Hunts Lib Dems gain more momentum as two more councillors join the party

Widely respected District Councillors Tom Sanderson and Ann Blackwell (The Stukeleys) have joined the Liberal Democrats.

The two previously independent Councillors announced that they have joined the Lib Dems on Thursday, highlighting the values they share with the party and their priority to get things done for their residents in the Stukeleys.

Cllr Sanderson and Cllr Blackwell have over 30 years of service to Huntingdonshire District Council and Huntingdon Town Council between them. Their achievements include securing the funds for paving slabs on Huntingdon High Street to be repaired, supporting the redevelopment of Hinchingbrooke Hospital, and resolving issues on the new estate at Alconbury Weald.

Cllr Tom Sanderson, District Councillor for The Stukeleys, said: “Ann and myself are incredibly proud of what we've achieved for residents in the Stukeleys and as part of the administration at HDC. The Liberal Democrats share the core values that we hold of fairness and community, which is why we've decided that the best way to continue delivering for our residents is by joining them.”

Cllr Sarah Conboy, Leader of the HDC Liberal Democrats said: “Tom and Ann are outstanding councillors with a great track record of getting things done. I'm delighted to welcome them to the Liberal Democrats and I know they'll continue to work incredibly hard for their residents.”

“The Lib Dems are gaining more and more momentum in Huntingdonshire, which shows the clear choice residents have in May: real change with a Lib Dem-led council, or back to inaction with a Conservative or Reform-led council.”

Cllr Sanderson and Cllr Blackwell are the fourth and fifth Councillors in Huntingdonshire to join the Liberal Democrats this year, joining Cllr Cath Gleadow (St Ives South), Cllr Sally Howell (Yaxley), and Cllr Michael Burke (St Ives East).