Grafham Parish Council

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Cambridge County Council (CCC) have informed the Parish Council they intend to carry out footway slurry sealing in the following areas:

The Pightle
Home Close
Chestnut Close
Van Diemans Way

Signs have been erected at the entrance to the above roads. CCC have advised letters have been sent to residents informing them of the works.

CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

Grafham Road, Brampton

(TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF THROUGH TRAFFIC)
ORDER 2024-1035

NOTICE is given that Cambridgeshire County Council has made an Order pursuant to the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, as amended by the Road Traffic (Temporary Restrictions) Act 1991, the effect of which is to stop any vehicle from proceeding along Grafham Road, Brampton as lies between points 20m either side of the railway bridge.

Access will be maintained to properties affected by this order.

The alternative route for vehicles is via Graham Road - Park Road - The Green (C167) - High Street - B1514 - A1 - B661 - Buckden Road, Grafham - Brampton Road and vice versa.

The Order is made to facilitate rail bridge repairs and associated works which are being carried out on or near this highway and it will come into operation on 19 August 2024 and continue until these works have finished or on the 18 February 2026 whichever is the earlier.

It is anticipated that these works will be carried out overnight between 19 August and 25 October 2024.

The Order shall not apply to any persons lawfully engaged in connection with any works for which it is made, any member of the Police Force, Fire and Rescue Service, Ambulance Service, a vehicle being used by Special Forces during the ex*****on of their duties or to any person acting with the permission or upon the direction of a Police Officer in uniform.

Frank Jordan, Executive Director, Place and Sustainability, New Shire Hall, Emery Crescent, Enterprise Campus, Alconbury Weald, Huntingdon, PE28 4YE

Wednesday 24 July 2024

Great news for young people in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough! The Combined Authority has launched the Tiger bus pass, offering bus fares for just £1 for those under 25.

The new Tiger bus pass is free of charge and designed to make public transport more affordable for young people, helping them travel to school, college, training, work, shopping, and social activities.

This initiative is part of a broader effort by the Combined Authority to revamp public transport in the region.

How to Apply
Applying for your free Tiger bus pass is simple and quick:

Visit the application site: Apply for your Tiger pass
Upload a photo and proof of age.
Receive your Tiger pass free of charge – a credit card-sized, tiger-branded card that’s easy to recognise and use.

Just show your Tiger pass to the bus driver when boarding to enjoy the £1 fare.

Without the pass, you won’t be eligible for the discounted fare, so make sure to get yours today!

£1 Bus Fare - Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority Great news for young people in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough! The Combined Authority has launched the Tiger bus pass, offering bus fares for just £1 for those under 25.

Cambridge County Council Active Travel Hierarchy Consultation.

The Active Travel Hierarchy looks to introduce a way of prioritising maintenance activities to better reflect the use of the highway network by walkers, cyclists and other non-motorised traffic. This will support the Council’s Active Travel Strategy and its ambition to make walking or cycling the natural choice for shorter journeys, in turn helping to reduce road traffic congestion, improve journey times, and contributing to carbon reduction in the County.

We would like to invite your feedback on the proposals, so that we can better understand which active travel routes and public rights of way are considered important by our communities, and what maintenance activities stakeholders might like us to prioritise.

The consultation is open for responses until Monday 16th September:

Active Travel Hierarchy An 'Active Travel Hierarchy' for Cambridgeshire: your opportunity to comment In 2023, Cambridgeshire County Council adopted its Active Travel Strategy, which you can see here. The Strategy aims to promote a shift towards walking and cycling as a first choice for shorter

Invitation to Waste Minimisation Meeting

The waste minimisation team would like to invite you to our next waste minimisation meeting, where residents, volunteers, and Councillors will hear about trends and activities, as well as get the chance to express their thoughts on reducing our waste in Huntingdonshire.

This is an opportunity to express any desire for collaborative work and therefore your attendance would be greatly valued.

The event will be on Thursday the 1st of August, from 6:00 – 7:00 pm at the Pathfinder House, St Mary's St, Huntingdon PE29 3TN.

Please RSVP by email, and feel free to invite relevant peers.

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Tell us what you think about Huntingdonshire and what a good life means for you.

We are looking for 20 people to join us for an in person conversation about what makes a good life in Huntingdonshire.

It is important that this conversation reflects the demographics of Huntingdonshire. In order for us to do that, please complete this short form and tell us a bit more about you.

The survey will take under five minutes to complete.

If you are selected and participate in a session then you will receive a £50 voucher for your time.

Tell us what you think about Huntingdonshire and what a good life means for you | Let's Talk Huntingdonshire We are looking for 20 people to join us for an in person conversation about what makes a good life in Huntingdonshire.It is important that this conversation reflects the demographics of Huntingdonshire. In order for us to do that, please complete this short form and tell us a bit more about you.The....

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GREEN BINS

The removal of unwanted garden bins will start the week commencing 8 July.

Huntingdon District Council will only be removing bins from residents who have requested them to be removed.
If you want us to remove your garden bin, please complete the online form.
https://forms.huntingdonshire.gov.uk/GARDENBINMANAGEMENT/launch

If you haven't signed up to the service but would like to keep your garden bin, you are welcome to do so.

If you would like to sign up to the service, please visit the Garden Waste Subscription Service page. https://www.huntingdonshire.gov.uk/bins-waste/garden-waste-subscription-service/

Huntingdonshire.gov.uk Read our FAQs, apply for the service, cancel your garden bin

Coffee pod recycling comes to Cambridgeshire Household Recycling Centres.

We've introduced coffee pod recycling at all nine of our Household Recycling Centres.

The new coffee pod bins offer residents an environmentally friendly way to separately dispose of both aluminium and plastic coffee pods.

The County Council is partnering with Podback to provide coffee pod recycling services. Collected pods are cleaned, shredded, and made into new products, whilst the coffee grounds are used to help create renewable energy and soil improver.
Find your local Household Recycling Centre on the council's website.

TREE WORKS - Please note on Tuesday 25th June, 12.00pm tree works will be carried out in the village to remove several dead trees. The Parish Council would like to apologise in advance for any inconvenience caused.

Temporary Traffic Road Order Application (TTRO) - Disused Rail Bridge, Brampton Road

The Parish Council has just received a TTRO application. This is to allow works to be carried out to the disused rail bridge, Brampton Road. The application proposes to close Brampton Road from 19/08/2024 until the 25/10/2024. A diversion route will be put in place as per the map below. The bridge and road will be heras fenced off to protect the public. If any resident has any comments please email the Parish Council by the 28th of June 2024. If no comments are received Cambridge County Council will proceed with the application and a copy of the Order will be circulated for information once made.

NEW SWING - The children's play area, Brampton Road will be temporarily closed today for the installation of a new basket swing!

A141 Brampton Interchange/A14 junction 21 westbound - resurfacing and maintenance

Dear Sir/Madam

I am writing to tell you that we plan to carry out resurfacing and bridge maintenance work on the A141 Brampton Interchange/A14 junction 21 westbound. This will ensure the A141 and the A14 continues to remain in a safe and serviceable condition.

We plan to complete this work over onenight on Tuesday 18 June. We will work between 8pm to 6am, weather conditions permitting.

Closures and diversions
To carry out the work safely, we will need to close the A141 Brampton Interchange/A14 junction 21 westbound, and divert traffic as detailed below:

Eastbound traffic from the A141 and southbound from the A1 wishing to travel westbound on the A141 will be diverted to junction 23 and return eastbound on the A14 and join the A141.

Traffic wishing to leave the A14 westbound at junction 21 will be diverted to junction 20 and rejoin the A14 eastbound.

Access to Wooley from the Brampton Hut Interchange and A141 from Huntingdon will be diverted northbound on the A1 to Alconbury (Globe Lane).

How to find out more

To find out more about road improvements we’re carrying out across the East of England, please visit our website at https://nationalhighways.co.uk/our-work/east/.

If you would like more information, please contact us on 0300 123 5000, or by email at [email protected].

Join the Conversation: Shaping Our New and Improved Bus Routes

The Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority have been working at pace to design improvements to the public transport network. As part of this, new and/or improved bus services have been designed for implementation in Autumn 2024. The detail of these services is available here: Better Buses

We are excited to announce a series of online sessions where you can have your say on the 30 new and revised bus routes we are planning for our region. These sessions are your chance to provide feedback and help us shape the future of public transportation in our community.

Event Details:
Dates: 10th – 13th June 2024
Time: 6:30 – 7:30pm
Location: Online (a link will be provided upon registration)

About the Event:
Our region is embarking on an exciting journey to enhance public transportation with 30 new and improved bus routes, funded by the Mayoral Precept. This initiative aims to introduce new services and upgrade existing routes to better serve our community's needs. We are committed to ensuring these changes reflect the voices and preferences of the people who use them.

Why Attend?
Be Informed: Take a look at the proposed route maps and detailed plans for each new and improved bus route. More information can be found ahead of the event here: Better Buses
Have Your Say: Share your views and feedback directly with the planners and decision-makers.

Shape Your Community: Your input will help us refine and perfect these routes before they are finalised.

Stay Updated: Learn about the next steps in the process, including procurement and the release of individual route posters this summer.

How to Participate:
Register Now: Secure your spot by registering here: https://forms.office.com/e/PuvGN4VvxS

Submit your Question: Please use the registration form to submit your questions for the session

Join the Session: Participate in the online event on your chosen date.

Provide Feedback: Engage in discussions and provide your valuable input.

Don't miss this opportunity to influence the future of our region's public transportation system. Together, we can create a more efficient, reliable, and user-friendly bus network.

We look forward to your participation and insightful contributions!

The Transport Team

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Active Lifestyles - free activities at Grafham Water Centre

Huntingdonshire District Council, in conjunction with Grafham Water Centre are running a series of Active Lifestyle sessions, aimed at preventing frailty and cardiovascular problems in those aged 55+.

Activities will be at the gentle end of the exertion spectrum, and could include archery and guided walks. Likely to be decided by discussion at the end of the first session.

Sessions will be Friday afternoons, time tbc.
No start date yet, attendance levels will dictate number of sessions (pilot period is four sessions).

If you're aged 55+ and interested, please email your name to [email protected] who will forward it to the GWC team.
Places are limited, so first come...

All provided free of charge.

Huntingdonshire neighbourhood policing teams
Community Engagement Events

Join us at a quarterly online meeting where you will hear direct from the officers policing your area about recent activity, we’ll listen to your concerns, present the results of the survey and allow you to shape future activity.

Event on 11th June 2024 7pm
Event on 10th September 2024 7pm
Event on 3rd December 2024 7pm

Please visit the website for further information

Huntingdonshire neighbourhood policing teams Huntingdonshire neighbourhood policing team information

UPDATE - Proposed Grafham to Brampton Active Travel Route resulting in the Closure of Brampton Road Public Meeting Tuesday 4th of June 2024

Please note the above Public Meeting has been postponed as Cambridge County Council requires to gain more information on the project.

Are you struggling with small print?
Do you love reading?

Discover the help and support available for vision impaired people. Get advice from:

Huntingdonshire Society for the Blind
Cambridgeshire Libraries
National Databank
Peeky Blinders Reading Group
RNIB
Healthwatch
CCC Sensory Services
Optelec
Humanware
Cobolt
Hinchingbrooke ECLO
DeafBlind UK
British Wireless for the Blind
The Macular Society
Cambridgeshire Skills

Huntingdon Library, Princes St, Huntingdon PE293PA

Agenda Extra-Ordinary meeting Thursday 23rd May, 6.00pm Village Hall. Please see the website for full details:

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Get ready for the Annual Parish Assembly! It's not just any gathering—it's your chance to be heard.

Scheduled for Tuesday 7th of May 2024, 7.00pm in the Village Hall, this meeting welcomes all parish electors. While anyone can attend, only registered electors can speak and vote.

What's on the agenda? Updates from the Parish Council and local organisations, plus your chance to speak up on important issues.

But wait, there's more! We believe in the power of community involvement. That's why the floor is open for electors to voice their opinions on matters close to their hearts. Your insights could shape the future of our Parish, so don't miss this opportunity to make a difference.

Local groups are also invited to showcase their work. It's a chance to see the impact they make on our community.

Save the date and join us for a night of community engagement and collaboration at the Annual Parish Meeting.

🌸✨ Mark Your Calendars! It's Time to Spring into Action! ✨🌸

Hey there, lovely villagers! 🌼 Get ready to roll up your sleeves and join us for the ultimate Spring Clean Litter Pick on Saturday, April 27th, 2024, starting at 10:30 am sharp! 🗑️💪

Whether you're a litter-picking pro or just eager to lend a helping hand, we want YOU to be a part of this awesome event! 🌟 Meet us at the Village Hall on Brampton Road, and together, we'll make our community sparkle and shine! ✨

Let's show Mother Nature some love and make our village the cleanest, greenest place to be! See you there! 🌿🌍

📢 Attention Residents! 📢

Curious about what went down at the last Parish Council meeting? 🤔 Well, wonder no more! You can now check out the draft minutes from our meeting held on April 2nd, 2024, on our website.

Head over to the website to stay in the loop and catch up on all the latest updates and decisions made by our dedicated Parish Council. Your engagement and input are invaluable to us, so take a peek and let us know your thoughts!

Stay informed, stay involved! 💬

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Preparing for Adulthood SEND Festival - smaller events for young people; Community engagement

As part of the Preparing for Adulthood agenda at Cambridgeshire County Council SEND Services, the focus has been on community engagement for young people with SEND. As part of the PFA SEND festival, we have arranged smaller, quieter face-to-face sessions for young people with SEND (aged 14-25 years) which will be hosted by Huntingdon Library. The session is called ‘Myth busting the library’ and the topics covered are below:

The Session is at Huntingdon Library on Friday 26th April from 2-3pm.
· Discover what your library has to offer – a chance to have a look around the library, find out about the activities and events available.
· Find out about everything you can do with a library card from borrowing books to using a computer, a chance to become a library member if you do not already have a card.
· Introduction to digital information – from downloading a book to listen to, through to practicing your driving theory test, hear about the amazing resources you can access through the library.
· Our friendly team of library staff will be on hand to answer any questions you may have about using the library.

Please register here: https://forms.office.com/e/yND7W1dp8n. Can you also please share- parent carers welcome too!

https://send.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/kb5/cambridgeshire/directory/home.page

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🎉 Exciting Announcement Alert! 🎉

We have some amazing news to share! Thanks to the relentless efforts of our Parish Council, we've just secured additional National Lottery funding for a fantastic addition to our children’s play area!

🌟 Introducing... the Basket Swing! 🌟

In the upcoming weeks, we'll be installing this thrilling new addition, providing our little ones with even more opportunities for fun and adventure. Get ready to swing into excitement as our playground gets an upgrade!

We're immensely grateful for the support of the National Lottery, whose generosity has made this project possible. Together, we're creating a space where our children can play, laugh, and make lasting memories.

Stay tuned for updates on the installation process – we can't wait to see the smiles on our children's faces as they enjoy this fantastic new feature! 🤗

Gigaclear have asked the Parish Council to distribute the attached. If any residents have questions about Gigaclear they will be at the Lion Hotel, Buckden tonight 17.30 - 19.30pm

Notice of Vacancy in office of Parish Councillor on the Grafham Parish Council

Notice is hereby given pursuant to section 87(2) of the Local Government Act 1972 that due to the resignation of Councillor Baber there is a vacancy on the Grafham Parish Council.

If, within 14 statutory days after the date of this notice, a request for an election to fill the vacancy is made in writing to the Proper Officer, Huntingdonshire District Council, Pathfinder House, Huntingdon PE29 3TN by ten electors of the Parish an election will be held. If no such notice is given the Parish Council will fill the vacancy by co-option.

If any member of the Parish would like to be considered for co-option, please contact the Parish Clerk.

Dated: 8th April 2024

Signed L Hazel

Parish Clerk

Address: 2 Brampton Road

Grafham

Printed and Published by the Parish Clerk

Could your child create a fire engine for the future?

As Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service celebrates turning 50 this month, it is calling on all budding young artists and creators to design what a fire engine may look like in another 50 years’ time.

There are prizes up for grabs in different age categories, including a giant replica fire engine, kindly donated by Scania UK, for the best design by someone aged 7 or under, a fire station Lego set for the winner in the age 8-11 category, and a shopping voucher for the winner in the aged 12 and over category, plus various runner up prizes.

Hayley Douglas, Assistant Director for Communication and Engagement at Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service, explained: “When looking back at old photos from around 1974 when Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service was formed, it is amazing to see how different the fire engines look. It made us wonder what they will be like in another 50 years’ time and so we thought this was a great theme for a competition to involve young people in our 50 year celebrations. Entries can be a drawing, a model, a Minecraft design, a Lego creation, a computer-aided design – anything to show what a fire engine might look like in 2074. We’re really excited to see the creations!”

All you need to do to submit your child’s entry is take a picture of their design, however they have created it, and send it to [email protected] together with your child’s first name, age, district they live, and your phone number so we can contact you if your child’s entry wins. Alternatively, you can send pictures in the post to Communication and Engagement, Fire Service HQ, Hinchingbrooke Cottage, Brampton Road, Huntingdon PE29 2NA, ensuring all the required information is sent with the entry.

Closing date for entries is Monday June 3, 2024. All the information, including terms and conditions can be found in our 50th celebration section.

www.cambsfire.gov.uk