The Somersham ward of Huntingdonshire District Council covers the villages of Braughton, Colne, Fenton, Old Hurst, Pidley, Somersham and Woodhurst.
It is a two councillor ward, currently represented by Steve Criswell (Conservative) and Graham Bull (Conservative). The next election will be in 2014, when Graham Bull’s seat is up for election and Tony Jebson has been selected as our candidate.
The 2012 local election results are shown below:
| Candidate | Party | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| Steve Criswell | CON | 871 |
| Shirley Reeve | UKIP | 251 |
| Tony Jebson | LD | 181 |
| Graeme Watkins | LAB | 180 |
The 2011 local election results are shown below:
| Candidate | Party | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| Graham Bull | CON | 1255 |
| Tony Jebson | LD | 357 |
| David Brown | LAB | 287 |
| Michael Horwood | UKIP | 206 |