Local Government Reorganisation Consultation
https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/local-government-reorganisation-in-cambridgeshire-and-peterborough
District Council and Town and Parish Council Elections
https://www.scambs.gov.uk/elections/elections-2026
Elections will be held on 7 May 2026 for all Councillors on South Cambridgeshire District Council as well as for all Town and Parish Councils in South Cambridgeshire.
Those wishing to stand as a candidate for district, town or parish council elections will need to complete a nomination form.
The nomination period opens on 30 March and closes on 9 April at 4pm. All nomination papers must be delivered by hand to the Elections department at South Cambridgeshire District Council. Nominations cannot be accepted by post.
An informal check of your nomination paper will be made before officially accepting so we recommend you allow enough time for this to be checked whilst you wait. To make an appointment please email elections@scambs.gov.uk. Whilst you may attend without an appointment please note there may be a wait.
For more information please refer to our Be a Councillor Page.
To download a nomination paper and for detailed guidance on how to complete a nomination paper please see the relevant pages below:
District Council Nomination Paper and Guidance
Town or Parish Council Nomination Paper and Guidance
Candidate and Agent’s Briefing
We will be holding a Candidate and Agent’s briefing for the District Council elections at 6pm on Wednesday 4 March both in person and online.
We strongly recommend all agents attend the session and encourage candidates to do so as well. If you would like to book a place or have any questions about becoming a councillor please email us at elections@scambs.gov.uk
Election Deadlines
The deadline to register to vote is 20 April. If you aren’t already registered to vote you can apply on the government website.
The deadline to apply for a postal vote is 5pm on 21 April. You can apply on the government website.
The deadline to apply for a proxy vote is 5pm on 28 April. You can apply on the government website.
The deadline to apply for a free voter authority certificate (voter ID) is 5pm on 28 April. You can apply on the government website.
(information copied from SCDC website)
City Council Local Government Reorganisation Engagement
Councillor Vacancy on Hardwick Parish Council
UPDATE – UPCOMING HIGHWAY WORKS on St Neots Road – Information and diversion route
Update 11/07/25
I can now confirm that the permits have been granted. As a result, we will be returning on Monday 14th July 2025 evening to complete the outstanding works, which are expected to be finished by Wednesday 16th July 2025 at the latest.
Please note that the works will still take place under a road closure from 8pm till 6am. Bus access will be maintained throughout.
update 5/6/25
Unfortunately, CCC were not granted a permit to carry out the works at night due to restricted working hours on St Neots Road. This means they are left with no option but to carry out the works during the day. During this time, buses will be reduced to one per every hour following collaboration with Stagecoach
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update 4/6/25 It has been confirmed that a full road closure will be in place on Thursday 5th and Friday 6th June. During this time, buses will not be permitted access. However, please note that the closure will be limited to the restricted working hours of 9:00am to 2:30pm.
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Details of the updated diversion route can be found on the one.network website https://one.network/?GB142140671
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Hardwick Parish Council Annual Parish Meeting (APM)
Wednesday 14th May 2025
7.00pm in the Cabin at St Mary’s.
Councillor Vacancy on Hardwick Parish Council
Councillor Vacancy on Hardwick Parish Council
Councillor Vacancy on Hardwick Parish Council
The Parish Council will be considering applications at its next meeting on the 30th August 2023. Please ensure your application reaches the Clerk and Chairman (a.gill@hardwick-cambs.org.uk) at least 1 week before the meeting to ensure it is added to the meeting papers.
The application form can be found here