Council profile
South Cambridgeshire
District council · East of England · 45 seats in 26 wards · All seats elected every four years · Next election 2 May 2030
Liberal Democrats have a majority on South Cambridgeshire Council. The council has 45 councillors in 26 wards. Seats by party: Lib Dem 43, Conservative 2. The next election is on 2 May 2030.
The government has not decided on local government reorganisation in this area, and the programme has been under review since 7 September 2026. Elections due in May 2027 will go ahead on existing council boundaries. Source
Control
Seats by party
Seat changes since the 7 May 2026 election No change since the election.
Vote share at the 7 May 2026 election (45 seats, all wards)
ShareSeats won
Lib Dem41.6%43
Conservative18.7%2
Reform17.6%0
Green15.6%0
Labour6.3%0
Other0.3%0
2026 election results for South Cambridgeshire, ward by ward
Next election
2 May 2030
all 45 seats up, then every four years
Largest party
Lib Dem 43
majority of 41; 23 needed
Voted Leave in 2016
40%
GB 52%
Wards
Who holds each ward
ConservativeLib Dem
Under 5 pts5 to 1010 to 20Over 20No contest data
Winning margin at the last election, in points.
Coloured by the party holding most of the ward's seats today; where seats are split evenly, by the party with the higher share at the last election.
All 26 wards
Councillors and last results
Select a ward for its full results, candidates and last by-election.
| Ward and councillors | Last election |
|---|---|
| Balsham Geoff Harvey | 7 May 2026 Lib Dem 42.3% lead 18.8 pts |
| Bar Hill William Scantlebury | 7 May 2026 Lib Dem 38.3% lead 12.5 pts |
| Barrington Aidan Van De Weyer | 7 May 2026 Lib Dem 43.0% lead 20.4 pts |
| Bassingbourn Adam Bostanci | 7 May 2026 Lib Dem 44.8% lead 18.0 pts |
| Caldecote John Jefferies | 7 May 2026 Lib Dem 43.8% lead 23.0 pts |
| Cambourne Helene Leeming, Amber Thomas, Michael Booth | 7 May 2026 Lib Dem 36.3% lead 9.0 pts |
| Caxton & Papworth Peter Sandford, Chris Poulton | 7 May 2026 Lib Dem 43.3% lead 21.6 pts |
| Cottenham Yasmin Deter, Eileen Wilson | 7 May 2026 Lib Dem 41.1% lead 22.7 pts |
| Duxford Peter McDonald | 7 May 2026 Lib Dem 49.7% lead 29.9 pts |
| Fen Ditton & Fulbourn Carla Hofman, Chloe Wills-Eve, Vince Farrar | 7 May 2026 Lib Dem 34.7% lead 17.1 pts |
| Foxton James Hobro | 7 May 2026 Lib Dem 48.3% lead 26.0 pts |
| Gamlingay Bridget Smith | 7 May 2026 Lib Dem 53.4% lead 21.2 pts |
| Girton Richard Stobart, Corinne Garvie | 7 May 2026 Lib Dem 51.5% lead 36.2 pts |
| Hardwick Catherine Hubbard | 7 May 2026 Lib Dem 41.7% lead 14.6 pts |
| Harston & Comberton Ariel Cahn, Laurence Damary-Homan, Lisa Redrup | 7 May 2026 Lib Dem 43.6% lead 24.9 pts |
| Histon & Impington Geo Sebastian, Martin Cahn, James Rixon | 7 May 2026 Lib Dem 43.4% lead 10.5 pts |
| Linton Henry Batchelor, John Batchelor | 7 May 2026 Lib Dem 47.9% lead 27.3 pts |
| Longstanton Sunita Hansraj, Natalie Warren-Green | 7 May 2026 Lib Dem 40.7% lead 20.5 pts |
| Melbourn Sally Hart, Jose Hales | 7 May 2026 Lib Dem 49.1% lead 23.5 pts |
| Milton & Waterbeach Anna Bradnam, Laura Macleod, Paul Bearpark | 7 May 2026 Lib Dem 40.2% lead 22.8 pts |
| Over & Willingham Aisha Rashid, James Hutchcraft | 7 May 2026 Lib Dem 44.3% lead 22.6 pts |
| Sawston Ed Sanders, Brian Milnes | 7 May 2026 Lib Dem 45.1% lead 24.9 pts |
| Shelford Mark Lunn, Farhan Hussain | 7 May 2026 Lib Dem 36.8% lead 1.6 pts |
| Swavesey Vivien Biggs | 7 May 2026 Lib Dem 36.7% lead 4.4 pts |
| The Mordens Heather Williams | 7 May 2026 Conservative 60.2% lead 42.5 pts |
| Whittlesford Richard Williams | 7 May 2026 Conservative 52.6% lead 31.3 pts |
Balsham
Geoff Harvey Lib Dem
Last scheduled election, 7 May 2026
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geoff Harvey Elected | Lib Dem | 631 | 42.3% |
| John Richard Biggs | Conservative | 351 | 23.5% |
| David Burrell | Reform | 317 | 21.2% |
| Bob Ensch | Green | 154 | 10.3% |
| Martin Parker Dixon | Labour | 40 | 2.7% |
Bar Hill
William Scantlebury Lib Dem
Last scheduled election, 7 May 2026
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| William George Scantlebury Elected | Lib Dem | 531 | 38.3% |
| Bunty Elizabeth Waters | Conservative | 358 | 25.8% |
| Paul Pallan | Reform | 337 | 24.3% |
| Rebecca Seabrook-Tedd | Green | 103 | 7.4% |
| Graeme Hodgson | Labour | 59 | 4.3% |
Barrington
Aidan Van De Weyer Lib Dem
Last scheduled election, 7 May 2026
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aidan Thomas Van de Weyer Elected | Lib Dem | 661 | 43.0% |
| Jim Huntington | Reform | 347 | 22.6% |
| Colin Graham French | Conservative | 294 | 19.1% |
| Clare Rogers | Green | 172 | 11.2% |
| Clare Sinclair | Labour | 64 | 4.2% |
Bassingbourn
Adam Bostanci Lib Dem
Last scheduled election, 7 May 2026
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Bostanci Elected | Lib Dem | 614 | 44.8% |
| Stephanie Wright | Reform | 368 | 26.8% |
| Christopher Rolf Meakin | Conservative | 254 | 18.5% |
| Joseph Price | Green | 88 | 6.4% |
| Karen Fiona Livingstone | Labour | 48 | 3.5% |
Caldecote
John Jefferies Lib Dem
Last scheduled election, 7 May 2026
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Robert Jefferies Elected | Lib Dem | 662 | 43.8% |
| Terence John Cross | Reform | 314 | 20.8% |
| Chiranjeevi Sandi | Conservative | 211 | 14.0% |
| Tom Postlethwaite | Green | 153 | 10.1% |
| Guy Lachlan | Independent | 125 | 8.3% |
| Judith Louise Tustian | Labour | 45 | 3.0% |
Cambourne
Amber Thomas Lib DemHelene Leeming Lib DemMichael Booth Lib Dem
Last scheduled election, 7 May 2026 (3 seats)
| Candidate | Party | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| Helene Elizabeth Leeming Elected | Lib Dem | 1,582 |
| Michael Allan Booth Elected | Lib Dem | 1,394 |
| Amber Thomas Elected | Lib Dem | 1,336 |
| Shrobona Bhattacharya | Conservative | 1,192 |
| Daniel John White | Conservative | 807 |
| Nick Rana-Beadle | Conservative | 741 |
| Donavan Michael Bangs | Reform | 665 |
| Gavin Clayton | Green | 652 |
| Trevor Jarman | Reform | 554 |
| Paul Alexander Jobling | Reform | 549 |
| Rob Denison | Green | 387 |
| Marcus Pitcaithly | Green | 380 |
| Timothy Francis Lagé Hayes | Labour | 190 |
| David Allan Williams | Labour | 151 |
| Dalia Heggo | Independent | 80 |
Party shares count each party's leading candidate.
Caxton & Papworth
Chris Poulton Lib DemPeter Sandford Lib Dem
Last scheduled election, 7 May 2026 (2 seats)
| Candidate | Party | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| Peter David Sandford Elected | Lib Dem | 1,011 |
| Chris Poulton Elected | Lib Dem | 989 |
| Charles Barclay | Reform | 506 |
| James Earl Pickford | Reform | 470 |
| Mandy Smith | Conservative | 429 |
| Leslie Charles Edwards | Conservative | 402 |
| Jane Turner | Green | 270 |
| Tagl | Green | 193 |
| Andy Perkins | Labour | 119 |
Party shares count each party's leading candidate.
Cottenham
Eileen Wilson Lib DemYasmin Deter Lib Dem
Last scheduled election, 7 May 2026 (2 seats)
| Candidate | Party | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| Eileen Wilson Elected | Lib Dem | 1,138 |
| Yasmin Deter Elected | Lib Dem | 994 |
| Colin Coe | Green | 511 |
| Laura Cain | Green | 503 |
| Nigel Charles Francis Bolitho | Conservative | 453 |
| James Ronald Cochrane | Reform | 425 |
| Frederick Thomas Hargreaves | Reform | 402 |
| Linda Mary Morris | Conservative | 396 |
| Tom Hingston | Labour | 243 |
| Gethin James Sanger | Labour | 190 |
Party shares count each party's leading candidate.
Duxford
Peter McDonald Lib Dem
Last scheduled election, 7 May 2026
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peter John McDonald Elected | Lib Dem | 677 | 49.7% |
| Peter Young | Reform | 270 | 19.8% |
| Samuel Alexander Betz | Conservative | 198 | 14.5% |
| Tim Pavelin | Green | 175 | 12.9% |
| David Horace Dobson | Labour | 41 | 3.0% |
Fen Ditton & Fulbourn
Carla Hofman Lib DemChloe Wills-Eve Lib DemVince Farrar Lib Dem
Last scheduled election, 7 May 2026 (3 seats)
| Candidate | Party | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| Carla Hofman Elected | Lib Dem | 1,462 |
| Chloe Wills-Eve Elected | Lib Dem | 1,376 |
| Vince Farrar Elected | Lib Dem | 1,343 |
| Steve Bradshaw | Green | 742 |
| Colin Barker | Reform | 736 |
| Elisabeth Whitebread | Green | 733 |
| Tim Andrews | Labour | 657 |
| Jacob Gray | Green | 634 |
| Lukasz Lakomy | Reform | 634 |
| Ian Paul Crowson | Conservative | 618 |
| Ciprian Sandu | Reform | 616 |
| Karen Elizabeth French | Conservative | 596 |
| Lee Andrew Martin | Conservative | 561 |
| Chris Bailey | Labour | 540 |
| Angela Belinda Platt | Labour | 508 |
Party shares count each party's leading candidate.
Foxton
James Hobro Lib Dem
Last scheduled election, 7 May 2026
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Hobro Elected | Lib Dem | 743 | 48.3% |
| Liz Miller | Reform | 342 | 22.3% |
| Donald Fisher Douglas | Conservative | 270 | 17.6% |
| Luca Raffaello Ercole | Green | 147 | 9.6% |
| Lavinia Anne Marie Pugh | Labour | 35 | 2.3% |
Gamlingay
Bridget Smith Lib Dem
Last scheduled election, 7 May 2026
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridget Zoe Dorrington Smith Elected | Lib Dem | 821 | 53.4% |
| Derek Graham Hill | Reform | 496 | 32.2% |
| Diane Audrey Myers | Conservative | 147 | 9.6% |
| Rosanna Mahmood Bishop | Green | 52 | 3.4% |
| Giordy Salvi | Labour | 22 | 1.4% |
Girton
Corinne Garvie Lib DemRichard Stobart Lib Dem
Last scheduled election, 7 May 2026 (2 seats)
| Candidate | Party | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| Corinne Garvie Elected | Lib Dem | 1,182 |
| Richard Keith Stobart Elected | Lib Dem | 995 |
| Clare Rachel Gray | Green | 351 |
| Stephen William George | Conservative | 336 |
| Jennifer Margaret Stuart | Conservative | 316 |
| Matthew Henden Gilbey | Green | 299 |
| Paula Brown | Reform | 220 |
| Sarah Antonia Johnson | Labour | 208 |
| Timothy Scott | Reform | 186 |
Party shares count each party's leading candidate.
Hardwick
Catherine Hubbard Lib Dem
Last scheduled election, 7 May 2026
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catherine Stella ffolliot Hubbard Elected | Lib Dem | 584 | 41.7% |
| Lina Maria Nieto | Conservative | 380 | 27.1% |
| Helen Manson | Reform | 232 | 16.5% |
| Hugh Clough | Green | 165 | 11.8% |
| Joe Beastall | Labour | 41 | 2.9% |
Harston & Comberton
Ariel Cahn Lib DemLaurence Damary-Homan Lib DemLisa Redrup Lib Dem
Last scheduled election, 7 May 2026 (3 seats)
| Candidate | Party | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| Lisa Sarah Redrup Elected | Lib Dem | 1,778 |
| Laurence Peter Damary-Homan Elected | Lib Dem | 1,607 |
| Ariel Martin Cahn Elected | Lib Dem | 1,605 |
| Lorraine Wendy Mooney | Conservative | 763 |
| Pauline Barbara Joslin | Conservative | 716 |
| Joshua Charles Vanneck | Conservative | 644 |
| Aled Wynne Jones | Green | 632 |
| Lucy Young | Green | 625 |
| Duncan Bullivant | Reform | 604 |
| Emily Morris-Lowe | Reform | 601 |
| Henry Bullivant | Reform | 592 |
| Michelle Taylor | Green | 589 |
| Joseph Shortmoor | Labour | 303 |
| Helen Haugh | Labour | 278 |
| Peter Andrew Slavny | Labour | 214 |
Party shares count each party's leading candidate.
Histon & Impington
Geo Sebastian Lib DemJames Rixon Lib DemMartin Cahn Lib Dem
Last scheduled election, 7 May 2026 (3 seats)
| Candidate | Party | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| James Rixon Elected | Lib Dem | 1,974 |
| Martin Gabriel Cahn Elected | Lib Dem | 1,698 |
| Geo Sebastian Elected | Lib Dem | 1,669 |
| Edd Stonham | Green | 1,497 |
| Adam Morgan | Green | 1,201 |
| Paul Tarita | Green | 1,072 |
| John Brian Abbott | Reform | 482 |
| Chris Boulton | Reform | 478 |
| Mandy Kawalko | Reform | 414 |
| Mark Spencer Stuart | Conservative | 345 |
| Joshua Michael Willis | Conservative | 304 |
| Jayasimha Reddy Berumgudem | Conservative | 301 |
| Isaac Henry Rawlings | Labour | 246 |
| Simon Patenall | Labour | 222 |
Party shares count each party's leading candidate.
Linton
Henry Batchelor Lib DemJohn Batchelor Lib Dem
Last scheduled election, 7 May 2026 (2 seats)
| Candidate | Party | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| Henry Batchelor Elected | Lib Dem | 1,393 |
| John Batchelor Elected | Lib Dem | 1,369 |
| Sarah Jane Hurcum | Reform | 600 |
| Merrie Mannassi | Reform | 543 |
| Sean Williams | Conservative | 464 |
| Yorsh Naidoo | Conservative | 361 |
| Nathan Banks | Green | 324 |
| Katy Ensch | Green | 313 |
| Ernie Turkington | Labour | 126 |
| Mike Murray | Labour | 124 |
Party shares count each party's leading candidate.
Longstanton
Natalie Warren-Green Lib DemSunita Hansraj Lib Dem
Last scheduled election, 7 May 2026 (2 seats)
| Candidate | Party | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| Natalie Warren-Green Elected | Lib Dem | 1,120 |
| Sunita Hansraj Elected | Lib Dem | 1,020 |
| Tom Bygott | Conservative | 557 |
| Alison Paula Elcox | Reform | 484 |
| Tristan Luke Pithers | Conservative | 449 |
| Liam Donovan Varnam | Reform | 443 |
| Lucy Ann Mance | Green | 421 |
| Silke Scott-Mance | Green | 339 |
| Dominic George Brigstocke | Labour | 171 |
| Clare Rosemary Wilson | Labour | 154 |
Party shares count each party's leading candidate.
Melbourn
Jose Hales Lib DemSally Hart Lib Dem
Last scheduled election, 7 May 2026 (2 seats)
| Candidate | Party | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| Jose Hales Elected | Lib Dem | 1,554 |
| Sally Ann Hart Elected | Lib Dem | 1,549 |
| Lee John Bovington | Reform | 811 |
| Phyllis Smith | Reform | 719 |
| Mark Edward Arnold | Conservative | 446 |
| Julian Charles Thomas Leigh | Conservative | 424 |
| Simon James Copley | Green | 270 |
| Max Henry Schwiening | Green | 268 |
| James Phillip Bull | Labour | 86 |
| Bobby Ford | Labour | 74 |
Party shares count each party's leading candidate.
Milton & Waterbeach
Anna Bradnam Lib DemLaura Macleod Lib DemPaul Bearpark Lib Dem
Last scheduled election, 7 May 2026 (3 seats)
| Candidate | Party | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| Anna Elizabeth Bradnam Elected | Lib Dem | 1,607 |
| Paul Joseph Bearpark Elected | Lib Dem | 1,530 |
| Laura MacLeod Elected | Lib Dem | 1,331 |
| Ellie Crane | Green | 696 |
| Elizabeth Anne McWilliams | Labour | 660 |
| Ann Hodson | Reform | 600 |
| Natania Goldrich | Reform | 572 |
| Ron Sharp | Reform | 553 |
| Oli Fisher | Green | 500 |
| Gareth Mark Wright | Labour | 455 |
| Gail Denise Arnold | Conservative | 436 |
| Joe Welford | Green | 428 |
| Frank Morris | Conservative | 411 |
| Ge Huang | Conservative | 338 |
| Mary Judith Perkins | Labour | 315 |
Party shares count each party's leading candidate.
Over & Willingham
Aisha Rashid Lib DemJames Hutchcraft Lib Dem
Last scheduled election, 7 May 2026 (2 seats)
| Candidate | Party | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| James Hutchcraft Elected | Lib Dem | 1,221 |
| Aisha Rashid Elected | Lib Dem | 1,093 |
| Robert Fairbrother | Reform | 598 |
| Michael Paul Smith | Reform | 561 |
| Mark MacDonald | Conservative | 451 |
| Graham William Waters | Conservative | 391 |
| Jacob Denison | Green | 331 |
| Colin Reynolds | Green | 246 |
| Ian Hunter | Labour | 154 |
Party shares count each party's leading candidate.
Sawston
Brian Milnes Lib DemEd Sanders Lib Dem
Last scheduled election, 7 May 2026 (2 seats)
| Candidate | Party | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| Brian Milnes Elected | Lib Dem | 1,217 |
| Ed Sanders Elected | Lib Dem | 1,021 |
| Mark Chater | Reform | 545 |
| Graham Harrison | Reform | 485 |
| Chloe Balhatchet | Green | 448 |
| Daniel Clark | Green | 353 |
| Pamela Frances Gifford Douglas | Conservative | 313 |
| Ben Shelton | Conservative | 309 |
| Anand Pillai | Labour | 177 |
Party shares count each party's leading candidate.
Shelford
Farhan Hussain Lib DemMark Lunn Lib Dem
Last scheduled election, 7 May 2026 (2 seats)
| Candidate | Party | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| Mark Andrew Lunn Elected | Lib Dem | 1,206 |
| Farhan Hussain Elected | Lib Dem | 1,160 |
| Miranda Fyfe | Green | 1,151 |
| Lee Denison | Green | 988 |
| Angela Dorothy Niblett | Conservative | 486 |
| Rebecca Louise Shiret | Conservative | 459 |
| John William Lamble | Reform | 325 |
| Brigitta Naunton | Reform | 319 |
| Nick Gay | Labour | 105 |
| Yvonne Nobis | Labour | 86 |
Party shares count each party's leading candidate.
Swavesey
Vivien Biggs Lib Dem
Last scheduled election, 7 May 2026
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vivien Caroline Biggs Elected | Lib Dem | 482 | 36.7% |
| Sue Mary Ellington | Conservative | 424 | 32.3% |
| Karl Lattion | Reform | 212 | 16.1% |
| Phil Cohen | Green | 152 | 11.6% |
| Barbara Joanna Mills | Labour | 44 | 3.3% |
The Mordens
Heather Williams Conservative
Last scheduled election, 7 May 2026
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heather Rose Williams Elected | Conservative | 950 | 60.2% |
| James Leopold Stuart | Lib Dem | 279 | 17.7% |
| Josh Johnson | Reform | 206 | 13.1% |
| Frankie Brook | Green | 113 | 7.2% |
| Daniel James Greef | Labour | 29 | 1.8% |
Whittlesford
Richard Williams Conservative
Last scheduled election, 7 May 2026
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Lynn Williams Elected | Conservative | 751 | 52.6% |
| Sarah Louise Vowler | Lib Dem | 304 | 21.3% |
| Claire Hill | Reform | 168 | 11.8% |
| Sophi Berridge | Green | 122 | 8.5% |
| Clare Elizabeth Downie | Labour | 83 | 5.8% |
By-elections
Every council by-election since 2021
3 by-elections since July 2021, 0 of them gains.
| Date | Ward | Result | Winner's share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 October 2024 | Histon & Impington | Lib Dem hold | 39.0% |
| 16 March 2023 | Cottenham | Lib Dem hold | |
| 3 November 2022 | Longstanton | Lib Dem hold |
Parliament
Parliamentary constituencies
| Constituency | Share of council | 2024 winner | Projected now |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Cambridgeshire | 54% | Lib Dem | Lib Dem 42% |
| St Neots and Mid Cambridgeshire | 35% | Lib Dem | Lib Dem 35% |
| Ely and East Cambridgeshire | 11% | Lib Dem | Conservative 27% |
Share of the council: the proportion of its census neighbourhoods (2021 LSOAs) in each seat. The projection is PollCheck's demographic model at current polling, not a forecast.
People
Who lives in South Cambridgeshire
162,112 residents in 67,014 households
Voted Leave in 2016
40% 12 below GB
Degree or higher
48% 14 above GB
No qualifications
12% 6 below GB
Own their home
69% 8 above GB
Rent from a council or housing association
14% 3 below GB
Rent privately
14% 6 below GB
Aged 15 to 34
25% 6 below GB
Aged 65 and over
24% 2 above GB
GB figure. 2021 Census (Scotland: 2022): age as a share of residents aged 15 and over, qualifications of residents aged 16 and over, housing as a share of households. Leave: 2016 EU referendum, Electoral Commission results by counting area.
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Sources
Sources and method
Seat totals and control: PollCheck council control tracker. Councillors: Open Council Data (CC BY-SA 4.0). Election results: Democracy Club (CC BY 4.0), with some vote counts from DCLEAPIL, Leman (2025) (CC BY-SA 4.0), and corrections checked against councils' official declarations. Ward boundaries: Source: Office for National Statistics licensed under the Open Government Licence v.3.0. Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. Census: Office for National Statistics and National Records of Scotland.
Councillor lists and DCLEAPIL-derived vote counts on this page are available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
In wards electing more than one councillor, a party's share counts only its leading candidate (the Rallings and Thrasher method). Independents count individually. The lead is the gap between the top two parties' shares.