crime and serious violence in the Thames Valley a top priority.”