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

Churchill and Sarsden Parish Council welcomes Robert

Robert joined the Churchill and Sarsden Parish Council at the annual meeting to discuss issues facing the two villages.  Robert said, "Thank you to all for attending and for the excellent discussion!".

Robert meets with Black Bourton Parish Council

Robert said, "I greatly enjoyed the chance to meet with parish councillors in Black Bourton - we discussed everything from speeding and potholes to local community events.  Thank you to all those that took the time to meet with me."

Robert discusses housing with Kingham Parish Council

Robert said, "Good chat with the Kingham Parish Council recently - good to have a discussion about West Oxfordshire's need for housing, but that this needs to not be at the cost of our local communities."

Robert visits Foxholes with the BBOWT

Robert said, "It was great to visit Foxholes near Bruern recently with representatives from the Berks Bucks and Oxon Wildlife Trust. "We had a really good discussion about the Government's 25 year plan for the environment and how it will help here in West Oxfordshire (learn about this here). 

Robert celebrates ultrafast broadband being installed in Ducklington

Robert was delighted to join Gigaclear in Ducklington, where they are installing ultrafast broadband.  Under the Connecting West Oxfordshire broadband programme, 4,600 homes and businesses will benefit from access to a new ultrafast full fibre network built by Gigaclear direct to each pro

Witney Gazette - West Oxfordshire's future relies on better train services

Robert Courts MP led a debate in Parliament centred on improvements to the Cotswold line, which links West Oxfordshire to Oxford and the capital by rail. With passenger numbers soaring, Mr Courts said urgent improvements were needed – including adding a second track to increase the frequency of tra