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David Newman
Green Party candidate for Northfield Brook
Green Party
David Newman (he/him) lives in Greater Leys, where he is a Blackbird Leys parish councillor and chair of the group preparing a neighbourhood plan. He is keen to see the Leys area develop, and passionate about protecting our great green spaces and fighting the cost of living crisis by reducing energy costs.
Previous elections
Leys (2025)
Green Party· Not elected
Northfield Brook (2024)
Green Party· Not elected
Northfield Brook (2022)
Green Party· Not elected
Northfield Brook (2021)
Green Party· Not elected
Leys (2021)
Green Party· Not elected
Where David fits into things
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