I WAS interested to read your coverage (June 5) of the recent city council election in Cowley.
As the candidate who won the election – by 286 votes in a five-way contest – I would like to thank the people of Cowley for the confidence that they have shown in me and in the Labour Party.
During the campaign I spoke with hundreds of local people. I understand how people are being hit by Government policies and how concerned they are for their futures and that of their families. I know that everyone needs access to homes they can afford, a safe and pleasant environment and community and recreation facilities to value and enjoy.
We are working to find a solution to parking problems, to improve safety through better lighting and to tackle bad management of houses in multiple occupation.
Work has begun on new homes and a community space in Barns Road.
The election outcome underlines the trust which so many local people have put in the Labour Party and I will work with all residents – regardless of who they voted for and if they didn’t vote at all – to achieve a Cowley of which we can all be proud.
Cllr CHRISTINE SIMM
Annesley Road
Oxford
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