Getting the job done - an experienced, active and strong voice for St Ives South and Needingworth.

Full statement

Some of you might know me already from the General Election. I am the new Labour and Co-Operative candidate for St Ives South, Needingworth and Holywell because I want to take action as a County Councillor on the issues you raised with me during last year’s campaign.

I was back on the doorstep a month after the election, canvassing in the local area. Most residents want a councillor who is visible, committed and pragmatic, focussing on the local issues that matter most - flooding, anti-social behaviour, transport, local schools, social care, and yes, reporting the potholes!

I worked in academic and policy jobs during and after finishing my PhD degree and co-founded a non-profit company where I’m a finance manager. I’ve been a Cambridgeshire County Councillor since 2021 and since moving to the area before the General Election, I would like to continue my work locally.

📝 My plan for St Ives South and Needingworth

📢 A present and proactive councillor. I will engage all year round, not only for elections. I’ll hold regular, well advertised surgeries in local venues for all.

🙌 More community hubs. As Vice-Chair of Communities, I work with local councillors to improve libraries. 2.2m was secured for anti-poverty work in the county.

🚌 Better, more connected buses. I campaigned on buses for many years. I’ll work with the Mayor on busway improvements and rural transport.

🧒 A good start in life for our children. I listened to parents’ forums and I am a school governor, so I know local challenges and will push for improvements.

💧 Tackling flooding. I attended meetings on flooding, such as the Flood Conference here in St Ives. My March 2025 council debate is on flooding.

✅ Getting the basics right. From reporting potholes to weeds, no local issue is too small. Councillors need to be effective at solving the issues residents prioritise.

Please vote for me, Alex Bulat, on the 1st of May.