Meet your 2026 candidates
Hannah has lived locally for almost 40 years and has been involved in several local community groups. With experience in IT, marketing, and engineering, Hannah has a wide range of skills and expertise to be a strong local voice on the council.
Carl has lived locally in Eynsham for 12 years and has served the community as a parish and district councillor. As a sitting councillor, Carl brings a proven record of action of supporting residents and delivering results for Eynsham & Cassington.
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Naomi is our new candidate in Bicester West. Naomi lives in Bicester and is determined to stand up for local people on the issues that really matter to them.
Gabriel lives in Kidlington and is passionate about helping local people get the support they need. Gabriel has the knowledge and skills to deliver results for residents and wants to put these to use as a local councillor.
Lisa Smith is a dedicated community champion, co-leading the recent campaign to save the 'Land behind the Moors' in Kidlington from housing developments. Lisa will be a hardworking local voice on the council.
Timothy worked as a Police Officer and now volunteers with mental health charities. This has given him first-hand insight into the challenges local people are facing. Timothy wants to use his experience to help residents.
Jean Conway lives locally in the ward and has experience as a councillor. With knowledge on planning issues, Jean is ready to stand up for local residents' concerns over proposed planning developments.
Local Councillor Chris Pruden has a track record of action. Chris is passionate about taking action on the issues that matter to local people and is determined to make sure they get the help they need.
Julius Parker has spent his career delivering results from people who need help from the local council. This means he has the right skills and experience to make sure residents get the support they need.
Councillor Lidia Arciszewska wants to continue representing residents in Freeland and Hanborough with hardwork and dedication. Lidia has a strong record of action, standing up for residents on the Botley West Solar Plant and fighting to end the sewage scandal.
Bryonie has lived locally in Bicester all her life and works as a carer in the community, giving her an understanding of the challenges local people face. Bryonie wants to represent Bicester East with the passion and energy residents deserve.