For years, I have been campaigning for the two crossings on the Deer Park Road to be constructed.  If you have been a resident for several years, or just a short period of time, you will see this. That’s why I am incredibly angry and upset.  Oxfordshire County Council have severely let us down! Cllr Thomas Ashby on Deer Park Road where one of the pedestrian crossings will be. This image is mocked up using AI. There is now yet ANOTHER delay. Over the last 18 months, I had bee

After Stagecoach axed the S2 service, Pulhams will be stepping in by introducing a new X52 Bus Service. This new service is similar to the former S2 service, and will still serve: Cheltenham Andoversford Burford Curbridge Witney Oxford While it is disappointing that Stagecoach did not see the commercial viability of this route, I am grateful that Oxfordshire and Gloucestershire County Councils intervened with the necessary funding. The priority remains ensuring residents reta

West Oxfordshire District Council have just approved a planning application for the construction of 36 homes on the Standlake Road in Ducklington. Despite residents concerns, and concerns submitted from myself and Ducklington Parish Council, the District Council have gone ahead and approved plans anyway. Cllr Thomas Ashby on Standlake Road where 36 homes have just been approved. Due to the Council not getting a grip on getting builders to build on strategic sites, we are seei

On Monday 15th December at Witney Town Council, Councillors were presented with a proposal to vote through the sub-letting of Witney’s Brand New Sports Facilities on Windrush Place.  Prior to the meeting, we were provided with three days to read an information pack which provided more questions than answers.  The pack provided some interesting financial figures, but lacked evidence as to how the figures came about.  Further details were presented, in person, at the Council me

Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service have launched a consultation, claiming proposals to cut elements of the fire service will improve it. But when we look closely at the fine print; at the details of station closures, reduced cover, and loss of vital resources; it becomes terrifyingly clear. These are not improvements. They are dangerous cuts, and they put every single person in Oxfordshire at greater risk. That's why We must object to these plans. Cllr Thomas Ashby outside

Since becoming the County Councillor for Curbridge, I've heard from many residents concerned about the high volume of unnecessary traffic...

Earlier this year, Witney's Conservative Town Councillors secured £20,000 for a Youth Services Fund, to help organisations in Witney to...

I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to all the incredible individuals who dedicate their time, energy, and passion to making Witney,...

After a long election campaign, Thomas Ashby has been elected to Oxfordshire County Council to represent, Witney West, Ducklington,...

In order to vote for Thomas, who will be a fresh face on Oxfordshire County Council, you will need to know where your polling station is....

I am pleased to report that in the coming months, further developments are coming to Windrush Place. Thomas has held initial meetings...

As you know, I have been working with Curbridge Parish Council to get a vehicle activated speed sign installed on the Downs Road....

Following on from correspondence with residents and Crest Nicholson, progress is being made again on the landscaping in Colwell Green....

By Thomas Ashby: For years I have been campaigning with residents and putting the pressure onto the County Council to make sure that the...

Well Lane in Curbridge sees several thousand vehicles use this stretch of road as a rat-run daily. We need the County Council to listen...

Thomas Ashby is your truly local champion standing to be the next County Councillor in the Witney West & Ducklington Division on Thursday...

Very sadly, today 74 extra homes were approved on Windrush Place, despite large public objection. Cllr Thomas Ashby and Cllr Jane Doughty...

Latest news from Councillor Thomas Ashby Hi all, apologies for the lack of updates over the last week, it certainly has been a busy week...

After over a year of inaction, Oxfordshire County Council have now launched their public engagement activities over the future of Witney...

There are a few updates about Windrush Place so this is an up-to-date brief what is going on around the estate in the coming weeks and...