David John Priestman

David has lived with his family in Hemingford Grey for 14 years. He adores the village and surrounding areas for their beauty, serenity, quality of life and, above all, the warmth and good character of the community. He expects to live here for many more happy years. Having served on Huntingdonshire District Council from 2006-2010 when he lived in Huntingdon, he would like the chance to represent the people of the Hemingfords, Fenstanton, Hilton and Houghton, articulating and defending their concerns on environmental, planning, roads and other key local issues. He has run a local media company for nearly 30 years, including publishing a market-leading logistics magazine and reporting globally on a crucial industrial sector. As an employer he understands the importance of economic issues in Cambridgeshire, which are sometimes overlooked and he brings a rational, impartial and problem-solving approach to all matters. David holds degrees in both history and philosophy and, via his 3 children, knows the local schools and how central they remain to our community. His interests include kayaking on the River Ouse every week between St Ives and Godmanchester, which constantly reminds him of the need to protect our precious natural environment. A lifelong liberal, David’s political views are inclusive, positive and based on a desire to create a truly meritocratic society.