Why did you want to join Eynsham Parish Council?
I take a strong interest in ensuring the cause of lower taxes triumphs in local politics.
How long have you lived in Eynsham?
I have lived in the village since May 2025.
What do you like most about Eynsham?
The aesthetic and the wide range of pubs.
What was the experience of joining as a Councillor like?
The experience was easy insofar as I made a pitch to be co-opted and was unanimously approved. Not having to stand for election makes politics a lot easier.
Has anything surprised you about local governance since you joined the Parish Council?
Nothing has surprised me bar parish council tax being higher than district council tax.
What do you hope to achieve by being a Councillor?
Lower taxes for residents and a parish council which is much leaner due to it providing fewer public services. I’d also like to support house building in the village to increase the affordability of homes.
What do you think are the positives of having local governance authorities like Parish Councils?
They are less remote from the people than county councils.
What do you do for work?
I work as a bookkeeper for a logistics company.
What do you enjoy about your work?
Thinking of ways to increase the profitability of the company through the analysis of financial data and listening to my choice of music.
What do you do in your spare time?
I write a political and moral theory blog and listen to Frank Sinatra and Tony Bennett.
N.B. All views and opinions expressed in this Q&A are Cllr Charles’ own and do not reflect views held by Eynsham Parish Council.
Cllr Charles can be contacted via Charles.Amos@eynsham-pc.gov.uk.