On May 6, 17 wards in the district will be up for grabs. Because the elections were postponed last year, councillors elected to West Oxfordshire District Council (WODC) will only serve a three-year term. Michele Mead, the current leader of WODC, said the health and wellbeing of residents is a priority. The Conservative councillor added: “As we ease out of lockdown and the fantastic success of the vaccine rollout, we can look forward to getting back to normal. “We will be focusing on the local economy, continuing to support businesses through grants and encouraging employment. “The environment and climate change are top of the list as well as listening to the concerns from local people when considering building developments.
Parties in West Oxfordshire outline key election points
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Parties in West Oxfordshire outline key election points
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Three newly hired Millsboro Police officers were greeted with applause when they were introduced at the Millsboro Town Council meeting this week.
The council approved increasing the police force above the current complement until retirements are complete and also approved sending the officers to the police academy for training, beginning on Monday, April 12.
The officers are Travis Shockley of Seaford and Bryan Jones and Cole Revel of Millsboro. Jones and Revel are both former students of Mayor Michelle Truitt, who is Millsboro Middle School teacher.
Police Chief Brian Calloway said two of the officers will replace Sgt. Barry Wheatley, who will retire in October and pursue a career in public safety, and another officer who plans to retire but hasnât officially announced it yet.