Robert Writes to Thames Water CEO to Request Details on Compliance With New Legal Duties 23rd November 2021 Robert has written to the Chief Executive of Thames Water, Sarah Bentley, to demand full details of how the company will ensure compliance with the new legal... Local News
Robert Welcomes Major Investigation into Illegal Sewage Spills 22nd November 2021 Robert has welcomed the news that the Environment Agency (EA) and Ofwat have launched a major investigation into sewage treatment works, after new government... Local News
Robert Joins Local Council in Encouraging Residents to Prepare Ahead of Flooding Season 18th November 2021 As the seasons change and we head into flooding season, Robert is joining with West Oxfordshire District Council to encourage residents to prepare their homes... Local News
Robert Lays Wreath at Remembrance Sunday Service in Witney 14th November 2021 West Oxfordshire fell silent this morning for Remembrance Sunday 2021. Robert laid a wreath on behalf of the Witney & West Oxfordshire community at Sunday's... Local News
New Environment Bill Amendment to Tackle Sewage Overflows and River Pollution 8th November 2021 Later on this evening, Members of Parliament will vote on amendments to the Environment Bill. I am delighted that the Government has tabled an amendment to the... Westminster News
Government Announces New Legal Duty on Water Companies to Reduce Storm Overflows 27th October 2021 The Government has announced that a new amendment will be tabled to the Environment Bill, enshrining in law a duty on water companies to secure a progressive... Westminster News
Witney Gazette - Robert Courts Calls for People to get Covid Booster and Flu Jabs 25th October 2021 Witney & West Oxfordshire MP Robert Courts is encouraging people to get their Covid-19 booster and flu jabs. It comes as an advertising campaign to encourage... Media
Explainer on Lords' Amendments to the Environment Bill re. Storm Overflows 21st October 2021 I wholeheartedly share the concerns of constituents about the use of storm overflows and, as a passionate conservationist, need no convincing as to the... Local News
Robert Appears on BBC Radio Oxford to Demand Action From Thames Water 14th October 2021 Robert joined BBC Radio Oxford this morning to discuss the CEO of Thames Water's recent appearance before Parliament's Environmental Audit Committee. Speaking... Media