HDC Lib Dems unanimously vote for elections to go ahead

At last night's (14th Jan 2026) extraordinary council meeting, all HDC Liberal Democrat councillors present voted for Huntingdonshire District Council's May 2026 elections to go ahead.

In a statement released after the meeting, Cllr Sarah Conboy (Lib Dem), Executive Leader of Huntingdonshire District Council, said: “Elections are a vital part of local democracy. While we recognise the challenges associated with local government reorganisation, the council believes it is important that residents retain the opportunity to elect their representatives in 2026, ensuring strong democratic oversight during a period of change.”

"The council continues its work on LGR following the submission of its proposal, known locally as Option E, which seeks to replace the current two-tier system with three new unitary authorities, including a standalone Huntingdonshire authority."