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Katherine Miles 🧡

@katherinesmiles.bsky.social
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Lib dem Cllr Oxford Summertown ward. Consensus seeker. Standing for a safer, fairer, cleaner, sustainable, open Oxford. Anthropologist. Promoted by Oxon Liberal Democrats at Unit C5, Grange Court Business Park, Barton Lane, Abingdon, OX14 3NB.

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Katherine Miles 🧡 @katherinesmiles.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
Thank you residents of Summertown #oxford! I look forward to serving you for another term in office
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Oxford Clarion @oxfordclarion.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
Oxford West & Abingdon MP Layla Moran met with the Health Secretary Wes Streeting on Tuesday to discuss funding options for a new site for Summertown Health Centre in North Oxford.
Layla Moran, official House of Commons Portrait
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Cyclox @cycloxoxford.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
Can you come to this excellent film in Oxford? UPP Oxford Thursday 16 Apr 2026, 20:30 American Greg LeMond faced down betrayal, childhood sexual abuse, and death in the 1989 Tour de France. In memory of Jonny Ives cycling champion of Headington & Oxford. bit.ly/3PN4hJK
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Danny Yee @dannyyee.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
The data from six local bus companies including Oxford Bus Company and Thames Travel shows overall year-on-year passenger numbers are ~8% up since the introduction of the congestion charge. A third of this increase is on park and ride services news.oxfordshire.gov.uk/more-people-...
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More people taking the bus since Oxford temporary congestion charge
Data from bus companies shows more people are using local bus services since Oxfordshire County Council introduced a temporary congestion charge in Oxford.  The data from Go Ahead, which owns six loca...
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Andrew Gant @andrewgant.bsky.social · 01/03/2026
www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/2589058... Rank hypocrisy from Labour. They hail the benefits of clean air and electric buses, but OPPOSED the policies which delivered them. They are openly misleading the voters. Labour are a disgrace. Only the LibDems are delivering a better Oxfordshire
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Oxford City Council sets ambitious 2030 clean air target
Oxford City Council has updated its Air Quality Action Plan (AQAP) for 2026–2030.
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Oxford Clarion @oxfordclarion.bsky.social · 27/01/2026
An abandoned greenhouse complex in Cutteslowe has taken a step forwards towards renewal with the announcement that the Cutteslowe Greenhouse Project has taken them over on a 25 year lease from Oxford City Council, to create a space for residents to meet, learn, share skills, and grow food together.
Greenhouse before clearingGreenhouse after clearing
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Oxford Clarion @oxfordclarion.bsky.social · 08/01/2026
The government has set out proposals on taxi licensing, which they say will reduce ‘out-of-area’ working for taxis where drivers gain a licence in one area and work elsewhere. The changes have implications for local authorities, putting licensing power in the hands of local transport authorities.
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New proposals set out to reduce 'out-of-area' working for taxis and boost passenger safety
Have your say on our proposals to simplify the taxi licensing system and improve enforcement to increase safety and reduce unfair competition.
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Katherine Miles 🧡 @katherinesmiles.bsky.social · 07/01/2026
Should #oxford city council sell the Morrell Trophy, other silver gathering dust and the FC1 numberplate to invest in other asset classes to generate better returns for residents & public services? I say sell! Share views at: consultation.oxford.gov.uk/financial-se... @oxfordclarion.bsky.social
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Katherine Miles 🧡 @katherinesmiles.bsky.social · 10/12/2025
What fun! Delightful dash around Christchurch today!
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Katherine Miles 🧡 @katherinesmiles.bsky.social · 29/11/2025
Shop #local in #oxford to support the artists in our neighborhood of #summertown #oxford at today's open studios on Oakthorpe Road @oxfordclarion.bsky.social
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Stephen Gower @sjgower.eurosky.social · 12/10/2025
I made an infographic map. Oxford's Congestion Charge scheme (from 29th Oct) is not like most congestion charge schemes, because you can get to most streets in the city without being charged. My impression is a lot of people haven't realised this.
A street map of Oxford. 

Woodstock Road, Banbury Road and the streets in their immediate vicinity are coloured pink. Botley Road and streets off it are coloured green. Cowley Road, Iffley Road and Abingdon Road and streets off them are coloured blue. Streets in Marston and Headington are coloured orange. The ring road matches the colours at each junction and fades between colours as it goes around. A small area in the middle is coloured yellow, and labelled "Central Permit Area". THe Congestion Charge traffic filters are indicated by black circles circles with white segments, those white segments correspond on a 24 hour clock face with when the filter isn't operational (and the remaining black, when the filters are operational). Crosses mark other filters in the city that are enforced by ANPR but are not part of the Congestion Charge scheme.

Text at the top of the image reads "Temporary Congestion Charge for Cars in Oxford 2025-2026. Any road outside the Central Permit Area can be accessed without passing any traffic filers by using the Ring Road and selecting an approporiate exit junction (matching colours on this map)."

A key at the bottom matches the filter types, with text "Traffic Filters. Hollow Way & Marston Ferry Road 7-9am and 3-6pm. St Cross Road, Hythe Bridge Street, Thames Street and St Clements, 7am-7pm. £5 daily permit covers all Congestion Charge filters. Free Permits available. For example for residents, business use, health and car, SEND and disabilty. Congestion Charge permits do not apply for other filters, such as High Street or in East Oxford/Cowley."

Small print reads "Full details at https://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/transport-and-travel" and "©@sjgower Contains OpenStreetMap data © OpenStreetMap contributors.  Locations of highway filters are approximate and for overview purposes only. v1.3"
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Katherine Miles 🧡 @katherinesmiles.bsky.social · 05/11/2025
I strongly support #visionzero and the city and county commitments to this goal, and the county policy of rolling out 20mph zones. The congestion charge in #oxford will help us towards Vision Zero.
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Katherine Miles 🧡 @katherinesmiles.bsky.social · 29/10/2025
Today the #congestion charge went live in #oxford delivering incentives for behaviour change to get more people out of private vehicles and on to public transport. Delivering more and better bus routes for everyone and investments in sustainable travel. Thanks to the @libdemsoxon.bsky.social
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Katherine Miles 🧡 @katherinesmiles.bsky.social · 23/10/2025
Investment in #sustainable #transport #infrastructure is what colleagues and I at the city county and in parliament have been calling for and supporting. So good news about funding to reopen the Cowley Branch line #railway station @laylamoran.bsky.social @ollyglover.bsky.social
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Katherine Miles 🧡 @katherinesmiles.bsky.social · 02/10/2025
Thank you #janegoodall for your life works and contributions to #anthropology. I have fond memories of learning about your work at @durham-university.bsky.social and then seeing you speak in person in Kampala. Rest in peace.
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Andrew Gant @andrewgant.bsky.social · 23/09/2025
I have today sent the attached open letter to Anneliese Dodds MP
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Freddie van Mierlo MP 🔶 @freddievanmierlomp.bsky.social · 15/09/2025
I recently spoke in Parliament about the impact of pavement parking—a concern I hear often from constituents with disabilities, sight loss or mobility aids. It makes everyday journeys harder and more dangerous. Councils need proper powers to act. Everyone deserves safe, accessible streets
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Katherine Miles 🧡 @katherinesmiles.bsky.social · 10/09/2025
I am proud of the bold leadership taken by my @libdemsoxon.bsky.social colleagues today. Thank you for approving this pilot congestion charge for #oxford #climateaction
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Katherine Miles 🧡 @katherinesmiles.bsky.social · 04/09/2025
Welcome back to the #schoolrun in #oxford. @anneliesedoddsmp.bsky.social I hope you will do something about #pavementparking so children can safely #walk to school and the visually impaired who live on the street can actually use the #pavement @libdemsoxon.bsky.social @andrewgant.bsky.social
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Katherine Miles 🧡 @katherinesmiles.bsky.social · 27/08/2025
Check out the excellent billboard quote featured in this chain for Vision Zero in Vancouver @emilykerr36.bsky.social would love to see more awareness raising of Vision Zero in Oxford like this @andrewgant.bsky.social
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Katherine Miles 🧡 @katherinesmiles.bsky.social · 24/08/2025
Grateful to the support provided to Ukrainian refugees in Oxfordshire by the Ukrainian Friendship Centre at St Michael's Church in Summertown #oxford. An initiative I back locally. I also wish continued strength to all Ukrainians.
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Katherine Miles 🧡 @katherinesmiles.bsky.social · 16/08/2025
Please sign this petition to support active travel and also users of the #ridgeway #nationaltrail @freddievanmierlomp.bsky.social
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Tom Flood @tomflood.bsky.social · 07/08/2025
Youth Mobility = Adult Relaxing.
b/w tee shirt hanging with  graphic of record player  PRIORITIZING YOUTH MOBILITY IS PRIORITIZING ADULT RELAXING
WHEN KIDS CAN WALK, BIKE AND ROLL SAFELY/INDEPENDENTLY.
ADULTS CAN ENJOY SOME PEACEFUL TIME TO THEMSELVES
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Katherine Miles 🧡 @katherinesmiles.bsky.social · 22/06/2025
25 miles done today at #bike #oxford - another successful edition with rides for beginners to the more experienced. Happy to see @cycloxoxford.bsky.social at the finish, supporting inclusive cycling in Oxford
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Katherine Miles 🧡 @katherinesmiles.bsky.social · 19/06/2025
Lost learning for school children due to #flooding is a local issue in my #oxford city ward. part of a school was closed in the last yr due to flooding. We need to invest in #climatechange #adaption in schools. See DfE research at www.theguardian.com/education/20... @georgemonbiot.bsky.social
theguardian.com
Pupils in England face lost learning from flooding and extreme heat, study finds
School leaders call for action on adaptation measures as DfE research warns of potential impact of climate crisis
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Katherine Miles 🧡 @katherinesmiles.bsky.social · 17/06/2025
Today I addressed #oxon county cabinet and called on my @libdemsoxon.bsky.social colleagues to implement the temporary congestion charge in #oxford and use revenue to support free #bus travel for #children
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Culham Bicycle User Group (CulBUG) @culbug.bsky.social · 14/06/2025
Introducing the first Abingdon-Europa bikebus 🚲👦👦👦🚲 Thanks to all the volunteers, parents, kids, and @activeoxfordshire.bsky.social ❤️ It's a great start to the day, and don't worry if you missed out, the bikebus leaves every Friday at 7.45!
Bike bus participants waving with their bikes by the Abingdon Guildhall
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Cllr Emily Kerr 💚 @emilykerr36.bsky.social · 07/06/2025
Delighted to see OxPlay and their city centre playground campaign feature in @theoxfordmail.bsky.social by @esmekenney.bsky.social. Quotes by me and @katherinesmiles.bsky.social - let’s get this playground going! www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/2522173...
oxfordmail.co.uk
Campaign group push for city playground location after pop up success
A campaign group calling for an Oxford city centre playground has urged councils to find a location as soon as possible.
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ETSC - European Transport Safety Council @etsc.eu · 03/06/2025
Study on London 20 mph limits shows: - collisions ⬇️ 35% - casualties ⬇️ 36% - fatal/serious injuries ⬇️ 34% - child casualties ⬇️ 46% - child deaths ⬇️ 75% - walkers, cyclists, motorcyclists killed/seriously injured ⬇️ 28% etsc.eu/20mph-limits...
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20mph limits in London linked to sharp fall in road injuries and deaths, new report finds
A new study published by Transport for London (TfL) has shown that the introduction of 20mph speed limits and zones on local authority-managed roads in London between 1989 and 2013 led to significant…
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Katherine Miles 🧡 @katherinesmiles.bsky.social · 04/06/2025
Once a car park, now a playground! The pop up #child #play for under 5's in Broad Street #oxford today was a delight to behold. Happy children and carers! This is what #reclaiming #publicspace for people is about. @livingstreets.bsky.social @libdemsoxon.bsky.social @playingout.bsky.social
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Katherine Miles 🧡 @katherinesmiles.bsky.social · 01/06/2025
Tired of sitting in traffic and want to discover smarter ways to travel around and to #oxford ? Check out this great new resource: www.oxfordtraveloptions.co.uk
oxfordtraveloptions.co.uk
Oxford Travel Options | Smarter Ways to Travel Around Oxford
Discover alternative travel solutions for Oxford and the surrounding area, from bus routes and bike paths to lift shares and route planning.
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Katherine Miles 🧡 @katherinesmiles.bsky.social · 28/05/2025
Urgent action is needed to tackle congestion in #Oxford to speed up bus services, I agree with the bus companies and looks forward to engaging on solutions that work for #summertown. news.oxfordshire.gov.uk/county-counc...
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Council responds to calls for congestion action to aid buses
Oxfordshire County Council’s new cabinet has resumed work on the urgent and pressing issue of congestion on the county’s roads.In February, Network Rail announced a revised date of August 2026 for the...
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Katherine Miles 🧡 @katherinesmiles.bsky.social · 25/05/2025
What are the best #play on the way examples that you have experienced with #children? Photos please!
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5050 Parliament @5050parliament.bsky.social · 23/05/2025
⬆️ 50:50 Pathways ⬆️ Thinking about joining or progressing in the Liberal Democrats Party? 🟡 Join us for this engaging session perfect for anyone looking to grow their political confidence and skills! 💬🤝 Don’t miss out—sign up now! ✍️ buff.ly/AErm0Iq @katherinesmiles.bsky.social‬
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Katherine Miles 🧡 @katherinesmiles.bsky.social · 22/05/2025
Do you have #children aged 0-5 and looking for child #play activities in the city centre of #Oxford ? Check out the pop up play schedule starting next week! #oxplay
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Katherine Miles 🧡 @katherinesmiles.bsky.social · 17/05/2025
My #popup #walking @libdemsoxon.bsky.social councillor surgery today in Summertown. It was fun! My next pop up will be by #bike so stop me if you see me with my sign and say hello (but always welcome a hello even if I don't have my sign!)
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Katherine Miles 🧡 @katherinesmiles.bsky.social · 17/05/2025
Watch #street #theatre with @creationtheatre.bsky.social starting tomorrow called Sherlock in #summertown #oxford dress rehearsal today www.creationtheatre.co.uk
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Katherine Miles 🧡 @katherinesmiles.bsky.social · 16/05/2025
If you're in #Summertown #oxford this weekend, check out this event below to remember #children in #ukraine
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Katherine Miles 🧡 @katherinesmiles.bsky.social · 11/05/2025
A sunny day for #kidicalmass in #oxford. We need #saferstreetsnow so young children can have the freedom to ride through the city everyday without fear #visionzero
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Katherine Miles 🧡 @katherinesmiles.bsky.social · 11/05/2025
What a ride! #kidicalmass in #oxford today. Crowds of children cycled through the streets calling for #saferstreetsnow. #visionzero I joined them with my children and my @libdemsoxon.bsky.social colleagues
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Katherine Miles 🧡 @katherinesmiles.bsky.social · 06/05/2025
The children of Oxford are meeting for a bike ride to call for safer streets this Sunday! See more details below.
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Katherine Miles 🧡 @katherinesmiles.bsky.social · 05/05/2025
I have been keeping an eye out for No Ball Signs in my city ward too inspired by Anna's actions..so far only found them on Housing Association buildings we don't have control of. I too would like to know if anyone spots no ball game signs requiring removal in Summertown!
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Katherine Miles 🧡 @katherinesmiles.bsky.social · 03/05/2025
Congratulations to my @libdemsoxon.bsky.social colleagues for gaining control of #oxfordshire. I didn't win Summertown & Walton Manor but remain committed to a greener, fairer & healthier #summertown #oxford and as a Lib Dem city Cllr will continue to champion #saferstreets
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Katherine Miles 🧡 @katherinesmiles.bsky.social · 27/04/2025
Final stretch now before polling day. Thanks to all the team for helping me clock up lots of miles delivering and door knocking. Vote Lib Dem for a Greener, fairer, healthier #oxford #oxfordshire with @libdemsoxon.bsky.social
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Olly Glover, MP 🔶 @ollyglover.bsky.social · 23/04/2025
Pavement parking is illegal in London, but in the rest of England the Highway Code only advises against the practice. Yesterday I called for action during a debate I held in Westminster on encouraging more children to walk and cycle to school! www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
bbc.co.uk
Pavement parking: Call for ban to improve school run safety
MP Olly Glover says tackling pavement parking would encourage families to walk or cycle to school.
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Katherine Miles 🧡 @katherinesmiles.bsky.social · 14/04/2025
Canvassing in the sunshine with @laylamoran.bsky.social in #oxford this weekend for @libdemsoxon.bsky.social
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Katherine Miles 🧡 @katherinesmiles.bsky.social · 13/04/2025
Contraflow #cycling and extra #bike parking installed on South Parade in #Summertown #oxford - some of the positive changes in the area thanks to @libdemsoxon.bsky.social
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Liberal Democrats @libdems.org.uk · 27/03/2025
"People wanted change from this government and what we've seen is a continuation of the mistakes that were made previously." @calummillerld.bsky.social
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Katherine Miles 🧡 @katherinesmiles.bsky.social · 14/02/2025
Thank you to @josieproc.bsky.social #oxplay for keeping the city centre playground on the budget agenda and to all the people who signed the petition last year. You asked. We delivered!
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Katherine Miles 🧡 @katherinesmiles.bsky.social · 13/02/2025
Funding for the next steps to create a #learner #cyclepark and a city centre #playpark in #oxford agreed with the city's budget. Both infrastructure for #children I have campaigned for with my @libdems.org.uk colleagues and collaborative working cross party.
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