Local elections are coming up — 7 May 2026
Enter your postcode to find the candidates standing in your ward.
Nick Gay
Labour candidate for Shelford
I’m your County Councillor for Market. I have lived or worked here as a biochemist for over 40 years, including 8 years as a Governor of Parkside where my children went to school. I’m vice-chair of the County’s Environment and Green Investment Committee and the Audit and Accounts Committee. For the last 4 years I have been working hard for residents on issues that matter to you, including: the environment, transport, planning and housing. On May 1st I’m asking for your vote to continue this work for all the residents of Market!
Previous elections
Market (2025)
Labour Party· Not elected
Market (2021)
Labour Party· Elected
Market (2017)
Labour Party· Not elected
Trumpington (2016)
Labour Party· Not elected
Shelford Ward
Where Nick fits into things
South Cambridgeshire
Constituency
Shelford
Ward
Nick Gay
Candidate
Shelford
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
South Cambridgeshire