Peterborough Labour Party announces Fletton and Woodston by-election candidate
Peterborough Labour Party has announced that Harvey Woodhouse will be the Labour candidate in the by-election for a new councillor for Fletton and Woodston, following the sad passing of long-serving local councillors Nick Thulbourn and Alan Dowson.
The date for the by-election to fill the first vacancy has been set for 12th February, with another likely to come in the Spring.
Harvey has first-hand experience of the issues people across Fletton and Woodston face – he moved to Cambridgeshire after his family suffered a no-fault eviction from their home of ten years, and his experience of an invisible disability (Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome) has made him a passionate advocate for supporting disabled people to thrive.
As a caseworker for Fletton and Woodston’s local MP, Harvey is already supporting residents every day with a variety of issues. He has a background in animal science, and volunteers locally with the Wildlife Trust on nature conservation and environmental protection.
Harvey Woodhouse, Labour’s candidate, said:
“Fletton and Woodston’s close-knit communities deserve a hard-working councillor that understands the local issues people are dealing with. Having spent time volunteering on warm spaces initiatives, I’ve seen firsthand how people are struggling with the cost of living, and I want to be a councillor to provide a voice in the room for people in need when decisions are made about our local services.
If elected, my key priorities for Fletton and Woodston would include focusing on improving green spaces for all, pushing for CCTV coverage of fly-tipping hotspots and lobbying the Conservative police and crime commissioner for more visible policing in the area. It would be a privilege to represent the ward – let’s restore pride in Fletton and Woodston.”
Any local resident that would like to speak to Harvey or discuss a local issue in the Fletton and Woodston ward can reach him by emailing peterboroughharv@gmail.com