Homes for Hooky Open Day Monday, 20 May, 2024 Fascinating visit to the Homes for Hooky Open Day. The Hook Norton Community Land Trust set out in 2019 to develop affordable homes that meet the needs of their village. The result is a fabulous community space with 12 innovative, sustainable homes. What an inspiring project! Local News
Tobacco and Vapes Bill 17th April 2024 I was pleased to support the Tobacco and Vapes Bill in Parliament last night. The Prime Minister feels strongly about the importance of public health and... Articles
Horton Hospital Facilities Visit 16th April 2024 I had a useful meeting with the new Chief Estates and Facilities Officer Mark Holloway at the Horton to discuss what is being to modernise the hospital’s site... Articles
Reducing the Risk of Domestic Abuse 15th April 2024 I had a thought-provoking meeting with the team at Reducing the Risk of Domestic Abuse last week. Domestic abuse is a very real issue that has devastating... Articles
Rural Crime Forum 12th April 2024 My Rural Crime Forum was a great success! We heard from our Police & Crime Commissioner Matthew Barber about all of the work he has been doing locally and what... Articles
Horton Midwifery-led Unit 9th April 2024 The recent CQC report into maternity services at the Horton raised some serious issues, so it was good to meet the Chief Executive of the Trust Meghana Pandit... Articles
Banbury Station 7th April 2024 It was good to meet senior management from Chiltern Railways at Banbury Station last month. Chiltern have big plans for the station and are currently... Articles
Spiceball Leisure Centre 6th April 2024 It was great to catch up with Graham and Claire at Spiceball Leisure Centre with Banbury Mayor Cllr Fiaz Ahmed. The leisure centre has never been more popular... Articles
LCMB Building Performance 4th April 2024 I had an excellent visit to LCMB Building Performance in Adderbury. I was hosted by Managing Director John O’Brien who founded the company in 2009 with the aim... Articles
The Chatsworth Pub 3rd April 2024 It was great to visit the Chatsworth pub in Banbury last week which has recently reopened after having a makeover. It was good to meet licensee Clive along with... Articles