The City Council has 57 councillors who represent 24 wards. Twenty of these councillors, representing nine wards, are elected within the boundaries of North-West Cambridgeshire. Of these 20 councillors, none are Liberal Democrats (they are all Conservatives!).
The overall composition of the council is:
- Conservatives: 38
- Independents: 10
- Labour: 5
- Liberal Democrats: 3
- English Democrats: 1
From these figures, it is apparent we have a long way to go in Peterborough!
2012 City Council Elections
There will be local elections in seven of the wards within the constituency:
| Ward | Candidate | Current Councillor | Party |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barnack | David Over | CON | |
| Fletton and Woodston | Fran Benton | CON | |
| Glinton and Wittering | John Holdich | CON | |
| Orton Longueville | Pamela Winslade | CON | |
| Orton Waterville | Gavin Elsey | CON | |
| Orton with Hampton | Chris Wiggin | David Seaton | CON |
| Stanground Central | Irene Walsh | CON |
Election Schedule
Most years, there are local elections. The table below shows the party that currently holds each seat.
| Ward | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnack | CON | |||
| Fletton and Woodston | CON | CON | CON | |
| Glinton and Wittering | CON | CON | ||
| Northborough | CON | |||
| Orton Longueville | CON | CON | CON | |
| Orton Waterville | CON | CON | CON | |
| Orton with Hampton | CON | CON | CON | |
| Stanground Central | CON | CON | CON | |
| Stanground East | CON |