Cherwell local election
Banbury Calthorpe & Easington ward
This election will be held on Thursday 7 May 2026.
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This is an election for district councillors.
Councillors represent the people of their ward on the council. Councillors are elected for four-year terms, and most wards have more than one councillor. This council elects one third of its councillors each year, which is why you may only have one vote.
District councils are responsible for many different services, including:
- Rubbish collection and recycling
- Housing and planning
- Sports facilities and public parks
Councils are funded by a combination of council tax, business rates, and grants from the UK government. Councillors are not paid a salary, but they do receive financial compensation and expenses to cover their time and travel commitments.
You will have two votes, and can choose from 11 candidates.
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How to vote
This election uses First-past-the-post.
Mark an X in the box for your preferred candidates.
You can mark up to two candidates.
Read the instructions at the top of your ballot paper carefully.
For more information, visit The Electoral Commission's website or ask an official at your polling station.
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John Jefferson Brown
Reform UK
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Sam Burnett
Green Party
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Andrew Edwin Eaton
Labour Party
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Ian Harwood
Conservative and Unionist Party
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Alex Leonova
Green Party
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Helen Mears
Labour Party
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Mark Naden
Reform UK
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David Christopher Pallot
Liberal Democrats
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Phil Richards
Independent
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Jacqui Smith
Liberal Democrats
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Luke Whitehouse
Conservative and Unionist Party
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