Councillor Jo Harvey

Did the school run, and found another fly tip to report. This spot regularly has items dumped here, and I've lost count of the number of reports I've raised for it! Please, be responsible and dispose of items in the proper way, and if you see anything that has been dumped do report it on the HDC website so that it can be removed. Remember, there's a fine of up to £400 for fly-tipping, so it's in your interests to do things properly!

https://forms.huntingdonshire.gov.uk/REPORTFLY-TIPPING/launch

Looking for funding for your local community group? Huntingdonshire District Council offers grants of up to £1,000 through their Community Chest Grant Scheme. Apply now and make a difference!

Head to the link 👇
www.huntingdonshire.gov.uk/council-democracy/grants

If the recent floods have impacted your home, then take a look at this guidance from UKHSA, which provides advice on how to keep you and your family safe while cleaning up your home: https://ow.ly/JYS350Qou9M

Additional advice from Anglian Water can be found here: https://ow.ly/uJLg50Qou9K #:~:text=In%20normal%20operating%20conditions%20should,and%20any%20solids%20left%20behind

FLOOD WARNING ⚠️

Please be aware of the flood warning affecting parts of Huntingdon East and the ring road area, as shown in my screen grabs.

If your home is affected by flooding in this area, please email myself or Cllr Nathan Hunt so that we can inform HDC.

Stay safe out there! Xx

Careful everyone, there's flood warnings for a lot of Huntingdonshire and more rain expected.

If you do get affected, here's a link with advice on what to do. Stay safe! X

https://www.huntingdonshire.gov.uk/environmental-issues/flooding/

A huge thank you to all my supporters and for their work this year. Merry Christmas, and I hope 2024 brings you everything you wish for! 🎄🎅🤶

Helping Santa's elves prepare food hampers and gifts for our most vulnerable residents today - brilliant atmosphere and loads of Christmas cheer as we work!

Our Manifesto, 18 months on: Climate Change A look into how we’re delivering what we promised in last year’s District elections, and more about HDC’s Climate Conversation.

Last Saturday of the month approaching, which means it's time for the monthly Councillor surgery with Cllr Nathan Hunt. We won't be in our usual spot on the Market Square due to the Christmas Market, but we're only moving around the corner - just look for the brightly coloured gazebo!

Attended the Huntingdon Remembrance Day parade, very well organised by Huntingdon Town Council and well attended by young and old alike.

We will remember them.

Huntingdonshire District Council are currently consulting on proposed changes to it's Council Tax Support Scheme, which would come into effect from 1st April 2024. They want to make it easier to understand, grant up to 100% relief for those on the lowest incomes (currently it's only 80%), support those on disability benefits better, and more besides!

You can read more about the proposed changes here:

https://www.huntingdonshire.gov.uk/news/have-your-say-on-a-new-council-tax-support-scheme-202425

You can respond online here:

https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/huntingdonshirefinalctr

Paper copies are available by requesting them from this email address, or by going through the HDC phone lines:
[email protected]

The consultation closes on Sunday September 10th 2023.

Please do have your say, as it could make a huge difference to you, if not now then possibly in the future as we never know what's around the corner.

At the Coneygear Centre and volunteering today. Disappointed to hear about the two deliberate fires that were started on Friday evening, and angry when I saw for myself just how much damage has been done. Please, if you've any information about this, report it. To the centre manager, to the police, via crimestoppers. Don't let these people get away with it! 🤬

Our most recent town magazine! 😀

The newest issue of the Huntingdon Magazine is online now.

https://www.huntingdontown.gov.uk/newsletter

If you haven't received your copy yet, please email [email protected]

I wrote a poem ages and ages ago about the work I do with mental health, and it's been published!!
Https://with-you.co.uk/images/NEWSLETTERS/WYnews-Issue09-June23.pdf

Page 9 if you only want to read my bit, but I'd encourage you to read everything 😉

with-you.co.uk

Have your say! If we don't know your concerns we can't address them :)

Have your say in our Electric Vehicle (EV) Charge Points survey! We want to gain insight into the user requirements, concerns, and expectations of EV Charge Points within the district. Please complete the survey before midnight on Sunday, 9 July, at https://tinyurl.com/hdcevc.

My goodness it's been a hot one today! 🥵

Had a lovely day though at Huntingdon's Riverside Gala with lots of fun and games and meeting members of the community 😊

If anyone has any information, please do report it to crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. This kind of behaviour means money is spent on replacing equipment rather than on new things or better services. It destroys communities, and that piece of equipment might have been key to someone's mental health, their exercise regime.

We're feeling very frustrated as we share the news that some of the outdoor gym equipment at Coneygear Park has been vandalised again over the bank holiday weekend. Unfortunately our Estate Services team are unable to repair this so that it will be safe for future use, and will instead need to buy a replacement for the broken seat.

We apologise for the inconvenience this will cause to users of Coneygear Park, and hope that those responsible for this damage will be held accountable for their actions. It's disheartening to see such senseless acts of vandalism in our community.

We appreciate your understanding and patience as we work towards restoring the damaged equipment. We will keep you updated on the progress and hope to have the replacement seat installed as soon as possible.

Remember, it's up to all of us to protect and preserve our community assets. Let's stand together against vandalism and promote a culture of respect.

Make sure you have your say! x

𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 - 𝟐𝟎𝐦𝐩𝐡 𝐙𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐬

Huntingdon Town Council are seeking views for the introduction of 20mph zones in locations across Huntingdon.

Cambridgeshire County Council has put in place a new process and funding to install more 20mph zones or limits. Residents and local authorities were invited to submit applications to the county council, with the support of their local parish/town council and county councillor, between 27 February and 28 April this year. Due to the timing of Huntingdon Town Council’s meetings calendar, councillors were unable to approve and hold a formal consultation prior to this deadline. Councillors were asked to speak directly with their residents and then make representations on their behalf.

At a meeting of the Leisure and Community Services Committee on 13th April 2023, it was resolved to nominate the Stukeley Meadows estate, the Bird estate in Hartford, and American Lane for the CCC 20mph application. These locations were selected following feedback from councillors.

We would now like to undertake a consultation to confirm that these nominations are suitable for residents. Following the outcome of the consultation, the anonymised data can then be shared with Cambridgeshire County Council, to support or withdraw the applications.

A 20mph limit will be prioritised against the following criteria:

• evidence of traffic incidents or potential dangers within an existing 30/40mph zone
• vulnerable road users
• visible homes, shops and businesses
• a school or a school route
• a cycling route
• an area that would benefit from more active travel such as cycling and walking.
Schemes deemed eligible for the 2023/24 window will be approved in September, with construction taking place between April and August 2024.

If you would like to take part in the public consultation, please complete our online survey at https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/JJ3ESG/,

Alternatively you can comment below, or email [email protected]. Paper forms are available to collect from the Town Hall.

Due to the timely nature of the 20mph application process, this public consultation will be open for three weeks from Monday 29th May 2023 to Sunday 18th June 2023.

Off to make sure that the Council is doing things correctly - Corporate Governance Committee tonight!

Brilliant morning talking to some of the 501st Combat Support Wing and seeing the Freedom of Huntingdon Parade with Cllr Nathan Hunt!

Good news! :)

Extra commitment to tackle county’s roads Cambridgeshire County Council

A year ago today I was elected as a Councillor. Something I genuinely didn't think was going to happen despite lots of hard work engaging with residents and trying to persuade people to go out and vote, even if it wasn't a vote for me. So when I heard the result I went into a state of shock for about a week, before I took on the steepest learning curve of my life!

The picture shows just how much Cllr Nathan Hunt and I have achieved in this year, though it doesn't cover everything! Very grateful to have had his support and friendship as we tackled the new challenges together. Very proud of everything we have done to serve the community and the district.

And thank you to the many many people who helped in my campaign, who have helped at HDC while I found my feet, who guide me with my social media presence, my fellow Hunts East team, and so much more. Can't name you all as there's too many of you, but I thank you so much.

And lastly, thank you to the residents I serve. For giving me the opportunity to do this! Excited to see what the next year brings Xx

As a reminder to residents, there are no local elections taking place in Huntingdonshire this year. However, to vote in future elections you will need photo ID. More information is available at: http://ow.ly/fp3y50ObExR

Looking forward to seeing the outcome of this trial! 💚

This week we will be trialling an electric dustcart as part of exploring various options to help deliver the strategy. You can view the strategy here - https://www.huntingdonshire.gov.uk/environmental-issues/climate-strategy/

First week of the month, which means it's Overview and Scrutiny week! First meeting for me tonight, second one tomorrow night, so I've been doing just a bit of reading (500ish pages!) for those 📖 📚

A busy week ahead for us Huntingdonshire District Councillors - at full council on Wednesday Cllr Nathan Hunt and I have a lot on the agenda, including the budget for the year ahead and a climate strategy. Interesting stuff!

It's also time for the monthly surgery on the Market Square on Saturday, 11:30 to 12:30, so if you want to come and have a chat with a Councillor, that's a good time and place to do it 😉