Emily Jane Elisabeth Kerr
Green Party councillor for St Mary's
Council: Oxford
Term started: 7 May 2026
Emily Kerr (she/her) has lived in St. Mary’s for more than 10 years and was first elected a Green Party Councillor in 2022. She was previously a governor of SSMJ school in the ward, and is also a County Councillor as well as the Active Travel Champion for Oxfordshire County Council. Emily is a Swedish/English dual national with extensive European business experience, having led eBay’s fashion & home division, consulted for a number of leading companies, and run her own start-up. She is particularly passionate about supporting local businesses and community initiatives, improving buses and making streets safer for walking and cycling.
Recent election history
St Mary's (2026)
Green Party · 1,154 votes· Elected
Bartlemas (2025)
Green Party · Vote total not available· Elected
St Mary's (2022)
Green Party · Vote total not available· Elected
Contact Information
Address
Members' Room, Town Hall, St Aldate's, Oxford, OX1 1BX
Where Emily fits into things
Oxford East
Constituency
St Mary's
Ward
Emily Jane Elisabeth Kerr
Councillor
St Mary's
Chris Jarvis
Councillor · St Mary's
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 (LC)