07/09/2026
The Government has today announced a review of local government reorganisation (LGR) across the county, including in Cambridgeshire & Peterborough.
We understand that this pause may be disappointing, particularly for residents who have been following the process and want to know what the future of local government in Huntingdonshire will look like. However, we at Huntingdon Labour welcome the Government’s decision to take the time needed to ensure the process is robust and delivers the best possible outcome for local residents.
The Government has confirmed that no decision has yet been made on Cambridgeshire & Peterborough, and that it will now be considered as part of this wider review.
This is an important decision for Huntingdonshire. The new arrangements will shape how local services are delivered for the next half century - so it is essential that the Government gets the decision right.
Huntingdon Constituency Labour Party continues to support Option E, which would create an independent council for Huntingdonshire. We believe this offers a strong basis for ensuring that decisions about local services are made with Huntingdonshire’s communities and priorities in mind.
At the same time, we will continue to consider the evidence and listen to the views of local residents. If another option emerges during the review that would deliver a better long-term outcome for Huntingdonshire, we are prepared to consider it.
The priority must be getting this one-in-a-generation decision right for the people of Huntingdonshire.