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A couple of weeks ago, David Cameron bought a shed for £25,000. A luxury shed. Apparently, it’s so he can write his memoirs in peace, away from his rowdy wife and kids. But just in case he still has the receipt, I thought I’d set out an alternative long term economic plan for him. Huskies. […]
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Last month, Oxfordshire County Council announced that they would be completely ceasing financial support for the Community HIV Prevention and Support service run by the Terrence Higgins Trust. The scheme provides essential advice and support for people living with HIV as well as disseminating vital information about prevention and ways to combat the stigma that […]
Continue ReadingA meeting of the Oxford County Council has passed a new budget agreement meaning that 38% of proposed funding cuts to the homeless services sector will go ahead. The decision means a £1.5m reduction in funding for Oxford’s homeless services and comes after months of campaigning in protest from students, service workers and members of […]
Continue ReadingThe head of a local homeless charity has warned that “there will be more deaths on the streets” due to council cuts to homeless services. Oxford County Council has proposed a 38% cut to the Housing Related Support budget. Lesley Dewhurst, head of Oxford Homeless Pathways, made the prediction at a meeting to combat the […]
Continue ReadingCampaigners have responded with frustration to comments made by All Souls’ College representatives about the future of the Kensal Rise Library Building. Margaret Bailey, a member of the Friends of Kensal Rise Library (FKRL) commented this week on behalf of the group that they were “bemused” by the “contradictory” attitude taken by All Souls, who […]
Continue ReadingMargaret Thatcher’s death has distracted us from this government’s benefit cuts and has lead to many voicing their approval when they might not have done beforehand.
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