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Three people treated after ammonia leak at college

Oxfordshire County Council's Fire and Rescue Service was called to St John's College in Oxford on the morning of Thursday 14 June following reports of a fridge leaking ammonia.

14 Jun 2012

Leader’s blog: England and the summer ahead

As I wrote in a previous blog I thoroughly enjoyed the Jubilee celebrations and the sight of Union Jacks being on display throughout Oxfordshire as people expressed their pride in being British.

10 Jun 2012

Leader’s blog: water, water everywhere

With the hot sun of May a fading memory and the rain and winds currently prevailing here in Oxfordshire it was at least good news this week to hear that Thames Water believes its hose pipe ban will not last for much longer.

8 Jun 2012

Leader’s blog: a jubilee weekend

It is safe to say that many people across the UK will be heading to work this morning refreshed after a couple of extra days off work and feeling proud to be British after a weekend of Jubilee celebrations.

6 Jun 2012

Leader’s Blog: have a good time and toast the Queen

In true British Bank Holiday fashion I notice that the forecasters are predicting a slight downturn in the weather for this special Jubilee weekend after the recent hot and sunny spell. At least they are only predicting some rain and not a washout for the whole four days!

1 Jun 2012

Leader’s blog: privilege to work with firefighters

Our firefighters have been in the news for both tragic and good reasons in recent days.

31 May 2012

Leader’s blog: BBC South Politics Show

The weekend saw my debut on BBC South’s Politics Show with Peter Henley. I travelled down to the studio in Southampton to record the programme.

29 May 2012

Leader’s blog: a rueful eye on Wembley this Sunday

There have been many significant sporting moments in recent weeks and there are obviously several more ahead as the British summer beckons.

25 May 2012

Leader’s blog: an eye on economic developments

The Prime Minister has been correct in recent days to implore European leaders to act quickly to avoid the issues currently confronting the Eurozone snowballing in to ever growing economic problems that will affect both the continent and the UK economy.

24 May 2012
Leader of the Council, Councillor Ian Hudspeth

Leader’s blog: the summer ahead

Councillor Mitchell used to write a leader’s blog on the county council website and I was asked if I’d like to do the same. The fact that you are reading these words will tell you that I answered in the affirmative.

23 May 2012

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