Parish councils are at the heart of our communities throughout West Oxfordshire and I am undertaking a New Year tour of them. I started by visiting members of Freeland Parish Council to hear about their local concerns
Witney has so many wonderful small businesses and I was delighted to see this one thriving, Ue Coffee Roasters, as well as meet meet Evie & Mike. What an amazing local business producing wood-fired, clean-air roasted coffee!
I would like to send my congratulations to all those from West Oxfordshire who have received New Year's Honours, and our sincere thanks for all your service over the years.
Rotary is an worldwide organisation with over a million members worldwide, doing valuable work in the areas of community, youth, vocational and international service.
I was shocked to hear of the sad news of the pile ups on the A40, when a woman was died and many were injured. There were four separate crashes in the fog. My thoughts are with the families of those hurt
I had great fun joining Witney Round Table last night with their Santa Sleigh. This is a highlight of the Christmas season - fundraising for local good causes!