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
Councillor	Political party	Ward
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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