My contribution on the 'Big Society' for the Oxford Mail 14th September 2010 There has been much talk about the ‘Big Society’, largely based on the premise that people just don’t get it. I fundamentally disagree. The idea of a ‘Big... Local News
Bin deliveries delayed - but should be in on time! 14th September 2010 Residents in some of the more rural parts of the Vale are still waiting for their wheelie bins to arrive. I am told that the delays are limited to rural areas... Local News
Will the Old Gaol live up to expectations? 25th August 2010 Conservatives at the Vale of White Horse District Council have issued a warning over news that work is beginning to redevelop Abingdon’s Old Gaol. The deal... Local NewsOpinions
Work has started on the Old Gaol - about time too! 25th August 2010 When I was first elected to the Vale, more than seven years ago now, I remember the Lib Dem's great promise of redevelopment of the Old Gaol. Yethas taken this... Local News
Woman fined after Faringdon fly-tip 19th August 2010 A woman has been ordered to pay £265 after admitting dumping waste inFaringdon. Stacey Whitlock, 25, of The Lees, Faringdon, pleaded guilty at DidcotMagistrates... Local News
Delay in Tesco planning application 14th August 2010 The Tesco planning application for Park Road was going to be considered bythe Vale of White Horse District Council's planning committee on 1stSeptember. I've... Local News
www.valevision.com website goes live 10th August 2010 I've just launched the www.valevision.com website. It's an attempt to reach out to the community, to seek the views of real people about local issues,as well as... Local News
The big question 23rd July 2010 The question has been announced, but we'll have to wait another nine monthsto find out the answer. "Do you want the United Kingdom to adopt the'alternative vote... Local News
Cleaning up Pye Street park 20th July 2010 Some time ago I notice a facebook group about the PyeStreet park in Faringdon. The positive side is that it's nice to see peopleso actively concerned about the... Local News