Properties in Mercury Close had been empty for quite some time since they were no longer used by personnel from USAF based at Fairford. Local MP Douglas Hurd came to see the vandalism to the properties.
A fear was expressed that fly-tipping would increase when the fees were raised to take waste to Dix pit and other waste recycling plants in Oxfordshire. That was in September 2017; now, in April 2020 the fears have proved to be well founded.
West Oxfordshire District Council's deputy, Mark Booty does not believe the housing targets are achievable. Mark feels it would be more sensible for houses to be built in the south of the county where the jobs are situated. By 2031 it is said 13,200 more homes will be needed in West Oxfordshire although there is nothing to indicate that the same number of jobs will be created.
General Election 12th December 2019 Jo Swinson was Liberal Democrat Candidate Joanne Kate Swinson CBE FRSA was Leader of the Liberal Democrats from 22 July to 13 December 2019. She was the first woman and the youngest person to hold the position, as well as the holder of the post for the shortest period of time.
General Election 12th December 2019 3rd Flyer Jo Swinson was Liberal Democrat Candidate Joanne Kate Swinson CBE FRSA was Leader of the Liberal Democrats from 22 July to 13 December 2019. She was the first woman and the youngest person to hold the position, as well ... ยป
Electoral Pamphlet for Charlote Hoagland, Witney Resident and candidate for West Oxfordshire Charlotte lives in Witney and has a masters degree from the University of Edinburgh in Comparative Public Policy. She previously worked Liberal Democrat Parliamentarians Lord John Thurso, Liam McArthur, and Jim Hume in both the British and the Scottish Parliaments.
Robert Courts Member of Parliament for Witney and West Oxfordshire in the by-election in October 2016, He was re-elected in both the 2017 and 2019 General Elections, on both occasions achieving over 55% of the vote. In September 2020, Robert was appointed Parliamentary Under Secretary of State in the Department for Transport, with responsibility for aviation and maritime.
Copy of letter to Janet and Terry Rouse, from Sarah Wollaston setting out her reasons for leaving Conservative Party. and promoting her support for Jo Swinson Liberal Democrats