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James Richard Harry Thorniley
Green Party candidate for Lye Valley
James Thorniley (he/him) is a local campaigner, parent and school governor who has lived with his young family in Lye Valley ward for eight years. He is a software engineer for an independent online radio and music platform. James Thorniley said: "The Labour Party has let down local people in Lye Valley. I'm committed to representing all residents here, and making Oxford fairer, greener and more equal. As the second largest party on Oxford City Council, Greens are best placed to hold the Labour council to account.
Previous elections
Cowley (2025)
Green Party· Not elected
Lye Valley (2024)
Green Party· Not elected
Lye Valley Ward
Where James fits into things
Oxford East
Constituency
Lye Valley
Ward
James Richard Harry Thorniley
Candidate
Lye Valley
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