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James Robertshaw

James Robertshaw

Conservative councillor for Witney East

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Council: West Oxfordshire

Term ends: 2 May 2030

Conservative

Retired industrial accountant, I have lived in Witney for over 25 years.Infrastructure and jobs before 18,000 houses. Plus local affordable housing needs and getting the council to influence in getting the cost of living down , food, energy and delivery of affordable housing. I support various local and national charities. I have raised money for these organisations, I want to see a thriving Witney. I am also an Oxfordshire county councillor ( Shadow Cabinet member for Adult services , Vice Chair OCC parenting , Remuneration committee) and Witney Town councillor( Committees Halls , Biodiversity, Witney Past , Present and Future). I set up the Oxford Environment Centre in 2007 and since 2014 I have written 16 books raising money for these organisations RAF benevolent fund and the Royal British legion ( I love British History). I have been a member of the Oxford Welsh Male voice choir for over 16 years,plus a super user , I’ve got potholes fixed and roads resurfaced through my efforts in Witney East and North.plus funding to clear the trees out of the Windrush from the county council to stop flooding.

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Recent election history

Witney East (2026)

Conservative · 978 votes· Elected

Witney North & East (2025)

Conservative and Unionist Party· Elected

Witney East (2024)

Conservative and Unionist Party· Not elected

Witney East (2023)

Conservative and Unionist Party· Not elected

Witney East Ward
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Where James 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

West Oxfordshire (LC)