Full Oxford local elections 2026 results as Greens gain seats

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May 9, 2026

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Voters turned out at polling stations across the city on Thursday (May 7) and cast their vote for half of the council, with 24 of the 48 seats up for grabs.

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Of those wards on offer, Labour secured the most with 10, while after multiple gains, the Greens finished with nine, the Liberal Democrats won four, and there was one Independent victory.

Here are the 2026 Oxford results in full, alphabetically by ward:

Barton and Sandhills:

Mike Rowley (Labour) – 578 votes – ELECTED
Felix Peter Bloomfield (Reform UK) – 336 votes
Tariq Saeed (Green Party) – 237 votes
Chaka Artwell (Independent) – 165 votes
Vernon Porter (Conservative) – 124 votes
Paul Rogers (Liberal Democrat) – 96 votes
Boris Fedorov (Workers Party) – 29 votes
Spoilt – 4

Blackbird Leys:

Lubna Arshad (Labour) – 588 votes – ELECTED
Kornel Schesztak (Reform UK) – 337 votes
Indigo Haynes (Green Party) – 151 votes
Fay Lana Sims (Conservative) – 71 votes
Alexandrine Kantor (Liberal Democrat) – 49 votes
James Morbin (Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition) – 17 votes
Spoilt – 9

Carfax and Jericho:

Sushila Devi Dhall (Green Party) – 811 votes – ELECTED
Alex Hollingsworth (Labour) – 523 votes
John Orrell Howson (Liberal Democrat) – 123 votes
Harriet Georgia Sophie Dolby (Conservative) – 84 votes
Vittorio Peter Cuneo-Flood (Reform UK) – 75 votes
Spoilt – 12

Sushila Devi Dhall of the Green Party has been elected and has successfully deposed the Labour seat in Carfax & Jericho. (Image: Newsquest)

Churchill:

Susan Woolford Brown (Labour) – 570 – ELECTED
Ines Carmen Wilhelm (Green Party) – 397
Michael Sakkalli (Reform UK) – 231
Tim Patmore (Conservative) – 133
Peter Charles Coggins (Liberal Democrat) – 75
Spoilt – 11

Cowley:

Edward Mundy (Green Party) – 1,031 votes – ELECTED
Ajaz Ur Rehman (Independent) – 565 votes
Michael William Boyd (Labour) – 291 votes
Ian Szwajca (Reform UK) – 219 votes
George Busby (Liberal Democrat) – 69 votes
Andrea Louise Stephenson (Conservative) – 58 votes
Spoilt – 8

Cutteslowe and Sunnymead:

Laurence George Fouweather (Liberal Democrat) – 1,044 votes – ELECTED
Andrea Schiavi (Green Party) – 396 votes
David John Cunningham (Conservative) – 388 votes
Nancy Lynn Cartwright (Labour) – 351 votes
Michael William Andrews (Reform UK) – 165 votes
Spoilt – 13

Laurence Fouweather of the Liberal Democrats, who has been elected to the Cutteslowe & Sunnymead ward. (Image: Newsquest)

Donnington:

Rosie Rawle (Green Party) – 986 votes – ELECTED
Ralph Amory Noble (Labour) – 267 votes
Anna Marie Avila Taylor (Reform UK) – 109 votes
Graham Roderick Jones (Liberal Democrat) – 58 votes
Simon James Bazley (Conservative) – 41 votes
Saqib Faradoon (Independent) – 468 votes
Spoilt – 7

Headington:

Christopher Stephen Frederick Smowton (Liberal Democrat) – 927 votes – ELECTED
Emily Lygo (Labour) – 511 votes
Neil Doig (Green Party) – 422 votes
James Peter Jackson (Conservative) – 185 votes
Sandhya Sunkara (Reform UK) – 181 votes
Spoilt – 12

Headington Hill and Northway:

James Taylor (Labour) – 650 votes – ELECTED
Nasreen Majeed (Independent Oxford Alliance) – 427 votes
Sam Alston (Green Party) – 238 votes
Tenson Jacob (Reform UK) – 137 votes
George Edward Silvanus Robinson (Conservative) – 85 votes
Eleonore Rebekka Vogel (Liberal Democrat) – 48 votes
Agnieszka Kowalska (Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition) – 8 votes
Spoilt – 3

Hinksey Park:

Siobhan Ann Lancaster (Labour) – 1,012 votes – ELECTED
Hannah Scott (Green) – 665 votes
Rick Tanner (Liberal Democrat) – 127 votes
Amy Olivia Campbell (Conservative) – 107 votes
Geoffrey Brian Ager (Reform UK) – 122 votes
Spoilt – 7

Holywell:

Alfie Davis (Green Party) – 808 votes – ELECTED
Awab Ramadan Yahia Kazuz (Labour) – 186
Ian Corthan Bearder (Liberal Democrat) – 120
Harry Richardson (Conservative) – 75
Spoilt – 8

Littlemore:

Tiago Corais (Labour) – 726 votes – ELECTED
David Stares (Independent) – 400
Tamsin Sky Tristram Blaxter (Green Party) – 251
James Charles Baker (Reform UK) – 210
Liz Wood (Liberal Democrat) – 27
Daniel Stafford (Conservative) – 89
Spoilt – 5

Lye Valley:

James Richard Harry Thorniley (Green Party) – 500 votes – ELECTED
Stephen Douglas Harwood (Labour) – 474 votes
Jakub Zagdanski (Reform UK) – 248 votes
Gary William Dixon (Conservative) – 124 votes
Maria Bourbon (Liberal Democrat) – 76 votes
Spoilt – 12

Marston:

Kate Josephine Robinson (Green Party) – 969 votes – ELECTED
Emily Frances Scaysbrook (Independent Oxford Alliance) – 749 votes
Charlotte Louise Vinnicombe (Labour) – 369 votes
Richard Lewin (Reform UK) – 146 votes
Duncan Valentine Hatfield (Conservative) – 69 votes
Andy McKay (Liberal Democrat) – 44 votes
Spoilt – 2

Northfield Brook:

Trish Elphinstone (Labour) – 488 votes – ELECTED
Dianne Copestake (Reform UK) – 367 votes
David Newman (Green Party) – 207 votes
Paul John Sims (Conservative) – 82 votes
Rosemary Anne Beatrice Morlin (Liberal Democrat) – 62 votes
Spoilt – 9

Osney and St Thomas:

Lois Knight Muddiman (Green Party) – 912 votes – ELECTED
David Calonge (Labour) – 594 votes
Rose-Marie Wheeler (Reform UK) – 114 votes
Louis Watteau Williams (Conservative) – 101 votes
Harry Roy Morgan (Liberal Democrat) – 84 votes
Spoilt – 6

Quarry and Risinghurst:

Chewe Edgar Munkonge (Labour) – 943 votes – ELECTED
Kai Ruediger Zolleis (Liberal Democrat) – 568 votes
Stephen Robert Hurt (Green Party) – 344 votes
Alison Kahn (Independent Oxford Alliance) – 317 votes
Cristina Parau (Reform UK) – 255 votes
Edmund Charles Annandale Johnstone (Conservative) – 96 votes
Spoilt – 8

Rose Hill and Iffley:

Edward Owen Turner (Labour) – 952 votes – ELECTED
Zack Iqbal (Independent Oxford Alliance) – 458 votes
Luke Barbanneau (Green Party) – 299 votes
Prudence Mary Prior Dailey (Reform UK) – 203 votes
Suresh Lal (Conservative) – 60 votes
Geraldine Anne Coggins (Liberal Democrat) -59 votes
Spoilt – 8

St Clement’s:

Ahalya Bala (Green Party) – 875 votes – ELECTED
Thomas Ayudthaya Boyd (Labour) – 403 votes
Martin Young (Reform UK) – 88 votes
Vinay Raniga (Conservative) – 72 votes
Pippa Hitchcock (Liberal Democrat) – 65 votes
Spoilt – 5

St Mary’s:

Emily Jane Elisabeth Kerr (Green Party) – 1,154 votes – ELECTED
Toby Stephen William James (Labour) – 473 votes
Richard Whelan (Liberal Democrat) – 105 votes
Paula Jane Macfarlane (Reform UK) – 86 votes
Gloria Croxall (Conservative) – 82 votes
Spoilt – 16

Summertown:

Katherine Sarah Miles (Liberal Democrats) – 836 votes – ELECTED
Freda Janet Wolfenden (Labour) – 486 votes
James Hewett (Green Party) – 318 votes
Christopher David Edward Fox (Conservative) – 254 votes
Fee Yin (Reform UK) – 96 votes
Spoilt – 2

Temple Cowley:

Saj Malik (Independent) – 700 votes – ELECTED
Heather Laura Stallard (Green Party) – 535 votes
Joseph Robert McManners (Labour) – 331 votes
Michael Sargent (Reform UK) – 109 votes
Tony Brett (Liberal Democrat) – 69 votes
Patricia Gwendoline Mary Jones (Conservative) – 39 votes
Spoilt – 3

Walton Manor:

Louise Upton (Labour) – 664 votes – ELECTED
Joanne Louise Bowlt (Liberal Democrat) – 443 votes
Zelalemawee Asheber (Green Party) – 422 votes
Penelope Anne Lenon (Conservative) – 134 votes
David Charles Lincoln (Reform UK) – 60 votes
Spoilt – 5

Wolvercote:

Elizabeth Asabea Abena Turkson Wood (Liberal Democrat) – 908 – ELECTED
Richard Peter Garbutt (Independent Oxford Alliance) – 571
Cristina Palamini (Green Party) – 308
Bev Humberstone (Labour) -124
Stuart David Jolley (Reform UK) -114
Paul Dean Morris (Conservative) -88
Spoilt 5

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King Charles and Camilla absent from Oxfordshire royal funeral

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June 14, 2026

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Mourners, including members of the Royal Family, travelled to a small village in the county for the funeral of Lady Pamela Hicks on Saturday (June 13).

The service for the 97‑year‑old took place at St Bartholomew’s Church in Brightwell Baldwin, between Wallingford and Watlington.

Lady Pamela died last week at her home in the village, where she had lived for many years with her late husband, interior designer David Hicks.

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Among the mourners were Lady Helen Taylor, daughter of Prince Edward, and Penelope Knatchbull, Countess Mountbatten of Burma.

There was no sign of King Charles or Queen Camilla, though, as the funeral came on the same day as Trooping the Colour, the King’s official London birthday parade.

Nevertheless, mourners paid their respects outside St Bartholomew’s Church as the coffin was carried inside, before following the procession for the service.

The small parish church is close to The Grove, the family house that became her long‑term base in Oxfordshire.

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According to the published order, the funeral was arranged in line with Lady Pamela’s wishes, with rousing hymns but no formal sermon or eulogy during the service.

Lady Pamela was a first cousin of the late Prince Philip and a great‑great‑granddaughter of Queen Victoria.

She was also a bridesmaid at the 1947 wedding of the then Princess Elizabeth and Lieutenant Philip Mountbatten.

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The 97-year-old later served as a lady‑in‑waiting to Queen Elizabeth II and accompanied the then Princess on the 1952 tour of Kenya.

This was when news came through of King George VI’s death and Elizabeth’s accession to the throne.

Following her death on June 5, King Charles paid a warm tribute, saying he was “greatly saddened to learn of the death of Lady Pamela Hicks, a sorrow tempered by the fondest memories and deepest gratitude for her long life and loyal service to Queen Elizabeth.”

In the statement released by Buckingham Palace, he added that her “warmth, wit and perspicacity always made such an impression” and that she would be “so dearly missed by all those who knew and loved her.”

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Lady Pamela is survived by her three children, Edwina, Ashley and India, and several grandchildren, many of whom were expected to attend today’s village service.

Brightwell Baldwin is a small rural parish in South Oxfordshire, about four and a half miles north‑east of Wallingford and close to the foot of the Chiltern Hills.

The village, whose name comes from the Old English for “bright spring”, had a population of just over 200 at the last census and is centred around a handful of stone cottages, farms and the church.

St Bartholomew’s itself dates back to the 13th and 14th centuries, with later medieval additions, and is regarded as one of south Oxfordshire’s most interesting historic churches.

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England transplant team lift the Four Nations trophy

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June 14, 2026

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Led by manager Daley Cross, a renal and transplant youth worker at the Churchill Hospital, the England men’s side claimed the title with a 9-1 win over Scotland in the final.

The tournament, held in Dingwall at the Global Energy Stadium, brought together more than 60 transplant recipients from England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland, with each team showcasing the life-changing impact of organ donation and the resilience of transplant recipients.

Mr Cross said: “While it’s fantastic to bring the trophy home, the most important thing is the message behind the tournament.

“This is about showing what organ donation makes possible. Every player is living proof of the difference it can make.”

Among the England squad were two kidney transplant recipients cared for at Churchill Hospital – defender Robert Collins, 23, who received a kidney from his uncle in 2009, and goalkeeper Adam Martin, 35, who received a transplant from his sister in 2023.

Mr Collins, from Bedfordshire, said: “I’ve always loved playing football. When I was ill, I couldn’t play at all and I really missed it.

“Having a transplant has given me the chance to get back on the pitch and enjoy the game again.

“Being part of this team makes it even more special. There’s a real bond between us, one that extends beyond football – we’ve all been given a second chance.

“Every time we play, it’s a celebration of that. Scoring goals and winning along the way also helps.”

Mr Martin, from Banbury, said: “Representing your country is always an honour, but doing it alongside all the other transplant recipients – and in recognition of our donors – means so much more.

“I’ll always be forever grateful for the support the team offers and also to my sister for giving me a second chance at life.”

England finished the tournament unbeaten, securing dominant group-stage wins against Scotland (10-0), Northern Ireland (8-2), and Wales (7-0) before winning the final.

Mr Cross, who has worked at Oxford University Hospitals for 11 years, said: “We’re proud of what we’ve achieved on the pitch, but above all we want to raise awareness and encourage more people to consider organ donation.

“It truly saves and transforms lives.”

The tournament also featured public outreach to encourage sign-ups to the NHS Organ Donor Register.

England’s transplant team will now set their sights on the Transplant Football World Cup in Frankfurt, Germany, taking place later this year.

The competition will bring together teams from around the world to promote organ donation and celebrate the achievements of transplant recipients on a global stage.

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Harry Potter star Miriam Margolyes: ‘People don’t like Jews’

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June 14, 2026

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The actress, who was born and grew up in the city, is well known to audiences around the world after starring as Professor Sprout in several of the Harry Potter films.

Known for her character actor work across film, television, and stage, she received the BAFTA for Best Supporting Actress for her role as Mrs Mingott in Martin Scorsese’s 1993 film, The Age of Innocence.

Ms Margolyes was awarded an OBE in 2002 for services to drama, but there were calls for this to be taken back last year.

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The 85-year-old, who is Jewish, has said that “people don’t like Jews” whilst speaking at the Hay Festival in Powys.

Ms Margolyes added that her Jewish identity has shaped her “whole life” and added: “What your parents teach you and what you learn from the community you live in.”

Addressing concerns about rising antisemitism, she told the audience: “Nobody likes me to say this, but I’m going to say it – people don’t like Jews.”

She reflected on how, after the Holocaust – “when millions of Jewish people, and people from other backgrounds, were killed by the Nazis during World War Two” – there was a period when people “realised that they couldn’t say nasty things about Jews because terrible things happened to Jews and they must be sympathetic, so it stopped.”

However, she added that, over time, when “people with no morals who happened to be Jewish” appeared in public life, “the knives came out again, and they have never been put away.”

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