Dissolution Update Wednesday, 29 May, 2024 At midnight tonight, Parliament will be dissolved. From that point, there will no longer be any MPs until after the General Election which will take place on 4 July. While Parliament may not be sitting, my office can deal with urgent casework enquiries only via the usual channels. As many will know, the upcoming General Election will be fought on new constituency boundaries which will see Bicester... Local News
Storm Henk Flooding 3rd January 2024 I have been reassured that the Environment Agency are continually monitoring our river levels locally. More rainfall is forecast tomorrow which may cause rises... Articles
New Year Message 2024 1st January 2024 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... Articles
Launton Grange Care Home 22nd December 2023 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... Articles
Frank Wise School 21st December 2023 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... Articles
Christmas Card Competition Winner 2023 20th December 2023 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... Articles
DCS Group's Banbury Distribution Centre 19th December 2023 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... Articles
Warm Spaces in Cherwell 18th December 2023 Those in need of help with provisions or somewhere to escape the cold can now use Cherwell District Council's new interactive map. I welcome the launch of this... Articles
Banbury Museum 15th December 2023 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... Articles
St Mary's Church Annual Christmas Tree Festival 13th December 2023 I was pleased to sponsor a tree at St. Mary's Church Annual Christmas Tree Festival this year. I chose to adorn my tree with House of Commons decorations to... Articles