Fab to see the new perch bench by the Howard Street (southbound) bus stop finally installed. It may have only taken 18 months, but time well spent! A perfect spot to take the weight off whilst waiting for a bus to the Kassam, Wallingford or Reading.

Great to join Anna and Siobhan out in New Hinksey this morning talking with residents. Residents pleased about the swift action to provide additional bins in the Park during the holidays and warm weather. Also, got to check out the future gym on Abingdon Rd!

Reported several spouts of flytipping on my recent walk around of Townsend Sq and Donnington Bridge Rd. These has been reported for removal. Flytipping can be reported on www.fixmystreet.com New community wardens funded by the Labour City Council will clamp down on this.

Fantastic to see the first ‘cycle street’ being introduced in Cambridge. Disappointing that Oxfordshire County Council is only interested in rural routes for its new ‘Quiet Routes’. Barracks Lane and Meadow Lane would be prime candidates for safety improvements.

My thoughts go out to Baltazar's family at this difficult time. Oxford's rivers are a critical part of our City, but they can also be a source of danger. Please follow safety guidance at all times. Water may be deeper/colder than expected. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

From 5-6pm tonight, St Mary’s Church, Iffley will be holding a vigil for Baltazar L’Quy. Baltazar tragically drowned in the Thames on Wednesday. The service is open to everyone - to gather, to reflect and to seek support. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

It’s extremely disappointing but not unexpected that the County would close the Rose Hill / Littlemore footbridge without any notice to local residents or Councillors. OCC needs to do better! We urgently need a timeline for its repair and reopening. news.oxfordshire.gov.uk/diversion-in...

Chaos at County Hall today! An hour after the new Cabinet was presented to Council by the Leader, we find out that Liz Leffman has been dumped by her Lib Dem group and a Special Council meeting will be called to agree a successor. What is going on? news.oxfordshire.gov.uk/leadership-h...

Today is Polling Day! 🗳️🌹 Make sure to vote for your fantastic Labour candidates across South & East Oxford! Siobhan Lancaster - Hinksey Park Ed Turner - Rose Hill & Iffley Ralph Noble - Donnington Toby James - St Mary’s

Fantastic to see New Hinksey’s school street banner this evening when talking to voters in South Oxford. School streets are a critical part of the campaign for safe streets. Walking and cycling will only be the natural choice in Oxford if we make streets safe for kids.

Celebrating more local wins! This time, the new dog waste bin in Meadow Lane Nature Reserve funded using my Councillor Priority Fund. Help keep our area tidy by binning your dog’s waste. In Oxford you can also use any general litter bin!

Great to see the newly refurbished bench on Iffley Turn secured by Ed Turner and myself. I have always thought this is a beautiful space to sit, especially in the spring sun! ☀️ 🌸

Lovely weather this morning whilst out talking with residents across South Oxford ☀️ On May 7, residents in Hinksey Park to elect the fantastic Siobha Lancaster as their next City Councillor. As a longtime local resident, Siobhan will be a great addition to the local team.

Fantastic to join Lord Mayor Louise Upton and ward colleagues at the official opening of Kelpie Coffee on the Abingdon Road ☕️ Great to welcome a new independent business to South Oxford. Having tested the wonderful coffee, I can see this becoming a local favourite!

Pavement parking 🅿️ is a frequent complaint on the doorstep. Too often pedestrians, parents and disabled people are being forced out into the road🧑‍🦽‍➡️🚸 The new powers for local councils announced by the Labour Government cannot come soon enough.

I greatly welcome the County Council issuing a formal notice to ‘Raise the Colours’ to cease their illegal activity in Oxfordshire (albeit slowly). We are a proud, inclusive and diverse country. No one should abuse our national symbols to intimidate and stoke division.

A fantastic weekend talking to residents across the division. Come rain or shine your Labour Councillors are out talking with people about the things that matter to them and taking action to make South and East Oxford a better, fairer place to live.

Donnington Tenants' and Residents' Association and Donnington Doorstep have organised a planting day for the new community garden on 17 April. I know members of the community have worked really hard on this. Please join if you can!

Labour has just released the biggest single funding allocation to deliver more places for children with SEND. With more money for specialist places and more training for teachers, brick by brick, Labour is building a system where every child can achieve and thrive. www.gov.uk/government/n...

Another fanatic morning with Siobhan out talking to residents in Grandpont. Really enjoying the spring weather ☀️🕶️ The local Labour team will be taking up local issues around litter, bin collection and antisocial behaviour.

Oxfordshire County Council is hosting another Democracy Café in on Thursday 19 March, from 5:30pm - 7.00pm at The Old Fire Station. This is a fantastic opportunity for 18-30s from Oxford and the surrounding area to come together and discuss the issues that to them.

We didn’t manage to escape bad weather this time! ☔️ Nevertheless, lots of pleasant conversations on the doorstep in New Hinksey this afternoon. #labourdoorstep

Great to be out again with Siobhan, Naomi and colleagues in Hinksey Park. Some lovely conversations with residents. We also greatly enjoyed the spring sun ☀️ Lots of praise for our ambitious Labour-led City Council, which is focused on building a fairer, greener City! 🌹

I recently joined @anneliesedoddsmp.bsky.social in visiting Donnington Bridge. We need urgent certainty from the County Council about the future of the bridge and restoration of the No.46. Show your support by signing our petition ✍️ www.change.org/p/tell-oxfor...

Fantastic to join Friends of Iffley Village last night for a public meeting on the new Side Road Entry Treatment at Upper Iffley Turn. I’m glad that changes are planned to the junction with more expected following a Road Safety Audit. I will keep pushing for adjustments.

We are still yet to get an answer from Oxfordshire County Council on whether the necessary funding available to reinforce or reinforce or replace Donnington Bridge. Similarly, we have no news on restoring the No 46. Help the call for answers ✍️ www.change.org/p/tell-oxfor...

I regularly receive complaints about speeding on residential roads across my electoral division. Speeding is also a regular issue raised on the doorstep. Help remind drivers to slow down by getting your FREE 20 IS PLENTY stickers at: www.20splenty.org/oxon_wbs

The junction of Oswestry Road and Abingdon Road is set to be closed from 30 March - 1 April for essential pipe maintenance. This is a 24 hour road closure. For further information contact: Go Traffic Management on 01787 237509 or email: [email protected].

A positive afternoon out in Iffley talking with residents. Potholes and cycleways high on the agenda. I was glad to be able to say that the Labour Government is providing £167 million to help fix our roads. Looking forward to seeing residents at Thursday’s public meeting!

Great to join Siobhan and Labour colleagues out talking with residents in Grandpont this morning. A bit chilly 🥶 but lots of good chats about local issues and Labour’s proud record both in Hinksey Park and on the City Council 🌹

Earlier this week I spoke to BBC Radio Oxford about the urgent need for certainty on the future of Donnington Bridge and restoration of the No 46 bus across it. We need answers. Residents cannot afford years of further disruption.

Residents cannot wait another two years for restoration of a bus service across Donnington Bridge. Sign the petition ✍️ www.change.org/fixdonningto...

Good to meet this afternoon with concerned residents regarding pedestrian safety on the Thames Towpath. The limited proposed signage by the County Council does not go far enough. We need to be looking at path widths, tactile surfaces and clearer sight lines to improve safety.

The County Council has said that Donnington Bridge needs to be reinforced or replaced. I’m calling on the County Council to commit to doing everything necessary to keep the bridge open, including restoring the No 46 bus. Sign the petition ✍️ www.change.org/fixdonningto...

Fantastic to join colleagues out talking to residents in St Ebbe’s this morning. Lots of positive conversations about the work we’re doing to clean up the estate, including tackling litter, flytipping and antisocial behaviour.

County Council engineers have confirmed that Donnington Bridge needs reinforcing or replacing. I had written to Cllr Andrew Gant asking for urgent reassurances that the County will do whatever is needed and fund a full timetable bus service across it - we can’t wait any longer.

South Oxford's fantastic exhibition on the 42 men from Grandpont, Cold Harbour and New Hinksey who died in service during WW2 will be running from 12 - 30 March at Westgate Library. It is well worth a look! 👀

Great to be out talking with resident across the division this weekend about Labour’s positive vision for Oxford. 🏡 Building more affordable and Council homes ⚖️ Championing the Oxford living wage 🛝 Investing in local services That’s the Labour difference🌹

Road Safety on Wytham Street 🚧🚴🚶 It was fantastic to see the cycle markings have been repainted, reminding drivers that this is a busy active travel route, including for children going to/from school. I am still pressing for the junction give way markings to be repainted.

Our local TVP Safer Neighbourhood Team will be offering free bike markings near the grassy area at Manzil Way on Saturday14th February at 1pm. PCSOs and PCs will also be there if you would like to raise any issues.

Great to see these free mental health courses being run by Oxfordshire MIND 👇️

Fantastic to see the sweeping changes unveiled by the Labour Government to strengthen our democracy: 🗳️ Votes at 16 ❌️ Tougher sentences for electoral intimidation 💰️ Banning foreign donations funnelled through UK companies 🥸 Cracking down on foreign election interference www.gov.uk/government/n...

Flooding on Cavell Road💧🚧 Thames Water have identified a potential leak to the clean water network in the area causing localised groundwater flooding. They are attending today to try and locate the leak. If you are experiencing low water pressure please call 0800 009 3932.

Fantastic news for the Abingdon Road! Kelpie Coffee are set to open their brick and mortar cafe in April! ☕️ www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/2583492...

Fantastic to see plans to improve road safety on Morrell Avenue as part of Labour’s £6 million Active Neighbourhoods scheme. Plans include new speed bumps and raised crossings. Looking forward to reading residents’ feedback following the consultation. www.oxfordlabour.org.uk/big-changes-...

Lots of positive conversations on doorsteps this morning in Cold Harbour 🚪🌹 Great to hear that drug dealing had reduced. The team will be taking up issues around ASB, flytipping and potholes. You can report issues in our community on Fix My Street: www.fixmystreet.com

Today is your last opportunity to show your opposition to the County Council’s proposed fire cuts 🔥🚒 Plans are opposed by firefighters and should be withdrawn. Proposals would put Oxford at increased risk of fires with the closure of Rewley Road. www.fbu.org.uk/campaigns/cu...

👷‍♂️ Relining works on Warwick and Parker St 🛣️ ODS will be undertaking a deep clean of Warwick and Parker Streets on 4th February (subject to weather). They will also be replacing the lines and markings. A letter drop will be undertaken prior to the work commencing.

Massive changes for leaseholders announced today by Government! These reforms will make a big difference. 🏬 Ground rents capped at £250 a year ❌ New leasehold flats being banned ✅ The right to switch to commonhold 🧾 More transparent service charges mhclgmedia.blog.gov.uk/2026/01/27/o...

Fantastic to join Siobhan, Naomi and the Hinksey Park team out the doorstep again today. Lots of warm conversations about making South Oxford an even better place to live, ranging from supporting small businesses to affordable housing and road safety. #labourdoorstep