Oxfordshire Liberal Democrats

Today, Liberal Democrat Councillor Maggie Filipova-Rivers put forward a motion that seeks an end to harmful disinformation, aims to improve the safety and wellbeing in our communities and stands up to racism. The Conservatives and Reform voted against this.

🔶 That is why we introduced parental leave for councillors, and why we're delighted to have this tiny councillor with us in the chamber today. #AskHerToStand

💪 As Liberal Democrats, we believe in breaking down the barriers for all people - including women who wish to be involved in politics. These barriers result in women not running for election in the first place, or not being able to continue in their role once elected.

👶 We're proud to support our very own Cllr Laura Gordon in her transition back to work following the birth of her little girl.

🔶 With thousands of new homes coming, worsening A40 traffic, no major rail station in the west, and growing demand from residents, workers and businesses - now is the time to commit to the Carterton–Witney–Oxford solution.

📈 Residents described a mass rapid transit link as “essential,” “a priority,” and called for it to be “fast-tracked”

🚂 📢 Despite the Labour Chair of the Council moving the agenda on before discussions could be held on the OxRAIL 2040 consultation, we have an announcement to make…

🙅 Lib Dems know it’s time to put an end to illegal dumping in Oxfordshire!

🚓 Rural crime is a serious concern, and we are committed to working with partners to better use local intelligence, technology and data as part of a coordinated inter-agency respone for prevention and reaction to rural crime.

🗑️ Following the illegal dumping of waste in Kidlington, Cllr Laura Gordon has asked for a review into how we identify and respond to illegal dumps in future.

Yesterday, market traders in Oxford were telling me how shoppers are hanging off doing their Christmas shopping as they wait for The Budget. Shoppers are worried about how much money they will have in their pocket after tomorrow's Budget and the speculation has only added to it.

It was great to meet traders in Oxford’s Covered Market ahead of today's Budget. Traders explained how costs and staffing pressures continue to bite. An emergency VAT cut would give our local hospitality and retail sectors the support they urgently need. buff.ly/1B1r3kA

Cherwell District Council has announced funding is available for community projects that support the cost of living, including food provision, growing & cooking, nutrition, hygiene products and household equipment. Grants of up to £3,000 are available. cherwell.gov.uk/news/article/1…

Today is Remembrance Sunday. This week, I placed a stake in the House of Commons Garden of Remembrance, for all those who fought for the freedoms we enjoy today. Lest we forget.

🧡 The Lib Dems are proud to back initiatives that cut congestion, improve air quality, and make sustainable travel easier for everyone. 🔶 Liberal Democrats – supporting smarter, greener transport in Oxfordshire.

Cllr Andrew Gant, Cabinet Member for Transport Management, said: “The temporary congestion charge is part of a range of measures to deliver our vision: better public transport, cleaner air, safer roads and better conditions for walking, cycling and wheeling.”

🚦 Oxford Congestion Charge: Making Travel Cleaner, Safer, and Faster A thread 🧵⤵️