James Richard Harry Thorniley
Green Party councillor for Lye Valley
Term started: 7 May 2026
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.
Election history
Lye Valley (2026)
Green Party · 500 votes· Elected
Cowley (2025)
Green Party · Vote total not available· Not elected
Lye Valley (2024)
Green Party · Vote total not available· Not elected
Contact Information
Lye Valley Ward
Where James fits into things
Oxford East
Constituency
Lye Valley
Ward
James Richard Harry Thorniley
Councillor
Lye Valley
Ajaz Rehman
Councillor · Lye Valley
Judith Harley
Councillor · 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