Councillor James Taylor

Party: Labour
Ward: Headington Hill & Northway
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Surgery details
Our next ward surgery is June 10th, at Northway Community Centre, starting at 7PM.
Contact information
Correspondence address:
Members' Room
Town Hall
St Aldate's
Oxford
OX1 1BX
Email: cllrjtaylor@oxford.gov.uk
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Committee appointments
- Council
- General Purposes Licensing Casework Sub-Committee
- General Purposes Licensing Committee
- Licensing & Gambling Acts Casework Sub-Committee
- Licensing and Gambling Acts Committee
Term of Office
- 05/05/2025 - 01/05/2026
Additional Information
James is passionate about housing policy, especially ensuring more housing is built in and around the city. James has also worked in campaigns protecting young people against spiking, and is passionate about making our nightlife industry a safe-place for all, while also promoting its re-growth in the city. Other areas of passion include Net Zero and making our estates safe and clean.
In addition to his council work, Janes is a member of the secretariat of the Labour Campaign for Trans Rights.
James was previously employed in operations for movement analysis company Codamotion, and then as the County Organiser for the Oxfordshire Labour Party, a contract that expired May 2nd 2025.
James is a big fan of Doctor Who, Europa Universalis 4, American TV show Battlebots, and walks around Oxfordshire’s countryside. James is also a big music fan, especially rock/metal bands like Pantera and Spanish Love Songs.
James lives with PoTS, a condition he now manages with medication, but previously had a heavy impact on his life.