Histon and Impington OnLine

Plans to rebuild the Crossing Keeper's Hut get the go ahead!

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000

When it was known that contractors building the Guide Busway were going to demolish the Crossing Keeper's Hut the enviro.volunteers decided to save it and proceeded to dismantle it brick by brick, in the hope that one day it could be rebuilt somewhere in the village..... Well that day has finally come and we need a few more bricks so if you have spare ones lying around please let us have them! read more ...

IVC - 49th Annual Art Exhibition

Sun, 31 Jan 2010 12:24:50 +0000

Impington Village College's 49th annual art exhibition will take place during the spring half-term from the 13th to the 16th of February. As in previous years, it will contain around 400 works by local artists in a wide variety of materials and styles. All the exhibits will be for sale at prices from £30 upwards. read more ...

Recreation Ground Playground Area closed from 1st February

Sun, 31 Jan 2010 12:18:35 +0000

The major refitting and expansion of the Recreation Ground playground will require the complete closure of the area. The contractor will begin in early February and work through most of March. This is a major restructuring, including putting some shape into the landscape as well as installing new equipment. read more ...

Site found & Plans approved for rebuilding the Crossing Keeper's Hut

Sun, 31 Jan 2010 12:11:12 +0000

Impington Parish Council was quick to come to the rescue with a suitable site and agreed that it could be built on their land. So after much deliberation with many residents, including historians, architects and planners, it was agreed that the best location would be in the corner of The Copse - diagonally across the road from the Hut's original location. It was also decided that to keep the orientation the same as it was originally was the most appropriate and especially important because, as it's use would be very limited, it's historic aspects needed to be respected all the more. read more ...

A14 Draft Orders

Thu, 07 Jan 2010 21:20:39 +0000

The Draft Orders (essentially the planning application for the widening of the A14) were open for consultation to January 6th. A joint submission from Impington and Histon was made (and received) as well as at least 42 objections from residents in the villages. read more ...