Witney North

Sandra Simpson

Sandra Simpson has lived in Witney for over 20 years.  She was a lecturer with the Open University and University of Hertfordshire teaching IT and Business studies.   Since retiring she spent several years teaching local people the skills to help them gain employment.

Interest and understanding of the environment was fostered through studies in natural sciences with the Open University. 

Throughout Sandra's time in Witney she has been an active volunteer, giving her time to playgroups, the bowls club and teaching lifesaving, as well as to several wildlife groups. She founded the pioneering Wood Green Area Waste Action Group, which started the first green waste collections at the council offices and arranged monthly Swap Shops.

Sandra has been active in the ward for many years, including working alongside Cllr. Andrew Prosser to support residents with the cost of living crisis and bring forward safe walking and cycling routes. Greens oppose the siting of 1400 new houses in North Witney and Andrew successfully challenged a planning application for 110 houses off Hailey Road in 2019. 

Now that Sandra is elected she will work hard for residents, including: 

• continue standing against building 1400 new houses in North Witney
• pressing the County Council to speed up improvements on the High Street.
• continuing to work to improve play areas here, and safe access into town.

She will join Andrew Prosser to provide a strong Green voice for Witney North on the Council, pushing for joined-up action on planning, transport,local jobs and services.