Cherwell

Independent 2, Independent Progressive 1, Independent in Conservative group 1. North Oxfordshire, including Banbury and Bicester. The council has partnered with South Northamptonshire to share a chief executive.

Chukwuki Okeke (Banbury Cross and Neithrop) moved from Labour to Conservative in September 2025. Donna Ford (Bicester East) moved from Conservative to Independent in May 2025 but remains in the Conservative group. The Conservatives gained a seat in Banbury Cross and Neithrop from Labour at a byelection on 1 May.

Next local elections
2026

Election cycle
Thirds

Local authority type
District

Address
39 Castle Quay, Banbury OX16 5FD

Phone
01295 252535

Website
http://www.cherwell.gov.uk/

Council Tax (Band D)
£2463.87

Upper tier authority
Oxfordshire