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Oxford City Council election – List of candidates revealed
Voters across Oxford will go to the polls on Thursday, May 7, to elect councillors to represent wards covering the city.
Oxford City Council has a portion of seats contested in most years, with successful candidates serving four‑year terms.
With 48 councillors in total and two in each of 24 wards, half the seats, equating to one councillor per ward, are elected every two years.
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Poll cards are being issued to registered voters, confirming their polling station and reminding them of the date of the election.
On election day, polling stations will be open from 7am until 10pm, with counting expected to take place overnight or the following day.
The results will determine the political makeup of Oxford City Council for the coming two years.
The full list of candidates is below.
Barton and Sandhills:
- Mike Rowley – Labour and Co-operative Party
- Tariq Saeed – Green Party
- Paul Rogers – Liberal Democrat
- Vernon Porter – The Conservative Party Candidate
- Felix Peter Bloomfield – Reform UK
- Boris Fedorov – Workers Party
- Chaka Artwell – Independent
Blackbird Leys:
- Lubna Arshad – Labour and Co-operative Party
- Indigo Haynes – Green Party
- Alexandrine Kantor – Liberal Democrat
- James Morbin – Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition
- Kornel Schesztak – Reform UK
- Fay Lana Sims – The Conservative Party Candidate
Carfax and Jericho:
- Alex Hollingsworth – Labour and Co-operative Party
- Sushila Devi Dhall – Green Party
- John Orrell Howson – Liberal Democrats
- Harriet Georgia Sophie Dolby – The Conservative Party Candidate
- Vittorio Peter Cuneo-Flood – Reform UK
Churchill:
- Susan Woolford Brown – Labour Party
- Ines Carmen Wilhelm – Green Party
- Peter Charles Coggins – Liberal Democrat
- Tim Patmore – The Conservative Party Candidate
- Michael Sakkalli – Reform UK
Cowley:
- Michael William Boyd – Labour Party
- Edward Mundy – Green Party
- George Busby – Liberal Democrat
- Andrea Louise Stephenson – The Conservative Party Candidate
- Ian Szwajca – Reform UK
- Ajaz Ur Rehman – Independent
Cutteslowe and Sunnymead:
- Nancy Lynn Cartwright – Labour Party
- Andrea Schiavi – Green Party
- Laurence George Fouweather – Liberal Democrats
- David John Cunningham – The Conservative Party Candidate
- Michael William Andrews – Reform UK
Donnington:
- Ralph Amory Noble – Labour and Co-operative Party
- Rosie Rawle – Green Party
- Graham Roderick Jones – Liberal Democrat
- Simon James Bazley – The Conservative Party Candidate
- Anna Marie Avila Taylor – Reform UK
- Saqib Faradoon – Independent
Headington:
- Emily Lygo – Labour Party
- Neil Doig – Green Party
- Christopher Stephen Frederick Smowton – Liberal Democrat
- James Peter Jackson – The Conservative Party Candidate
- Sandhya Sunkara – Reform UK
Headington Hill and Northway:
- James Taylor – Labour Party
- Sam Alston – Green Party
- Eleonore Rebekka Vogel – Liberal Democrat
- George Edward Silvanus Robinson – The Conservative Party Candidate
- Tenson Jacob – Reform UK
- Agnieszka Kowalska – Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition
- Nasreen Majeed – Independent Oxford Alliance
Hinksey Park:
- Siobhan Ann Lancaster – Labour Party
- Hannah Scott – Green Party
- Rick Tanner – Liberal Democrat
- Amy Olivia Campbell – The Conservative Party Candidate
- Geoffrey Brian Ager – Reform UK
Holywell:
- Awab Ramadan Yahia Kazuz – Labour Party
- Alfie Davis – Green Party
- Ian Corthan Bearder – Liberal Democrats
- Harry Richardson – The Conservative Party Candidate
Littlemore:
- Tiago Corais – Labour Party
- Tamsin Sky Tristram Blaxter – Green Party
- Liz Wood – Liberal Democrat
- Daniel Stafford – The Conservative Party Candidate
- James Charles Baker – Reform UK
- David Stares – (no description listed)
Lye Valley:
- Stephen Douglas Harwood – Labour Party
- James Richard Harry Thorniley – Green Party
- Maria Bourbon – Liberal Democrat
- Gary William Dixon – The Conservative Party Candidate
- Jakub Zagdanski – Reform UK
Marston:
- Charlotte Louise Vinnicombe – Labour Party
- Kate Josephine Robinson – Green Party
- Andy McKay – Liberal Democrat
- Duncan Valentine Hatfield – The Conservative Party Candidate
- Richard Lewin – Reform UK
- Emily Frances Scaysbrook – Independent Oxford Alliance
Northfield Brook:
- Trish Elphinstone – Labour and Co-operative Party
- David Newman – Green Party
- Rosemary Anne Beatrice Morlin – Liberal Democrat
- Paul John Sims – The Conservative Party Candidate
- Dianne Copestake – Reform UK
Osney and St Thomas:
- David Calonge – Labour Party
- Lois Knight Muddiman – Green Party
- Harry Roy Morgan – Liberal Democrats
- Louis Watteau Williams – The Conservative Party Candidate
- Rose-Marie Wheeler – Reform UK
Quarry and Risinghurst:
- Chewe Edgar Munkonge – Labour Party
- Stephen Robert Hurt – Green Party
- Kai Ruediger Zolleis – Liberal Democrat
- Edmund Charles Annandale Johnstone – The Conservative Party Candidate
- Cristina Parau – Reform UK
- Alison Kahn – Independent Oxford Alliance
Rose Hill and Iffley:
- Edward Owen Turner – Labour Party
- Luke Barbanneau – Green Party
- Geraldine Anne Coggins – Liberal Democrat
- Suresh Lal – The Conservative Party Candidate
- Prudence Mary Prior Dailey – Reform UK
- Zack Iqbal – Independent Oxford Alliance
St Clement’s:
- Thomas Ayudthaya Boyd – Labour and Co-operative Party
- Ahalya Bala – Green Party
- Pippa Hitchcock – Liberal Democrat
- Vinay Raniga – The Conservative Party Candidate
- Martin Young – Reform UK
St Mary’s:
- Toby Stephen William James – Labour Party
- Emily Jane Elisabeth Kerr – Green Party
- Richard Whelan – Liberal Democrat
- Gloria Croxall – The Conservative Party Candidate
- Paula Jane Macfarlane – Reform UK
Summertown:
- Freda Janet Wolfenden – Labour Party
- James Hewett – Green Party
- Katherine Sarah Miles – Liberal Democrats
- Christopher David Edward Fox – The Conservative Party Candidate
- Fee Yin – Reform UK
Temple Cowley:
- Joseph Robert McManners – Labour Party
- Heather Laura Stallard – Green Party
- Tony Brett – Liberal Democrat
- Patricia Gwendoline Mary Jones – The Conservative Party Candidate
- Michael Sargent – Reform UK
- Saj Malik – Independent
Walton Manor:
- Louise Upton – Labour Party
- Zelalemawee Asheber – Green Party
- Joanne Louise Bowlt – Liberal Democrats
- Penelope Anne Lenon – The Conservative Party Candidate
- David Charles Lincoln – Reform UK
Wolvercote:
- Bev Humberstone – Labour Party
- Cristina Palamini – Green Party
- Elizabeth Asabea Abena Turkson Wood – Liberal Democrats
- Paul Dean Morris – The Conservative Party Candidate
- Stuart David Jolley – Reform UK
- Richard Peter Garbutt – Independent Oxford Alliance
It was recently announced that The Oxford Union (OU) will host far-right activist Tommy Robinson for a debate on Islam
This will take place on Wednesday (June 17), despite outcry from faith leaders, local politicians and campaign groups.
The student debate society has advertised a debate on social media titled The West Is Right To Be Suspicious Of Islam.
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Speakers include Mr Robinson, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, alongside fellow far-right voice Laurence Fox, opposed by others including former Tory MP Jacob Rees-Mogg.
Now, Councillor Susan Brown, leader of Oxford City Council, has issued a statement, revealing there will be a police presence in the city.
“I am deeply concerned by The Oxford Union’s decision to host Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, also known as Tommy Robinson, at its debate on Wednesday,” she said.
“Oxford is a proudly diverse, multicultural city. Whilst we are committed to free speech and open debate, that must be balanced against ensuring all our residents can live free from hatred, intimidation and harm.
“Faith leaders and members of our communities have already voiced their strong opposition to this invitation, and I stand with them.
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“I urge the Oxford Union to reflect seriously on the consequences of its choices – not only for its own reputation, but the message this event sends about Oxford and its values.
“A large-scale security operation is being prepared, involving extensive police resources and road closures.
“This will cause considerable disruption for local residents and businesses, and comes at a substantial cost.
“The Oxford Union must meet the full costs of staging their event, rather than leaving Oxford’s taxpayers to pick up the bill.”
The incident took place on Tuesday (June 9) in the car park of The Beacon in Wantage.
A 34-year-old man was arrested, charged, and remanded for possession with intent to supply, and his vehicle was seized.
This was after 32 wraps of Class A drugs and a “significant amount of cash” were found on him.
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Thames Valley Police posted an update on their South Oxon and Vale of White Horse Facebook page this morning (Monday, June 15).
The statement said: “On June 9, 2026, our team was out looking for a vehicle that had recently piqued our interest. We located it in the car park of The Beacon.
“Now, he might have been there to pick up tickets for the open mic night, Rory Bremner, or even Noasis (who are there next week and apparently very good), but it was far more likely he was there to deal.
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“A search confirmed our suspicions: 32 wraps of Class A and a significant amount of cash were found on him.
“Thanks to previous chases, we blocked him in early and ensured he was safely detained.
“A 34‑year‑old male from outside the area was arrested, charged, and remanded for Possession With Intent to Supply. The vehicle was seized.”
The incident occurred at around 2pm yesterday (June 13), a white and blue BMW motorcycle and a grey Audi A3 were involved in a collision.
This was near the junction of B480 Watlington Road and Pettiwell, and Thames Valley Police officers attended the scene.
There was a large emergency response with the South-Central Ambulance Service and the “Helicopter Emergency Medical Service” also present.
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Police say that the rider of the motorcycle was a man in his 40s and that he sustained serious life-threatening injuries.
He remains in hospital receiving treatment at this current time, Thames Valley Police informs.
The driver of the grey Audi A3 has been arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving and driving whilst over the specified limit for drugs.
From Wallingford, the 51-year-old man has been released under investigation whilst enquiries continue.
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Thames Valley Police is now appealing for witnesses following the serious road traffic collision in Garsington.
Investigating officer, PC Kerrie Ingham of the Roads Policing Unit said: “Firstly, I would like to thank the members of the public and the medical staff who stopped to assist.
“We are carrying out a thorough investigation into the circumstances of this collision, with a man being arrested at the scene shortly after police arrived, in attendance with paramedics from SCAS and HEMS.
“I would particularly like to hear from anyone who witnessed the grey Audi A3 driving northbound to the junction of B480 Watlington Road and Pettiwell prior to the collision.
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“I would also like to hear from anyone who witnessed the white and blue BMW motorcycle driving southbound towards the junction of the B480 Watlington Road and Pettiwell prior to the collision.
“If you saw either of these vehicles prior to the collision, or have dash-cam footage at around the time of the incident, please come forward.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact Thames Valley Police by calling 101 or submitting a report via the website, quoting reference number 43260296300.
Alternatively, you can report this anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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