Oxford City and Cherwell District Elections 2008

There are elections in Oxford City and in Kidlington (for Cherwell District) on 1st May 2008. There is also a County Council by-election in Kidlington and Yarnton, following the resignation of a Conservative Councillor.

Results

Results page.

Our Pledges To You

Oxford Liberal Democrats - keeping their promises

During 2006-7 the Lib Dems delivered their 5 election pledges:

• Clean up the City - The Lib Dems promised to introduce Neighbourhood Action Teams to keep our communities cleaner and tidier.

• Keep Council Tax Down - The Lib Dems promised to keep Council Tax down and manage council finances openly and efficiently.

• 24 Hour Access - The Lib Dems said they would introduce a 24 hour city helpline to improve access to services.

• Give People More Say - The Lib Dems promised to devolve more power to Area Committees helping to put residents in charge of local services.

• Improve Recycling - The Lib Dems promised to expand the recycling of garden waste, cardboard and plastics across the whole of Oxford. Done!

During 2007-8 the Lib Dems delivered 5 more pledges

• Continue to Keep Council Tax Down - The Lib Dems aimed for just a 2% Council Tax rise for the next two years. This was proposed by the Lib Dem budget but overturned by a Labour/Green coalition.

• Make the City Even Cleaner - The Lib Dems have made a good start but want to see the streets even cleaner.

• Rejuvenate the City's Estates - The Lib Dems have worked hard to reverse decades of Labour neglect, and will continue to do so.

• Reduce Council Energy use - the Lib Dems are making sure that action on climate change starts at home.

• A One-Stop Shop for Cowley - the Lib Dems promised this further initiative to make access to the council easier.

And for the 2008 election they are making 5 new pledges

• Keep the Council Tax down - by proposing a below inflation rise each year.

• Improve private rented housing - by introducing a discretionary licensing scheme for houses in multiple occupation.

• Further improve the recycling scheme - by piloting weekly collections of food waste.

• Reduce crime and anti-social behaviour - by bringing PCSOs, Street Wardens, Park Rangers and housing estate staff to work as an integrated team covering every part of the city.

• Help tackle climate change - by reducing the City Council's carbon footprint year on year.

Oxford City Candidates

Jericho & Osney

Adrian Rosser

192 Botley Road, Oxford

North

Cllr Clark Brundin

27 Observatory Street, Oxford OX2 6EW

clarkbrundin@btinternet.com

St Margaret's

Cllr Gwynneth Royce

Gable End, 30 Godstow Road, Oxford OX 2 8AJ

cllrglroyce@oxford.gov.uk

Summertown

Stuart MacCready

23 Southdale Road, Oxford

Wolvercote

Mike Gotch

1 First Turn, Wolvercote, Oxford

The rest of Oxford City is in the Oxford East constituency. You can find details of all candidates on the Oxford City website at http://www.oxford.gov.uk/council/oxford-elections.cfm

Cherwell District candidates

Kidlington South

Douglas Williamson

69 The Moors, Kidlington OX5 2AQ

Yarnton, Gosford & Water Eaton

Suzanne Wilson-Higgins

Pipal Cottage, Banbury Road, Water Eaton, Kidlington OX5 8HE

The rest of Cherwell District is in the Banbury constituency. You will find details of all candidates on the Cherwell District Council website http://www.cherwell.gov.uk/index.cfm?articleid=3080

Oxfordshire County Council by-election candidate

Kidlington & Yarnton

Suzanne Wilson-Higgins

Pipal Cottage, Banbury Road, Water Eaton, Kidlington OX5 2HE