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Oxford Local Elections
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. Elections are held in even-numbered years. Until 2002 the council was elected by thirds. As vacancies arise between elections, by-elections are held to elect a replacement councillor. Political control Since the first election to the shadow authority in 1973 ahead of the reforms which came into force in 1974, political control of the council has been as follows: Leadership The Executive arrangements#Leader and cabinet, leaders of the council since 2002 have been: Council elections *1973 Oxford City Council election *1976 Oxford City Council election *1979 Oxford City Council election (New ward boundaries) *1980 Oxford City Council election *1982 Oxford City Council election *1983 Oxford City Council election *1984 Oxford City Council election *1986 Oxford City Council election *1987 Oxford City Council election *1988 Oxford City C ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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Oxford () is a city in England. It is the county town and only city of Oxfordshire. In 2020, its population was estimated at 151,584. It is north-west of London, south-east of Birmingham and north-east of Bristol. The city is home to the University of Oxford, the List of oldest universities in continuous operation, oldest university in the English-speaking world; it has buildings in every style of Architecture of England, English architecture since late History of Anglo-Saxon England, Anglo-Saxon. Oxford's industries include motor manufacturing, education, publishing, information technology and science. History The history of Oxford in England dates back to its original settlement in the History of Anglo-Saxon England, Saxon period. Originally of strategic significance due to its controlling location on the upper reaches of the River Thames at its junction with the River Cherwell, the town grew in national importance during the early Norman dynasty, Norman period, and in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1991 Oxford City Council Election
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2012 Oxford City Council Election
Elections for Oxford City Council were held on Thursday 3 May 2012. As Oxford City Council is elected by halves, one seat in each of the 24 wards is up for election. Overall turnout was 29.4%, down from 61.7% in 2010. However, the 2010 election was held on the same day as the general election, accounting for the unusually high turnout in that year. The lowest turnout (17.5%) was in Northfield Brook ward and the highest (42.5%) in Iffley Fields. Results Note: three UKIP candidates stood in this election, compared with one in 2010 and none in 2008. The last remaining councillor for the Independent Working Class Association, in Northfield Brook ward, stood down at this election; the seat was taken by the Labour Party. This result has the following consequences for the total number of seats on the Council after the elections: Results by ward Barton and Sandhills Blackbird Leys Carfax Churchill Cowley Cowley Marsh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2010 Oxford City Council Election
Elections for Oxford City Council were held on Thursday 6 May 2010. As Oxford City Council is elected by halves, one seat in each of the 24 wards was up for election. Labour gained two seats (Barton and Sandhills ward from the Liberal Democrats and Northfield Brook ward from the Independent Working Class Association), the Liberal Democrats also gained two seats (Carfax and St Clement's ward, both from the Green Party). As a result of this election, Labour gained control of the city council, with 25 out of 48 seats. A general election was held on the same day, which accounts for the higher turnout (61.7%). Election results Note: one Independent is standing in 2010, compared with three in 2008 and two in 2006. No candidates representing the Independent Working Class Association are standing in this election. No UKIP candidates were standing in 2008. This result has the following consequences for the total number of seats on the Council after the elections: Results by ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2008 Oxford City Council Election
Elections for Oxford City Council were held on Thursday 1 May 2008. As Oxford City Council is elected by halves, one seat in each of the 24 wards is up for election. Overall turnout was 32.6%, down from 35.8% in 2006. The lowest turnout (20.8%) was in St Mary's ward and the highest (46.1%) in Marston. Results Note: three Independents stood in 2008, compared with two in 2006. This result has the following consequences for the total number of seats on the Council after the elections: Results by ward Barton and Sandhills Blackbird Leys Carfax Note that Paul Sargent won the Carfax seat in the 2004 elections for the Liberal Democrats, but crossed the floor to the Conservatives in 2007. So when comparing to the 2004 elections, the Liberal Democrats hold. Churchill Cowley Cowley Marsh Note that Saj Malik won the Cowley Marsh seat in the 2004 elections for the Liberal Democrats, but crossed the floor to La ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2006 Oxford City Council Election
Elections for Oxford City Council were held on Thursday 4 May 2006. As Oxford City Council is elected by halves, one seat in each of the 24 wards was up for election. The exception was St Clement's, where both seats were up for election as a by-election for the other seat was held on the same day. Therefore, 25 of the 48 seats on the Council were up for election. Overall turnout was 35.8%, down from 37.6% in 2004. The lowest turnout (24.9%) was in Carfax ward and the highest (49.6%) in Marston. Results Note: two Independents stood in 2006, compared with three in 2004. The total number of seats on the Council after the election was: * Liberal Democrats - 19 (39.6%) *Labour - 17 (35.4%) *Green - 8 (16.7%) *Independent Working Class Association - 4 (8.3%) Nomination form controversy The Oxford University Conservative Association president-elect Charlie Steel was the Conservative candidate in the Holywell ward. His candidacy was embroiled in controversy in late April ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2004 Oxford City Council Election
Elections to Oxford City Council were held on 10 June 2004. The council is elected by halves, so one seat in each ward was up for election (except in St Clements, where both seats were contested). Labour lost majority control of the council but remained in minority administration. Overall turnout was 37.6%, with the lowest turnout (26.5%) in Carfax ward and the highest (49.5%) in Wolvercote. Election result Note: three Independents stood in 2004, compared with one in 2002. The total number of seats on the Council after the election was: *Labour - 20 * Liberal Democrats - 18 *Green - 7 *Independent Working Class Association - 3 SourcesBBC Results by ward [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2002 Oxford City Council Election
Elections to Oxford City Council were held on 2 May 2002. The whole council was up for election with boundary changes since the last election in 2000 reducing the number of seats by three. The Labour Party gained control of the council. The number of Councillors for each party after the election were Labour 29, Liberal Democrat 15, Green 3 and Independent Working Class Association 1. Overall turnout was 34%. Election result Ward results See also *2002 United Kingdom local elections Local elections took place in many parts of England on 2 May 2002. All London borough council seats were elected as well a third of the seats on each of the Metropolitan Boroughs. Many unitary Authorities a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2000 Oxford City Council Election
Elections to Oxford City Council were held on 4 May 2000. One third of the council seats were up for election. The Labour Party lost its majority on the council to no overall control. The number of Councillors for each party after the election were: Labour 21, Liberal Democrat 21, Green 8 and Conservative 1. Overall turnout was 31.1% Election result Ward results See also * 2000 United Kingdom local elections *Elections in the United Kingdom References {{United Kingdom local elections, 2000 2000 File:2000 Events Collage.png, From left, clockwise: Protests against Bush v. Gore after the 2000 United States presidential election; Heads of state meet for the Millennium Summit; The International Space Station in its infant form as seen from ... 2000 English local elections 2000s in Oxford ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1999 Oxford City Council Election
Elections to Oxford City Council were held on 6 May 1999. One third of the councils seats were up for election. The Labour party kept its overall majority on the council. The number of Councillors for each party after the election were Labour 28, Liberal Democrat 16 and Green 7. Overall turnout was 29.2% Election result Ward results See also *1999 United Kingdom local elections *Elections in the United Kingdom References {{United Kingdom local elections, 1999 1999 Oxford Oxford () is a city in England. It is the county town and only city of Oxfordshire. In 2020, its population was estimated at 151,584. It is north-west of London, south-east of Birmingham and north-east of Bristol. The city is home to the ... 20th century in Oxford 1990s in Oxfordshire ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1998 Oxford City Council Election
Elections to Oxford City Council were held on 7 May 1998. One third of the council seats were up for election. The Labour party kept its overall majority on the council. The number of Councillors for each party after the election were Labour 33, Liberal Democrat 14 and Green 4. Election result See also *Elections in the United Kingdom References {{United Kingdom local elections, 1998 1998 1998 was designated as the ''International Year of the Ocean''. Events January * January 6 – The '' Lunar Prospector'' spacecraft is launched into orbit around the Moon, and later finds evidence for frozen water, in soil in permanently ... 1998 English local elections 20th century in Oxford ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1996 Oxford City Council Election
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