Lib Dems prioritise Councillors pay rise over Climate Emergency Thursday, 17 February, 2022 On Wednesday evening, Liberal Democrat councillors on the Vale of White Horse District Council voted against taking meaningful action on climate change and supporting residents through the impending cost of living crisis; instead voting to increase councillors’ allowances. Cllr Simon Howell, leader of the Vale Conservative Group said following the meeting that “the decision by this administration... Local News
Vale Conservatives propose Council Tax freeze and 150% increase on Climate Change Funding 16th February 2022 Ahead of the Vale of White Horse District Council budget meeting on Wednesday night (this evening), local Conservative councillors have proposed a set of... Local News
Statement from Oliver Dowden - Chairman of The Conservative Party 18th October 2021 In light of tragic events we have decided it is appropriate to suspend all of our campaigning activities across the UK until further notice. Local News
Oxford East - Cllr Bearder should apologise to drivers 24th September 2021 Oxford East Conservatives are calling for Oxfordshire County Council Highways Manager Tim Bearder to apologise after he blamed motorists in Oxford for recent... Local News
Vale - Conservative and residents' pressure gets Brown Bin collections restarted 22nd September 2021 Following the pressure by Vale Conservatives led by Cllr Simon Howell, opposition Leader of the VWHDC, residents will be pleased to hear that their bins will be... Local News
Vale & South - Extraordinary Council called to resolve Brown Bin fiasco 6th September 2021 Conservatives in southern Oxfordshire are calling on local councils to ‘get a grip’ on the waste crisis facing residents of South Oxfordshire and Vale of the... 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
Major reform of football in England 25th April 2022 Fans will be at the centre of decision-making about their club in a major shakeup of football which will see the creation of a new regulator to ensure good... National News
The Prime Minister’s Speech: Tackling Illegal Immigration 14th April 2022 Read Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s speech on illegal immigration here. National News
Spring Statement 2022 23rd March 2022 Today, 23 March 2022, Rishi Sunak, Chancellor of the Exchequer delivered the Spring Statement 2022. Read what he said here. National News
Spring Conference 2022: Address from Prime Minister Boris Johnson 19th March 2022 Prime Minister Boris Johnson addressed Spring Conference 2022. Read what he said here. National News
Spring Conference 2022: Address from Defence Secretary Ben Wallace 19th March 2022 Defence Secretary Ben Wallace addressed Spring Conference 2022. Read what he said here. National News
