It's the last day of the month so here's a summary of some of the things I have done in February as a County Councillor - and the next March drop-in surgery dates.

A few reasons to support Option E for a Huntingdonshire unitary authority. What are yours? Consultation details and online survey here: www.gov.uk/government/c...

Good to be back at Chatters Community Cafe this lunchtime (before going to council committee) and speak to local residents. My next drop-in surgery at the village hall is Thursday 12 February, 12-1pm - and every second Thursday of the month from then on.

Thank you Kerrie, Sue and Luke for canvassing today with me and our Labour district council candidate Will for St Ives South. Always good to speak with residents about local issues whether it’s reporting a highways issue or wider discussions on the A141, parking and flood mitigation.

Labour are freezing rail fares for the first time in 30 years. Alongside the work to take back railways into public ownership, this is good news - even for -6 degrees mornings 🥶

t's the first weekend in January so back to the weekly canvassing - it's really important to be out on the doorstep all year round to speak about local issues. Thanks Sue, David and Luke who braved the freezing temperatures today 🥶

Happy New Year! It's the last day of the month, so it's time for the councillor summary. Wishing a Happy New Year to all residents in St Ives, Holywell and Needingworth - and our wider county. May 2026 bring you health, hope and joy.

✝️ Merry Christmas Everyone! 🎅 Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas in St Ives South and Holywell-cum-Needingworth alongside families across wider Huntingdonshire 🎄 Alex and Luke

A morning doorknocking session with our district council candidate Will and volunteers 🌹 And the last St Ives library drop in surgery before Christmas (there’s still one in Needingworth at Chatters cafe next Thursday 18th from midday to 2)

Out today in St Ives and Needingworth - popped into the farmers market and then into Needingworth for a local Christmas Bazaar 🎄 before the usual canvassing. A great community day out.

November went so quickly - and it's time for the monthly summary post!

Last autumn newsletter leaflet round in Needingworth this afternoon! Just a few more in St Ives next week - thanks everyone who already filled in the local issues survey 😊

It's the last day of the month so here's a summary of some of the meetings and consultations happening in October! My next drop-in county councillor surgery will be at St Ives Library on Saturday 15 November 11am-1pm.

Good news from Cambridgeshire County Council - EV charging is now (finally!) operational at the St Ives Park & Ride. There are 9 chargers next to the bus stop, all powered by renewable energy generated on site through those solar panels. Let me know if you use them and what is your feedback!

Delivering the first newsletter as Labour County Councillor for St Ives South and and Needingworth 🌹 Thank you David, Bob, Freya and Luke for helping knock on some doors today. I hope to get through the deliveries in the next few weeks 🏃‍♀️

The UK is not the destination of choice for asylum seekers in Europe. It is behind Germany & France and is 17th, or 5th at a stretch, of 28 www.gov.uk/government/s...

Some rain won’t stop canvassing and leafletting in St Ives🌹 We’re delivering the first county council newsletter over the next weeks in St Ives South and Needingworth with some information on what I’ve been up to in the first 6 months since I was elected in May - and a survey on local issues.

It was a pleasure to visit Cambridge Regional College (Huntingdon campus) last week - this time to hear more about their College of Sanctuary work, including speaking to ESOL students. Read more here: www.camre.ac.uk/cambridge-re...

Some doorknocking this evening before going to see the lively Michaelmas fair in St Ives. The fair’s last day is tomorrow, Wednesday - 4-9.30pm if you have not been already 🎠 🎢

Last few hours of Booze in the Pews at All Saints in St Ives - my favourite I tried this evening was the Papillion IPA from Papworth Brewery 🍻 The next Booze in the Pews festival is 5-7 February 2026 - save the date!

It’s National Young Farmers week - this evening I went to the Cambridgeshire Young Farmers exec meeting in Pidley - yes, I did mention local government reform!

Doing a drop-in surgery today at St Ives Library (will be in the library til 1pm) while Luke, Will and Freya are doing a walking surgery on the doorstep 🌹 And yes, I will be doing an afternoon doorstep session as well, weather permitting…

It’s the last day of the months so it’s time for the monthly County Councillor summary!

First day of conference #Lab25

What a great Freedom Parade in St Ives this morning - the 42 Engineers exercising their Freedom of Town, marching accompanied by the Welsh Guards Marching Band. 🇬🇧

Did you notice how quickly the debate moved from “it’s not about you, you came here legally and integrated, it’s illegal immigration” to “people with indefinite leave to remain should have their status retrospectively removed” The more we legitimise anti-migration narratives, the worse it’ll get.

🚌 On the Busway 🚌 Good to catch up with Darren Roe and David Boden from Stagecoach today in St Ives.

Back to the UK and to the Huntingdon Carnival - trying the Rush Fitness challenge with fellow councillors… Catching up with emails this weekend so please bear with me while I go through the backlog if you got in touch last week 📧

Just back from my monthly Needingworth surgery at Chatters Cafe (Village Hall). My next surgery - Sat 2 August, from 11am to 1pm at St Ives Library - no appointment needed!

🗳 "If it is “right and fair” that young people have the right to vote, why don’t the same arguments apply to residents born outside of the UK?" @labouralexb.bsky.social makes the case for residence-based voting rights labourlist.org/2025/07/voti...

Last post-election thank you leaflet and contact details card delivered ✅ My next local councillor surgeries: 🗓️Thursday 31 July midday-2pm at Needingworth Village Hall 🗓️ Saturday 2 August 11-1pm at St Ives Library

The 600 anniversary in St Ives this morning All day Sunday at Hill Rise Park as well!

Great to be out in the sun this morning in St Ives and Needingworth ☀️ 🪴 Plant sale at the village hall organised by the gardening club this morning 🇬🇧 Then popped in the Norris Museum before lunch, and saw their lovely VE Day exhibit

Still a little bit of light after the Parish Council meeting 😊 This evening I attended my first Holywell-cum-Needingworth Parish Council meeting and introduced myself to Councillors. Looking forward to attend future meetings and writing County Council reports once the county meetings start.

Good to see the VE Day bake sale at The Courtyard in St Ives today. And so many people out and about at the market as well. ☀️

🌹 Anna Smith for Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Campaign launch in St Ives 🌹 Thank you to everyone who knocked on doors after the launch event across Cambridgeshire for Anna and our County candidates.

Sunny and busy at the St Ives Farmers Market earlier today.

I like buses but also steam trains - not as much as Cllr David Landon Cole though …🚂 Amazing to see this train at Huntingdon station this morning and to support the Mayor of Huntingdon - Cllr Karl Brockett’s charity awareness work.

Bus franchising is happening in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough 🚌 Watch this short video for an update on this week’s decision by Mayor Nik Johnson and what this means for the local area. What do you think about franchising?

Enjoyed an evening out with Luke, Cllr David Landon Cole and our new organiser Leo at Booze in the Pews. It’s still on tomorrow so do join if you’re in St Ives! 🍻

Is there a bus from St Ives to Needingworth? Yes - the 301 Dews bus: bustimes.org/services/301... Did you use this route and if so what do you think? Would more frequent buses on this route help?

Delighted to announce I have been selected as Labour and Co-Operative candidate for the Cambridgeshire County Council elections to stand in St Ives South and Needingworth. Get in touch: www.bio.site/alexbulat

Good to catch up with Mayor Dr. Nik Johnson today and speak to some residents about buses. While doorknocking we found a couple of families with under 25 year olds who did not have the under 25 £1 fare Tiger Pass yet - apply here if you haven’t: cpcatravel.euclid.co.uk

Canvassing all year round not only at election time does also mean going out in 0 degrees 🥶 A good start of the year with Beevor Court, named after Ann Beevor, former mayor of Huntingdon and councillor who did so much for the town.

Happy New Year! I hope everyone has an amazing 2025! Have a lovely New Year whether you’re spending it at home or out 🎆 PS: Highly recommended Whisky Cafe in St Ives

This year, the Christmas tree at New Shire Hall was beautifully decorated with white ribbons. The White Ribbon campaign is doing fantastic work to end violence, with a focus on engaging men and boys.

Some people: "the government spends all our taxes on overseas aid and net zero" Me, checking where my taxes go on the HMRC account: Yes, it's more than 10 times on national debt interest than on overseas aid or environment

Creative snowman at The Courtyard in St Ives - enjoyed exploring some of the antiques shops in town today.

A beautiful Carol Service in Huntingdon last evening with The Mayor of Huntingdon - Cllr Karl Brockett. Karl is doing great work for the community including with the Mayor’s charities.

Sterling close to its highest value against the Euro since the Brexit referendum. Markets appear to be rewarding the prospect of long term British political stability. Not something you’ve been able to say for a while.