Emily Kerr
Green Party councillor for St Mary's
Council: Oxford
Term ends: 2 May 2030
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· Elected
St Mary's (2022)
Green Party· Elected
Contact Information
Where Emily 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 (LC)