District Council Elections
One third of district council seats will be up for election in May 2026, one in each ward.
We will be holding an online briefing for all prospective district council candidates and political agents, via Microsoft Teams, on Thursday 25 February at 5pm. Please email the Democratic and Elections team to request the link for the briefing.
Further information on the role of district councillor is available from the Local Government Association (LGA) website.
The Electoral Commission have produced detailed guidance for candidates and agents at district elections, as well as advice and guidance regarding the rules on imprints on election material
The Councillors up for election are as follows:
| Ward | Councillor and Political Party/Group |
|---|---|
| Adderbury, Bloxham & Bodicote | David Hingley (Liberal Democrat) |
| Banbury Calthorpe & Easington | Ian Harwood (Conservative) |
| Banbury Cross & Neithrop | Dr Chukwudi Okeke (Conservative) |
| Banbury Grimsbury & Hightown | Rebecca Biegel (Labour) |
| Banbury Hardwick | Andrew Crichton (Labour) |
| Banbury Ruscote | Amanda Watkins (Labour) |
| Bicester East | Donna Ford (Independent; Cherwell Conservative & Independent Alliance) |
| Bicester North & Caversfield | Nick Mawer (Conservative) |
| Bicester South & Ambrosden | Chris Pruden (Liberal Democrat) |
| Bicester West | John Broad (Independent; Green & Independent Alliance) |
| Cropredy, Sibfords & Wroxton | Phil Chapman (Conservative) |
| Deddington | Eddie Reeves (Conservative) |
| Fringford & Heyfords | Barry Wood (Conservative) |
| Kidlington East | Fiona Mawson (Green; Green & Independent Alliance) |
| Kidlington West | Jean Conway (Liberal Democrat) |
| Launton & Otmoor | Gemma Coton (Liberal Democrat) |