Why 1st May Is a Pivotal Moment for Oxford – And Why Neil Doig Is the Green Choice We Need

Oxford stands at a crossroads. On 1st May, in the local elections, we get to decide: do we stick with politics-as-usual—or do we take a bold step toward a fairer, greener future?

This election isn’t just about who manages bins or potholes. It’s about the values we want Oxford to embody in the face of climate breakdown, rising inequality, and a housing crisis that’s pushing people out of the city they call home.

Neil Doig on the river Thames in Oxford who is standing as the local candidate for the Green Party for the Oxfordshire county council elections

Neil is more than a candidate—he’s a local champion with the experience, integrity, and imagination to lead real change. With a background in geography, finance, and energy, and having lived in the heart of Isis Division throughout the pandemic, Neil understands what our community needs. He’s not parachuted in—he’s part of the neighbourhood.

Neil Doig is the best choice for Isis Division and Oxford. Here's why:

Neil Doig, Green Party candidate for Isis Division, campaigning for a fairer, greener Oxford

✅ A Vision Rooted in Justice and Sustainability

Championing local voices – Neil Doig brings practical solutions and bold ideas to Oxford.

🏡 Affordable, Sustainable Homes

Housing should be a right, not a privilege. Neil will fight for development that’s both environmentally sustainable and truly affordable, ensuring homes for people—not profits.

🌳 Bold Climate Leadership

Flooding, air pollution, and energy insecurity demand urgent action. Neil backs nature-based flood defences, solar panels on schools, and transforming Redbridge Park and Ride into a community solar farm. It’s time Oxford became a leader in clean energy and climate resilience.

🚲 Safer, Greener Transport

From better cycle infrastructure to cleaner, more accessible buses, Neil has clear plans to cut congestion, improve safety, and slash emissions—making it easier for everyone to get around.

⚖️ A Fair Economy for All

Neil’s work—helping thousands take control of their money through Money Tipps and the Millennial Money Mindset podcast—shows he understands how economic systems can empower or exclude. He’ll push for policies that redistribute opportunity, not just wealth.

Why this election matters

This is one of the most competitive local elections in recent Oxford history. The Green Party has strong momentum across the city—but to turn that into real influence, every single vote matters. The Isis Division is a key battleground. Your vote for Neil could be the difference.

On 1st May, vote for Neil Doig. Vote Green.
Because Oxford deserves leadership that’s fair, fearless, and future-focused.

Let’s build the city we all know is possible.

Vote Neil Doig on 1st May – local leadership with climate action at its heart

Why Vote Green? Why Vote Neil Doig?

This election on 1st May is about more than politics — it’s about the kind of Oxford we want to live in. A city that is greener, fairer, and fit for the future.

Neil Doig is standing for the Green Party because he believes Oxford should lead, not lag, in building a resilient, thriving, and just community. He brings a powerful mix of lived local experience, professional expertise, and genuine grassroots commitment. But this vote is also about the wider movement: what the Green Party has already achieved — locally, nationally, and globally.

Here are the real reasons to vote Green:

🌿 Delivers Real Environmental Wins

Greens don’t just talk about the climate crisis — they lead the way. In Oxford, Green councillors helped launch the UK’s first Citizens’ Assembly on Climate Change, pushing the council to go further, faster. Across the country, Greens have driven progress on low-traffic neighbourhoods, clean air zones, and community-owned energy that cuts both emissions and bills.

Neil Doig – putting people and planet first in the 2025 Oxford local elections.

🏘️ Fights for Affordable, Quality Housing

From Brighton to Stroud, Green councillors have delivered new council homes, opposed unaffordable developments, and demanded energy-efficient retrofits to reduce fuel poverty. Neil will campaign for truly affordable, sustainable homes in Oxford — housing that meets local needs without sacrificing our green spaces.

🚲 Champions Safer, Greener Transport

In Oxford and beyond, Greens have been behind new cycle lanes, 20mph zones, and better pedestrian access. They’ve fought for accessible public transport and supported measures to reduce traffic, improve air quality, and create cities where walking and cycling are safe, natural choices.

🗳️ Works Transparently and Listens to You

Green Party councillors are known for their independence, integrity, and responsiveness. They are not controlled by party donors or whipped by vested interests. Neil Doig lived in the Isis division, listens to his neighbours, and takes pride in community-led problem solving. He will be a councillor for you — not for corporations, not for party insiders.

🌍 Thinks Globally, Acts Locally

Greens have led on divesting pension funds from fossil fuels, defending biodiversity, and opposing developments that threaten our natural world. They understand that local decisions have global impacts. Whether it’s protecting green spaces, promoting clean rivers, or standing up for marginalised communities, the Green Party consistently places justice and sustainability at the centre of their work.

💚 Puts Your Future First

In a world of short-term soundbites, Greens are focused on the long-term good. They are the only party proposing wealth taxes on the super-rich to fund the NHS, schools, and climate action. They oppose water companies dumping sewage in rivers, support public ownership of key services, and fight for a well-being economy — one that puts people and planet before profit.

OXFORD DESERVES BETTER – VOTE GREEN FOR CHANGE! Neil Doig leads the fight for affordable homes, clean air and climate action.