Liberal Democrats Emerge as Largest Party in Final Huntingdonshire District Election

The Liberal Democrats have become the largest group on Huntingdonshire District Council following the final district election before local government reorganisation in 2027

The Liberal Democrats have emerged as the largest party on Huntingdonshire District Council following this year’s local elections.

The vote marked the final full district council election before Huntingdonshire District Council is replaced as part of wider local government reorganisation planned for 2027.

Across Huntingdonshire, the Liberal Democrats increased their representation and finished ahead of the Conservatives, who lost further ground compared with previous elections. Reform UK also made gains in several areas, including Huntingdon North, where the party secured all three available seats.

According to published results, the Liberal Democrats won 20 seats, Conservatives 15, Reform UK 10, Independents 4, Greens 2 and Labour 1. No party achieved overall control.

Several closely watched wards across St Neots, Huntingdon and the surrounding villages saw strong contests between Liberal Democrat, Conservative and Reform candidates.

The election is expected to shape discussions over the future structure of local government in Cambridgeshire, with district councils due to be abolished and replaced by larger unitary authorities.