Neil Doig – Green Party Candidate for Headington (Oxford City Council Elections 2026)

14 Apr

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Headington Oxford Green Party candidate Neil Doig – Oxford City Council election 2026

Neil Doig – Headington Green Party candidate is a Geography teacher in Oxford, a sustainability lead in education, and the founder of Money Tipps®, an education platform focused on helping people build financial confidence. He is also the author of two books (Millennial Money Mindset and Football Finance) that simplify complex ideas into practical tools for everyday life.

This page provides information about Neil Doig’s background, values, and priorities for Headington and Oxford City Council.

Promoted by David Newman on behalf of Neil Doig, at 12A Merlin Road, Oxford OX4 6EP.

Who is Neil Doig? Green Party teacher standing in a tight Headington council race that could swing Oxford

Neil Doig – Green Party candidate for Headington Ward, Oxford City Council elections 2026

Neil Doig works at the intersection of education, sustainability, and financial literacy. Based in Oxford, he has spent years working in local schools and engaging with young people and communities across the city.

His professional background includes:

Geography teacher in Oxford schools
Sustainability lead focused on climate and environmental education
Founder of Money Tipps®, an education platform supporting financial confidence
Author of books that break down finance, economics, and decision-making into accessible ideas
Experience in finance and energy sectors, alongside education

Through this work, Neil has developed a practical understanding of the real pressures facing households in Oxford, including housing affordability, rising living costs, and climate-related challenges.

Neil Doig stood as a candidate for the Green Party in the 2024 General Election in the Yorkshire constituency of Ossett and Denby Dale, and also contested the Isis division in the Oxfordshire County Council elections.

Neil Doig stood as a Green Party candidate in the 2024 UK General Election for the Yorkshire constituency of Ossett and Denby Dale. He has also contested the Isis division in the Oxfordshire County Council elections.

Local Perspective: Oxford & Headington

Living and working in Oxford, Neil Doig has seen first-hand the pressures affecting local residents and families, including:

Rising housing costs and limited availability of affordable homes
Cost of living pressures impacting households and students
Increasing demand on transport and local infrastructure
The need for cleaner air and safer streets for walking and cycling
Climate change risks and the importance of local environmental action

Headington, as part of Oxford, sits at the centre of many of these challenges and opportunities for change.

Living and working in Oxford, Neil Doig has seen first-hand the pressures affecting local residents and families

Green Party Priorities for Oxford City Council

As a Green Party candidate for Headington, Neil Doig supports policies focused on building a fairer, more sustainable city.

Key priorities include:

🏡 Housing and Affordability

Expanding genuinely affordable housing supply in Oxford
Supporting more social and affordable homes in new developments
Improving tenant protections and housing standards
Exploring council-led approaches to fairer rents and housing security
Bringing empty properties back into use for housing where possible

🌍 Climate and Environment

Accelerating action toward a zero-carbon Oxford
Ensuring new housing is energy-efficient and sustainable by design
Expanding green infrastructure and protecting local green spaces
Supporting investment in climate resilience across the city

🚲 Transport and Air Quality

Safer cycling and walking routes across Oxford and Headington
Reducing traffic congestion and improving air quality
Supporting more accessible and sustainable public transport options

💷 Cost of Living and Local Economy

Supporting policies that reduce household financial pressure
Strengthening local economic resilience and community-based growth
Promoting fair work and long-term sustainability in local development

Approach to Local Leadership

Neil Doig’s approach is shaped by his experience in education and finance: practical, evidence-based, and focused on real-world outcomes.

Rather than abstract policy ideas, his focus is on:

Delivering measurable improvements in local quality of life
Strengthening community services and infrastructure
Ensuring long-term sustainability in council decision-making
Working collaboratively across the city to address shared challenges

Headington and Local Democracy

Headington Oxford Green Party candidate Neil Doig – Oxford City Council election 2026

Local elections play an important role in shaping everyday life in Oxford, from housing and transport to education and environmental policy.

Residents in Headington engage directly with decisions made at city council level, making local representation a key part of how services are shaped and delivered.

For more information on Green Party proposals for Oxford City Council, see:
https://greenoxford.com/2026-local-elections/

Summary

Neil Doig is a Headington-based Green Party candidate with a background in education, sustainability, and finance. His focus is on practical solutions to local challenges, particularly housing affordability, climate action, transport safety, and cost of living pressures in Oxford.

This profile is intended to provide clear, accessible information for residents interested in local candidates and council priorities in the Headington area.

Promoted by David Newman on behalf of Neil Doig, at 12A Merlin Road, Oxford OX4 6EP.