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UK Power Networks: Our preparation for Storms Dudley and Eunice

We have received the following from UK Power Network:

As you may be aware, UK Power Networks manages the local power lines and substations which distribute electricity to over 8.3m homes and businesses across London, the South East and the East of England.

Storm Dudley is forecast to have a minimal impact on our network. However, Storm Eunice is expected to arrive on Friday 18th and is expected to bring stronger winds and unsettled weather.

Our electricity network is built to be resilient but strong winds and heavy rain can bring down branches and trees, damaging overhead power lines. Where this happens we work to restore power as quickly and safely as possible.

We have organised for additional staff in our contact centre and more engineers on the ground, particularly for Storm Eunice, to be available to help customers whose electricity supply might be affected by the predicted weather.

Residents will be able to find regular updates and information about individual power cuts on our website www.ukpowernetworks.co.uk . We will also be posting general updates on @UKPowerNetworks .

Anyone experiencing a power cut should:

  • Visit www.ukpowernetworks.co.uk/powercut and type in their postcode to view our live power cut map, with details of individual power cuts
  • Call 105 free of charge to speak to our customer service team, report a power cut or damage to the electricity network
  • Tweet @UKPowerNetworks to report a power cut or to receive updates
  • Visit www.ukpowernetworks.co.uk for the latest updates

We advise people to stay clear of power lines and report damaged power lines immediately by calling 105 free from either a landline or a mobile phone. If they see electricity lines that are down or causing significant risk to the public they should call 999.

We provide extra help to customers on our Priority Service Register during a power cut.  Households with older or disabled people, those with children under five, or where someone uses medical or mobility equipment that requires electricity as well as other reasons can join the register.  You can find out more information about our Priority Service on our website: ukpowernetworks.co.uk/priority .

 

Launch of Consultation – Proposed New Homes and Community Park in Impington

Flagship Homes is launching a public consultation ahead of submitting an outline planning application for a development on land off Milton Road, Impington. The proposals are for 50 new homes, 25 of which will be affordable, and a 4.8ha Community Park

Upcoming Events:

Webinar –  Monday 8th November 6pm – 7pm details how to sign up can be found at www.miltonroadimpington.com or using the QR code here

Drop In Session -Tuesday 9th November at the Recreation Centre, New Road, Impington – 3.30pm –  7.30pm

More information on the proposal and how to respond to the consultation are avaiable to view at www.miltonroadimpington.com or by clicking here

 

 

Highlights from September & October Full Council

September Full Council meeting was held on Monday 20th September, highlights from the meeting include:

– Council co-opted Kim Powell, leaving 1 vacancy

– Agreement to enter into a lease for the former Infant School Playing Field for community use

– Purchase of addtional looms and bulbs for the Village Green Christmas light display

– Funding of Age UK Village Warden and Friends of Histon & Impington Community Mental Wellbeing Co-Ordinator

– Purchase of Poppy Wreath and Donation to Royal British Legion

Draft minutes from the September meeting can read here

October Full Council meeting was held on Monday 18th October, highlights from the meeting inlcude:

– Presentation from Friends of Histon & Impington Community updating on the Charities aspirations and activities

– Open dialouge with CEO at South Cambs District Council to discuss breach of planning conditions and drainage concerns at Hunters Close, Impington

– Local Plan community event to help inform residents of the upcoming consultation and how to have your say!

– Re-instatement of electricty at the Crossing Keepers Hut to enable community events

– Commitment from Council to move forward with new Vision, Committee Structure and Values

– Build relationships with local Farmers to help establish village footpath network

Draft minutes from the October meeting can be read here

 

 

 

 

Public Engagement on Region’s Transport Future Set to Launch

We have received the following from Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority:

People in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough are being encouraged to have their say on the region’s transport future. The Combined Authority is refreshing the Local Transport and Connectivity Plan (LTCP) – the strategy for making transport in the region better.

An initial public engagement on the developing Local Transport and Connectivity Plan will begin on Monday, November 1, lasting for four weeks and closing on November 28. The feedback will influence and feed into the next phase of engagement – a formal six-week public consultation, currently planned for January. The Combined Authority Board approved the launch of the engagement at its meeting on October 27th.

Click here to Have Your Say!

 

Histon Road Now Open!

Histon Road is now fully reopened to traffic!

Stagecoach will be notifying customers about its plans to reintroduce bus services along the length of Histon Road in due course.

The remaining work to finish the project will be managed safely by the combination of temporary traffic lights and the final set of planned overnight closures.

A diversion route via the A14, Milton Road and Victoria Road will be in place for the final set of overnight closures.

 

Bike Events – Cambridge 100/60/35 mile Charity Cycle Ride

Bike Events are once again organising the Cambridge 100/60/35 mile charity cycle ride.  The ride will take place on Sunday 23 May 2021, starting and finishing at Impington Village College.

The ride will start between 7am and 9.30am, with riders leaving in small groups between these times and returning throughout the afternoon.  The event itself will close at 6pm.

The ride is held on the open road with permission from the local Highways Authority and notification of the local Police and statutory bodies.  The route will be fully signed and marshaled with support services provided by professional first aiders and cycle mechanics. All Covid guidelines will be followed and this has been agreed with the local Safety Advisory Group.

Details:

Date: Sunday 23 May 2021

Start/Finish Venue: Impington Village College, New Road, Cambridge, CB24 9LX

Start time: Between 7-8am for 100m route/ 8-9am for 60m route and 9-9:30am for 35m route

Distance: 100 mile, 60 mile or 35 mile route

Online booking and more information: https://www.bike-events.co.uk

 

Roadworks Report – 16th – 31st October

We have received the following information of upcoming roadworks for Histon & Impington from Cambridgeshire County Council:

Histon:

BT – Station Road – Road Closure – 19th October – 23rd October – Constructing Jointing Chamber and Lay approx 28m of Duct 54/56 in footway / carriageway to link existing BT Boxes to facilitate spine cabling works. For full details and updates click here

Cambridgeshire County Council – Symonds Close – Road Closure – 29th October – 15th November – Micro asphalt works as per of the specialist treatments programme. For full details and updates click here

Cambridgeshire County Council – Lucketts Close – Road Closure – 29th October – 15th November – Micro asphalt works as per of the specialist treatments programme. For full details and updates click here

Cambridgeshire County Council – Alstead Road – Road Closure – 29th October – 14th November – Micro asphalt works as per of the specialist treatments programme. For full details and updates click here

Impington:

Cambridgeshire County Council – Cambridge Road (B1049) – Road Closure – 26th October – 27th November – Bridge Maintenance. For full details and updates click here

Cambridgeshire County Council – Highfield Road – Road Closure – 29th October – 15th November – Micro asphalt works as per of the specialist treatments programme. For full details and updates click here

For details of all roadworks taking place in the South Cambs, click here

 

Pavement Parking – Have Your Say!

Do you think vehicles being parked on the pavement is a problem in your area?

The Department of Transport are running a consultation until 22 November 2020, you can respond via:

Full details can be found on the gov.uk website: https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/managing-pavement-parking/pavement-parking-options-for-change#annex-c-full-list-of-consultation-questions

The Parish Council Highways Committee will be finalising their response at the next Highways Committee meeting on Monday 9th November 2020.

 

 

One-Way Traffic Experimental Order – Bell Hill, Histon

We have received notification from Cambridgeshire County Council work is planned to take place between 0800 and 1700 on Friday 11th September, ( road marking is weather dependent).

Residents who usually park on Bell Hill, please can you park elsewhere during the day between 0800 and 1700 on the 11th September to enable the road markings to be completed as quickly and safely as possible.

The road markings at both junctions will be completed under traffic management, so there may be some disruption for drivers trying to get in/out of the junctions at either end, and through traffic. The signs will be installed at the same time.

Once completed Bell Hill will be one way from Church Street, and no entry from Park Lane.

Any objections to the making permanent of the Order should be sent by email to policyandregulation@cambridgeshire.gov.uk or by post to the address below by no later than the 10th February 2021.

Cambridgeshire County Council, Policy & Regulation, Stanton Way Highways Depot, Stanton Way, Huntingdon, PE29 6PY

 

New website

INCREASING BIODIVERSITY IN THE VILLAGES

Tree across footpath behind Manor Park

Storm Eunice

Christmas Tree Chipping event Saturday 8th January 2021