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Roadworks & Events Bulletins – 1-15th October

Please see below road works bulletins, detailing works and events that are due to start between 1st-15th October 2017 in Histon and Impington

Just a reminder that these works only include works that are due to start between (1-15th October) and longer term works that are still in progress.

Histon

Station Road – 2nd October – 4th October – Cadent Gas Limited – Lay new domestic service with 5.5m in public from main in carriageway

Impington

Cooke Walk, College Road, South Road (partial), Mill Road- 7th October – Playing Out Scheme – Road Closure (16:00 – 17:00)

 

 

 

 

Weeding in The Community

Following the successful Road Adoption scheme that has over 100 members, a few of us have got together to weed and remove a build-up of leaves, debris etc. from our road gutters.

A small team met for the first time on Friday 25th August to tackle the build-up on The School approach road to the Junior School. This is an area that gets flooded at times due to fact that debris was stopping the water from reaching the road gullies.

We plan to meet periodically to tackle a particular area and it is planned to target New School Road on Friday 15th September. It is thought that an hour each time we meet is sufficient to tackle one particular area if there are enough volunteers.

We are seeking more volunteers and if you would like to join our friendly group, please contact me. If is good fun and very satisfying!

 

A14 Night Closures 30th and 31st August

We have received the following update from the A14 team:

 

We’ll be closing the A14 for two nights on 30 and 31 August, to install our temporary bailey bridge. This closure will affect traffic travelling between Godmanchester and Girton.  Full details of the closure can be found by clicking here.

To contact your particular Stakeholder Manager please use the email addresses below or our A14 helpline.

Alconbury to the East Coast Main Line; Jon Lewell jon.lewell@thea14.com

East Coast Main Line to Swavesey; Jade Pettit jade.pettit@thea14.com

Swavesey to Milton; Bob Pettipher bob.pettipher@thea14.com

A14 helpline 0800 270 0114 – This will be answered by a team member during site hours 8am – 5pm and messages can be left at other times.

 

Something Wrong in the Neighbourhood …

Following increasing concerns regarding the rat population on the Village Green and surrounding area, the Parish Council has reviewed its arrangements with its current pest control contractor.  Having taken advice from alternative pest control contractors, an emergency visit has been made today and all boxes re-baited.  A further follow up visit will be made next week.

Thanks to all residents who have kept us informed on this matter.

 

The 2017 Strawberry 50 Cycling Extravaganza

the best of the old with a sprinkling of the new.

Sunday 3rd Sept is this year’s date for the popular community cycling event, the Strawberry 50. Since it started two years ago, 1200 people have taken part and the feedback has been overwhelmingly positive. All are welcome; lycra or jean clad, five or eighty years old, tootlers and pootlers or strava bunnies – this event really has something to appeal to all.

The choice of distances remains the same; the 55 or 28 milers follow South West Cambridgeshire’s quietest and prettiest routes and the 14 follows the traffic free busway from H&I’s Recreation Ground to Swavesey Green and back.

New for this year:

  • An extra start and end point from Gamlingay’s Eco Hub.
  • The opportunity to cruise the route on an electric bike! Rutland Cycles are offering riders on the 28 miler the option of hiring one – you’ll need to reserve in advance, details on how to do so will be at strawberry50.co.uk/
  • Specially adapted bikes will be available for participants with disabilities via the You Can Bike Too project. To reserve your bike please call Sally Gibson on 07900 431298
  • As well as Carlo’s Ices, there’ll be some organised games on Swavesey Green for the Strawberry 14 riders

Same old favourites

There’ll be homemade cakes on route, free maintenance and bike checks, medals and certificates for the U11’s, a great, friendly atmosphere, free massages at the finish and great sign-posting and marshalling. We do our very best to be inclusive so keep the entry prices low – the cost for the whole family on the 14 miler is still only £10.

Bookings are now open for the 28 and 55, it’s turn up on the day for the 14.

Please spread the word. The Facebook page is The Strawberry 50 and the website address for detailed information and to reserve a place on the 28 and 55 is strawberry50.co.uk.

This event is organised by Friends of the Rec in partnership with Histon and Impington Bicycle Club with support from Tucker Gardner and Rutland Cycles.

This really is a great day, please do join in.

 

 

Road Works & Events Bulletin 14th – 31st August

Detailed road works and events taking place in Histon & Impington over the next few weeks:

Station Road, Histon – Start Date: 14th August – End Date: 18th August – Traffic Management: Some carriageway incursion – Works Description: UK Power Networks connections, temporary closure of footway

Station Road, Histon – Start Date: 14th August – End Date: 25th August – Traffic Management: Road Closure (0730-1730), access to properties maintained – Works Description: To facilitate improvements to junction

Symonds Close, Histon – Start Date: 18th August – End Date: 31st August – Traffic Management: Some carriageway incursion – Works Description: Skip

Cooke Walk, Mill Road, South Road (partial), College Road – Start Date: 20th August – End Date: 20th August – Traffic Management: Road Closure (16:00 – 17:00) – Works Description: Playing Out Scheme

The Crescent, Impington – Start Date: 25th August – End Date: 30th August – Traffic Management: Some carriageway incursion – Works Description: Install new gully and connect to existing

 

 

Histon & Impington Parish Council Finance Consultation – Have Your Say!

Back in December 2015,  Histon & Impington Parish Council asked for your views in a survey on how to spend money collected via Council tax. Data collected from the survey was used to guide the Council with the budgeting process for the coming years.

A lot has changed since then, so your help is needed once again!

Histon & Impington Parish Council is proud of our community and what it has achieved in the past. It has ambitions for future improvements. As requirements evolve, and County and District Councils devolve services to us, we need your guidance to provide the services you desire and deserve.

This questionnaire seeks your views on how to spend YOUR money!

To complete the questionnaire click here – closing date Monday 4th September 2017

Please use a PC/Mac or tablet to complete this, phones may not allow all of the answers to be seen.
To work out your Council Tax band click here

 

Children’s Centre Proposals – More Drop-In Sessions Added

We have just received the following from Cambridgeshire County Council:

More drop-in sessions added for parents to discuss children’s centre proposals

A series of drop-in events are continuing this month for parents to talk one to one about proposals to redesign Cambridgeshire’s Children’s Centre Services.

The wide ranging plans build on the current offer, offering support to families of all ages, from expectant parents to young adults.

The proposed new Children’s Centre services will be more flexible and tailored for each community, delivered in places they know or already use, and in doing so, the Council will make savings of £1 million.

Families can read more about the consultation here and share their views.

Cllr Simon Bywater, Chairman of the Children and Young People Committee, said: “We have a wide ranging set of proposals for child and family services and would encourage everyone to take part in our consultation. We need to make sure we get this right for communities and want to hear from local people. Please take a few minutes to answer the short survey or if you have any questions please come along to one of our drop-in sessions to find out more.”

More drop-in sessions have now been added for parents to talk to staff who will be on hand to answer questions about the proposed changes while help will be available for people who need support to complete the consultation. The events for South Cambridgeshire District will be held at:

Waterbeach Children’s Centre, Waterbeach Community Primary School, High Street, Waterbeach, CB25 9JU – 1pm-3pm – 15th August 2017

Bassingbourn Children’s Centre, Brook Road, Bassingbourn, Royston, SG8 5NP – 5pm-7pm – 16th August 2017

Bar Hill Children’s Centre, Community Primary School, Gladeside, Bar Hill, CB23 8DY – 5-7pm – 6th September 2017

Linton Children’s Centre, Cathodeon Centre, Linton, Cambridge, CB21 4JT – 5-7pm – 11th September 2017

Histon Children’s Centre, New School Road, Histon, CB24 9LL 5-7pm – 12th September 2017

Papworth Children’s Centre, Varrier Jones Drive, Papworth Everard, Cambridge, CB23 3XQ – 6.30pm-8pm – 13th September 2017

The proposals will also see Children’s Centres work more closely with parents and health professionals to provide a set of integrated services that seamlessly support communities. This service could include health visitors, midwifery and speech therapists.

The consultation ends on 22 September 2017. Hard copy versions of the consultation can be found at Children’s Centres and Libraries across the county.

Decisions relating to the final proposals for Children’s Centre Services will be taken by the Children and Young People Committee meets in the autumn.

 

 

 

 

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