There were also elections for parish councils (in two parts of the city). Labour have nine councillors, three sit as independents and there are now two Green councillors. "For a so-called 'liberal' council to establish a network of cameras that restrict personal freedom at a cost of 6.5 million beggars belief. The Tories retained control of Cherwell District Council, though the Greens, Labour and Lib Dems all gained seats. 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. Charlotte Hubbard . 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. In addition to obvious objections to location, this means cutting services in other parts of the county. [6][7][8], Since 2008, Oxford City Council has been undergoing a programme of Business Transformation which has now been delivered in to the City Council.[9]. Oxford City Councilors David Prytherch and Chantel Raghu are unopposed for re-election Nov. 2. Oxford City Council contains all of the Oxford East parliamentary constituency, which was won by Labour in the 2010 General Election with an increased majority but was until then a highly marginal seat with the Liberal Democrats. "It's really worrying, it scares people.". He added that it is a proposal of happy proximity, not a prison. . This website and associated newspapers adhere to the Independent Press Standards Organisation's . Oxford City Council is the lower-tier local government authority for the city of Oxford in England, providing such services as leisure centres and parking. The idea particularly took hold in 2020 in the wake of COVID-19, when lockdowns and work-from-home forced people to abandon their cars and recognise the need for well-served local neighbourhoods. Those Labour councillors returned included leader Susan Brown and deputy leader Ed Turner. The Independent Working Class Association was represented for a decade between 2002 and 2012. In 2015, the festival saw over 60 local organisations partner to deliver over 100 events across the city and attract over 40,000 visitors. [4] This was received by the Department for Communities and Local Government[5] but subsequently rejected. contact the editor here. It started receiving international attention when the mayor of Paris, Anne Hidalgo, announced her intention tomake France's capital city a 15-minute city,following her re-election in 2020. He promised the Conservatives would look at planning regulations to prevent pubs from being turned into flats or shops. Approximately 2,000 people marched through several streets to protest the measures due to start later this year. Votes cast: Contact Information. The council's plan aims to limit traffic travelling between neighbourhoods, instead. There were elections across all wards for Oxford City Council on Thursday 3 May 2018. Farage tweeted, "The climate change lockdowns are coming" in response to Canterburys innocuous traffic filtering scheme, while Oxfords plans triggered similar ripples of incredulous fury. At its heart is a bold agenda for Oxford City designed to tackle poverty and inequality, to continue Labour's drive for an inclusive, more equal . Oxford Labour has set out its Oxford City Council election manifesto - a promise to the residents of Oxford of what it will deliver if Labour wins power again in the May 6 City Council elections. On behalf of myself and the Oxford City Council, it is my pleasure to welcome you to our website. What's he waiting for? Residents living in the rest of Oxfordshire can only apply for a permit to travel between the districts on up to 25 days a year. He has been berated by complete strangers on social media. Newsquest Media Group Ltd, Loudwater Mill, Station Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. Following the local elections on 5 May 2022 the political composition of the Council is: Votes cast: 40,095 A modern browser with JavaScript and a stable internet connection is required to view this interactive. "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. Results will be announced in the early hours of Friday 6 May 2022. Data returned from the Piano 'meterActive/meterExpired' callback event. This site is part of Newsquest's audited local newspaper network. Mr Bhagwandin said: "There is a good chance we will get on the council this year. CORAIS Tiago Jorge De Assis Caldeira Cruz, Freedom Alliance. He added: "Pubs are really important, they are crucial for community cohesion, it is a place where people can mingle and come together.". In the City of Oxford there are 8 county divisions consisting of 3 city wards. In a UK first, from 2024 car drivers must apply for a permit to travel through "traffic filters" for a maximum of 100 days a year. In 2011, Oxford City Council had reduced their carbon footprint by 25% (against a baseline of 2005/6) and continues to reduce carbon emissions from its own estate by 5% year on year. Since the first election to the shadow authority in 1973 ahead of the reforms which came into force in 1974, political control of the council has been as follows:[1]. March 1, 2023, 5:30 a.m. But what's making them believe that? The Conservatives have plans to make the council carbon. Oxford City Council Some online Council Tax, Business Rates and Benefits services currently unavailable Some of our online Council Tax, Business Rates and Benefits services are currently. As vacancies arise between elections, by-elections are held to elect a replacement councillor. At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece. Short distances are also an opportunity to foster social community, with a dynamic neighbourhood life.". Similar policies for long term help have been suggested by Labour, the Lib Dems and Greens too. On 19 February, thousands of people protested in Oxford against plans to introduce LTNs in the city. Thursday, 15 November, 2018. Meet our elected City Council Members for our city: Phil Gardner . Westminster City Council's Cabinet met on 25 October and gave the go-ahead to take detailed proposals for the Oxford Street District (OSD) to a public consultation that will run from 6th November to 16th December. 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. On transport, Mr Bhagwandin stressed the Oxford's Conservatives were in favour of active travel like cycling and walking, but did not agree with the way schemes like Cowley's Low Traffic Neighbourhoods had been rolled out. HP10 9TY. Despite the stereotypical view of Oxford as a conservative city, there are no elected Conservatives on the city council. We're here to help, so please don't hesitate to get in touch. I would like to see a greater level of investment in people who are vulnerable.". The term was coined by Paris-based urbanist Carlos Moreno. Mr Bhagwandin said his party expected the LTNs to have caused traffic build up and more pollution on large roads, even if it had benefitted smaller residential ones. LONDON It is an old, seemingly innocuous idea among city planners: The closer you live to your workplace, shops, schools and other amenities, the better your . He moved to the UK in 2002, and now works as an advocacy manager for a charity. 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. Some of our online Council Tax, Business Rates and Benefits services are currently unavailable due to planned maintenance. Please review our, You need to be a subscriber to join the conversation. Find out who your MP, councillors and other elected representatives are by entering your postcode in this box: Copyright 2023 Oxfordshire Conservatives. ", Councillors threatened over traffic scheme, Council approves 6.5m traffic filter scheme, British Kebab Awards: Two Oxfordshire vans reach final, Oxford man described as 'emotionless' in murder trial, Northern lights: Spectacular photos taken in Bicester, Cafe in Didcot given three-out-of-five hygiene rating, Co-op store 'ram-raided' in Oxfordshire village, Anglo Saxon Oxfordshire bones mystery may now be solved, Human error to blame for deadly train crash, says Greek PM, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece. Residents are confused and local politicians have received a torrent of abuse as a result. Find your councillor Your councillors alphabetically. Those ads you do see are predominantly from local businesses promoting local services. Cllr Susan Brown, Leader, Oxford City Council (Labour) - Chair Cllr Andrew Gant, Opposition Leader, Oxford City Council (Liberal Democrats) Cllr Dick Wolff, Member, Oxford City Council (Green) Cllr James Mills, Leader, West Oxfordshire District Council (Conservative) Professor Steve Fisher, Political Sociology, University of Oxford And why are there protests against the concept of 15-minute cities? He joined the Conservative Party in 2010, as he thought they offered the 'right policies' to improve opportunities out of poverty. Oxford City Council is the lower-tier local government authority for the city of Oxford in England, providing such services as leisure centres and parking. On 19 February, thousands of people protested in Oxford against plans to introduce LTNs in the city. 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. In November, Oxfordshire County Council approved a 6.5m trial scheme designed to stop most drivers in Oxford from using busy city routes at peak times. Apart from reducing car use, the concept also aims to improve public spaces, meeting places and facilities in the area, he pointed out. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. 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. Find out which online services are affected. The next City Council elections will be in May 2020. The Conservatives have lost control of West Oxfordshire District Council for the first time in 22 years. Each county division elects two county . Check your local council website for full details. A third of the council's seats were elected on Thursday. Alex Nurse, a lecturer in urban planning at the University of Liverpool, told The Washington Post that lots of people already live in what could be described as a 15-minute city (or a 20-minute neighbourhood, a similar concept). No Lockdowns. [10] Labour massively increased its majority following the collapse of the Liberal Democrat vote at the 2015 general election. Elections are held in even-numbered years. 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Video, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. Eddie Reeves, leader of Oxford's county council Conservative opposition, said it was a "draconian, discriminatory and expensive policy". The next county elections will be held on Thursday June 4th, the same day as the European Pariamentary Elections. Thousands took to the streets of Oxford on Saturday to protest the implementation of 'Light Traffic Neighbourhoods' and traffic filters to restrict who can enter certain areas of the city by car. Video, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story, Prince Andrew offered Frogmore Cottage - reports, Ed Sheeran says wife developed tumour in pregnancy, Man survives 31 days in jungle by eating worms, China and Belarus call for peace in Ukraine, Bieber cancels remaining Justice world tour dates, Eli Lilly caps monthly insulin costs in US at $35, Kobe Bryant widow wins $29m settlement from LA, Ruling party wins Nigeria's presidential election. He said: "To be clear we support active travel schemes which are sensible and don't damage the environment. Votes rejected: 274 To achieve that goal, the council. I think Labour will be punished for that. He said he had resigned as a district councillor to spend more time on his PCC work. In the election for the county council, all four major parties have pledged to put the climate crisis at the heart of their agenda. It also said it was working with Thames Valley Police to "report the most extreme abuse". False claims that a lockdown to help fight climate change could soon be enforced in Oxford have spread on social media. Video, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story, How Oxfordshire councils spend your money, Prince Andrew offered Frogmore Cottage - reports, Ed Sheeran says wife developed tumour in pregnancy, Man survives 31 days in jungle by eating worms, China and Belarus call for peace in Ukraine, Bieber cancels remaining Justice world tour dates, Eli Lilly caps monthly insulin costs in US at $35, Kobe Bryant widow wins $29m settlement from LA, Ruling party wins Nigeria's presidential election. Moreno denied that the concept of 15-minute is about coercive measures. The information you provide is used in accordance with our Data Collection and Use policy. The city has since banned cars from parts of Seine, added cycling routes, and created mini parks. 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. The current largest group on the council are the Conservatives. Read about our approach to external linking. The last two weeks have been unusual for him, to say the least. The Tory campaigner said his party would look at how to make up the difference in spending from the council's reserves. . Oxford Town Hall GV general scene setter exterior view.20/01/2021.Picture by Ed Nix. In the Oxfordshire County Council elections, a total of 63 seats will be up for grabs. Note: This lookup covers the national election in Northern Ireland, as well as council and mayoral elections in England, Scotland and Wales. Instead, Mr Bhagwandin said 'sensible' options for active travel included more segregated bike lanes in Oxford so cyclists could feel safe. In the Vale of White Horse, a by-election was held in the Steventon and the Hanneys ward, which had been held by the Thames Valley's Conservative Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) Matthew Barber from 2003 until March. "When people get very worried about it, and then realise it's not true, I think they're just relieved," she said. Oxford City Council Election Results - 5 May 2022 Overall result for Oxford City Council. In the City of Oxford there are 8 county divisions consisting of 3 city wards. Elections to Oxfordshire County Council are held every four years. So is the social media storm likely to die down then? Nicola and Ed attended the recent community meeting at the Railway Club, Botley Road, Oxford. "People have come up to me and said: 'Is it true that we're not going to be allowed out of our houses, that it's going to be just like the coronavirus lockdown?'. It is really about creating a city that makes people want to live there," he said. Nicola Blackwood said, "The idea of a super-probation centre in Mill Street is ill-conceived. 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. He pledged to investigate a 'sustainable strategy' to help people off the streets on a permanent basis. No Curfews. LTNs have proved to be unpopular with some motorists, who are unable to move about their local area as they please. THIS week the Oxford Mail is profiling the political parties canvassing for your vote in the upcoming city council elections on May 6. "It's an organised sort of group of climate change deniers," said Ms Kerr. Elections are held in even-numbered years. These plans are not strictly to do with 15-minute cities at all,but in the world of conspiracy mongering, they have been associated with other initiatives such as Low Traffic Neighbourhoods (LTNs) and Ultra-Low Emissions Zones in London. Oxford, more than Labour and Conservatives. In 2014, Oxford City Council was named 'Most Sustainable Local Authority' in the Public Sector Sustainability Awards. 2023 BBC. By clicking this button you agree to your information being used in accordance with that policy. Mr Bhagwandin said: "There are very complex issues that need to be addressed and I would like to see greater investment in mental health support, and support for people faced with addictive substances. But it has erupted in a furious row, with councillors bombarded with abuse and receiving numerous calls and social media messages from worried residents. Liberal Democrat Green Alliance Group Leader and Leader of the Council. Conservative Independent Alliance Group Leader and Leader of the Opposition. I think it is fair to ask them to show the restraint that other workers are having to make in their salaries.". The Conservatives have lost control of West Oxfordshire District Council for the first time in 22 years. Supporters email Find address The information you provide is used in accordance with our Data Collection and Use policy. Offender management is far more effective when provided within a community and I do believe that the centralising of probation services is a backward step in restorative justice in Oxfordshire. Draconian plans to divide Oxford residents into six climate zones have led to council chiefs calling in the police over "extreme abuse". It reportedly eliminates the need for car journeys, thereby cutting carbon emissions, reducing air and noise pollution, and improving peoples health. Mr Bhagwandin said his party was also campaigning on protecting pubs in Oxford. "People are going to be free to travel around, just as they are at the moment.". 06:53, 6 MAY 2022. As a residential road, the area lacks the infrastructure to support such a centre - access is poor, it is quite difficult to find and is nowhere near the local police station or courts. They falsely claimed that the scheme would, in practice, "lock" residents in their own homes. Registered in England & Wales | 01676637 |. Below is a list of candidates for the. There were elections across all wards for Oxford City Council on Thursday 6 May 2021. Oxford City Council in Oxford, England is elected every two years, with half of the 48 seats in the City Council up for election on each occasion. If successful, the Conservatives and the Lib Dems would hold the same number of seats on the County Council. The trial scheme, which is not expected to start before 2024, is designed to cut unnecessary car journeys, while making walking, cycling and public transport more appealing. Some critics have described it as climate lockdown and like the Berlin Wall, while thousands of residents have signed petitions railing against it. "Attack them on the facts not on conspiracy theories," tweeted Conservative councillor Liam Walker. One British TikTok user claimed, falsely, that it would mean requiring a permit to leave your zone. [11] In 2017, Oxford City Council voiced their opposition to the proposal[12] and it was subsequently dropped. After the news broke, a number of fringe media outlets began describing the initiative as an effective "climate lockdown". Mr Bhagwandin was born and brought up in Guyana, where he used to work as a journalist. inaccuracy or intrusion, then please Tweet. Read on. Elections to Oxfordshire County Council are held every four years. A Gannett Company. Apologies for the inconvenience caused. I think we would emphasise the word sensible.". To achieve that goal, the council proposed the creation of traffic filters, enforced through cameras, in six key locations across the city. Energy Superhub Oxford is a power optimisation project at the Redbridge park and ride. Advisory Group members | Oxford Citizens Assembly on Climate Change | Oxford City Council Some online Council Tax, Business Rates and Benefits services currently unavailable Some of our. There wereelections across all wards for Oxford City Council on Thursday 6 May 2021. "The council is pleading poverty from the Treasury,. We're here to help, so please don't hesitate to get in touch. He said: "We will be calling for a pay-freeze of council employees earning over 100,000. If you are dissatisfied with the response provided you can 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. Conservative Party Candidate: 181 : DOBBS Chloe Chantel: Conservative Party Candidate: 196 : HURT Stephen Robert: Green Party Lead Candidate: 132 : Darius Laws, leader of the Conservative Party at the city council, said he was "really pleased . Councillor Liz Brighouse. Despite receiving less than half the votes in the last three local elections, Labour holds 70% of the seats. Phone: 256-525-0766. Though Peterson did not elaborate on what the plan was, viral TikToks have taken it a few steps further, referring to plans in Canada and the UK. Death threats have put him and his family on guard. As vacancies arise between elections, by-elections are held to elect a replacement councillor. In a joint statement with Oxford City Council, it condemned the abuse, which it said was "due to inaccurate information being circulated online". The Independent Working Class Association was represented for a . Comments have been closed on this article. Published and promoted by Mike Gallacher on behalf of Oxford City Conservatives, Oxford Conservatives' Flood Safe Campaign, Improve children's play facilities in Oxford. Hawara: 'What happened was horrific and barbaric'. "An annual spend of 800,000 could see the council improve air quality, boost local businesses and encourage commuters - both in and outside the ring road - out of their cars by making park and ride sites free.. Following the local elections on 5 May 2022 the political composition of the Council is: Labour Group . The Conservative group remains the largest on the council, but it now has only 22 seats, far short of the all out majority of 32 needed to claim power. 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. 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. She beat the Conservatives' Louise Brown, who secured 519 votes, and Independent David Corps, who received 199 votes. Instead of being locked up in the car, the metro, the TV and computer screens, the proposal is also to enjoy the public spaces, to move for good sports," Moreno further said. Ed Argar said, "At the recent community meeting to discuss the proposed Mill Street mega-Probation Centre the strength of local feeling was clear to everyone. County candidates in West Cental Oxford, Paul Sargent & Bill Wilson have been joined by Nicola Blackwood (parliamentary spokesman for Oxford West & Abingdon) and Ed Argar (parliamentary spokesman for Oxford East) in their condemnation of the Thames Valley Probation Service plans. It includes a lithium-ion battery of 48MW/50MWh, a vanadium flow battery of 2MW/5MWh, 20 fast electric vehicle chargers for public use and ground-source heat pumps for residential properties.[26][27]. Send your story ideas to south.newsonline@bbc.co.uk. In December last year, Canadian right-wing commentator Jordan Peterson shared an article about Oxfords 15-minute city with his Twitter followers. Prytherch and Raghu said they wish more people would run to ensure that Oxford. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused. On council spending, Mr Bhagwandin said the Tories would review executive staff pay at the council, with the aim of freezing it for the foreseeable future. What's he waiting for? Oxford City Council, elected via first- past-the-post, fails to fairly represent the views of electors. ", ALSO READ: Dog owners urged to be 'vigilant' after rat poison left out. DeSantis won't say he's running. Following them were the Liberal Democrats. In 2018, the electoral ward boundaries were changed due to population shifts in the city. The Oxford City Council elections also took place on 6th May 2021, with the vote count also taking place on the Saturday. Your Councillors Don't know what division you are in? Prior to 2002, the City Council was elected by thirds. Lib Dem Sally Povolotsky is Mr Barber's replacement, having won 878 votes. Elections to Aberdeen City Council took place on 5 May 2022 on the same day as the 31 other Scottish local government elections.The election used the 13 wards created following the fifth statutory review of electoral arrangements conducted by Local Government Boundary Commission for Scotland in 2016, with 45 councillors elected. ET. 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.". 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. Hawara: 'What happened was horrific and barbaric'. Bio. Since 2002, elections have been held for Oxford City Council in even years, with each councillor serving a term of four years. Subscribe To Our Daily Newsletter And Get News Delivered Straight To Your Inbox. "There are a number of different factors in there, I sad I won't be carrying forward the climate change agenda that is very important That means that the Conservatives now have 20 councillors and the Liberal Democrats 15. Each ward elected one councillor to serve a four-year term. There were no district council elections in South Oxfordshire. Well, that is the exact premise of a 15-minute city. Labour has retained control of Oxford City Council with no change to its majority. 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