Witney MP walks across Vale to hear residents' concerns

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 18 Oct, 06:07 · Archive

Charlie Maynard, MP for Witney, walked from Kingston Bagpuize to Eaton meeting constituents about their concerns.

Charlie Maynard, MP for Witney, spent a day walking across the Vale on foot from Kingston Bagpuize to Eaton, meeting constituents to hear about their concerns. He began at Southmoor Village Hall and spoke with residents, businesses, farmers and charities along the route.

Among those he met were members of Oxfordshire Veterans group, who are fundraising for a forthcoming Ham and Jam Commemorative Cycle Ride to Normandy. At Frilford Heath Golf Club, discussion focused on water sustainability following a summer of drought. The club has hosted a Water and Sustainability Summit for the UK golf industry this year. He also visited Appleton Primary School and met with headteacher Emma.

At the Greyhound pub in Besselsleigh, residents raised concerns about safety at the A420 crossing, calling for improvements to protect pedestrians, cyclists and drivers. Mr Maynard concluded his day with visits to two farms in Eaton and finished with a meal at the Eight Bells. He said he would follow up on all the concerns raised on constituents' behalf.

How it is being reported

• Witney MP walks across Vale to hear residents' concernsWitney MP Charlie Maynard began the walk at Southmoor Village Hall, covering a route from Kingston Bagpuize to Eaton.Oxford Mail · 18 Oct, 05:00
• Witney MP walks across Vale to hear residents' concernsWitney MP Charlie Maynard began the walk at Southmoor Village Hall, covering a route from Kingston Bagpuize to Eaton.Oxfordshire Guardian · 18 Oct, 05:00

In this story: Charlie Maynard · Witney · Kingston Bagpuize · Eaton · Oxfordshire Veterans · Frilford Heath Golf Club · Appleton Primary School

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