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Frequently Asked QuestionsThere are a number of questions that the Council gets asked on a regular basis. Here we provide a number of them, and the answers.
How can I book a hard tennis court or the Multi Use Games Area at the Recreation Ground? Telephone 232423 to book and make arrangements for collection of key and token for floodlights (if required). At weekends an alternative number is offered to callers. Can I book the Recreation Centre for a party or function? Yes. There is a policy not to take teenage or 21st birthday parties but telephone 232423 to discuss your needs with our staff. The function room comes with fully fitted kitchen and tables and chairs are available. The Council does not provide a catering service. There are a number of caterers in the Yearbook who can assist. When can I visit the office to inspect a planning application? The office is open Tuesdays 12 noon to 4 pm or Thursdays 9.30 am to 1.30 pm. Other times by appointment. Please telephone 235906 for details. Where does the Parish Council meet? Histon Parish Council meet monthly at St Audreys Community Centre, on the second Monday of the month. The Council does not usually meet in August. Impington Parish Council meet monthly at St Andrew's Church Hall, Burgoynes Road, on the third Monday of the month. The Council does not usually meet in August, nor occasionally in December. Committee meetings take place regularly throughout the year at the Parish Office on the Recreation Ground. Details are available on the Councils' calendar on the website. What about Committee meetings. Can anyone attend? ALL Parish Council meetings are open to the public. How do Parish Councillors find out what their electorate wants? There are a wide range of ways that Councillors find out what local views are:
In addition, Impington Council publishes (and distributes via Parish Councillors) a regular newsletter - both reporting matters of interest but also seeking feedback on specific issues. Who is "my" Parish Councillor? Parish Councillors do not cover a specific area of the village. All Councillors can be contacted regarding problems and contact details are available on the website or via the parish office. However, it may be easiest to talk to a Councillor who lives closer to you. I'm thinking of standing for election. How much time is involved in being a Parish Councillor in Histon or Impington? This can vary enormously. Monthly meetings are an absolute minimum, with at least one other Committee monthly to be expected. A substantial amount of time can be involved for those who wish to become involved in multiple issues. Can residents help with the Parish Councils' work? Yes - the Councils welcome the support, time and expertise of rsidents. Committees can co-opt members of the public, or help and advice can be on a single issue basis. Residents regularly help with areas of expertise such as noise, traffic, planning. In addition, residents get involved in Impington's bulb planting work, and Histon's work at the Green. Where does the Parish Council get its income from? Most of the income is from Council Tax. One of the components of the money collected by South Cambridgeshire District Council, and shown separately on the bill, goes to meet Parish Council costs. Charges are made for sports facilities, and at the Burial Ground, but these do not cover the full costs involved. Who cuts the grass in the villages? Histon Parish Council contract out to Buchans Landscapes to cut the grass at the Village Green, War Memorial and area of land adjacent to the bus shelter at School Hill. All other verges and areas of grass are cut by Cambridgeshire County Council, or if part of the Council housing stock land, Impington Parish Council carry out all grass cutting in Impington, contracted out to Herald Contract Services, except for the Recreation Ground and Homefield Park which is carried out in-house, and Council Housing stock land, carried out by South Cambridgeshire District Council Where can I report a pot-hole which needs filling? Contact Matthew Pickering, Cambs County Council, South Highways Division What are the rules on overhanging trees or bushes? Cambridgeshire County Council, South Highways Division can approach landowners to ask them to cut back any overhang affecting the public highway. High hedges should be reported to South Cambs District Council but a non-refundable charge of £450 to investigate the complaint will be made. I have seen some flytipping in the village. Who should I contact? South Cambridgeshire District Council Tel 08450 450 063 Can the Parish Council donate to village causes? Yes. Both Councils review donations to local causes in June and again in December/January. A small budget is set each year for this purpose. In addition, the Councils may be able to suggest other sources of funding to explore. Does the Parish Council provide allotments? Yes. Contact the Clerk if you wish to go on the waiting lists Who empties the litter bins and dog bins? How often? SCDC empty these weekly, apart from those on Parish Council land which our own staff clear regularly My street name sign is damaged. Who do I contact? Diane Duncan on 08450 450 500 How do I book a stall on the Village Green? Telephone 235906 to book a date. There is no charge How can the public follow the work of the Parish Council? There are lots of ways:
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