On Back British Farming day John was proud to wear the special wool and wheatsheaf lapel pin around Westminster as the NFU had asked.

Following the examination of the draft South Oxfordshire Local Plan the Inspector has issued his preliminary conclusions and post hearing advice. We still await the final report which is due later this year.

As we emerge out of lockdown John was delighted to see a new business open in Thame - Martin & Co Estate Agents. He went along to meet the Managing Director, Bill Cooper. 

Thame Museum, like some many others, had to shut its doors earlier this year with COVID restrictions. Now with COVID safe provisions in place it has now been able to reopen. John visited them to see what changes they had made during lockdown and to celebrate the re-opening. 

John was delighted to be invited to preview of the new shop Wild & Rust opening in Henley on Saturday 15th August. The shop is an extension of the online business which is already well established. https://www.wildandrust.co.uk/

John joined patrons Dame Stephanie Shirley and Jeremy Irons for the official launch of the Autism at Kingwood's allotment in Henley.

England's Economic Heartland's (EEH) formal consultation on its Draft Transport Strategy has now been launched. It closes at midnight on 6th October.

We are fortunate in South Oxfordshire to have access to open countryside in which to exercise, and it is good that people make use of it.

While most people are pulling together to help one another in this difficult time there are those who try to take advantge of others instead.

I want to assure you that while Parliament is now closed for an extended recess, my team and I continue to do all that we can to raise questions on your behalf and help with particular issues, especially in this difficult situation.