Liberal Democrat Councillor for Botley & Sunningwell Ward, and proud parent of two boys and a collie dog. She/her. All views my own.
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Joined July 2011
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Published and promoted by R Buckley on behalf of E Smith (Lib Dems) all at Unit C5, Grange Court Business Park, Barton Lane, Abingdon, OX14 3NB
Cllr Emily Smith 🔶 retweeted
So many people love The Hurst & enjoy the incredible views. It’s an SSSI which Cumnor Parish Council (CPC) via the Conservation Group have managed for years. All Souls want to sell it. CPC urgently need to fundraise £50k to buy it. Spread the word! @LaylaMoran @emilysmithLD
Cumnor Parish Council is fundraising to buy Cumnor Hurst, after All Souls announced the end of its lease to the Parish Council, who say the college wishes to sell on the open market which may mean loss of access to the Site of Special Scientific Interest.
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ALT Woodland trail. Photo via Little Oxplorers
ALT Woodland Den. Photo via Little Oxplorers
Cllr Emily Smith 🔶 retweeted
Thames Water saw pollution incidents increase 40% in 6 months last year. They've been issued with fines, but nothing changes.
We need regulation with proper teeth. That's why I support @LibDems proposal to put water companies in special measures when they miss pollution targets.
Cllr Emily Smith 🔶 retweeted
📢 Our next inquiry is here, and we're investigating community mental health services and want to hear from you.
@CommonsHealth want to know what you think high-quality care looks like for people with severe mental illness.
Tell us here 👉 buff.ly/3VPB7d9
A34 closure between #Abingdon and #Milton, southbound.
The surrounding local roads are also very congested as a result, so plan before you travel
UPDATE
#A34 southbound between the A415 at #Marcham and the A4130 at #Milton #Oxfordshire
ROAD CLOSED
Diversion info: nationalhighways.co.uk/trave…
Traffic within closure is being turned around to exit at the Marcham Interchange.
Road is expected to be closed for several hours.
Cllr Emily Smith 🔶 retweeted
Liberal Democrats have always led the fight for fair votes.
As we have done for a century, we will continue to fight for electoral reform to make sure that no one can be ignored in our democracy.
Cllr Emily Smith 🔶 retweeted
"This beautiful Christmas single is a tribute to the incredible strength of young carers.
"I’m so proud to have been part of it.🎶"
@EdwardJDavey
From 2pm @DebbyHallett_LD and I will be in @themissingbean #Botley for a Councillor Surgery.
Do drop by if you live in #Wytham #SputhHinksey #NorrhHinksey #Sunningwell and there's anything you think we may be able to help with.
@WhiteHorseDC @SunningwellScen
Thank you Botley and North Hinksey Parish Council for organising today's poiniant service of remembrance at the Commonwealth War Graves.
It was an honour to lay a wreath on behalf of @WhiteHorseDC
We shall remember them.
So far it's a petty dark day for liberalism, women and world peace.
Just leaving this here...
@LibDemsOxon
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Cllr Emily Smith 🔶 retweeted
Word of the day is ‘recrudescence’ (17th century): the return of something terrible after a time of reprieve.
📣 Great Job Alert 📣
@OllyGloverLD is recruiting to his team of #Caseworkers based in the #Didcot area We are looking for people with a range of experience to provide advice and support to residents in need of their MPs support.
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The impact on UK food production as a result of today's budget is a very real worry.
More than ever before we should be investing in local production of healthy food, food security, and supporting small businesses and rural communities
@LibDemsOxon @teamSVBS @libdemlocalgov
A few positives in the Budget today, but not much for local councils services... a fraction of what's needed for potholes, a fraction of what's needed for SEND, and still no long term fair funding settlement to enable councils to plan services more efficiently @LibDemsOxon
LGA Lib Dem Group Leader @joeharrispark with his initial response to the budget.
“When it comes to local government it’s a case of meet the new boss, same as the old boss. Austerity remains alive and well.”
Cllr Emily Smith 🔶 retweeted
My friend Tim Farron is right - I’m deeply concerned that changes to Agricultural Property Relief will force farmers out of the business (1/2)
This is also my top ask of the Chancellor on Weds. Local government is efficient and provides the safety net people rely on when in crisis. Saving council services makes sense for society, and the economy @WhiteHorseDC @LaylaMoran @OllyGloverLD @libdemlocalgov @LibDemsOxon
Glad to see the new boss working with @timfarron to raise the needs of rural communities in the run up to the budget.
Rural busses, local food production, sewage and the the impact of short-term let's on housing supply are huge challenges for #Oxfordshire @LibDemsOxon
I've joined fellow @libdems MP in signing
@timfarron's letter to the Chancellor calling for greater support for our rural communities in her #budget Vital services need to be protected for families and businesses.
Any @LibDems who love campaigning on here?
Didcot & Wantage Constituency are looking for a paid Campaign Organiser to work with our lovely volunteers to run campaigning activities for @OllyGloverLD and the
@LibDemsOxon team
Details at:
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There is lots to be proud of about being Oxfordshire born and bred.
It's also great to have five such fantastic MPs raising the issues that matters to us here in 'the shire' in Parliament.
Happy Oxfordshire Day! 🐂
Happy Oxfordshire Day! @cammaynard @OllyGloverLD @LaylaMoran @CalumMillerLD unfurling the Oxfordshire flag at parliament!
Didcot and Wantage @LibDemsOxon are recruiting a paid Campaign Organiser to work with Olly Glover MP, Cllrs and campaigners to further the Lib Dem cause.
If I didn't already have a job, I might apply...a great opportunity
@ALDC
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