Councillor Sam Collins
Hitchin Highbury Ward
Sam Collins is Councillor for Hitchin Highbury Ward on North Hertfordshire District Council.
Sam is a professional writer and technology consultant who lives and works in North Hertfordshire. He is best known for his focus on Formula 1 motor racing and the World Endurance Championship, and is passionate about science, technology and engineering. He joined the Liberal Democrats following the EU Referendum in June 2016, along with tens of thousands of others wanting to fight for the values the party represents. He is also a member of the Association of Liberal Democrat Engineers & Scientists (ALDES). Since getting involved in the local party, Sam has been a whirlwind of energy and enthusiasm, advocating effectively for positive change, both in Hitchin and beyond.
Councillor Jon Clayden
Hitchin Highbury Ward
Jon was proud to be elected to represent Highbury Ward on North Hertfordshire District Council in 2024, having lived in Hitchin for over ten years. An academic, scientist and local primary school governor, Jon has an interest in education and detail-oriented approach to council work.
He supports organisations including the British Schools Museum and Hitchin Town Twinning Association, and for 2025–26 he serves as the Vice-chair of the Overview and Scrutiny Committee at North Herts Council.
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