In recognition of the immensely valuable contribution that thousands of overseas personnel make to the UK while serving, the Government has announced that visa fees will be waived for those who have served in the UK Armed Forces for a minimum period of six years or been discharged due to an illne
Robert has welcomed Defra's publication of its Strategic Policy Statement (SPS) which sets out the Government’s priorities for Ofwat’s regulation of the water industry in England.
Robert said: "I am deeply concerned at reports that Thames Water has been routinely releasing sewage from Witney Sewage Treatment Works over the last couple of weeks when we have not experienced any heavy rainfall.
As we approach the end of a challenging year, I wanted to share twelve happy thoughts highlighting what we have achieved - locally and nationally - over the last twelve months.
1 - A world-leading vaccination rollout, with 220,000 doses administered to West Oxfordshire residents;
Robert said: "I am delighted to report that the walk-in vaccine clinic in Witney was a huge success, with almost 5,000 local residents receiving their jabs.
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 duties introduced by the Environment Act.