Local elections are coming up — 7 May 2026
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Sam Oliver
Liberal Democrats candidate for Petersfield
Sam first moved to Cambridge for work 6 years ago, and immediately fell in love with Petersfield. He has lived here with his partner ever since. Sam is a full-time campaigner, with experience in winning change for local people. Sam lives in the heart of Petersfield and understands the issues - local and national - facing our community, and its businesses, pubs and green spaces. Sam says, "If elected I will stand up for our city’s values and will work with other Lib Dems to hold Labour to account on issues like Europe and Gaza. Contact Sam: samnjoliver97@gmail.com
Previous elections
Petersfield (2025)
Liberal Democrats· Not elected
Petersfield (2024)
Liberal Democrats· Not elected
Arbury (2023)
Liberal Democrats· Not elected
Arbury (2023)
Liberal Democrats· Not elected
Coleridge (2022)
Liberal Democrats· Not elected
Romsey (2021)
Liberal Democrats· Not elected
Petersfield Ward
Where Sam fits into things
Cambridge
Constituency
Petersfield
Ward
Sam Oliver
Candidate
Petersfield
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