Sir, Congratulations to new Labour town councillor Laura Price who was elected in a by-election in Witney South.

Together we will work to open up council business, champion Witney, press for closer joint working with other councils to make our town green and tidy, and hold the ruling Conservatives to account.

When planning the by-election I was the only town councillor to vote in favour of sending out polling cards to residents; all the Conservatives voted against this basic service. Talk about a secret ballot – no wonder the turnout was only 15 per cent. We must do better at involving people in our democracy and council business.

Duncan Enright
Town and district councillor
Witney East