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.

Rural Communities Survey

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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 meets with local farmers to discuss issues in West Oxfordshire

Robert met with NFU representatives and farmers at GJ Hook & Son farm to discuss current farming issues in West Oxfordshire, including the devastating effect that TB can have on our cattle farms.  This is complicated issue with no easy solution and I will continue to work with local farmers

Robert volunteers with the Berks Bucks and Oxon Wildlife Trust

Robert joined volunteers from the Berks Bucks and Oxon Wildlife Trust on a rainy day to carry out essential maintenance in Chimney Meadows. Robert said, "Brilliant volunteers at BBOWT's Chimney Meadows are out, whatever the weather, ensuring reserve is a haven for West Oxfordshire's wildlife -

Robert joins Oxfordshire Ramblers near Bampton

Robert said, "It was a pleasure to walk near Bampton with the Oxfordshire Ramblers, to share thoughts on the values of walking.  We also recorded the footpath issues that we came across on our walk, something I would urge you all to report on your walks this summer, hopefully whilst enjoying th

Robert and family visit the Abingdon and Witney College Country Fair

Robert said, "The day after being elected – and on very little sleep – I visited the Abingdon and Witney College Commons Leys Farm campus open day in Hailey.  I met with pupils, who ran the day, and saw lots of the skills being taught – everything from sheep-shearing to canine hydrotherapy!

Robert meets with members of the NFU in Ducklington

Robert met with local NFU (National Farmers Union) members in Ducklington recently, to discuss farming in West Oxfordshire and how future farming policy should be shaped as we leave the EU.

MP welcomes flood prevention investment

I am pleased to report that hundreds of properties in West Oxfordshire have been saved from flooding thanks to a programme of measures across our constituency. I am sure you will remember the 2007 floods, which flooded over 1700 homes and businesses in West Oxfordshire and made many roads and bridg

Robert meets with Taynton Parish councillors

Robert met with representatives from Taynton, to have a good discussion about broadband and issues affecting the area - thank you all for taking the time to meet!