Elections

Huntingdonshire District Council elections, May 2022: Huntingdon North

Summary: Elections to Huntingdonshire District Council, May 2022
Polling date: Thursday 5th May 2022
Ward:
Candidates
(by surname):
  • Simon BURTON  (Conservative Party)
  • Leedo GEORGE  (Conservative Party)
  • Marion KADEWERE  (Labour Party)
  • Patrick KADEWERE  (Labour Party)
  • Richard VALATKA  (Conservative Party)
  • Samuel WAKEFORD  (Labour Party)

Questions for Huntingdon North ward candidates (10 questions)

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# Question 1

What are your views on a trial scheme to allow two-way cycling along the entire length of Huntingdon High Street, subject to certain conditions (eg. no cycling in the current pedestrianised section on market days or special event days when footfall is likely to be busy)?

Simon BURTON
(Conservative Party)
The candidate has not responded to the survey.
Leedo GEORGE
(Conservative Party)
The candidate has not responded to the survey.
Marion KADEWERE
(Labour Party)
The candidate has not responded to the survey.
Patrick KADEWERE
(Labour Party)
The candidate has not responded to the survey.
Richard VALATKA
(Conservative Party)
The candidate has not responded to the survey.
Samuel WAKEFORD
(Labour Party)
The candidate has not responded to the survey.

# Question 2

Cycling between Wyton and Hartford currently requires cyclists to cross Huntingdon Road twice and cycle on a narrow path (circa 1m) alongside 50mph traffic. The route is extremely unsafe for both pedestrians and cyclists and stops people travelling between St Ives and Huntingdon. How could this route be improved?

Simon BURTON
(Conservative Party)
The candidate has not responded to the survey.
Leedo GEORGE
(Conservative Party)
The candidate has not responded to the survey.
Marion KADEWERE
(Labour Party)
The candidate has not responded to the survey.
Patrick KADEWERE
(Labour Party)
The candidate has not responded to the survey.
Richard VALATKA
(Conservative Party)
The candidate has not responded to the survey.
Samuel WAKEFORD
(Labour Party)
The candidate has not responded to the survey.

# Question 3

How should a safe active travel route be created between Hartford and St Ives?

Simon BURTON
(Conservative Party)
The candidate has not responded to the survey.
Leedo GEORGE
(Conservative Party)
The candidate has not responded to the survey.
Marion KADEWERE
(Labour Party)
The candidate has not responded to the survey.
Patrick KADEWERE
(Labour Party)
The candidate has not responded to the survey.
Richard VALATKA
(Conservative Party)
The candidate has not responded to the survey.
Samuel WAKEFORD
(Labour Party)
The candidate has not responded to the survey.

# Question 4

How should the B1090 (Sawtry Way) and the A141, including the roundabout between them, be improved to ensure safe cycling and walking?

Simon BURTON
(Conservative Party)
The candidate has not responded to the survey.
Leedo GEORGE
(Conservative Party)
The candidate has not responded to the survey.
Marion KADEWERE
(Labour Party)
The candidate has not responded to the survey.
Patrick KADEWERE
(Labour Party)
The candidate has not responded to the survey.
Richard VALATKA
(Conservative Party)
The candidate has not responded to the survey.
Samuel WAKEFORD
(Labour Party)
The candidate has not responded to the survey.

# Question 5

With the guided busway route to Cambridge, in the non-flooded parts of the year at least, St Ives should be a hub for green transport. What could be done to address the lack of safe cycling routes between St Ives, Huntingdon, and the surrounding villages?

Simon BURTON
(Conservative Party)
The candidate has not responded to the survey.
Leedo GEORGE
(Conservative Party)
The candidate has not responded to the survey.
Marion KADEWERE
(Labour Party)
The candidate has not responded to the survey.
Patrick KADEWERE
(Labour Party)
The candidate has not responded to the survey.
Richard VALATKA
(Conservative Party)
The candidate has not responded to the survey.
Samuel WAKEFORD
(Labour Party)
The candidate has not responded to the survey.

# Question 6

Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Road Safety Partnership (now the Vision Zero Partnership) aimed to reduce the number of deaths and serious injuries to cyclists by 40% between 2015 and 2020, but it actually rose 2% during that time. Too many people are being hurt on our roads.

What do you think would most improve safety for people walking, cycling, using mobility aids and riding horses on the roads in your area? Which routes and junctions need the most urgent improvement?

Simon BURTON
(Conservative Party)
The candidate has not responded to the survey.
Leedo GEORGE
(Conservative Party)
The candidate has not responded to the survey.
Marion KADEWERE
(Labour Party)
The candidate has not responded to the survey.
Patrick KADEWERE
(Labour Party)
The candidate has not responded to the survey.
Richard VALATKA
(Conservative Party)
The candidate has not responded to the survey.
Samuel WAKEFORD
(Labour Party)
The candidate has not responded to the survey.

# Question 7

Cambridgeshire County Council’s draft Active Travel Strategy says that our region’s transport network must put public health at its core. It points out that almost a third of 10 and 11 year olds in Cambridgeshire are obese and rates of cycling and walking are lowest among the over 40s.

What role do you think cycling can play in improving local residents’ health and wellbeing? What specific changes are needed to help the youngest and oldest residents in your area choose active modes, including walking, for more journeys?

Simon BURTON
(Conservative Party)
The candidate has not responded to the survey.
Leedo GEORGE
(Conservative Party)
The candidate has not responded to the survey.
Marion KADEWERE
(Labour Party)
The candidate has not responded to the survey.
Patrick KADEWERE
(Labour Party)
The candidate has not responded to the survey.
Richard VALATKA
(Conservative Party)
The candidate has not responded to the survey.
Samuel WAKEFORD
(Labour Party)
The candidate has not responded to the survey.

# Question 8

In June 2021, the Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority agreed to act on the Independent Commission on Climate’s recommendation to reduce car miles driven in the region by 15% by 2030.

Suggested actions needed to achieve this goal include installing safe cycle routes from new developments, working with employers to increase uptake in sustainable options for commuting, improving existing cycle infrastructure and encouraging the use of e-bikes. What changes do you think are needed to help people in your area reduce car mileage?

Simon BURTON
(Conservative Party)
The candidate has not responded to the survey.
Leedo GEORGE
(Conservative Party)
The candidate has not responded to the survey.
Marion KADEWERE
(Labour Party)
The candidate has not responded to the survey.
Patrick KADEWERE
(Labour Party)
The candidate has not responded to the survey.
Richard VALATKA
(Conservative Party)
The candidate has not responded to the survey.
Samuel WAKEFORD
(Labour Party)
The candidate has not responded to the survey.

# Question 9

National charity Cycling UK's manifesto for English elections includes the following asks:

1: Create safe space for cycling: put the delivery of a connected network of routes at the heart of transport and development plans;

2: Improve delivery: ensure schemes meet the government’s cycle design standards laid out in LTN 1/20 and the Gear Change policy;

3: Make neighbourhoods more attractive for cycling & people: for example, by making 20mph the default for residential and shopping streets, and increasing secure cycle parking;

4: Enable rural & urban communities to cycle: integrate cycling and walking with public transport, make cycle training available for all and improve access to local green space.

Will you support this manifesto? What policies would you champion in your area to increase levels of walking and cycling?

Simon BURTON
(Conservative Party)
The candidate has not responded to the survey.
Leedo GEORGE
(Conservative Party)
The candidate has not responded to the survey.
Marion KADEWERE
(Labour Party)
The candidate has not responded to the survey.
Patrick KADEWERE
(Labour Party)
The candidate has not responded to the survey.
Richard VALATKA
(Conservative Party)
The candidate has not responded to the survey.
Samuel WAKEFORD
(Labour Party)
The candidate has not responded to the survey.

# Question 10

What is your personal experience of walking and cycling in your area? What barriers do you think local people face that may prevent them from choosing active travel for everyday journeys?

Simon BURTON
(Conservative Party)
The candidate has not responded to the survey.
Leedo GEORGE
(Conservative Party)
The candidate has not responded to the survey.
Marion KADEWERE
(Labour Party)
The candidate has not responded to the survey.
Patrick KADEWERE
(Labour Party)
The candidate has not responded to the survey.
Richard VALATKA
(Conservative Party)
The candidate has not responded to the survey.
Samuel WAKEFORD
(Labour Party)
The candidate has not responded to the survey.

Camcycle is a non-partisan body. All candidates are given an equal opportunity to submit their views. Information published by Camcycle (Cambridge Cycling Campaign), The Bike Depot, 140 Cowley Road, Cambridge, CB4 0DL.