Protecting Our Heritage While Securing Our Future: Reform UK's Vision for Bicester & Woodstock

Protecting Our Heritage While Securing Our Future: Reform UK's Vision for Bicester & Woodstock

Our constituency stands at a crossroads. From the historic streets of Woodstock to the dynamic growth of Bicester, and across our numerous villages, we face unique challenges in preserving our heritage while ensuring our communities remain vibrant and sustainable. Reform UK understands these challenges require careful balance and practical solutions.

Preserving Our Heritage:

• Protecting Woodstock's historic character and Blenheim Palace surroundings
• Supporting Bicester's evolution while maintaining its market town charm
• Preserving our villages' distinct rural character
• Ensuring new developments complement existing architecture
• Protecting vital green spaces between our communities

Economic Vitality:

• Reforming business rates to help independent shops thrive across all our towns
• Supporting Bicester Village's contribution while protecting local businesses
• Creating better parking solutions for both residents and visitors
• Managing tourism effectively in Woodstock while boosting year-round trade
• Supporting rural businesses and farms

Community Priorities:

• Prioritising local families in housing allocation across the constituency
• Protection against overdevelopment, especially in sensitive areas
• Supporting appropriate small-scale developments in our villages
• Ensuring infrastructure keeps pace with growth, particularly in Bicester
• Maintaining strong connections between our communities

Smart Growth Management:

• Better facilities for visitors without compromising resident needs
• Improved traffic management during peak seasons
• Supporting businesses to benefit from tourism while protecting local character
• Protecting residential areas from overflow parking
• Managing Bicester's expansion sustainably

Looking Forward:

Reform UK believes our constituency's future success depends on finding the right balance between preservation and progress. Each community - from Woodstock to Bicester, from Kidlington to Upper Heyford - has its own character and challenges. Our team brings practical business experience and common-sense solutions to these challenges. We'll work tirelessly to protect what makes each area special while ensuring our entire constituency thrives together.

Get Involved:

Share your views on local issues with us at chair.baw@reformuk.com. Your input helps shape our priorities and ensures we're addressing the issues that matter most to our community.