Phil Rodgers
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Cambridge Local Election Candidates 2026
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Candidates for Cambridge local elections in 2026 - any contributions gratefully received docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
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In @cambridgeindy.bsky.social MPs call for govt funding for #Cambridgeshire roads crisis & @philrodgers.co.uk explores politics of potholes. Sadness in #Teversham as mature trees felled for development. Work to protect chalk streams & #Cambridge Half runner to wear suit of armour
February 18, 2026 at 1:21 PM
In @cambridgeindy.bsky.social MPs call for govt funding for #Cambridgeshire roads crisis & @philrodgers.co.uk explores politics of potholes. Sadness in #Teversham as mature trees felled for development. Work to protect chalk streams & #Cambridge Half runner to wear suit of armour
Norfolk county council rejects local government reorganisation following the uncancellation of their local elections. However this won't necessarily stop it going ahead, as ultimately it's up to central government. www.lgcplus.com/politics/nor...
Norfolk: 'LGR and devolution is off'
Norfolk CC leader has announced its intent to pull out of devolution and LGR following the government's decision to reverse the cancellation of local
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February 17, 2026 at 8:18 PM
Norfolk county council rejects local government reorganisation following the uncancellation of their local elections. However this won't necessarily stop it going ahead, as ultimately it's up to central government. www.lgcplus.com/politics/nor...
Hard to disagree with anything in this thread.
Earlier the government reversed its decision to delay elections in 30 areas across England. This is a welcome decision. At the @instituteforgovernment.org.uk we've previously argued elections should only be delayed in exceptional circumstances.
February 16, 2026 at 5:30 PM
Hard to disagree with anything in this thread.
Excellent news that the previously-cancelled elections in Peterborough and 29 other councils will now go ahead. Incidentally this means that a second by-election in Peterborough's Fletton and Woodston ward will not now go ahead. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Government abandons plans to delay 30 council elections
All English elections will now go ahead as originally planned after Reform UK brought a legal challenge over the decision to delay some polls.
www.bbc.co.uk
February 16, 2026 at 3:35 PM
Excellent news that the previously-cancelled elections in Peterborough and 29 other councils will now go ahead. Incidentally this means that a second by-election in Peterborough's Fletton and Woodston ward will not now go ahead. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Here's the schedule of flags to be flown from the Guildhall by @camcitco.bsky.social.
February 16, 2026 at 12:55 PM
Here's the schedule of flags to be flown from the Guildhall by @camcitco.bsky.social.
The latest @electionmaps.uk nowcast shows a small Green majority in Cambridge, with the Lib Dems retaining the three adjoining seats, while Reform sweeps the rest of the county.
February 15, 2026 at 2:18 PM
The latest @electionmaps.uk nowcast shows a small Green majority in Cambridge, with the Lib Dems retaining the three adjoining seats, while Reform sweeps the rest of the county.
Cambridge will be part of an early voting trial for May's local elections, allowing voters to cast their vote at one of three early voting hubs on the Thursday, Friday, or Saturday before the usual polling day. www.cambridge.gov.uk/early-voting...
Early voting trial
We are taking part in the national flexible-voting pilot for the upcoming city council elections on 7 May 2026. You can choose to either vote on polling day, or cast your vote early at one of three ‘e...
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February 13, 2026 at 7:09 PM
Cambridge will be part of an early voting trial for May's local elections, allowing voters to cast their vote at one of three early voting hubs on the Thursday, Friday, or Saturday before the usual polling day. www.cambridge.gov.uk/early-voting...
High court judgment in the Palestine Action case caselaw.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ewhc/admin/2...
Huda Ammori, R (on the application of) v Secretary of State for the Home Department -
Find Case Law
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February 13, 2026 at 6:43 PM
High court judgment in the Palestine Action case caselaw.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ewhc/admin/2...
Article from the Cambridge Growth Company about the proposal for a Greater Cambridge Development Corporation. thecgc.org.uk/index.php?ti...
The Cambridge Growth Company
Check out this post on the The Cambridge Growth Company website
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February 13, 2026 at 12:37 PM
Article from the Cambridge Growth Company about the proposal for a Greater Cambridge Development Corporation. thecgc.org.uk/index.php?ti...
Vote shares in the by-election for Fletton and Woodston on Peterborough city council.
February 13, 2026 at 12:10 AM
Vote shares in the by-election for Fletton and Woodston on Peterborough city council.
An uneventful set of accounts from the Cambridge Growth Company Ltd, as "related activities are undertaken directly by Homes England". Perhaps things will get more exciting in future years. find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/1572...
February 12, 2026 at 9:39 PM
An uneventful set of accounts from the Cambridge Growth Company Ltd, as "related activities are undertaken directly by Homes England". Perhaps things will get more exciting in future years. find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/1572...
A busy few days for left-wing politics around Cambridge. Underway right now at KindaSock (formerly the Missing Sock pub), an event by "The Many" with Jeremy Corbyn (perhaps attending remotely?) - this is one of the factions in Your Party's Central Executive Committee elections.
February 12, 2026 at 7:27 PM
A busy few days for left-wing politics around Cambridge. Underway right now at KindaSock (formerly the Missing Sock pub), an event by "The Many" with Jeremy Corbyn (perhaps attending remotely?) - this is one of the factions in Your Party's Central Executive Committee elections.
An interesting graphic from a Cambridge Green party fundraising email.
February 12, 2026 at 6:30 PM
An interesting graphic from a Cambridge Green party fundraising email.
Preview of today's intriguing by-election in the Fletton and Woodston ward of Peterborough City Council. andrewspreviews.substack.com/p/previewing...
Previewing the Bradford and Peterborough local by-elections of 12th February 2026
“All the right votes, but not necessarily in the right order”
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February 12, 2026 at 1:25 PM
Preview of today's intriguing by-election in the Fletton and Woodston ward of Peterborough City Council. andrewspreviews.substack.com/p/previewing...
Government adverts on Facebook encouraging people to become magistrates are being specifically targeted at the 35-49 age group. www.facebook.com/ads/library/...
February 12, 2026 at 1:20 PM
Government adverts on Facebook encouraging people to become magistrates are being specifically targeted at the 35-49 age group. www.facebook.com/ads/library/...
Daniel Zeichner's question at Prime Minister's Questions yesterday on the proposed development corporation for Cambridge.
February 12, 2026 at 12:37 PM
Daniel Zeichner's question at Prime Minister's Questions yesterday on the proposed development corporation for Cambridge.
The Conservative City Council candidate for King's Hedges is Mahfuj Ahmed www.facebook.com/MahfujAhmedKH
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February 12, 2026 at 1:05 AM
The Conservative City Council candidate for King's Hedges is Mahfuj Ahmed www.facebook.com/MahfujAhmedKH
Government consultation on the options for reorganising local government in Cambridgeshire consult.communities.gov.uk/local-govern...
Consultation on Proposals for Local Government Reorganisation in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
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Find and participate in consultations run by Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
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February 5, 2026 at 6:55 PM
Government consultation on the options for reorganising local government in Cambridgeshire consult.communities.gov.uk/local-govern...
Some activity on the Cambridge Conservatives website as they launch a King's Hedges potholes and parking campaign. I wonder which ward they'll be targeting in the local elections? www.cambridgeconservatives.org.uk/kings-hedges...
King's Hedges potholes and parking campaign
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February 3, 2026 at 1:35 PM
Some activity on the Cambridge Conservatives website as they launch a King's Hedges potholes and parking campaign. I wonder which ward they'll be targeting in the local elections? www.cambridgeconservatives.org.uk/kings-hedges...
The Cambridge Greens have selected Kathryn Fisher (@kathryn-fisher.bsky.social) as their candidate for Petersfield in May's city council elections. www.instagram.com/p/DUSmG5PDQkz/
kathryn.fisher_greenparty on Instagram: "We are not backed by billionaires, instead we're backed by thousands of people like you! In order to run a full campaign in Petersf…"
We are not backed by billionaires, instead we're backed by thousands of people like you! In order to run a full campaign in Petersfield, we need to raise £2000 by the end of March. If you can, please donate any amount of money to our crowdfunder. The link is in my bio on Instagram or you can search "Petersfield Crowdfunder Kathryn Fisher" 💚Promoted by Daniel Laycock on behalf of Kathryn Fisher (Green Party) both at 603 Newmarket Road, Cambridge CB5 8PA.View all comments
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February 3, 2026 at 1:08 PM
The Cambridge Greens have selected Kathryn Fisher (@kathryn-fisher.bsky.social) as their candidate for Petersfield in May's city council elections. www.instagram.com/p/DUSmG5PDQkz/
From today, petrol stations have to report their prices online so that consumers can compare them. Here's a map of prices around Cambridge from www.fuel-finder.uk.
February 2, 2026 at 8:38 PM
From today, petrol stations have to report their prices online so that consumers can compare them. Here's a map of prices around Cambridge from www.fuel-finder.uk.
Leaflet from Labour’s Arbury candidate Jocelynne Scutt announcing a public meeting starting in about an hour. Unfortunately I won’t be able to make this as I only found the leaflet on the doormat this morning, but if you’re free and concerned about the plans for Arbury Court…
February 2, 2026 at 6:31 PM
Leaflet from Labour’s Arbury candidate Jocelynne Scutt announcing a public meeting starting in about an hour. Unfortunately I won’t be able to make this as I only found the leaflet on the doormat this morning, but if you’re free and concerned about the plans for Arbury Court…
New proposals from the GCP to close Sidgwick Avenue to motor vehicle traffic by adding bollards. The plans will be discussed at the GCP's Assembly meeting on 12 February cambridgeshire.cmis.uk.com/ccc_live/Mee... (item 8)
February 2, 2026 at 3:51 PM
New proposals from the GCP to close Sidgwick Avenue to motor vehicle traffic by adding bollards. The plans will be discussed at the GCP's Assembly meeting on 12 February cambridgeshire.cmis.uk.com/ccc_live/Mee... (item 8)
Maruf Ahmed has been selected as Labour's candidate for Queen Edith's Ward in the May city council elections. www.facebook.com/CambridgeLab...
February 2, 2026 at 1:04 PM
Maruf Ahmed has been selected as Labour's candidate for Queen Edith's Ward in the May city council elections. www.facebook.com/CambridgeLab...
Statement from Terry Harris of Cambs News Online saying that he has issued notices of defamation to Peterborough councillor Wayne Fitzgerald and combined authority mayor Paul Bristow.
February 2, 2026 at 1:01 PM
Statement from Terry Harris of Cambs News Online saying that he has issued notices of defamation to Peterborough councillor Wayne Fitzgerald and combined authority mayor Paul Bristow.