But as one election campaign drew to a close yesterday, another began. Just as we were all about to put away our rosettes and clipboards, Cambridge City Council’s lone Tory, Chris Howell handed in his notice. The word in the Lib Dem committee room last night is that it was due to pressure of work but I see he’s told the local press he’s fed up with it all.

Party politics aside, I would like to acknowledge his hard work as a local councillor. His vigorous support of cycling was always very refreshing — not what you usually expect from a Tory. Cyclists on the Hills Road bridge have cause to thank him, as he led the calls for speed cameras and signs warning motorists not to overtake cyclists on the narrow lanes during the never-ending roadworks. Good luck, Chris.

And for those of us still in the political fray, heigh-ho, there’s another bye-election. Once more unto the breach, dear friends, once more!

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