Your Shipton-On-Cherwell & Thrupp Parish Councillors for 2022 / 2026
The Parish Council consists of six Councillors.
A guide for Councillors to the Openness and transparency on personal interests is available on the DCLG website
The next Parish Council election will be in May 2026
Nigel Simpson
I have been representing Kidlington and the neighboring villages for the past five years. Born and raised in Oxfordshire, I am proud to call it my home. My deep-rooted connection to the area drives my passion for working on behalf of the community.
Previously, I was elected as both a Parish and District Councillor, where I worked on a range of local issues, including planning, infrastructure, and community development. I have always been committed to ensuring residents’ voices are heard and that our villages thrive.
Beyond my role in local government, I have been actively involved in community initiatives, supporting projects that enhance public spaces, improve road safety, and promote sustainable development. I strongly believe in working collaboratively with residents, businesses, and local authorities to achieve the best outcomes for our area.
I remain dedicated to making a positive impact and continuing to serve the community I care so deeply about.
Councillors Responsibilities
Finance, Planning, Airport, Emergency Plan, Flooding, Footpaths, etc
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Cllr Duthie
David is a retired environmental biologist now living, since mid-2017, in Bunkers Hill. David completed his Ph.D & taught biology at both school and college levels, before moving into environmental consultancy. He joined the United Nations Environment Programme in 2000, working in Kenya and Switzerland before spending six years with the Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity in Montreal.
Councillors Responsibilities
Finance, Planning, Airport, Weaveley Furze, Emergency Plan
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Cllr Kuziara
Richard moved to Thrupp with his wife in 2018 after 20 years of living in Cowley. Richard is a public health professional committed to reducing health inequalities and is also passionate about protecting and enhancing our natural environment.
Councillors Responsibilities
Finance, Planning, Cycling and Footpaths, Emergency Plan
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Cllr Capilli-Francis
Anna is Italian and has been living in Shipton-on-Cherwell since 2004.
She is very passionate about people and loves to deliver outstanding customer service whatever she does.
She has been managing the Craft Fair in Kidlington twice a year on behalf of St Thomas More Catholic school, where she is Chair of Governors. She runs 3 Airbnb and she is a mum to 2 Naomi and Robin.
Anna feels that now is the time to concentrate on creating and expanding the community where she lives on. She has already organised a party for the Queen’s Jubilee and she is already organising other social events with the Village Hall Committee.
She holds a first honour class degree in foreign languages and literatures and she works as Cabin Crew jetting around the world!
Joined Shipton-on-Cherwell & Thrupp Parish Council in May 2022
Councillors Responsibilities
Jerome Way / Leisure, Finance, Planning, Emergency Plan
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Alan Bentall
Councillors Responsibilities
Speed Reduction/Traffic Calming, Finance, Planning, Emergency Plan
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Fin MacEwan
Councillors Responsibilities
CRT, Finance, Planning, Emergency Plan
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