Sean Woodcock MP
@seanlwoodcock.bsky.social
Labour Member of Parliament for Banbury (Including Chipping Norton, Charlbury and the North Oxfordshire Villages)
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Email - [email protected]
https://linktr.ee/seanwoodcockmp
For Small Business Saturday yesterday, I was out visiting some of our brilliant independents — including a stop at Marsh Farm Shop and a Full English breakfast at Tessie's Cafe.
As we head into Christmas, I’d encourage you to show your support and shop local where you can.
As we head into Christmas, I’d encourage you to show your support and shop local where you can.
December 7, 2025 at 6:20 PM
For Small Business Saturday yesterday, I was out visiting some of our brilliant independents — including a stop at Marsh Farm Shop and a Full English breakfast at Tessie's Cafe.
As we head into Christmas, I’d encourage you to show your support and shop local where you can.
As we head into Christmas, I’d encourage you to show your support and shop local where you can.
The Child Poverty Strategy has been published, which includes the lifting of the two-child benefit cap - set to benefit 2050 children in the constituency. I am immensely proud that the government will drive the biggest reduction of child poverty in a single Parliament.
www.gov.uk/government/p...
www.gov.uk/government/p...
Our Children, Our Future: Tackling Child Poverty
Strategy document setting out the government’s ambitious decade long mission to tackle the drivers of child poverty across the UK.
www.gov.uk
December 5, 2025 at 2:00 PM
The Child Poverty Strategy has been published, which includes the lifting of the two-child benefit cap - set to benefit 2050 children in the constituency. I am immensely proud that the government will drive the biggest reduction of child poverty in a single Parliament.
www.gov.uk/government/p...
www.gov.uk/government/p...
Delighted that Oxfordshire is receiving over £15,000,000 for bus services, which will benefit us here in Banbury and North Oxfordshire. People are tired of unreliable bus services stopping them from getting to work or plans. This funding is another crucial step for us to deliver better services.
December 5, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Delighted that Oxfordshire is receiving over £15,000,000 for bus services, which will benefit us here in Banbury and North Oxfordshire. People are tired of unreliable bus services stopping them from getting to work or plans. This funding is another crucial step for us to deliver better services.
I contributed in the Commons earlier on the Dawn Sturgess inquiry, which has today published its report. It was an absolute tragedy, caused by a heinous act. This should never be allowed to happen again.
December 4, 2025 at 6:32 PM
I contributed in the Commons earlier on the Dawn Sturgess inquiry, which has today published its report. It was an absolute tragedy, caused by a heinous act. This should never be allowed to happen again.
It was a real pleasure to hear the President of Germany talk about our history, mutual values and commitment to European security co-operation and standing with Ukraine. Honourable mentions to Oasis and Harry Kane as well.
December 4, 2025 at 4:06 PM
It was a real pleasure to hear the President of Germany talk about our history, mutual values and commitment to European security co-operation and standing with Ukraine. Honourable mentions to Oasis and Harry Kane as well.
The SEND consultation is out, and I would urge anyone interested to participate and share their views. I am glad that people with experiences of SEND issues have a chance to help shape policy in this area.
consult.education.gov.uk/send-reform-...
consult.education.gov.uk/send-reform-...
SEND Reform National Conversation - Department for Education - Citizen Space
Find and participate in consultations run by the Department for Education
consult.education.gov.uk
December 4, 2025 at 2:22 PM
The SEND consultation is out, and I would urge anyone interested to participate and share their views. I am glad that people with experiences of SEND issues have a chance to help shape policy in this area.
consult.education.gov.uk/send-reform-...
consult.education.gov.uk/send-reform-...
Regarding the improvements to Banbury train station, and the fact that the drop off point is being placed quite a distance away, I have written to the leader of OCC, and the Cabinet member for transport requesting a meeting. This is now being arranged, and I look forward to visiting the site soon.
December 4, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Regarding the improvements to Banbury train station, and the fact that the drop off point is being placed quite a distance away, I have written to the leader of OCC, and the Cabinet member for transport requesting a meeting. This is now being arranged, and I look forward to visiting the site soon.
I have signed this letter, calling on the government to roll out Housing First nationally. Housing First provides housing to people who are homeless and operates on seven key principles, including giving individuals control over the type and location of their housing.
Forty Labour MPs Write To Government Calling For Housing First To Be Included In Homelessness Strategy
Exclusive: A group of Labour MPs has written to the government calling for Housing First to be rolled out nationwide as part of the upcoming homele...
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December 4, 2025 at 12:00 PM
I have signed this letter, calling on the government to roll out Housing First nationally. Housing First provides housing to people who are homeless and operates on seven key principles, including giving individuals control over the type and location of their housing.
I raised a question today on small and medium sized businesses in Banbury, and what is being done to support them. I visit lots of local businesses every week and hear about their concerns, so it was good to hear from the Minister today.
December 4, 2025 at 10:32 AM
I raised a question today on small and medium sized businesses in Banbury, and what is being done to support them. I visit lots of local businesses every week and hear about their concerns, so it was good to hear from the Minister today.
I am delighted that pensioners will no longer lose out thanks to changes made by the Chancellor, as compensation payments from the Pension Protection Fund and Financial Assistance Scheme on eligible pensions built up before April 1997 will from now on be linked to CPI-inflation (capped at 2.5%).
December 3, 2025 at 2:52 PM
I am delighted that pensioners will no longer lose out thanks to changes made by the Chancellor, as compensation payments from the Pension Protection Fund and Financial Assistance Scheme on eligible pensions built up before April 1997 will from now on be linked to CPI-inflation (capped at 2.5%).
I have concerns over proposals to change Oxfordshire's fire service. I oppose the reduction of full time firefighters in Banbury from 28 to 24 and the reduction in the size of watches from 5 to 4. Safety in Banbury and North Oxfordshire will always be a priority.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Banbury MP sounds alarm over Oxfordshire fire service shake-up
Proposals include relocating firefighters and fire engines away from larger stations.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 3, 2025 at 12:01 PM
I have concerns over proposals to change Oxfordshire's fire service. I oppose the reduction of full time firefighters in Banbury from 28 to 24 and the reduction in the size of watches from 5 to 4. Safety in Banbury and North Oxfordshire will always be a priority.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Pleased to see a record amount of funding for potholes in our local area, which sees Oxfordshire getting £122,204,000 of baseline funding, on top of £45,697,000 as an extra incentive allocation.
This is part of the £7.3 billion allocated nationally to deliver immediate improvements for communities.
This is part of the £7.3 billion allocated nationally to deliver immediate improvements for communities.
December 3, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Pleased to see a record amount of funding for potholes in our local area, which sees Oxfordshire getting £122,204,000 of baseline funding, on top of £45,697,000 as an extra incentive allocation.
This is part of the £7.3 billion allocated nationally to deliver immediate improvements for communities.
This is part of the £7.3 billion allocated nationally to deliver immediate improvements for communities.
Really glad to see that the Government have launched a National Conversation on SEND – and I strongly encourage those with experience of the system to take part.
www.gov.uk/government/n...
www.gov.uk/government/n...
Government launches national conversation on SEND
Government acts on commitment to put parents’ experiences at the heart of SEND reform through new public engagement campaign.
www.gov.uk
December 2, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Really glad to see that the Government have launched a National Conversation on SEND – and I strongly encourage those with experience of the system to take part.
www.gov.uk/government/n...
www.gov.uk/government/n...
I am pleased that the new Environmental Improvement Plan was published this week, which will improve public health, boost nature and wildlife, and support growth which is dependent on a healthy environment.
You can read the whole plan here - www.gov.uk/government/p...
You can read the whole plan here - www.gov.uk/government/p...
December 2, 2025 at 2:33 PM
I am pleased that the new Environmental Improvement Plan was published this week, which will improve public health, boost nature and wildlife, and support growth which is dependent on a healthy environment.
You can read the whole plan here - www.gov.uk/government/p...
You can read the whole plan here - www.gov.uk/government/p...
My wife and I had a lovely meal in Jool on Parsons Street in Banbury on Saturday evening. We're really looking forward to our next visit. Thank you so much to the whole team at Jool for looking after us.
December 1, 2025 at 4:38 PM
My wife and I had a lovely meal in Jool on Parsons Street in Banbury on Saturday evening. We're really looking forward to our next visit. Thank you so much to the whole team at Jool for looking after us.
I enjoyed getting out and about in Shutford on Saturday to speak to local residents about their views and concerns. Positive reception and several bits of casework picked up.
December 1, 2025 at 4:01 PM
I enjoyed getting out and about in Shutford on Saturday to speak to local residents about their views and concerns. Positive reception and several bits of casework picked up.
A great documentary on our local football club, I would recommend giving it a watch. Banbury United means a lot to our local community. Thanks to director Glyn McGuire, supported by media students from Banbury & Bicester College, for putting it together.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=a8Bu...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=a8Bu...
OUR CLUB, OUR TOWN
Over twelve months, director Glyn McGuire, supported by media students from Banbury & Bicester College, captured the stories of multi-generational custodians of this non-league football club: the…
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December 1, 2025 at 3:30 PM
A great documentary on our local football club, I would recommend giving it a watch. Banbury United means a lot to our local community. Thanks to director Glyn McGuire, supported by media students from Banbury & Bicester College, for putting it together.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=a8Bu...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=a8Bu...
On Banbury rail station, despite having good intentions, I have concerns with these 'improvements' in terms of limiting accessibility for elderly and disabled passengers.
www.banburyguardian.co.uk/community/th...
www.banburyguardian.co.uk/community/th...
December 1, 2025 at 2:12 PM
On Banbury rail station, despite having good intentions, I have concerns with these 'improvements' in terms of limiting accessibility for elderly and disabled passengers.
www.banburyguardian.co.uk/community/th...
www.banburyguardian.co.uk/community/th...
It was great to join Banbury Food Bank volunteers at Banbury Tesco on Saturday to encourage shoppers to donate. Food Banks provide vital support for those who need it most. Thank you so much to everyone who has donated so far!
For more information on how to donate go to: banbury.foodbank.org.uk
For more information on how to donate go to: banbury.foodbank.org.uk
December 1, 2025 at 10:30 AM
It was great to join Banbury Food Bank volunteers at Banbury Tesco on Saturday to encourage shoppers to donate. Food Banks provide vital support for those who need it most. Thank you so much to everyone who has donated so far!
For more information on how to donate go to: banbury.foodbank.org.uk
For more information on how to donate go to: banbury.foodbank.org.uk
We all have a role to play in stopping HIV. By raising awareness, supporting prevention, and ensuring access to treatment, we can achieve zero new transmissions.
#WorldAIDSDay #EndHIV #HIVAwareness
#WorldAIDSDay #EndHIV #HIVAwareness
December 1, 2025 at 9:01 AM
We all have a role to play in stopping HIV. By raising awareness, supporting prevention, and ensuring access to treatment, we can achieve zero new transmissions.
#WorldAIDSDay #EndHIV #HIVAwareness
#WorldAIDSDay #EndHIV #HIVAwareness
Yesterday, I also visited St John’s Catholic Primary School, speaking to students and answering any questions they had. It's great to engage with local schools, and help the children understand the role of an MP and what I do for their local area.
November 29, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Yesterday, I also visited St John’s Catholic Primary School, speaking to students and answering any questions they had. It's great to engage with local schools, and help the children understand the role of an MP and what I do for their local area.
On Tuesday, I made some more contributions in the Housing, Communities and Local Government Select Committee. Here, I was questioning the Chief Executive Regulator of Social Housing, Fiona MacGregor, about what they're doing to protect tenants.
November 29, 2025 at 10:30 AM
On Tuesday, I made some more contributions in the Housing, Communities and Local Government Select Committee. Here, I was questioning the Chief Executive Regulator of Social Housing, Fiona MacGregor, about what they're doing to protect tenants.
As part of UK Parliament Week, I went to visit Bishop Carpenter School in North Newington, where the children asked some very engaging and thoughtful questions. I also met with Headteacher Nicola Stevenson, and was able to see the school and their facilities. Thank you for the warm welcome.
November 28, 2025 at 5:00 PM
As part of UK Parliament Week, I went to visit Bishop Carpenter School in North Newington, where the children asked some very engaging and thoughtful questions. I also met with Headteacher Nicola Stevenson, and was able to see the school and their facilities. Thank you for the warm welcome.
On behalf of local company Royce Lingerie, and the great work they are doing to promote menopause policies in work, I would like to share their survey which I would like to encourage all SMEs in the Banbury area to fill out.
us9.list-manage.com/survey?u=296...
us9.list-manage.com/survey?u=296...
November 28, 2025 at 3:03 PM
On behalf of local company Royce Lingerie, and the great work they are doing to promote menopause policies in work, I would like to share their survey which I would like to encourage all SMEs in the Banbury area to fill out.
us9.list-manage.com/survey?u=296...
us9.list-manage.com/survey?u=296...
Following a survey I asked local businesses to complete, I have requested a meeting with the BID team, in order to try and improve their services for local businesses. I am grateful for everyone who took the time to leave their thoughts, and I will follow up these responses and push for action.
November 28, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Following a survey I asked local businesses to complete, I have requested a meeting with the BID team, in order to try and improve their services for local businesses. I am grateful for everyone who took the time to leave their thoughts, and I will follow up these responses and push for action.