Andrew Gant

Oxford City Council sets ambitious 2030 clean air target Oxford City Council has updated its Air Quality Action Plan (AQAP) for 2026–2030.

www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/2589058... Rank hypocrisy from Labour. They hail the benefits of clean air and electric buses, but OPPOSED the policies which delivered them. They are openly misleading the voters. Labour are a disgrace. Only the LibDems are delivering a better Oxfordshire

Changes announced for Oxford Tube services to and from London Big changes have been announced to the Oxford Tube coach service to and from London including an axed Bicester Village stop.

More excellent news on improving bus services in Oxfordshire led by the visionary policies of the LibDem County Council www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/2588052...

At PMQs on Feb 11 the Prime Minister made a disgraceful and untrue statement about Oxfordshire County Council highways maintenance. Here is my correspondence with the questioner Olly Glover, LibDem MP for Didcot and Wantage

How the Conservative Party Baked a National Pothole Crisis They even gave it an official name in Oxfordshire: ‘Managed Decline’

This is a brilliant explanation of the real causes of the condition of Oxfordshire’s roads by my fantastic LibDem colleague Cllr Nathan Ley

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Major bus service changes announced across Oxfordshire Major bus service changes for Oxfordshire have been announced by Oxford Bus Company and Thames Travel.

Our policies leading directly to better bus services across the county www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/2584194...

The truth behind the 15-minute cities controversy in Oxford, explained 15-minute cities has proven controversial on X with Sharron Davies and Right Said Fred speaking out about a traffic scheme in Oxford.

Really great to speak to the wonderful Big Issue recently about transport policy in Oxford www.bigissue.com/news/environ...

Controversial Oxpens Bridge construction takes step forward Oxford City Council announces that contractors have been chosen to build the Oxpens River Bridge.

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... This costly folly is right next to an existing bridge. The funds could have built a safe A40 crossing at Barton Park (binned by Labour). Labour oppose every active travel measure. Ask your Labour candidate which Labour policy they support- they probably won’t know.

The Labour government recently announced a colour-coded “ranking system” for local authorities on highway maintenance. Three Labour politicians wrote to me about it. Here is my reply

I have today sent the attached open letter to Anneliese Dodds MP

Nearly 900 fewer people injured since 20mph introduction in Wales Figures show a 25% reduction in the number of injuries on Wales' roads in the past 18 months.

Astonishing success of 20mph policy in Wales. So proud to have helped deliver this benefit for so many communities and local people in Oxfordshire. Thanks to our policy their lives are better, their children are safer.

New figures reveal how much was spent on 20mph limits across county Almost £2.5 million has been spent by Oxfordshire County Council on rolling out 20mph speed limits in towns and villages like Banbury, Kidlington…

Cllr Walker of course promoted and supported 20mph in his own division. He was right to do so.

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Labour councillor Jemima Hunt has openly opposed this Labour motion. She speaks on behalf of her residents. Sorry to see that Cllr Hunt is not at this evening’s city council meeting to say so

Lib Dems hold on to seat in Oxfordshire council by-election The Lib Dems have held their seat by a landslide in a recent Vale of White Horse District Council by-election in Oxfordshire.

Great victory for a terrific candidate and councillor, worthy successor and colleague to the wonderful Debby Hallett and Emily Smith. Good swing to LibDems too! (Much less importantly, why couldn’t Labour be bothered even to field a candidate in the heart of what it thinks of as “Greater Oxford”?)

City council expected to oppose controversial plans for 'tolls on main roads' Councillors are set to vote on whether Oxford City Council will oppose divisive proposals to introduce a congestion charge on several major roads.

Chaos and civil war in Labour. Cllr Taylor has praised congestion schemes elsewhere. Cllr Brown called for urgent action. Labour asked for the citizens assembly: it asked for a congestion charge. Labour designed the filters. Now they oppose it all. Cllr Hunt stands against her own party. She’s right

Concerns raised after resident spots part night lighting sign on street lamp A statement has been issued after a sign suggesting a controversial street lighting scheme is already in place raised concerns.

Tory Matthew Barber has criticised the Lib Dem County Council for a sign which was actually put up 14 years ago – by the Tories. He could’ve checked his facts, but he didn’t. Welcome to Tory/Trump post–truth world. Not good enough in his position. I hope Mr Barber will apologise.

Housing Minister visits first residential phase of Oxford North The Minister of State for Housing and Planning, Matthew Pennycook MP, has visited the first residential phase of the new Oxford North innovation…

A pitiful number of homes. Barely a third are affordable. The rest is concrete and cars, piling misery onto local roads. And Cllr Brown calls this a success. Same at Oxpens. And the Kassam. Affordable housing was torn down at Westgate. Oxford Labour don’t care about housing or healthy travel

Calling Zelensky a “Dictator” must be where the line is drawn.

It is my sincere hope that the whole political spectrum in the United Kingdom will speak with one voice in opposition to Trump’s lies.

JD Vance attacks Europe over free speech and migration The vice-president's speech at the Munich Security Conference was denounced by several European leaders.

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... This is a man whose idea of free speech, democracy and the rule of law is to deny the outcome of an election and pardon people who storm the seat of government by force. Tin-pot despots have balked at less. Europe is better than that. Time to show it.

Christmas footfall increases in Oxford city centre The increase comes amid a decline in footfall in UK high streets

… and more prosperous www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Top sources of Oxford pollution revealed, report shows A new report has been published by Oxford City Council, providing a breakdown of the key sources of air pollution in the city.

Our policies are making Oxford healthier … www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/2493344...

Great to catch up with David Hughes, CEO of East West Rail, at the brilliant rail conference in Oxford recently. So many exciting opportunities for Oxfordshire and our wider region if we get the decisions around the new agenda right. We need vision and leadership. Oxfordshire has it in spades.

Great to hear from you Dylan! I tend to use social media to put out occasional posts, not to read, but do keep in touch by other channels

UK revives plan for Oxford-Cambridge Arc Government aims to double economic output of science-rich region between Britain’s two best-known universities

Our region adds huge value to inward investors. Our challenge and opportunity is to leverage the right outcomes for Oxfordshire and the Thames Valley, not repeat the mistakes of the past. That’s what a real strategic vision can deliver. This is the moment.

Labour group deny ‘u-turn’ on Oxford traffic filters policy The county council Labour group have denied claims that their changed stance on the traffic filter trial was an “opportunistic u-turn”.

Labour and Tories competing with each other to bin as many of their own policies as they can. They pretend to support better buses and safer streets, but they’re too scared to back policies to deliver them. They’ve given up. The voters are giving up on them.

Labour Backs Residents’ Cry for Change on Transport - Oxford & District Labour Party Oxfordshire’s Labour County Councillors are calling for a fresh approach on transport with residents’ voices at its heart. Oxfordshire County Council’s Labour Group Leader Cllr Liz Brighouse lives in ...

Hi @labourwalkscycles.bsky.social @labourstone.bsky.social are you aware of the following: www.oxfordlabour.org.uk/labour-backs...

You have invited a group of Oxford Labour Councillors to speak at your event on the 1st Feb. It seems somewhat hypocritical.

Hello. This is Andrew Gant. Trying out this platform as an alternative to you-know-what. Planning to post occasionally, read rarely if ever. Here goes… (PS Happy Christmas)