Your Councillors


Local Councillors are elected by the community to decide how the council should carry out its various activities. They represent public interest as well as individuals living within the ward in which he or she has been elected to serve a term of office.

They have regular contact with the general public through council meetings, telephone calls or surgeries. Surgeries provide an opportunity for any ward resident to go and talk their councillor face to face and these take place on a regular basis.

Councillors are not paid a salary for their work, but they do receive allowances, the details of which are published annually. By law, all members of the Council are required to complete a declaration of interest form.

To find your councillor please use the below links:

Councillor
Photograph Councillor Political party Ward
photo of Councillor Fiaz Ahmed

Councillor Fiaz Ahmed

C/O 39 Castle Quay, Banbury, OX16 5DF

Work: fiaz.ahmed@cherwell-dc.gov.uk

Conservative
(Cherwell Conservative and Independent Alliance)
Banbury Cross and Neithrop
photo of Councillor Tom Beckett

Councillor Tom Beckett

C/O Democratic and Elections Team, 39 Castle Quay, Banbury, Oxon, OX16 5FD

Work: tom.beckett@cherwell-dc.gov.uk

The Green Party
(Green and Independent Alliance)
Bicester East
photo of Councillor Rebecca Biegel

Councillor Rebecca Biegel

C/O Democratic and Elections Team, 39 Castle Quay, Banbury, Oxon, OX16 5FD

Home mobile: 07936 028830

Work: rebecca.biegel@cherwell-dc.gov.uk

Labour and Co-operative Party (Labour Group)
(Labour Group)
Banbury Grimsbury and Hightown
photo of Councillor Gordon Blakeway

Councillor Gordon Blakeway

C/O Democratic and Elections Team, 39 Castle Quay, Banbury, Oxon, OX16 5FD

Work: gordon.blakeway@cherwell-dc.gov.uk

Liberal Democrat
(Liberal Democrat Group)
Adderbury, Bloxham and Bodicote
photo of Councillor Chris Brant

Councillor Chris Brant

C/O Democratic and Elections Team, 39 Castle Quay, Banbury, Oxon, OX16 5FD

Work: chris.brant@cherwell-dc.gov.uk

Liberal Democrat
(Liberal Democrat Group)
Cropredy, Sibfords and Wroxton
photo of Councillor Besmira Brasha

Councillor Besmira Brasha

C/O Democratic and Elections Team, 39 Castle Quay, Banbury, Oxon, OX16 5FD

Work: besmira.brasha@cherwell-dc.gov.uk

Labour
(Labour Group)
Banbury Hardwick
photo of Councillor John Broad

Councillor John Broad

C/O Democratic and Elections Team, 39 Castle Quay, Banbury, Oxon, OX16 5FD

Work: John.Broad@cherwell-dc.gov.uk

Independent
(Green and Independent Alliance)
Bicester West
photo of Councillor Phil Chapman

Councillor Phil Chapman

C/O Democratic and Elections Team, 39 Castle Quay, Banbury, Oxon, OX16 5FD

Home: 01295 750114

Work: phil.chapman@cherwell-dc.gov.uk

Conservative
(Cherwell Conservative and Independent Alliance)
Cropredy, Sibfords and Wroxton
photo of Councillor Mark Cherry

Councillor Mark Cherry

58 Appleby Close, Banbury, Oxon, OX16 0UX

Home: 01295 261937

Home mobile: 07982 713320

Work: mark.cherry@cherwell-dc.gov.uk

Labour
(Labour Group)
Banbury Ruscote
photo of Councillor Becky Clarke MBE

Councillor Becky Clarke MBE

C/O Democratic and Elections Team, 39 Castle Quay, Banbury, Oxon, OX16 5FD

Work: becky.clarke@cherwell-dc.gov.uk

Labour
(Labour Group)
Banbury Cross and Neithrop
photo of Councillor Jean Conway

Councillor Jean Conway

C/O Democratic and Elections Team, 39 Castle Quay, Banbury, Oxon, OX16 5FD

Work: jean.conway@cherwell-dc.gov.uk

Liberal Democrat
(Liberal Democrat Group)
Kidlington West
photo of Councillor Grace Conway-Murray

Councillor Grace Conway-Murray

C/O Democratic and Elections Team, 39 Castle Quay, Banbury, Oxon, OX16 5FD

Work: grace.conway-murray@cherwell-dc.gov.uk

Liberal Democrat
(Liberal Democrat Group)
Fringford and Heyfords
photo of Councillor Gemma Coton

Councillor Gemma Coton

C/O Democratic and Elections Team, 39 Castle Quay, Banbury, Oxon, OX16 5FD

Work: gemma.coton@cherwell-dc.gov.uk

Liberal Democrat
(Liberal Democrat Group)
Launton and Otmoor
photo of Councillor Nick Cotter

Councillor Nick Cotter

c/o Democratic and Elections Team, 39 Castle Quay, Banbury, Oxon, OX16 5FD

Home: 01869 322166

Work: nick.cotter@cherwell-dc.gov.uk

Liberal Democrat
(Liberal Democrat Group)
Bicester South and Ambrosden
photo of Councillor Dr Isabel Creed

Councillor Dr Isabel Creed

C/O Democratic and Elections Team, 39 Castle Quay, Banbury, Oxon, OX16 5FD

Home mobile: 07542 283311

Work: isabel.creed@cherwell-dc.gov.uk

Labour
(Labour Group)
Banbury Ruscote
photo of Councillor Andrew Crichton

Councillor Andrew Crichton

C/O Democratic and Elections Team, 39 Castle Quay, Banbury, Oxon, OX16 5FD

Work: andrew.crichton@cherwell-dc.gov.uk

Labour
(Labour Group)
Banbury Hardwick
photo of Councillor Dr Henry Elugwu

Councillor Dr Henry Elugwu

C/O 39 Castle Quay, Banbury, OX16 5DF

Work: Henry.Elugwu@cherwell-dc.gov.uk

Labour
(Labour Group)
Banbury Grimsbury and Hightown
photo of Councillor Donna Ford

Councillor Donna Ford

C/O Democratic and Elections Team, 39 Castle Quay, Banbury, OX16 5FD

Work: donna.ford@cherwell-dc.gov.uk

Independent
(Cherwell Conservative and Independent Alliance)
Bicester East
photo of Councillor Ian Harwood

Councillor Ian Harwood

C/O Democratic and Elections Team, 39 Castle Quay, Banbury, Oxon, OX16 5FD

Work mobile: 07563 800595

Work: ian.harwood@cherwell-dc.gov.uk

Conservative
(Cherwell Conservative and Independent Alliance)
Banbury Calthorpe and Easington
photo of Councillor David Hingley

Councillor David Hingley

Leader of the Council and Leader of Liberal Democrat Group

C/O Democratic and Elections Team, 39 Castle Quay, Banbury, Oxon, OX16 5FD

Work: david.hingley@cherwell-dc.gov.uk

Liberal Democrat
(Liberal Democrat Group)
Adderbury, Bloxham and Bodicote
photo of Councillor Frank Ideh

Councillor Frank Ideh

C/O Democratic and Elections Team, 39 Castle Quay, Banbury, Oxon, OX16 5FD

Home mobile: 07958 436109

Work: frank.ideh@cherwell-dc.gov.uk

Liberal Democrat
(Liberal Democrat Group)
Bicester South and Ambrosden
photo of Councillor Harry Knight

Councillor Harry Knight

C/O Democratic and Elections Team, 39 Castle Quay, Banbury, Oxon, OX16 5FD

Home mobile: 07954 996494

Work: harry.knight@cherwell-dc.gov.uk

Independent
(Independent Group)
Bicester West
photo of Councillor Simon Lytton

Councillor Simon Lytton

40 Maple Road, Bicester, OX26 6QY

Work: simon.lytton@cherwell-dc.gov.uk

Liberal Democrat
(Liberal Democrat Group)
Bicester North and Caversfield
photo of Councillor Kieron Mallon

Councillor Kieron Mallon

C/O Democratic and Elections Team, 39 Castle Quay, Banbury, Oxon, OX16 5FD

Home: 01295 269177

Work: kieron.mallon@cherwell-dc.gov.uk

Conservative
(Cherwell Conservative and Independent Alliance)
Banbury Calthorpe and Easington
photo of Councillor Nicholas Mawer

Councillor Nicholas Mawer

8 Cranesbill Drive, Bicester, Oxon, OX26 3WG

Home: 01869 249314

Home mobile: 07973 252418

Work: nicholas.mawer@cherwell-dc.gov.uk

Conservative
(Cherwell Conservative and Independent Alliance)
Bicester North and Caversfield
photo of Councillor Fiona Mawson

Councillor Fiona Mawson

C/O Democratic and Elections Team, 39 Castle Quay, Banbury, Oxon, OX16 5FD

Work: fiona.mawson@cherwell-dc.gov.uk

The Green Party
(Green and Independent Alliance)
Kidlington East
photo of Councillor Lesley McLean

Councillor Lesley McLean

Deputy Leader of Liberal Democrat Group, Deputy Leader of the Council & Portfolio Holder for Finance and Resources

C/O Democratic and Elections Team, 39 Caste Quay, Banbury, Oxon, OX16 5FD

Work: lesley.mclean@cherwell-dc.gov.uk

Liberal Democrat
(Liberal Democrat Group)
Kidlington West
photo of Councillor Zoe McLernon

Councillor Zoe McLernon

C/O 39 Castle Quay, Banbury, OX16 5DF

Work: Zoe.Mclernon@cherwell-dc.gov.uk

Conservative
(Cherwell Conservative and Independent Alliance)
Deddington
photo of Councillor Ian Middleton

Councillor Ian Middleton

Leader of Green and Independent Alliance Group

C/O Democratic and Elections Team, 39 Castle Quay, Banbury, Oxon, OX16 5FD

Home: 07779 628211

Work: ian.middleton@cherwell-dc.gov.uk

The Green Party
(Green and Independent Alliance)
Kidlington East
photo of Councillor Julian Nedelcu

Councillor Julian Nedelcu

C/O Democratic and Elections Team, 39 Castle Quay, Banbury, Oxon, OX16 5FD

Work: julian.nedelcu@cherwell-dc.gov.uk

Liberal Democrat
(Liberal Democrat Group)
Launton and Otmoor
photo of Councillor Dr Chukwudi Okeke

Councillor Dr Chukwudi Okeke

Deputy Leader of the Labour Group

C/O Democratic and Elections Team, 39 Castle Quay, Banbury, Oxon, OX16 5FD

Home mobile: 07868 683078

Work: chukwudi.okeke@cherwell-dc.gov.uk

Labour
(Labour Group)
Banbury Cross and Neithrop
photo of Councillor Robert Parkinson

Councillor Robert Parkinson

C/O Democratic and Elections Team, 39 Castle Quay, Banbury, Oxon, OX16 5FD

Work: rob.parkinson@cherwell-dc.gov.uk

Liberal Democrat
(Liberal Democrat Group)
Bicester East
photo of Councillor Lynne Parsons

Councillor Lynne Parsons

C/O Democratic and Elections Team, 39 Castle Quay, Banbury, Oxon, OX16 5FD

Home: 01295 780649

Home mobile: 07802 643697

Work: lynne.parsons@cherwell-dc.gov.uk

Labour
(Labour Group)
Banbury Calthorpe and Easington
photo of Councillor Rob Pattenden

Councillor Rob Pattenden

C/O Democratic and Elections Team, 39 Castle Quay, Banbury, Oxon, OX16 5FD

Work: rob.pattenden@cherwell-dc.gov.uk

Liberal Democrat
(Liberal Democrat Group)
Adderbury, Bloxham and Bodicote
photo of Councillor Chris Pruden

Councillor Chris Pruden

C/O Democratic and Elections Team, 39 Castle Quay, Banbury, Oxon, OX16 5FD

Home mobile: 07394200384

Work: chris.pruden@cherwell-dc.gov.uk

Liberal Democrat
(Liberal Democrat Group)
Bicester South and Ambrosden
photo of Councillor Edward Fraser Reeves

Councillor Edward Fraser Reeves

Leader of the Cherwell Conservative and Independent Alliance

C/O Democratic and Elections Team, 39 Castle Quay, Banbury, Oxon, OX16 5FD

Work: eddie.reeves@cherwell-dc.gov.uk

Conservative
(Cherwell Conservative and Independent Alliance)
Deddington
photo of Councillor David Rogers

Councillor David Rogers

Deputy Leader of the Cherwell Conservative and Independent Alliance

C/O Democratic and Elections Team, 39 Castle Quay, Banbury, Oxon, OX16 5FD

Work: david.rogers@cherwell-dc.gov.uk

Conservative
(Cherwell Conservative and Independent Alliance)
Deddington
photo of Councillor Alisa Russell

Councillor Alisa Russell

C/O Democratic and Elections Team, 39 Castle Quay, Banbury, Oxon, OX16 5FD

Work: alisa.russell@cherwell-dc.gov.uk

Liberal Democrat
(Liberal Democrat Group)
Launton and Otmoor
photo of Councillor Les Sibley

Councillor Les Sibley

Leader of the Independent Group

4 Derwent Road, Bicester, Oxon, OX26 2JA

Home: 01869 243367

Home mobile: 07796 685466

Work: les.sibley@cherwell-dc.gov.uk

Independent
(Independent Group)
Bicester West
photo of Councillor Nigel Simpson

Councillor Nigel Simpson

Vice-Chair of the Council

C/O Democratic and Elections Team, 39 Castle Quay, Banbury, Oxon, OX16 5FD

Home mobile: 07802 271448

Work: nigel.simpson@cherwell-dc.gov.uk

Conservative
(Cherwell Conservative and Independent Alliance)
Fringford and Heyfords
photo of Councillor Dr Kerrie Thornhill

Councillor Dr Kerrie Thornhill

C/O Democratic and Elections Team, 39 Castle Quay, Banbury, Oxon, OX16 5FD

Work: kerrie.thornhill@cherwell-dc.gov.uk

Labour
(Labour Group)
Banbury Hardwick
photo of Councillor Dom Vaitkus

Councillor Dom Vaitkus

C/O Democratic and Elections Team, 39 Castle Quay, Banbury, Oxon, OX16 5FD

Work: dom.vaitkus@cherwell-dc.gov.uk

Labour
(Labour Group)
Banbury Grimsbury and Hightown
photo of Councillor Dorothy Walker

Councillor Dorothy Walker

Chair of the Council

C/O Democratic and Elections Team, 39 Castle Quay, Banbury, Oxon, OX16 5FD

Home: 01865 378871

Work: dorothy.walker@cherwell-dc.gov.uk

Liberal Democrat
(Liberal Democrat Group)
Kidlington West
photo of Councillor Linda Ward

Councillor Linda Ward

C/O Democratic and Elections Team, 39 Castle Quay, Banbury, Oxon, OX16 5FD

Work: linda.ward@cherwell-dc.gov.uk

The Green Party
(Green and Independent Alliance)
Kidlington East
photo of Councillor Amanda Watkins

Councillor Amanda Watkins

Leader of the Labour Group

C/O Democratic and Elections Team, 39 Castle Quay, Banbury, Oxon, OX16 5FD

Work: amanda.watkins@cherwell-dc.gov.uk

Labour
(Labour Group)
Banbury Ruscote
photo of Councillor Douglas Webb

Councillor Douglas Webb

Old School House, Stratford Road, Drayton, Banbury, OX15 6EN

Home: 01295 730454

Home mobile: 07836 339617

Work: douglas.webb@cherwell-dc.gov.uk

Conservative
(Cherwell Conservative and Independent Alliance)
Cropredy, Sibfords and Wroxton
photo of Councillor John Willett

Councillor John Willett

C/O Democratic and Elections Team, 39 Castle Quay, Banbury, Oxon, OX16 5FD

Work: john.willett@cherwell-dc.gov.uk

Liberal Democrat
(Liberal Democrat Group)
Bicester North and Caversfield
photo of Councillor Barry Wood

Councillor Barry Wood

C/O Democratic and Elections Team, 39 Castle Quay, Banbury, Oxon, OX16 5FD

Home mobile: 07546 073678

Work: barry.wood@cherwell-dc.gov.uk

Conservative
(Cherwell Conservative and Independent Alliance)
Fringford and Heyfords