Jocelynne Scutt

Labour candidate for Arbury

Labour

A barrister and human rights lawyer, writer and filmmaker whose most recent book is ‘Wage Rage for Equal Pay’. Her local government experience includes representing West Chesterton then Arbury in the County Council, and West Chesterton in Cambridge City Council. Green spaces, good health, safety and wellbeing for all are the values she seeks to promote in County Council work if elected – and she would like to be able to add to her record for fixing potholes.

Previous elections

Chesterton (2025)

Labour Party· Not elected

West Chesterton (2021)

Labour Party· Elected

Arbury (2017)

Labour Party· Elected

Arbury Ward

Where Jocelynne fits into things

Cambridge

Constituency

Arbury

Ward

Jocelynne Scutt

Candidate

Arbury

About the role

The responsibility of a councillor is to represent the people within a ward by making decisions on local services and other local issues.

What councillors do

Make decisions on local services like housing, roads, and parks
Represent residents' concerns at council meetings
Help resolve local issues raised by constituents
Set council budgets and local tax levels

How to influence

Attend local council surgeries
Write or email about local issues
Attend public council meetings
Join local community groups

Council

Cambridge