Bin problems persist 5th January 2011 The bin problems in the Vale have persisted into the new year. The photos shown here are an example of the mess that remains in the first week of 2011. Of... Local News
Waste Collection Update 2 22nd December 2010 The Lib Dems have succumbed to pressure and decided to try to catch up with the bin collections! Don't get carried away, they may not get to everyone, but at... Local News
Waste collection update 21st December 2010 I'm still hoping the Lib Dems will change their minds and try to catch up with deliveries before Christmas. Collections are due to start again tomorrow subject... Local News
Well done Oxfordshire County Council 14th December 2010 I don't think we acknowledge often enough when things go right, and too often people quite happily moan about problems without doing anything. Last Wednesday I... Local NewsOpinions
Faringdon in the running for faster broadband 19th November 2010 Last month I proposed a motion to the Vale Council calling on them to support communities in the Vale who are seeking to have BT install faster broadband. This... Local News
Cutting the cost of democracy 14th November 2010 My recent piece for the Oxford Mail... We’re all in this together. Some people may be getting bored of hearing that, but it’s never been more true. Everyone in... Local NewsOpinions
Vale resident's victims of waste scam 3rd November 2010 Vale residents who have already suffered from the problems of the waste roll out now seem to be victims of a bazaar scam. Residents in the Wantage area have... Local News
The Oxford Mail's "Issue" - the new bins 29th October 2010 The important thing to remember about any Council service provided to the public is that it should be fair. Everyone should expect to receive the same level of... Local NewsOpinions
Why I voted against Tesco 28th October 2010 As most people will now know the Vale's Development Control Committee last night rejected the planning application from Tesco to build a store on the Park Road... Local NewsOpinions
