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Recent News from Watlington

Sun 22nd Jun 2008:

No to ID cards, yes to more police.

A survey of South Oxfordshire residents has shown that local people are opposed to Labour's ID card plans. Most people questioned believed that putting more police on patrol would be more effective in the battle against crime and anti-social behaviour.

Thu 19th Jun 2008:

Dorchester Abbey Hustings Meeting This Evening.

There will a hustings meeting this evening (19th June) for the Henley by-election at Dorchester Abbey. Lib Dem candidate Stephen Kearney is looking forward to meeting with local residents and answering questions. Four other candidates standing in the by-election are also expected to attend.

Wed 18th Jun 2008:

John Howell missing on key Oxfordshire countryside votes.

Conservative candidate and Oxfordshire County Councillor John Howell yesterday missed two key votes on protecting the Oxfordshire countryside. The votes were against a new so-called 'eco-town' near Otmoor, which would significantly increase traffic levels in the area.

Mon 16th Jun 2008:

John Howell must answer questions on links to developers.

The Liberal Democrats have today written to the Conservative candidate in the Henley by-election, John Howell, urging him to clarify his links to property developers for the sake of local residents.

From the Daily Mirror: "Tory John Howell in green belt row".

A Tory who vows to "stand up for the green belt" works for a firm specialising in building on greenfield sites. John Howell, fighting the Henley by-election, boasts on a campaign leaflet his "track record" means "people can see ... I mean it".

Wed 11th Jun 2008:

Hands off our countryside.

Local campaigner Stephen Kearney is pledging to be a champion for the local countryside as our next MP.

Sun 8th Jun 2008:

Watlington needs a relief road now!

Traffic in the centre of Watlington is making life miserable for hundreds of local residents. Lorries are still thundering through Watlington on their way to the M40, despite the village's 7.5 tonne weight limit.

Conservative Oxfordshire Council is failing our young people.

Young people in South Oxfordshire and surrounding villages are being badly let down by the Conservative run County Council. A damning independent report has slammed the County's provision for 14-19 years olds, describing provision as 'inadequate'.

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