Cllr Roz Smith

Another thing I recall us campaigning...ooh, let's see, a quarter of a century ago. The Lib Dems and Greens proposed this at each of the city's Park & Rides back in about 2000. To derision, needless to say.

An existing, underused bike shelter (pictured) will be repurposed and surrounded by security fencing. OCC says there is already ample bike parking at Oxford Parkway and that the parcel delivery will not impact Park & Ride users.

Oxfordshire County Council is proposing the pilot project “to understand the opportunities, challenges and benefits of using underused sites for this purpose” including “the impact of the delivery vehicle on bus operations as well as the efficiency of cycle freight”.

The underused cycle parking at Oxford Parkway proposed for conversion to a bike freight hub – Google Street View

A freight interchange between delivery trucks and cargo bikes is planned for Oxford Parkway car park. Shipments will be delivered to the “micro consolidation hub” every morning, then taken into Oxford and Kidlington by electric cargo bike.

A New Hope for the Space Industry Space is no longer science fiction – it underpins our economy, security, and daily lives. Our new policy will renew the National Space Strategy, support UK spaceports and hubs, and designate space as…

This isn’t science fiction — it’s central to the UK’s future.

Read here for more: www.libdems.org.uk/news/article...

The space sector helps drive our economy, our innovation, and our security, but the UK risks falling behind.

@OllyGlover.bsky.social explains the Lib Dems bold plan to renew our National Space Strategy, invest in technology and make the industry open to everyone.

Congratulations to NAS international member Shimon Sakaguchi on receiving the 2025 #NobelPrize in Physiology or Medicine! He is honored alongside Mary E. Brunkow & Fred Ramsdell "for their discoveries concerning peripheral immune tolerance." Read more: www.nobelprize.org/prizes/medic... #NASmember

Dr. Jane could not have been more clear when she spoke about youth – and the hope they gave her. She knew they had the energy, talent, and passion needed to change the world.

Decades ago, to do just that, she and twelve young people started Roots & Shoots in Tanzania.

Video: Werklund Centre

#TrumpsHealthCareShutdown in a nutshell: chaos, cruelty and corruption.

We must call it by its name, and we must condemn it unequivocally.

What is unfolding in Gaza is a genocide.

And the United Kingdom must do all it can to make Netanyahu stop.

Cover of a summary version of the 10 Year Plan for England, alongside a thumbnail screenshot from the webinar.

Thanks to all who came and contributed to last week's webinar about the new 10 Year Health Plan for England.
If you missed it, the recording and slides are now available: healthwatchoxfordshire.co.uk/news-and-eve...
Save the date, 11th November for our next webinar, on local cancer care and support.

Nigel Farage wants to drag Britain down the same road as Trump’s America: chaos, division and fear. Our NHS, our rights and our communities are at risk. Do not let Trump’s America become Farage’s Britain.

City of Oxford Guild of Chefs Creating opportunities & promoting the chefs craft in Oxford

The City of Oxford Guild of Chefs has launched a new campaign aimed at getting more locals into cheffing as a career, as the industry continues to face a shortage of skilled professionals. The campaign features five leading Oxfordshire chefs sharing their stories.👇

Balls to Parkinson’s Raising funds for Parkinson’s UK and The OddBalls Foundation

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Can you spare £5 to help us towards our goal of £20,000 raised for Parkinson’s UK and The Oddballs Foundation?

Cllr Andrew Dodds

Anneliese Dodds MP

Oxfordshire County Council's cabinet member for transport, Andrew Gant, has fired back at Oxford East MP Anneliese Dodds over the city’s temporary congestion charge. In a five-page open letter, the LibDem councillor calls Labour’s opposition to it “grotesque, upsetting and bizarre”.

Statement from Ed Davey: Recognition of the state of Palestine should not be used as a bargaining chip. It should have happened months ago. We also need far greater action to stop the humanitarian disaster in Gaza, including fully ceasing arms sales and implementing sanctions against the Israeli cabinet.

The Liberal Democrats welcome this first step but urge Keir Starmer to go further and recognise Palestine immediately.

Far greater action is also needed to address the humanitarian disaster in Gaza, including fully ceasing arms sales and imposing sanctions on the Israeli cabinet.

Tell The Government: Strengthen UK-EU Environmental Cooperation Climate change and environmental problems don't respect borders. The UK and EU must work together to protect our shared environment, tackle the climate crisis, and preserve biodiversity for future gen...

I just signed this petition calling for better cooperation with the EU on the environment. Will you add your name, too? www.europeanmovement.co.uk/uk-eu-enviro...

When the moment came, Harvard didn’t hedge or flinch—it stood up. A reminder that integrity isn’t complicated, it’s just rare.

A graphic showing how much wider cars are getting and especially in the SUV market

Cars are getting 1cm wider every two years. That may not sound much, but over time it adds up, and they're showing no signs of slowing down 😬

That's #carspreading. Our new campaign is calling on city leaders to make parking policies fairer by varying costs based on the size of a car.

Why? 🧵1/8

A view from the front of a bus on to a long traffic jam, on Abingdon Road, Oxford

📣 Help get Oxford’s Buses moving again! 🚌
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How to report #badlyparkedcars in Oxfordshire
As soon as you notice it, report the location and why:
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Civil Enforcement Officers can then attend.

The BBC are constantly bending over backwards to please Reform.

I fear they're becoming a mouthpiece for Nigel Farage, a guy who wants to destroy them.

Oxford City needs our regular posties back who know their rounds & get the sorting office sorted first!

Lib Dem county councils in their rightful order. Oxfordshire top of course.

This came from determination and the joint working with Greens in the last administration is acknowledged.

Best in England!

Kidlington to Banbury: A4260 Corridor - proposed speed limits We're asking for your views on the proposal to introduce new lower speed limits on & along the A4260 corridor (including selected adjacent roads) between Kidlington at the south & Banbury to t...

Speed limits on the dangerous A4260, the old main road from Oxford to Banbury, could be reduced to 50mph—with 40mph at busy junctions and 30mph within Banbury. The proposal, part of Oxfordshire County Council’s Vision Zero policy, is out for consultation. letstalk.oxfordshire.gov.uk/kidlingtonba...

The Toddleian - love this!

Thank you

Headington Festival 2025 opened by Oxford Lord Mayor, was a fantastic community event organised by Headington Action. Local musicians & dance groups, Simon says Magic, sport activities, craft stalls, Oxford Brookes, Courtside and so much more!
Thank you

A big thank you to all the volunteers & Oxford Round Table who made Headington Festival 2025 possible.
Saturday's free cinema in the park -over a thousand enjoying Paddington Bear & Mama Mia. Sunday was amazing - more in my next post!