County councillors have paid tribute to leader Keith Mitchell on being made CBE.

Leading the congratulations, Oxfordshire County Council chairman Liz Brighouse, said: "He works tirelessly for the people of Oxfordshire and the region."

Tributes to Mr Mitchell's achievement were also paid by all opposition parties at a meeting of the full council today.

Green party councillor Craig Simmons said: "You command respect from those who are politically poles apart."

Mr Mitchell was made CBE in the Queen's Birthday Honours list last week.