Despite the stereotypical view of Oxford as a conservative city, there are no elected Conservatives on the city council. Eddie Reeves, leader of Oxfords county council Conservative opposition, said it was a draconian, discriminatory and expensive policy. If successful, the Conservatives and the Lib Dems would hold the same number of seats on the County Council. Send your story ideas to south.newsonline@bbc.co.uk. 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. Oxfordshire County 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. The Oxford Conservatives do not have a written manifesto, and are mainly standing on a series of local promises, but have a series of city-wide issues they are also campaigning on. ELECTIONS 2021: The candidates for Oxford listed. Jack James Matthews, oxford, Local Conservatives Paul Rogers, Weyland Road, Liberal Democrat Mike Rowley, Heath Close, Labour and Co-operative Party Blackbird Leys Rae Humberstone, Little Bury,. It sounds like a dream come true, right? Data returned from the Piano 'meterActive/meterExpired' callback event. 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. Elections are held in even-numbered years. But it has erupted in a furious row, with councillors bombarded with abuse and receiving numerous calls and social media messages from worried residents. "It is not just about removing what is harmful to the environment, it is about adding what is good for neighbourhood life. Read more: Oxford City Council says it has learnt from 'mistakes' of the LTN saga Barton and Sandhills Ward Blackbird Leys Ward Carfax and Jericho Ward Churchill Ward Cowley Ward Cutteslowe and Sunnymead Ward Donnington Ward Headington Ward Headington Hill and Northway Ward Hinksey Park Ward Holywell Ward Littlemore Ward Lye Valley Ward They falsely claimed that the scheme would, in practice, "lock" residents in their own homes. He joined the Conservative Party in 2010, as he thought they offered the 'right policies' to improve opportunities out of poverty. There wereelections across all wards for Oxford City Council on Thursday 6 May 2021. Votes rejected: 274 It also said it was working with Thames Valley Police to "report the most extreme abuse". The by-election was held after two independent councillors, Beverley and Gerard Oxford, resigned. Enter your postcode, or the name of your English, Scottish or Welsh council area or Northern Ireland constituency to find out. If elected, the Conservatives have promised to review council spending and the amount people pay in tax, to remove Low Traffic Neighbourhoods if residents do not want them, to find a long term solution for rough sleeping, and to protect pubs. After the news broke, a number of fringe media outlets began describing the initiative as an effective "climate lockdown". The last two weeks have been unusual for him, to say the least. The next City Council elections will be in May 2022. March 1, 2023, 5:30 a.m. 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. Drivers will face 70 fines if they are caught on camera moving across town on local streets. The information you provide is used in accordance with our Data Collection and Use policy. THIS week the Oxford Mail is profiling the political parties canvassing for your vote in the upcoming city council elections on May 6. 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 City Conservatives have backed the campaign against the probation service setting up a new county-wide centre at Trajan House in Mill Street. Find out who your MP, councillors and other elected representatives are by entering your postcode in this box: Copyright 2023 Oxfordshire Conservatives. Video, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. The Telegraph values your comments but kindly requests all posts are on topic, constructive and respectful. There may be parish council elections or council by-elections where you are. Supporters email Find address The information you provide is used in accordance with our Data Collection and Use policy. 06:53, 6 MAY 2022. In a joint statement this week, the Labour, Lib Dem and Green-run councils said they are working with Thames Valley Police to report the most extreme abuse. Mr Bhagwandin was born and brought up in Guyana, where he used to work as a journalist. The Tory campaigner said his party would look at how to make up the difference in spending from the council's reserves. 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. . But even among those who oppose the plans, there are concerns over how unfounded claims have entered the public debate. DeSantis won't say he's running. Oxford City Council also leads on delivering the annual Low Carbon Oxford Week festival, which uses culture, creativity and, community to inspire local people to take action on climate change. A new chapter for the people of Northern Ireland, SHRIVENHAM BRANCH CONSERVATIVES CURRY BANQUET WITH DAVID JOHNSTON MP. Since 2002, elections have been held for Oxford City Council in even years, with each councillor serving a term of four years. The idea of a so-called 15-minute city involves redesigning urban areas so that residents have access to everything they need - work, shops, medical services, parks, leisure facilities - all within a 15-minute walk or short cycling . The Independent Working Class Association was represented for a decade between 2002 and 2012. Some of our online Council Tax, Business Rates and Benefits services are currently unavailable due to planned maintenance. "This is illegitimate in a modern democracy like ours, that people should behave in this way. Each electoral ward within Oxford is represented by two councillors, thus all wards elect one councillor at each election. In the Oxfordshire County Council elections, a total of 63 seats will be up for grabs. Prior to 2002, the City Council was elected by thirds. 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). The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. 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. "This is something I've never experienced before in many years in local politics.". 1w. All other vehicles, including public transport and bikes, will be exempt. First Name Last Name Email Phone; Mayor Jackie: Sergent: mayor@oxfordnc.org (919) 690-1865: Commissioner Ron: Bullock: ron.bullock@oxfordnc.org (919) 693-7923: Commissioner Quon: Bridges: quon.bridges@oxfordnc.org (919) 603-1076: Commissioner John: Tovey: john.tovey@oxfordnc.org 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. There were elections across all wards for Oxford City Council on Thursday 6 May 2021. And why are there protests against the concept of 15-minute cities? "The council is pleading poverty from the Treasury,. 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.". Plans to introduce permits for drivers to travel between six areas of Oxford have been likened to the Berlin Wall. 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. Oxford Town Hall GV general scene setter exterior view.20/01/2021.Picture by Ed Nix. 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. Until 2002 the council was elected by thirds. 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.. "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. Each county division elects two county . Votes cast: "Attack them on the facts not on conspiracy theories," tweeted Conservative councillor Liam Walker. 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. Results were announced in the early hours of Friday morning (4 May 2018). "I've been built up into some huge monster," he said. 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. Comments have been closed on this article. Because the truth is worth it.). February 21, 2023. Sander van der Linden, author of Foolproof: Why We Fall for Misinformation and How to Build Immunity, explained to The Washington Post that the controversy surrounding 15-minute cities is not motivated by specific policy details. "We'd heard a number of those objections before and modified our proposals as a result.". Video, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. For probation and rehabilitation to be effective we have to make it easy for people to attend their sessions - taking services away from local communities and centralising them in a mega-centre, in the middle of a residential area, half way across the county for many people, simply makes no sense, for residents or for the probationers". contact the editor here. Other high-profile, right-wing figures also got involved, including Nigel Farage, Katie Hopkins, and Lawrence Fox. [10] Labour massively increased its majority following the collapse of the Liberal Democrat vote at the 2015 general election. The term was coined by Paris-based urbanist Carlos Moreno. 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. The electoral candidates for Oxford City Council's elections on May 6 have been announced. False claims that a lockdown to help fight climate change could soon be enforced in Oxford have spread on social media. If you are dissatisfied with the response provided you can "Clearly, the 15-minute city implementation is not about coercive measures, restrictive obligations. Phone: 256-525-0766. 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. The Conservatives have plans to make the council carbon. 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. "The people who are spreading this misinformation will continue to do so," said Ms Leffman, urging caution to other councils. Oxford City Council leads the Low Carbon Oxford network a collaboration of over 40 organisations working together to reduce emissions in the city by 40% by 2020. The Independent Working Class Association was represented for a . This site is part of Newsquest's audited local newspaper network. 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. ET. He moved to the UK in 2002, and now works as an advocacy manager for a charity. Similar policies for long term help have been suggested by Labour, the Lib Dems and Greens too. Please review our, You need to be a subscriber to join the conversation. The Conservatives have lost control of West Oxfordshire District Council for the first time in 22 years. 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. Despite the stereotypical view of Oxford as a conservative city, there are no elected Conservatives on the city council. On 19 February, thousands of people protested in Oxford against plans to introduce LTNs in the city. Subscribe To Our Daily Newsletter And Get News Delivered Straight To Your Inbox. [4] This was received by the Department for Communities and Local Government[5] but subsequently rejected. Prytherch and Raghu said they wish more people would run to ensure that Oxford. 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. He has been berated by complete strangers on social media. In a joint statement with Oxford City Council, it condemned the abuse, which it said was "due to inaccurate information being circulated online". Thousands of people have voiced concerns over the scheme, suggesting, for example, that it may hit residents' pockets, as well as put additional pressure on already struggling businesses. Published and promoted by Mike Gallacher on behalf of Oxford City Conservatives, Oxford Conservatives' Flood Safe Campaign, Improve children's play facilities in Oxford. 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. Neither say they are planning vigorous campaigns, but both said that they hope their actions of the last four years will inspire their fellow residents to vote. As a subscriber, you are shown 80% less display advertising when reading our articles. Eddie Reeves, leader of Oxford's county council Conservative opposition, said it was a "draconian, discriminatory and expensive policy". 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. The Conservatives lost the authority to no overall control and they won four of the 16 seats available. In December last year, Canadian right-wing commentator Jordan Peterson shared an article about Oxfords 15-minute city with his Twitter followers. [11] In 2017, Oxford City Council voiced their opposition to the proposal[12] and it was subsequently dropped. Results were announced on Saturday 8 May 2021. Each ward elected one councillor to serve a four-year term. Lib Dem Sally Povolotsky is Mr Barber's replacement, having won 878 votes. A Gannett Company. At the centre of the debate on the concept of 15-minute cities is the UK's Oxford locality. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. "It's really worrying, it scares people.". Between the 2004 local elections, and 2010 the council was in minority administration, first by councillors from the Labour Party, with the Liberal Democrats being the official opposition. "People are going to be free to travel around, just as they are at the moment.". All rights reserved. "I know people very well in this area, and they're lovely," he said. However there have been some changes with the Greens gaining three seats, two from Labour . Draconian plans to divide Oxford residents into six climate zones have led to council chiefs calling in the police over "extreme abuse". Charlotte Hubbard . For instance, his analysis of Liverpool showed that about 21 percent of residents lived in a 20-minute neighbourhood. But what's making them believe that? "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. At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece. Mr Bhagwandin said his party was also campaigning on protecting pubs in Oxford. . Results were announced on Saturday 8 May 2021. . Following the local elections on 5 May 2022 the political composition of the Council is: Labour Group . CORAIS Tiago Jorge De Assis Caldeira Cruz, Freedom Alliance. Elections to Oxfordshire County Council are held every four years. The Oxford City Council elections also took place on 6th May 2021, with the vote count also taking place on the Saturday. He was the council's deputy leader and cabinet member for climate change. "I began to get trolled," said Mr Enright. Hawara: 'What happened was horrific and barbaric'. 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. He said: "We will be calling for a pay-freeze of council employees earning over 100,000. While some critics of 15-minute cities are against the restrictions being placed on motorists, others believe that the concept is part of a wider conspiracy to control peoples freedoms and confine them to their neighbourhoods. Apologies for the inconvenience caused. HP10 9TY. So is the social media storm likely to die down then? 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. 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. It reportedly eliminates the need for car journeys, thereby cutting carbon emissions, reducing air and noise pollution, and improving peoples health. Speaking truth to power requires allies like you. 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. Instead, Mr Bhagwandin said 'sensible' options for active travel included more segregated bike lanes in Oxford so cyclists could feel safe. Elsewhere, Labour has retained control of Oxford City Council but lost some ground to opposition parties. Labour has retained control of Oxford City Council with no change to its majority. Welcome to Oxfordshire Conservatives, the home to South Oxfordshire, Oxford West & Abingdon, Oxford East, Wantage & Didcot Conservative Associations. Labour have nine councillors, three sit as independents and there are now two Green councillors. Approximately 2,000 people marched through several streets to protest the measures due to start later this year. 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As vacancies arise between elections, by-elections are held to elect a replacement councillor. inaccuracy or intrusion, then please 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. The last elections were held in May 2005. [3] before they took full control in 2010. Several councillors suspect the "climate lockdown" conspiracy is being pushed by groups from outside the county. The BBC has seen evidence that protests against the supposed "climate lockdown" in Oxford are being planned in 2023. 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Apart from reducing car use, the concept also aims to improve public spaces, meeting places and facilities in the area, he pointed out. Emily Kerr, from Oxford City Council, was one of them. The Tories retained control of Cherwell District Council, though the Greens, Labour and Lib Dems all gained seats. 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. On 9 February, the conspiracy even made it to the British House of Commons where Conservative Party MP Nick Fletcher asked for a debate on the international socialist concept.. City of Oxford PO Box 1307 Oxford, NC 27565. 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. 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 impactful stories you just cant miss, By subscribing you agree to our Privacy Policy. Thursday, 15 November, 2018. Residents are confused and local politicians have received a torrent of abuse as a result. He said he had resigned as a district councillor to spend more time on his PCC work. 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. In early 2003, the Oxford City Council submitted a bid to become a unitary authority. Not only has local consultation been non-existent, but the plan simply won't work. In 2014, Oxford City Council was named 'Most Sustainable Local Authority' in the Public Sector Sustainability Awards. Those Labour councillors returned included leader Susan Brown and deputy leader Ed Turner. Last year, when the English cities of Oxford and Canterbury proposed new traffic filtering schemesaimed at bringing down air pollution and making bus routes faster, unfounded fears about climate lockdowns were already brewing. Design and hosting by Reaper Enterprises. Oxford City Council became the first UK authority to divest from fossil fuel companies in September 2014.[25]. Bridget Ryder. In the City of Oxford there are 8 county divisions consisting of 3 city wards. 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. 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