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The Christmas period is often a time for reflection as the year draws to a close. As I write this New Year message, I can’t help but think of all those who lost their lives in 2023 in conflicts and humanitarian disasters around the world. These are undoubtedly dangerous times.

Lovely to be asked back to Launton Grange Care Home in Bicester last week. I first visited three years ago when the home was first opened so it was good to be able to see how they have been getting on ahead of Christmas.

It was good to visit the brilliant Frank Wise School recently for a catch up with joint headteachers Simon Knight and Heidi Dennison.

I enjoyed taking a looking around the school and speaking to staff and pupils. Everyone was in really high spirits ahead of the festive period!

Congratulations to Kate Starkey from King's Meadow Primary School who is the winner of my Christmas card competition this year! I was very lucky to receive over 100 entries, but it was Kate’s beautiful nativity drawing that really stood out.

I enjoyed returning to the DCS Group’s distribution centre in Banbury for a catchup with senior management. I first visited shortly after founder Denys Shortt had moved the operation to our town in 2016 to grow the business.

Those in need of help with provisions or somewhere to escape the cold can now use Cherwell District Council's new interactive map.

I was delighted to visit the marvellous Banbury Museum last week. Now situated at Castle Quay, the Museum has origins stretching back to the 1940s when exhibits were on display in the town hall.

I was pleased to sponsor a tree at St. Mary's Church Annual Christmas Tree Festival this year.

I have been contacted by a significant number of constituents about the County Council's plans for an expanded 20mph zone in Banbury.

I was really pleased to visit SE-Solicitors, our local law firm here in Banbury.

It was important for me to meet the team and discuss a range of legal issues with them.