Andrew Gant
@andrewgant.bsky.social
Liberal Democrat councillor, Oxford City and Oxfordshire County Councils. County Cabinet Member for Transport Management. Also books and music.
I have today sent the attached open letter to Anneliese Dodds MP
September 23, 2025 at 2:50 PM
I have today sent the attached open letter to Anneliese Dodds MP
Astonishing success of 20mph policy in Wales. So proud to have helped deliver this benefit for so many communities and local people in Oxfordshire. Thanks to our policy their lives are better, their children are safer.
Nearly 900 fewer people injured since 20mph introduction in Wales
Figures show a 25% reduction in the number of injuries on Wales' roads in the past 18 months.
www.bbc.co.uk
September 17, 2025 at 6:36 AM
Astonishing success of 20mph policy in Wales. So proud to have helped deliver this benefit for so many communities and local people in Oxfordshire. Thanks to our policy their lives are better, their children are safer.
Cllr Walker of course promoted and supported 20mph in his own division. He was right to do so.
www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/2537651...
www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/2537651...
New figures reveal how much was spent on 20mph limits across county
Almost £2.5 million has been spent by Oxfordshire County Council on rolling out 20mph speed limits in towns and villages like Banbury, Kidlington…
www.oxfordmail.co.uk
August 10, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Cllr Walker of course promoted and supported 20mph in his own division. He was right to do so.
www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/2537651...
www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/2537651...
Great victory for a terrific candidate and councillor, worthy successor and colleague to the wonderful Debby Hallett and Emily Smith. Good swing to LibDems too! (Much less importantly, why couldn’t Labour be bothered even to field a candidate in the heart of what it thinks of as “Greater Oxford”?)
Lib Dems hold on to seat in Oxfordshire council by-election
The Lib Dems have held their seat by a landslide in a recent Vale of White Horse District Council by-election in Oxfordshire.
www.oxfordmail.co.uk
July 11, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Great victory for a terrific candidate and councillor, worthy successor and colleague to the wonderful Debby Hallett and Emily Smith. Good swing to LibDems too! (Much less importantly, why couldn’t Labour be bothered even to field a candidate in the heart of what it thinks of as “Greater Oxford”?)
Chaos and civil war in Labour. Cllr Taylor has praised congestion schemes elsewhere. Cllr Brown called for urgent action. Labour asked for the citizens assembly: it asked for a congestion charge. Labour designed the filters. Now they oppose it all. Cllr Hunt stands against her own party. She’s right
City council expected to oppose controversial plans for 'tolls on main roads'
Councillors are set to vote on whether Oxford City Council will oppose divisive proposals to introduce a congestion charge on several major roads.
www.oxfordmail.co.uk
July 11, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Chaos and civil war in Labour. Cllr Taylor has praised congestion schemes elsewhere. Cllr Brown called for urgent action. Labour asked for the citizens assembly: it asked for a congestion charge. Labour designed the filters. Now they oppose it all. Cllr Hunt stands against her own party. She’s right
Tory Matthew Barber has criticised the Lib Dem County Council for a sign which was actually put up 14 years ago – by the Tories. He could’ve checked his facts, but he didn’t. Welcome to Tory/Trump post–truth world. Not good enough in his position. I hope Mr Barber will apologise.
Concerns raised after resident spots part night lighting sign on street lamp
A statement has been issued after a sign suggesting a controversial street lighting scheme is already in place raised concerns.
www.oxfordmail.co.uk
February 27, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Tory Matthew Barber has criticised the Lib Dem County Council for a sign which was actually put up 14 years ago – by the Tories. He could’ve checked his facts, but he didn’t. Welcome to Tory/Trump post–truth world. Not good enough in his position. I hope Mr Barber will apologise.
A pitiful number of homes. Barely a third are affordable. The rest is concrete and cars, piling misery onto local roads. And Cllr Brown calls this a success. Same at Oxpens. And the Kassam. Affordable housing was torn down at Westgate. Oxford Labour don’t care about housing or healthy travel
Housing Minister visits first residential phase of Oxford North
The Minister of State for Housing and Planning, Matthew Pennycook MP, has visited the first residential phase of the new Oxford North innovation…
www.oxfordmail.co.uk
February 24, 2025 at 2:01 PM
A pitiful number of homes. Barely a third are affordable. The rest is concrete and cars, piling misery onto local roads. And Cllr Brown calls this a success. Same at Oxpens. And the Kassam. Affordable housing was torn down at Westgate. Oxford Labour don’t care about housing or healthy travel
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Calling Zelensky a “Dictator” must be where the line is drawn.
It is my sincere hope that the whole political spectrum in the United Kingdom will speak with one voice in opposition to Trump’s lies.
It is my sincere hope that the whole political spectrum in the United Kingdom will speak with one voice in opposition to Trump’s lies.
February 19, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Calling Zelensky a “Dictator” must be where the line is drawn.
It is my sincere hope that the whole political spectrum in the United Kingdom will speak with one voice in opposition to Trump’s lies.
It is my sincere hope that the whole political spectrum in the United Kingdom will speak with one voice in opposition to Trump’s lies.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... This is a man whose idea of free speech, democracy and the rule of law is to deny the outcome of an election and pardon people who storm the seat of government by force. Tin-pot despots have balked at less. Europe is better than that. Time to show it.
JD Vance attacks Europe over free speech and migration
The vice-president's speech at the Munich Security Conference was denounced by several European leaders.
www.bbc.co.uk
February 17, 2025 at 3:30 PM
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... This is a man whose idea of free speech, democracy and the rule of law is to deny the outcome of an election and pardon people who storm the seat of government by force. Tin-pot despots have balked at less. Europe is better than that. Time to show it.
Our policies are making Oxford healthier … www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/2493344...
Top sources of Oxford pollution revealed, report shows
A new report has been published by Oxford City Council, providing a breakdown of the key sources of air pollution in the city.
www.oxfordmail.co.uk
February 14, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Our policies are making Oxford healthier … www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/2493344...
Great to catch up with David Hughes, CEO of East West Rail, at the brilliant rail conference in Oxford recently. So many exciting opportunities for Oxfordshire and our wider region if we get the decisions around the new agenda right. We need vision and leadership. Oxfordshire has it in spades.
February 7, 2025 at 7:46 AM
Great to catch up with David Hughes, CEO of East West Rail, at the brilliant rail conference in Oxford recently. So many exciting opportunities for Oxfordshire and our wider region if we get the decisions around the new agenda right. We need vision and leadership. Oxfordshire has it in spades.
Our region adds huge value to inward investors. Our challenge and opportunity is to leverage the right outcomes for Oxfordshire and the Thames Valley, not repeat the mistakes of the past. That’s what a real strategic vision can deliver. This is the moment.
UK revives plan for Oxford-Cambridge Arc
Government aims to double economic output of science-rich region between Britain’s two best-known universities
www.ft.com
January 27, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Our region adds huge value to inward investors. Our challenge and opportunity is to leverage the right outcomes for Oxfordshire and the Thames Valley, not repeat the mistakes of the past. That’s what a real strategic vision can deliver. This is the moment.
Labour and Tories competing with each other to bin as many of their own policies as they can. They pretend to support better buses and safer streets, but they’re too scared to back policies to deliver them. They’ve given up. The voters are giving up on them.
Labour group deny ‘u-turn’ on Oxford traffic filters policy
The county council Labour group have denied claims that their changed stance on the traffic filter trial was an “opportunistic u-turn”.
www.oxfordmail.co.uk
January 24, 2025 at 8:10 AM
Labour and Tories competing with each other to bin as many of their own policies as they can. They pretend to support better buses and safer streets, but they’re too scared to back policies to deliver them. They’ve given up. The voters are giving up on them.
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Hi @labourwalkscycles.bsky.social @labourstone.bsky.social are you aware of the following: www.oxfordlabour.org.uk/labour-backs...
You have invited a group of Oxford Labour Councillors to speak at your event on the 1st Feb. It seems somewhat hypocritical.
You have invited a group of Oxford Labour Councillors to speak at your event on the 1st Feb. It seems somewhat hypocritical.
Labour Backs Residents’ Cry for Change on Transport - Oxford & District Labour Party
Oxfordshire’s Labour County Councillors are calling for a fresh approach on transport with residents’ voices at its heart. Oxfordshire County Council’s Labour Group Leader Cllr Liz Brighouse lives in ...
www.oxfordlabour.org.uk
January 21, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Hi @labourwalkscycles.bsky.social @labourstone.bsky.social are you aware of the following: www.oxfordlabour.org.uk/labour-backs...
You have invited a group of Oxford Labour Councillors to speak at your event on the 1st Feb. It seems somewhat hypocritical.
You have invited a group of Oxford Labour Councillors to speak at your event on the 1st Feb. It seems somewhat hypocritical.
Hello. This is Andrew Gant. Trying out this platform as an alternative to you-know-what. Planning to post occasionally, read rarely if ever. Here goes… (PS Happy Christmas)
December 22, 2024 at 8:20 AM
Hello. This is Andrew Gant. Trying out this platform as an alternative to you-know-what. Planning to post occasionally, read rarely if ever. Here goes… (PS Happy Christmas)