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New Oxfordshire transport chief appointed after resignation
Councillor Rebekah Fletcher has been made the cabinet member for transport management at Oxfordshire County Council after Councillor Andrew Gant announced he was standing down at midday today, (Monday) May 11.
Ms Fletcher is the Liberal Democrat member for Harwell, Western Valley & Blewbury.
She was elected in 2025 and has lived in Oxfordshire since 2021.
Ms Fletcher works for a medical school in London, so her particular interests lie in improving community health, wellbeing and social care provision.
The appointment has been listed on her “councillor details” page on the Oxfordshire County Council website.
Her Oxfordshire’s Responsibilities include: public transport, highways management, streetlighting and parking.
Potholes, the continuation of the congestion charge, set to become traffic filters after the reopening of the Botley road this summer, zero-emission zones, potential new park and rides, and the expansion of 20 mph limits are all in her remit.
This follows Mr Gant standing down from the post after four years.
He said: “I am hugely proud of all we have achieved, and now is the right time to think about demands and priorities.
“I look forward to supporting the clear principles of this visionary Liberal Democrat administration in any way I can.”
Thames Valley Police has asked for the public’s help in finding Dominic as a neighbouring police force fear for his welfare.
A spokesperson said: “Can you help our colleagues at Warwick Police locate missing man Dominic?
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“He has links to Yarnton.”
Warwickshire Police explained that the 56-year-old has not been seen since Friday morning and has urged anyone with any information to get in touch as soon as possible.
They added that he is around 5 foot 8 inches, has grey hair and is believed to be wearing a blue shirt, blue shorts and brown shoes.
A spokesperson for Warwickshire Police said: “Have you seen Dominic? He was last seen in the Cape Road area of Warwick at around 10.30am yesterday morning (Friday) but has not been seen since.
“Our officers are growing increasingly concerned for the 56-year-old’s welfare and urge anyone who sees him to get in touch.
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“Dominic is described as around 5ft 8” tall, with grey hair and is believed to be wearing a blue shirt, blue shorts and brown shoes.
“He has links to Warwick and Oxfordshire.
“Anyone who sees Dominic or knows where he might be is asked to call 999 quoting incident number 191 of 28 August.”
The Thames Valley Police Abingdon unit arrested a man for “breaching court bail conditions” on Saturday, August 29.
A spokesperson said: “On Saturday, PC Hackett attended reports of a male breaching court bail conditions.
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“With assistance from PC Ellingworth and PC Harvey, the male was arrested. Following a search, a knife was recovered from his possession.”
In a wide ranging update, the force also revealed it had supported in a “concern for welfare incident linked to the night-time economy.
In addition, it had carried out licensing checks across Abingdon with drug wipes used and sent off for testing
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