Louise Brown selected to be the Parliamentary Candidate for Oxford East Sunday, 9 June, 2024 Oxford East Conservatives have selected Louise Brown as their parliamentary candidate. Louise started her career in commercial property and then became a teacher. She has been bringing communities together for several years through education and community activism and has lived and worked in Oxfordshire for over 20 years. Speaking after her selection, Louise Brown said: “I’m honoured and delighted... Local News
Open Letter to the LD and Green Groups at SODC from Cllr Caroline Newton 14th June 2021 Dear LibDem/Green Colleagues, Your decision to plough ahead with creating an SODC calendar for “socially important topics and campaigns” comes as no surprise... Local NewsOpinions
Oxfordshire Conservatives announce opposition team 25th May 2021 Oxfordshire County Council's Conservative Group have announced their Shadow Cabinet team to provide principled opposition to the incoming Lib Dem-led... Local News
Oxfordshire at top of recycling table for seventh year 4th March 2021 County’s recycling rate rises in 2019/2020 Householders praised for efforts, and urged to do more Read the story on the Oxfordshire County Council website here... Local News
Councillors welcome funding for sports pavilion in Shrivenham 11th February 2021 Watchfield & Shrivenham ward Councillors Simon Howell and Elaine Ware welcomed funding for a sports pavilion in Shrivenham following the meeting of the Vale of... Local News
Time to move on from Brexit - and start backing Britain 13th January 2021 By Gordon Lundie. As someone who actively campaigned to stop Brexit in 2016, today is a day to move on. With the deal done, and our future relationship with... Opinions
Under 5 minutes read. SODC Group response to Planning for the Future 9th December 2020 the Government’s White Paper on proposals for the reform of the planning system in England. The current local strategic planning system is failing in its need... Opinions
SODC Conservatives welcome end of Oxford-Cambridge Expressway 12th March 2020 “The Budget Statement yesterday has given residents and businesses across South Oxfordshire lots to cheer about. South Oxfordshire District Council’s... Local News
Vale Lib Dems make financial situation worse 12th February 2020 Despite election promises saying a new administration would “fix the finances” the Liberal Democrats have tonight passed a budget cutting services and which... Local News
SODC Conservatives - Homes and The Local Plan 16th October 2019 Under the Conservatives, the District Council created an ambitious vision for how South Oxfordshire will develop over the next 15 years. Working with colleagues... Local News
General Election Speech in Full 21st August 2024 Rishi Sunak's speech in full as the Prime Minister announces a General Election in July National News
Machzike Hadath shul Speech from Rishi 21st August 2024 Rishi stands shoulder to shoulder with the Jewish community National News
Prime Minister: Calling the General Election for 4th July 2024 22nd May 2024 Prime Minister Rishi Sunak addressed the nation to call the General Election for 4th July 2024. Read his speech here. National News
Celebrating International Women’s Day 8th March 2024 Find out what we're doing to support our fabulous women on International Women's Day here. National News
We’re tackling unfairness in Child Benefit 7th March 2024 Find out how the Conservatives are supporting families here. National News
Spring Budget 2024 rundown 6th March 2024 Find out how we're growing the economy, with inflation down, wages rising and National Insurance cut from 12% to 8%… National News
