Championing Rural Issues in Parliament

As a representative in Parliament for a largely rural constituency, I am acutely aware of a wide variety of issues and concerns which come with modern, rural living.  Be that transport links, mobile signal, internet connections and rural schools and shops, and of course wider issues for those who work in the agriculture sector.

I have met with many of the parish councils in our rural villages and hamlets to discuss their concerns, and raised several matters with Ministers in Parliament.  Although there is welcome progress on some issues, such as the super-fast broadband roll-out across West Oxfordshire, there is still more to be done.

I am also in regular contact with many of the farmers who live and work in West Oxfordshire, and have done for generations.  Agriculture is one sector most effected by the UK's withdrawal from the EU, and I will work hard to ensure that West Oxfordshire is able to thrive from this opportunity.

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1.1 Which are the biggest issues facing your rural community?
1.2 What do you perceive as the most common type of crime in your rural community?
1.3 On rural crime, have you witnessed any of the following in the past twelve months?
1.4 On internet connectivity, how reliable is your broadband connection?
1.5 How would you rate the bus service in your community?

News

Robert Courts MP meets with local residents to discuss the A361

Robert met with local residents and County Councillor Pete Handley to discuss potential improvements to the A361 near Filkins and Broughton Poggs. There has sadly been a number of fatalities on this stretch of road in recent years, and Robert discussed with the group what safety measures could be i

Kingham Hill School visit Parliament

Robert really enjoyed meeting with pupils from Kingham Hill School  this week in Parliament where they went on a tour, watched Ministry of Defence departmental questions in the House of Commons and learnt about how Parliament works in the Parliamentary Education Centre.

Robert Courts meets Combe Parish Council

On meeting with Combe Parish Council, Robert said, "I greatly enjoyed meeting with the Council to discuss issues great and small affecting the parish.  I really appreciate these meetings, as the only real way to fully understand the specific issues for each community is through meeting face to

Robert meets with Wychwood parish councillors at Cornbury Park

Robert met with local parish councillors for the Wychwood parish at Cornbury Park today.  It was a great discussion about the issues affecting residents, but also the benefits that a fantastic tourist attraction like Cornbury Park can bring to the area, and how best to balance these.

Cassington Parish Council meets with Robert Courts

After his recent meeting with Cassington Parish Council, Robert said, "It was a really productive meeting with Cassington Parish Council & residents recently, discussing a wide range of issues. I enjoyed meeting you all - and see you again soon!"

Robert Courts meets with residents from the Curbrige and Lew Parish Council

Robert said, "I greatly enjoyed meeting with parish councillors from Curbridge and Lew at the Lord Kitchener recently.  I always enjoy meeting with representatives from this most valuable local tier of government.  It is interesting to discuss the concerns of communities at the most local

Minister for Digital praises Robert's work on broadband

In the House of Commons, Minister for Digital, Matt Hancock, congratulated Robert Courts MP’s tireless work on getting increasing connectivity for rural areas. Since becoming the Member of Parliament for West Oxfordshire, Robert has met with the Minister a number of times to press the importance of

WODC announcement: Ultrafast broadband heading for West Oxfordshire

West Oxfordshire District Council have released the below press release revealing that ultrafast broadband is headed to West Oxfordshire.  Robert was delighted by this news. More than 4,600 homes and businesses in West Oxfordshire will be connected to ultrafast full fibre broadband by the end

Robert meets with Westwell Parish Councillors

Robert recently met with local parish councillors in Westwell at Glebe house to discuss local issues.  Robert said, "I greatly enjoying discussing the issues which directly affect residents of the rural community - and I particularly appreciated the home-made biscuits!