Local elections are coming up — 7 May 2026
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Sam Wakeford
Labour candidate for Huntingdon North
Labour group leader in cabinet on Huntingdonshire district council, leading on creating more affordable homes, better connected public transport and improving job opportunities for local people. Professional experience in education and health policy, and representing NHS staff to improve their working conditions in the NHS.
Previous elections
Huntingdon West (2025)
Labour and Co-operative Party· Not elected
Huntingdon North (2022)
Labour Party· Elected
Brampton & Buckden (2021)
Labour Party· Not elected
Huntingdon North (2018)
Labour Party· Elected
St Neots Eynesbury (2017)
Labour Party· Not elected
Huntingdon North Ward
Where Sam fits into things
Huntingdon
Constituency
Huntingdon North
Ward
Sam Wakeford
Candidate
Huntingdon North
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
Huntingdonshire