Find your councillor Your councillors alphabetically. The Oxford City Council elections also took place on 6th May 2021, with the vote count also taking place on the Saturday. "The council is pleading poverty from the Treasury,. On behalf of myself and the Oxford City Council, it is my pleasure to welcome you to our website. So is the social media storm likely to die down then? We're here to help, so please don't hesitate to get in touch. The county council divisions in Oxford are: Barton & Churchill Division (Barton & Sandhills Ward, Quarry & Risinghurst Ward and Churchill Ward), Cowley & Littlemore Division (Littlemore Ward, Rose Hill & Iffley Ward and Cowley Ward), East Oxford (Cowley Marsh Ward, St Mary's Ward and St Clement's Ward), Headington & Marston Division (Headington Hill & Northway Ward, Headington Ward and Marston Ward), Isis Division (Holywell Ward, Hinksey Park Ward and Iffley Fields Ward), Leys & Lye Division (Northfield Brook Ward, Lye Valley ward and Blackbird Leys Ward), Summertown & Wolvercote Division (Summertown Ward, Wolvercote Ward and St Margaret's Ward), West Central Oxford Division (Carfax Ward, North Ward and Jericho & Osney Ward), CITY CONSERVATIVES UNITE AGAINST NEW PROBATION CENTRE. On finances he also suggested there should be a freeze in rent at council owned properties like the Covered Market, which he said would benefit traders. He added his party would be opposed to plans for bus gates on Marston Ferry Road and Holloway in the future, which contrasts with the county council Conservatives who have backed these plans. 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"This is going to happen in other parts of the country, because I don't think we're going to be the only city that will make the decision to limit traffic. Some of our online Council Tax, Business Rates and Benefits services are currently unavailable due to planned maintenance. The by-election was held after two independent councillors, Beverley and Gerard Oxford, resigned. Elections to Oxfordshire County Council are held every four years. Those ads you do see are predominantly from local businesses promoting local services. "The messages are coming from all over the world.". Under the authoritys 6.5 million trial, ANPR cameras will scan Hythe Bridge Street, Thames Street, St Cross Road and St Clements seven days a week from 7am until 7pm, as well as rush hour at Hollow Way and Marston Ferry Road. All other vehicles, including public transport and bikes, will be exempt. Read about our approach to external linking. The council's plan aims to limit traffic travelling between neighbourhoods, instead. Speaking to The Quint, Moreno said, "Instead of being perfect for cars, its a proposition to design easy walking distance cities with shops, cafes, schools, public equipment. Nicola and Ed attended the recent community meeting at the Railway Club, Botley Road, Oxford. 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West Oxfordshire Council candidates received results at the Windrush Leisure Centre in Witney early on Friday, Oxford City Council leader Susan Brown was returned as a councillor in Thursday's election. Overall turnout: Copyright 2023 Oxford City Council, Town Hall, St Aldate's, Oxford, OX1 1BX, Some online Council Tax, Business Rates and Benefits services currently unavailable, Oxford City Council Election results - 6 May 2021. It is important that we continue to promote these adverts as our local businesses need as much support as possible during these challenging times. It is really about creating a city that makes people want to live there," he said. The traffic filters come as Oxford City Council and Oxfordshire County Council hope to become a 15-minute city, with GPs, schools and shops in local clusters. So how did a mainly rural county suddenly find itself at the heart of a social media storm? Video, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. ET. Well, that is the exact premise of a 15-minute city. He added: "Pubs are really important, they are crucial for community cohesion, it is a place where people can mingle and come together.". The electoral candidates for Oxford City Council's elections on May 6 have been announced. The last elections were held in May 2005. But it has erupted in a furious row, with councillors bombarded with abuse and receiving numerous calls and social media messages from worried residents. Video, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. However, not everyone is convinced that it is a wholesome concept. The last elections were held in May 2005. Private cars without permits will be fined 70 if they pass the boundaries, with blue-badge holders, carers and 100-day permit holders exempt. Overall turnout: 39.39%, Downloadthe result of the election to Old Marston Parish Council, Copyright 2023 Oxford City Council, Town Hall, St Aldate's, Oxford, OX1 1BX, Some online Council Tax, Business Rates and Benefits services currently unavailable, Oxford City Council Election results - 5 May 2022. [10] Labour massively increased its majority following the collapse of the Liberal Democrat vote at the 2015 general election. "I feel quite angry about it," said Mr Enright. 2023 BBC. After the news broke, a number of fringe media outlets began describing the initiative as an effective "climate lockdown". Social Services, Education and Highways services (amongst others) are provided by Oxfordshire County Council. Democratic reform has to start locally with the empowerment of communities. "It's not a lockdown," said Liz Leffman, leader of Oxfordshire County Council. Fraser Jones, who owns Barefoot, an Oxford bakery chain, said it was akin to the Berlin Wall with gates [that] will serve to keep residents in their local community. "Attack them on the facts not on conspiracy theories," tweeted Conservative councillor Liam Walker. Note: This lookup covers the national election in Northern Ireland, as well as council and mayoral elections in England, Scotland and Wales. Conservative Party Candidate: 181 : DOBBS Chloe Chantel: Conservative Party Candidate: 196 : HURT Stephen Robert: Green Party Lead Candidate: 132 : contact the editor here. She beat the Conservatives' Louise Brown, who secured 519 votes, and Independent David Corps, who received 199 votes. For instance, conspiracy theorists have likened 15-minute cities to a "dystopian hellscape," and said that they are part of a grand plan to control the masses. Send your story ideas to south.newsonline@bbc.co.uk. 7,709 followers. The reason is there are a number of community issues people have which Labour has pursued or welcomed which are not in people's interests. Each electoral ward within Oxford is represented by two councillors, thus all wards elect one councillor at each election. The council says it is still exploring the possibility of turning Chester into a '15-minute city', a concept that recently led to protests in Oxford.. Moreno denied that the concept of 15-minute is about coercive measures. He said he had resigned as a district councillor to spend more time on his PCC work. Similar policies for long term help have been suggested by Labour, the Lib Dems and Greens too. There were also elections for parish councils (in two parts of the city). Newsquest Media Group Ltd, Loudwater Mill, Station Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. "When people get very worried about it, and then realise it's not true, I think they're just relieved," she said. Tweet. "The council is pleading poverty from the Treasury, whilst spending millions of pounds of public money on a series of anti-business, city-centric measures, of which this is just one, he told The Telegraph. 2023 BBC. There are elections across all wards for Oxford City Council on Thursday 5 May 2022. The Conservatives have plans to make the council carbon. Not when winter is coming, The Lockdown Files: Matt Hancock's leaked messages show 'risks' of ministers using WhatsApp, says watchdog, Drink thousands of varieties of wine to boost immunity and improve mental health, plans to divide Oxford residents into six climate zones, will be fined 70 if they pass the boundaries. "At its height, I had text messages, which is unusual, a couple of calls, and direct emails as well making threats, and that was alarming. VideoAt the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece, Covid origin likely China lab incident - FBI chief, Blackpink lead top stars back on the road in Asia, Exploring the rigging claims in Nigeria's elections, 'Wales is in England' gaffe sparks TikToker's trip, Ukraine war casts shadow over India's G20 ambitions, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. At the centre of the debate on the concept of 15-minute cities is the UK's Oxford locality. Some of our online Council Tax, Business Rates and Benefits services are currently unavailable due to planned maintenance. The next county elections will be held on Thursday June 4th, the same day as the European Pariamentary Elections. Contact Information. Contact Information. Liberal Democrat Green Alliance Group Leader and Leader of the Council. David Harvey, who had sat on West Oxfordshire Council since 1998, lost his seat in Witney South to Labour's Michael Brooker by 68 votes. Mr. Rather, she elaborated, it is motivated by a broader narrative, which is common to many conspiracy theories, in which people believe a higher power is taking control away from them. ", Climate change: how to make the big polluters really pay, "41m project to support Oxford on journey to zero carbon", "Project with world's largest lithium-vanadium hybrid BESS officially launched in Oxford, UK", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Oxford_City_Council&oldid=1137281153, Non-metropolitan district councils of England, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, Tiago Jorge de Assis Caldeira Cruz Corais, This page was last edited on 3 February 2023, at 20:22. Despite the stereotypical view of Oxford as a conservative city, there are no elected Conservatives on the city council. ELECTIONS 2021: The candidates for Oxford listed. In the City of Oxford there are 8 county divisions consisting of 3 city wards. All rights reserved. Each county division elects two county . The Windsor Framework paves the way for a new chapter for the people of, Find out how the Conservatives are boosting grassroots football with generous, Join us on Thursday 9th March, 7 pm for Conservatives Curry Banquet with our. A 15-minute city is essentially a neighbourhood-planningprinciple in which everything people require for their day-to-day lives, such as schools, doctors, grocery stores, etc, are available within a short walk or cycling distance from home. "It's an organised sort of group of climate change deniers," said Ms Kerr. Plans to introduce permits for drivers to travel between six areas of Oxford have been likened to the Berlin Wall. Despite the stereotypical view of Oxford as a conservative city, there are no elected Conservatives on the city council. Draconian plans to divide Oxford residents into six climate zones have led to council chiefs calling in the police over "extreme abuse". Until 2002 the council was elected by thirds. Since 2002, elections have been held for Oxford City Council in even years, with each councillor serving a term of four years. Labour & Co-operative Party Group Leader and Deputy Leader of the Council. . Other high-profile, right-wing figures also got involved, including Nigel Farage, Katie Hopkins, and Lawrence Fox. In 2016, Oxfordshire County Council put forward a 'One Oxfordshire' proposal which would see Oxford City Council and the four other district councils in Oxfordshire abolished and replaced with a single unitary county council for Oxfordshire. The Tory campaigner said his party would look at how to make up the difference in spending from the council's reserves. Mr Bhagwandin said: "There is a good chance we will get on the council this year. I think Labour will be punished for that. contact IPSO here, 2001-2023. There were elections across all wards for Oxford City Council on Thursday 6 May 2021. Imagine living in a place where all amenities like parks, restaurants, schools, grocery shops, and pharmacies are accessible through a 15-minute walk or bicycle ride from your house. It means Labour now have 32 seats, the Lib Dems nine, the Greens six and an independent, one. We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. Since 2002, elections have been held for Oxford City Council in even years, with each councillor serving a term of four years. The leaders of the council since 2002 have been: On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. The councils plan aims to limit traffic travelling between neighbourhoods, instead pushing it out to the citys ring road. Bio. Councillor Duncan Enright says he is not used to the type of abuse he has been receiving, A number of blogs and fringe media outlets planted the idea that a "climate lockdown" was imminent in Oxford, "I refuse to give in to aggression, bullying and threats," said councillor Emily Kerr, Allegations of an upcoming "climate lockdown" in Oxford were repeated by users worldwide, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece. In early 2003, the Oxford City Council submitted a bid to become a unitary authority. He said: "We would like to see a freeze in council tax to reflect the fact that residents of Oxford have had a very difficult year given the Covid pandemic situation.". The Council also covers part of the Oxford West and Abingdon parliamentary constituency, which was won from the Conservatives by the Liberal Democrats at the 2017 General Election. As vacancies arise between elections, by-elections are held to elect a replacement councillor. 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