Cherwell District Councillor for Banbury Calthorpe and Easington Ward
Ian was elected as one of the three District Councillors for the Calthorpe and Easington Ward in May 2022. Originally from Northampton, Ian has lived in Banbury for the last 12 years. Before becoming a Councillor, Ian was an active member of the Keep the Horton General Group, working with others to help protect frontline services at the hospital. During the Covid-19 pandemic, he became a volunteer community driver for Citizens Advice North Oxon and South Northants delivering food and other essentials to people shielding from the virus in the Banbury area. He was also a vaccination steward at both the Banbury Cross Health Centre and the Rehabilitation Hospital in Leamington.