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Adult Scouts volunteers receive awards from Robert Courts

Robert said, "It was an absolute honour to present awards for outstanding work to adult volunteers from West Oxfordshire scouts. Such huge talent on display from scouts and volunteers alike - thank you for everything you do for our communities and for our young people.

Robert visits Woodstock's open air pool

Robert said, "Woodstock’s beautiful open air pool is now open for the summer. I visited with the local team on the first Saturday of the season and enjoyed being shown around by the dedicated team that run this hugely valuable local amenity."

Care Home Open Day 2018 with Richmond Village residents

Robert said, "I was pleased to join staff and residents at Richmond Villages in Witney recently to celebrate Care Home Open Day 2018.  They held a wonderful Vintage Tea Party, and I greatly enjoyed the chance to speak about the excellent activities offer at the homes - and many thanks for the t

Robert celebrates Care Home Open Day 2018 with residents in Woodstock

Robert said, "I was pleased to join staff and residents, with Cllr Ian Hudspeth, at Spencer Court in Woodstock recently to celebrate Care Home Open Day 2018.  It was a wonderful event, and I greatly enjoyed the chance to speak about the excellent activities offer at the homes - and ma

Government consults on banning plastic straws, stirrers and cotton buds

Environment Minister Michael Gove has announced plans to consult on ending the sale of single use plastics products to end build towards a green future. Robert said, "This is very exciting news - banning plastic straws, cotton buds and stirrers is a huge step towards helping clean up our ocean

GWR introduces mobile ticketing on their services

Mobile train ticketing is certainly a welcome step and is something Robert called for in his response to the Great Western Railway franchise consultation in February. Mobile ticketing is fantastic for many reasons: Avoids queues at busy ticket machines More flexibility to bu

Finstock News - Our MP Reports

"I was pleased to host my first “Ask the GWR” event in Charlbury in February.  Many of you made clear your views on the current state of rail services in letters and in meeting, especially with regard to services at Finstock Station.  Being a regular commuter from Hanborough, I am fully aw