A meeting of the Environment Committee took place on 25 October, see minutes here

Elaine Farrell was elected as Committee Chair following the stepping down of Cedric Foster from this role

The Council is delighted that Pinders Circus have booked to return to Homefield Park at the end of March.  Look out for details in the new year!

Representatives of HICOP (Histon & Impington Community Orchard) and the H&I Sustainability Group attended the meeting to update on their work

Ruth Moulder of the Sustainability Group reported on

• the success of the wildflower verge planting scheme trial in the villages
• 2 more Repair Cafes planned for 2017
• A Hedgehog gardens project to keep hedgehogs safe
• The successful Food Festival held in conjunction with the HICOP team

Dan Mace from HICOP  added updates on:

• their request for signage to the Orchard, which is at the rear of Somerset Road/Manor Park, close to the guided busway
• developing plans for a music/performance area within the orchard
• the team’s wish to see cycle racks sited nearby,
• and a grant application made to the A14 community fund for information boards (http://www.cambridgenetwork.co.uk/news/cash-for-local-projects-as-a14-scheme-gears-up/)

The Committee are next due to meet 6 December when their budget requests for 2017-18 will be finalised