Louise Upton

I am a neuroscientist, teaching students at Oxford University. I have represented Walton Manor on the City Council for 12 years, and during 8 of those years I have taken on the extra responsibility of Cabinet positions. I am standing for re-election because I want to make Oxford a fairer, better place to live. I am very proud of Labour’s record in administration on tackling inequality: we have the largest council-house building programme in decades; we have kept full exemption from council tax for those on the lowest incomes.
There are many active resident groups in Walton Manor, Norham Manor, Waterside and Park Town, and I keep in touch with them all year round.
Although I was not born in Oxford, I have been here for 30 years and I love it. My year as Lord Mayor has shown me the tremendous strength we have in our diverse communities. People come here from across the globe, and I believe that we must all work together to give everyone the best chance in life.