Nigel Chapman

Labour councillor in Oxford,and working in the NHS, and UK charities. Former Director BBC World Service and CEO, Plan International. Views my own.

[Nigel Chapman @Nigel_Chapman_]

Total shambles at Paris nord, some kind of power failure. Eurostar staff arguing with the police who are trying to help. Been waiting for 90 mins to go through passport control. Eurostar - plan, what plan?

[Nigel Chapman @Nigel_Chapman_]

This is very good news for Oxford. With thousands of homes at risk of flooding in the city we really need this Flood defence system!

[Oxford Clarion @OxfordClarion]

The acquisition of land for Oxford’s new 5km flood relief channel has been signed off. The Environment Agency had applied for a Compulsory Purchase Order for the Oxford Flood Alleviation Scheme. Construction will start in late 2026.

[Oxford Clarion @OxfordClarion]

The acquisition of land for Oxford’s new 5km flood relief channel has been signed off. The Environment Agency had applied for a Compulsory Purchase Order for the Oxford Flood Alleviation Scheme. Construction will start in late 2026.

[Oxford & District Labour @Oxford_Labour]

So-called 'Independent' County Councillors David Henwood (Rose Hill & Littlemore) and Saj Malik (Cowley) have confirmed they have formed an alliance with the Conservative Group at County Hall.
This is not what residents voted for on 1 May.
Read Cllr Liz Brighouse’s statement 👇

[Nigel Chapman @Nigel_Chapman_]

@Oxford_Labour And ironically they are propping up
the party which dreamt up the LTNs which they so strongly oppose and which electors voted for them to get abolished. Crazy stuff but also cynical and damaging to faith in local politics

[Nigel Chapman @Nigel_Chapman_]

Only voted in as Independents two weeks ago - so much for integrity and the outsider vibe. Now they’ve joined the Tories. Both former Labour City Cllrs, before going Indy. What next go Lib Dems? Go Green? Get a full house? I wonder how their electors feel tonight.

[Nigel Chapman @Nigel_Chapman_]

Good to be out knocking on doors in Marston. A very friendly reception. With ⁦@MarkLygo⁩ and ⁦@Vinni3Charlotte⁩ Vinnicombe on a cold afternoon

[Nigel Chapman @Nigel_Chapman_]

@OxfordCity The point about public confidence is vital. This project will mean a 3 year plus closure if the plans are kept to. I hope Thames Water and Network Rail
will consider compensation for local businesses in this unique case. They are suffering a lot for us all to have a good station.

[Oxford City Council @OxfordCity]

Statement in response to Network Rail's announcement about Botley Road.

[Nigel Chapman @Nigel_Chapman_]

I've #justsponsored Marcel Thorbourne, who's fundraising for Crisis on @JustGiving. Donate now https://t.co/R8KMVNrKW1

[Nigel Chapman @Nigel_Chapman_]

@MatthewDandrid8 @OxfordCity @OxonTravel @OxfordBusCo When you see these pictures relieved no one hurt. This is a big tree down.

[Matthew Dandridge @MatthewDandrid8]

@OxfordCity @OxonTravel @OxfordBusCo Main road to the city

[Nigel Chapman @Nigel_Chapman_]

Understand Brookes assessing damage this morning at Headington Hill where road closed. Hopefully they will be able to clear the trees and debris later - trees fell from their land.

[Nigel Chapman @Nigel_Chapman_]

@MarkLygo Well done Mark for alerting everyone to
this development. Amazing pictures and good the road is closed as will take some time to sort out. Stay safe everyone.

[Mark Lygo @MarkLygo]

Headington Hill Road is blocked completely, by foot, cycling or any form of transport, fallen tree. 🌳

[Nigel Chapman @Nigel_Chapman_]

Good to see Labour County councillors speaking up for their communities. Not good to see the inflexible response from the Lib Dem-Green County leadership. https://t.co/UNfDGMpSqc

[Nigel Chapman @Nigel_Chapman_]

Chief Executive Officer - https://t.co/oEHgFld75r

Great role in a committed and special Oxford based charity. Elmore does great work with people with mental health issues. Give it some thought!

[Nigel Chapman @Nigel_Chapman_]

Great to be able to support the Northway Community event at ⁦@Parasolproject_⁩ with Dan and the team and Cllr Barbara Coyne. Parasol do such great work!

[Nigel Chapman @Nigel_Chapman_]

Happy to celebrate a key milestone on the building of 40 affordable homes with Cllr Mary Clarkson in Old Marston in Oxford today. Great work by ⁦@ox_place⁩ and the ⁦@lucy_group⁩ and all part of ⁦@OxfordCity⁩ councils plan to build affordable 1600 new homes

[Nigel Chapman @Nigel_Chapman_]

Crowds outside the Town Hall for the Us reception