Douglas has a lifetime of affinity with the villages of northern Cherwell. Born and bred in Drayton, he still lives in the village. He knows the local area exceptionally well and cares what happens here. He strongly believes in protecting local villages and is committed to working with residents, rural businesses, the farming community, and local Parish Councils to preserve the rural way of life. He has been a Cherwell District Councillor for the past 17 years.
The Cropredy, Sibfords and Wroxton Ward comprises the villages of; Great and Little Bourton, Broughton, Claydon with Clattercot, Cropredy, Drayton, Epwell, Hanwell, Horley, Hornton, Mollington, North Newington, Prescote, Shenington with Alkerton, Shutford, Sibford Ferris, Sibford Gower, Swalcliffe, Tadmarton, Wardington and Wroxton.