by peter | Apr 23, 2025 | News
The Independent Oxford Alliance (IOA) has today launched its “Alternative Approach to Transport Planning in Oxfordshire,” ahead of the County Council elections on 1st May. This announcement directly addresses recent criticism that the party has opposed current traffic...
by peter | Apr 7, 2025 | News
By Mark Beer, County Candidate for Summertown and Walton Manor As much as I love Oxford, you’ll forgive me for saying that my ideal morning is not spent gazing down Cowley Road – particularly not in agonising traffic for 40 minutes. We all live busy lives, with...
by peter | Apr 5, 2025 | News
In an act of apparent goodwill (or perhaps just a vague compliance with the Local Government Transparency Code 2015), Oxfordshire County Council (OCC) generously publishes its expenditure for public scrutiny. Citizens can, in theory, hold their elected officials...
by peter | Apr 2, 2025 | News
Local councils are the backbone of essential services — from roads and rubbish collection to adult social care. So when their finances start to show signs of strain or mismanagement, it’s not just an accounting issue — it directly affects taxpayers like you and me....
by peter | Mar 19, 2025 | News
The Independent Oxford Alliance is deeply concerned about the recent Citizens’ Assembly recommendation to make Oxford a car-free city centre. Reports from participants and Assembly members suggest a lack of balanced discussion and representation. The Citizens’...
