Remedial repairs to the car park at the Recreation Ground have been completed ahead of schedule and the car park has been reopened!
Apologies for any inconvenience caused.
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The car park at Histon & Impington Recreation Ground will be closed for maintenance Wednesday 11th September, re-opening Thursday morning.
Access for pedestrians will be maintained at all times, however we ask you to please take extra care as machinery will be operating in the car park.
Surface preparation and clearance works are now underway on the footpath rear of Manor Park. For safety reasons the path is now closed. Please use the diversion route as shown on the map available to view here
Resurfacing works are due to commence on Tuesday 20th August scheduled for 5 days, the team will then move onto School Lane, Greenleas finishing off at Kingsway.
For the duration of the works access for residents will be maintained at all times, however we ask you to please be patient as there will likely be some delays whilst the area is made safe.
Cambridgeshire County Council are now undertaking works to widen the pavement on Station Road between the Saffron Road junction and the Co-Op (odd number side only). This is a planning condition of the recent extension at Histon and Impington Junior School.
Work has been programmed from Thursday 25th July to last six weeks.
To enable these works to be completed in a safe and efficient manner this part of Station Road, from Saffron Road to the High Street, will be controlled by 24 hour traffic lights. The road will be closed entirely for up to three days from 28th August to allow associated works to the speed hump closest to the High Street.
If you have any questions or concerns whilst the contractor is on site, please contact Cambridgeshire County Council’s Highways Information Service on 0345 0455 212
We have received the following information from the Met Office:
The Met Office has issued a level 3 hot weather warning across Cambridgeshire – lasting until Saturday (27 July) morning. Temperatures are predicted to remain over 30 degrees over the next few days, with warm and humid conditions expected to continue overnight.
Hot weather can be uncomfortable for most people. However for the old, very young and those with an ongoing health condition it can have very negative effect upon their health. There some key actions people can take to reduce the ill effects of very hot weather.
If you know or work with these and any other vulnerable people who may be at risk of becoming unwell in high temperatures please check on them and take action to lessen the effects of the heat.
Here are some practical tips on how to stay cool and beat the heat:
- Shade or cover windows that are exposed to direct sunlight during the day, and open windows at night when the temperature has dropped
- Drink plenty of water as sugary, alcoholic and caffeinated drinks, including tea and coffee, can make you more dehydrated
- Make sure you take water with you if you are travelling or out and about
- If you are working or going outdoors during the heatwave make sure you are protected with sun screen, and keep yourself hydrated by consuming plenty of water.
- Walk in the shade, apply sunscreen and wear a hat, if you have to go out in the heat
- Never leave anyone in a closed, parked vehicle, especially infants, young children or animals
- Try to keep out of the sun between 11am to 3pm
- Avoid physical exertion in the hottest parts of the day
- Wear light, loose fitting cotton clothes
Click here to be re-directed the the NHS website with tips how to cope in hot weather
Cambridgeshire County Council will be closing a number of footpaths in Histon and Impington over a 9 day period from the 14th August – 27th August, 0730 – 1830, Monday to Friday.
As part of the 19/20 Local Highways Initiative process, Cambridgeshire County Council in conjunction with Histon & Impington Parish Council are making improvements to the following footpaths:
- Rear of Manor Park (Home Close)
- School Lane
- Completion of Greenleas
- Completion of Kingsway
Click here to view the plans
Please note the improvements are highlighted in purple on the plans, with the signed pedestrian/cyclist diversion route in red.
Residents directly affected by the closure will be notified by letter over the next few days.
We have received the following event information from South Cambridgeshire District Council:
Become more confident in riding your bike
Monday 15th July – 6.30pm- 8pm
Monday 22nd and 29th July – 6.30pm – 7.30pm
Where: Meet at Rutland Cycling, Histon
Participants must have a road worthy bike and helmets must be worn. Minimum age 18
Place are limited so for more information or to book your place please email: becky.specializedambassador@gmail.com
We have received the following update from the A14 Integrated Delivery Team:
As part of our work to upgrade the A14, we are widening the bridge over the guided busway near Histon. To progress this work safely, the busway route and cycle path under the bridge have been closed for the past week and a half to prepare for this by installing sheet piling. The widening work is planned to happen later this month and throughout the summer school holidays with a subsequent closure during August.
We were planning, to complete this phase of work by the end of the week and reopen the busway and cycle path but we have met an unexpected obstruction in the ground which means that the sheet piling is taking longer than anticipated to complete.
As a result, the current phase of work needs to be extended for another two weeks and we will not be able to reopen the busway and cycle path next week as anticipated. Instead, we will now continue with this essential work as quickly as we safely can and hope to reopen the busway and cycle path by 30 August, which is earlier than originally planned for this phase.
The bus route going into Cambridge (southbound) between Histon and Orchard Park East is diverted during the closure. People travelling into Cambridge from Histon can board diverted services from the stop on Cambridge Road. More information is available on the Stagecoach and Whippet websites
Cambridgeshire County Council has a clearly signed diversion route for people using the guided busway cycle path during the bridge work, which takes people via Cambridge Road (Impington), B1049/A14 roundabout, Histon Road, Kings Hedges Road and back on the Orchard Park busway path.
South Cambridgeshire District Council is working with Highways England to ensure regular updates are provided on the A14 upgrade works that are affecting the communities of Histon, Impington and Orchard Park.
Weekly updates can be found at: www.scambs.gov.uk/a14updates
If you would rather receive weekly updates by post, call 01954 712992 or email your request to ldf@scambs.gov.uk
To facilitate the creation of a new footpath by Cambridgeshire County Council, the Village Green Play Area will be closed from Tuesday 9th July to Friday 12th July
As heavy machinery will be operating in this area, pedestrian diversion routes will be in place throughout the works
