The importance of neighbourhood policing in countering terrorism 5th June 2018 Yesterday the new Home Secretary, Sajid Javid, published CONTEST - the UK's strategy for countering terrorism. The last strategy was published in 2011 and this... Local NewsOpinions
Should rural police be armed? 17th May 2018 Today's Times reports proposals from the National Police Chief's Council to routinely arm police in rural areas in a response to the increased terror threat... Opinions
New year is a time to remember individual sacrifice 31st December 2017 I join the many others to trot out the clichés of the new year being a time to reflect on the past twelve months and to look forward to future prospects. Often... OpinionsReports
Government announces infrastructure funding for Oxfordshire 22nd November 2017 In today's Budget the Chancellor of the Exchequer announced plans for a housing deal with Oxfordshire that would deliver £150m of infrastructure funding. The... Local NewsOpinionsSpeeches in Parliament
Closer emergency service collaboration without governance changes in the Thames Valley 16th August 2017 Please see below for a statement from the Police and Crime Commissioner for Thames Valley and from representatives of each of the fire and rescue services in... Local NewsOpinions
National Terrorism Threat Level Raised to Critical 24th May 2017 Last night the Prime Minister confirmed that the national terrorist threat has been raised to critical. This means that an attack remains highly likely but a... Local NewsOpinions
May 2017 Vale Newsletter - Fly-tipping crack down, Victims First and registering to vote... 11th May 2017 Oxford City Council "needs to pull its weight" I have once again been pushing Oxford City Council to do more to deliver new housing. The Vale's consultation on... Local NewsOpinionsReports
Better Oxfordshire proposal submitted to Government 23rd March 2017 Joint statement by Cllr Ian Hudspeth, Leader of Oxfordshire County Council, Cllr Matthew Barber, Leader of Vale of White Horse District Council and Cllr John... Local NewsOpinions
Statement following yesterday's terrorist attack in London 23rd March 2017 Yesterday's horrific terrorist attack in Westminster saw the tragic deaths of several people on London's streets. The events that shocked the world also... Local NewsOpinionsWestminster News
