Local elections are coming up — 7 May 2026
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Previous elections
Barton & Sandhills (2024)
Independent Oxford Alliance· Not elected
Barton & Sandhills (2022)
Independent· Not elected
Barton, Sandhills and Risinghurst (2021)
Independent· Not elected
Barton & Sandhills (2021)
Independent· Not elected
Oxford East (2019)
Independent· Not elected
Barton and Sandhills (2018)
Independent· Not elected
Oxford East (2017)
Independent· Not elected
Barton and Sandhills (2017)
Independent· Not elected
Barton, Sandhills and Risinghurst (2017)
Independent
Barton and Sandhills (2016)
Independent· Not elected
Oxford East (2015)
Independent· Not elected
Barton & Sandhills Ward
Where Chaka fits into things
Oxford East
Constituency
Barton & Sandhills
Ward
Chaka Artwell
Candidate
Barton & Sandhills
About the role
The responsibility of a councillor is to represent the people within a ward by making decisions on local services and other local issues.
What councillors do
- Make decisions on local services like housing, roads, and parks
- Represent residents' concerns at council meetings
- Help resolve local issues raised by constituents
- Set council budgets and local tax levels
How to influence
- Attend local council surgeries
- Write or email about local issues
- Attend public council meetings
- Join local community groups
Council
Oxford