World Book Day 2021 Thursday, 4 March, 2021 Reading books has always been a passion of mine. I really enjoy getting lost in a good book for a few hours at the weekend and am pleased that I have passed on my love of books to my children. Now I just need to work on the sheep! Today we mark #worldbookday, a fantastic annual initiative that changes lives through a love of books and shared reading. According to the OECD, reading for pleasure is... Local News
Finmere Landfill: February 2021 update 4th March 2021 The Environment Agency have sent me the following update about the ongoing situation at the Finmere Landfill Facility: February saw a continued steady reporting... Local News
2021 Budget 3rd March 2021 Today, the Chancellor has delivered his 2021 Budget statement. The damage coronavirus has done to our economy has been acute. Since March last year, 700,000... Local News
Vaccine rollout update 2nd March 2021 Victoria has welcomed the Government’s Vaccines Delivery Plan – the biggest vaccination programme in British history – that sets ambitious targets as the... Local News
National Lottery Grants for Heritage 24th February 2021 This week applications reopened for the National Lottery Grants for Heritage. I know that for many local heritage organisations this past year has been very... Local News
Spring 2021 Roadmap 23rd February 2021 The Prime Minister has now set out his roadmap that will guide us of the current lockdown. While he cannot make any guarantees, he is hopeful that the plan will... Local News
Response to Bicester Active Travel Scheme Consultation 12th February 2021 Oxfordshire County Council has secured funding from the Government and Oxfordshire Local Enterprise Partnership for a new Active Travel Scheme in Bicester. The... Local News
Finmere Landfill update 10th February 2021 Following an increase in reports of the bad odour in Finmere, I have received the following update from the Environment Agency: We believe the main source of... Local News
Local school meetings 5th February 2021 The lockdown put in place at the start of this year unfortunately meant that schools closed. I had really hoped that they could stay open. I empathise with all... Local News
Vaccine progress in Oxfordshire 4th February 2021 Vaccine rollout has been going really well across Oxfordshire. All older adult Care Homes have been offered vaccinations, and approximately 90 per cent of those... Local News