Hanney Spice 2nd April 2011 Last night we tried out the newly opened Hanney Spice restaurant, in what used to be the Lamb. It was packed out and we were lucky to get a table, by the time... Local NewsOpinions
Rally Against Debt - 14th May 1st April 2011 A march is being organised to counter the one organised by TUC the other day, a so called Rally Against Debt. It will be made up of people who think that the... Local NewsOpinions
Hanney Litter Pick 26th March 2011 Today I took part in the Hanney litter pick along with around 10-15 other local residents who came out to help clean up the villages of East & West Hanney. I... Local News
Reservoir halted 7th March 2011 The Secretary of State has accepted the Inspectors conclusions and thrown out plans by Thames Water to build a huge reservoir in the Vale of White Horse. This... Local News
Arguments against the Guildhall deal 24th February 2011 Yesterday I posted about the deal to hand over the Guildhall (valued at around £2m) to Abingdon Town Council for the sum of £1, and to give a further cash sum... Local News
Budget speech 2011 - my response to the Lib Dem budget 24th February 2011 It has become my custom over the last few years to publish my speech on the Council budget. I am not sure that there is much interest in it, but just for the... Local NewsOpinions
Attempts to save Abingdon Guildhall for the Vale (and £1.2m) 23rd February 2011 Last night I chaired the Vale's Scrutiny meeting when we discussed the proposed transfer of the Guildhall from the Vale to Abingdon Town Council. Some will... Local News
New community grants scheme and Big Society Forum 27th January 2011 From this Friday (28th January) community groups and town and parish councils can apply for grants from £500 to £5,000 from the Vale District Council. Last year... Local News
New Year predictions for 2011 5th January 2011 No doubt I'll be proved wrong on most of them but here goes, with a few safe bet's to start with... England to win the Ashes as good as a done deal, so that's... Local News
