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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 vaccines this winter has been launched.

I wholeheartedly share the concerns of constituents about the use of storm overflows and, as a passionate conservationist, need no convincing as to the importance of ensuring clean and healthy rivers.

Robert joined BBC Radio Oxford this morning to discuss the CEO of Thames Water's recent appearance before Parliament's Environmental Audit Committee.

Robert said: "It was a privilege to open West Oxfordshire Community Transport's brand new depot on Windrush Valley Road in Witney.

Robert said: "I appeared on BBC South recently to discuss road safety and explain how the A40 upgrades we secured in 2019 will help to improve safety on this important West Oxfordshire A-road."

The full clip can be watched above.

Robert said: "Earlier this week I met with Cllr Alex Postan and local Parish Councillor Les Goble at the site of the proposed new radar tower in Brize Norton.

Robert has warmly welcomed the announcement by the Government that over 3,000 hectares of new woodlands are set to be planted along England’s rivers and watercourses with backing from the country’s leading environmental organisations.

Robert said: "It was a pleasure to visit the beautiful Bruern Estate recently to discuss their commitment to sustainable farming and learn about how they are promoting biodiversity gain at the farm. Thank you for the enjoyable visit and interesting discussion."

West Oxfordshire District Council have provided an update on their efforts to support Afghan refugee resettlement.

Witney and West Oxfordshire MP Robert Courts officially opened the new high-tech Hanborough Gate Surgery at a special ceremony.

He joined doctors, staff and representatives from builder Pye Homes at the event which had to be delayed due to Covid.