The elections for Oxford City Council took place on 5 May 2016. This was on the same day as other local elections. As Oxford City Council is elected by halves, one seat in each of the 24 wards is up for election.
Overall turnout was 39.2%. The highest turnout was 53.9% for Iffley Fields, and the lowest 18.6% for Northfield Brook.
Results summary
Note: two UKIP candidates stood in this election, compared with six in 2014 and three in 2012. Three independent candidates were standing, compared with four in 2014 and one in 2012. Plus/minus percentages are calculated with respect to the 2014 Oxford City Council election.
Total number of seats on the council after the election: PartyPrevious councilStaying councillorsSeats up for electionElection resultNew council Labour 33 17 16 18 35 Liberal Democrats 8 4 4 4 8 Green 6 3 3 1 4 Independent 1 0 1 1 1 Total 48 24 24 24 48
Results by ward
Barton and Sandhills
+6.8
Blackbird Leys
Carfax
Churchill
Cowley
Cowley Marsh
Headington
Headington Hill and Northway
Hinksey Park
Holywell
Iffley Fields
Jericho and Osney
Littlemore
Lye Valley
Marston
North
Northfield Brook
Quarry and Risinghurst
Rose Hill and Iffley
St Clement's
St Margaret's
St Mary's
Summertown
Wolvercote
Source: "Election of City Councillors for the Wards of Summary of Results", Oxfordshire County Council, 28 June 2016.
Party share of vote map
References