Opinions

The riots earlier this month shocked the country, and there was an understandable call from the public for swift firm action. Now that the heat has gone out of...

There seems to be some speculation that David Cameron’s position is under threat due to the News International Phone Hacking Scandal, but I can’t see that this...

Last night we tried out the newly opened Hanney Spice restaurant, in what used to be the Lamb. It was packed out and we were lucky to get a table, by the time...

A march is being organised to counter the one organised by TUC the other day, a so called Rally Against Debt. It will be made up of people who think that the...

It has become my custom over the last few years to publish my speech on the Council budget. I am not sure that there is much interest in it, but just for the...

I don't think we acknowledge often enough when things go right, and too often people quite happily moan about problems without doing anything. Last Wednesday I...

My recent piece for the Oxford Mail... We’re all in this together. Some people may be getting bored of hearing that, but it’s never been more true. Everyone in...

The important thing to remember about any Council service provided to the public is that it should be fair. Everyone should expect to receive the same level of...

As most people will now know the Vale's Development Control Committee last night rejected the planning application from Tesco to build a store on the Park Road...