Cottenham Parish Council serving Cottenham a Fen Edge Village

Resources

Cottenham Parish Church has a unique main towerWe have created a resources page with a Village Notice Board and useful local information.
Please contact us if you think that there is something relevant to add.

Village Notice Board

Report defect Street Lights and Potholes

The hot line for s/l faults is 0800 253529 and the link to the online form is:

http://www2.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/db/CCCForms.nsf/streetlight_defect

The online form for potholes is:

http://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/transport/roads/reporting+a+fault.htm

and the contact number is 0345 045 5212

Freedom of Information Act 2000

In line with Section 20 of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 the Information Commission has approved a new model publication scheme for parish and community councils. At a meeting held on the 11th December 2008, Cottenham Parish Council resolved to adopt the new Model Scheme without modification. The Scheme becomes operational from 1st January 2009. Please review the Model Scheme here.

What is the Publication Scheme?
The aim of the Scheme is to provide guidance to the public on what information is available and how to obtain it. The information is broken down into ‘Classes’ to reflect the types of activities in which the Parish Council is involved. The information will be formally published as printed material, electronic format or available through the web site.

It is expected over time that the amount of information available will increase and additional classes will be added. A copy of the list of information available under the publication scheme can be found here on our website.

Exemptions
Information will be made available where the law allows, except where it is considered that the release of that information will cause significant harm or prejudice. Information (including that listed in this document) will be withheld from publication in whole or in part where it is considered by the Parish Council that disclosure may harm or prejudice law enforcement, legal proceedings or the administration of justice; or may infringe the private, personal, commercial, contractual or other confidences of any person or otherwise infringe their rights; or because disclosure is otherwise prohibited by law. In such cases the Parish Council will withhold the information and indicate the relevant exemption under the appropriate legislation. If you wish to complain about the information having been withheld please ask to see a copy of our Complaints Procedure

Access to Information
Information listed in the Publication Scheme can be viewed by appointment by contacting :

The Clerk to the Parish Council
Cottenham Parish Council, Suite 2 Ebenezer House, Rooks Street, Cottenham, Cambridge CB24 8QZ
Tel: 01954 200284
Email: clerk@cottenhampc.org.uk

Copies of information can be supplied either in paper form or electronically

All information not covered by an exemption will ordinarily be released to the applicant within 20 working days of receipt of the request.

Charging policy
The majority of cases will not attract charges other than those set out in the scheme for photocopying, discs, postage.

Complaints
Any complaints concerning the publication scheme should be forwarded to either the Clerk or the Chair of the Parish Council, at the above address.

Family Festival 2009The Fen Edge Family Festival will be held this year on Cottenham Green from 19 - 21 June so please get involved with this great bi-annual occassion that has now established itself as the biggest Family Festival in East Anglia. Please review www.fenedgefestival.co.uk for the latest information on the event or if you wish to have a stall, you had better get in quick.

Cottenham Parish Council are seeking to appoint an Assistant Clerk
to deal with all financial aspects of the Councils business. Essential requirement are qualifications and/or experience of accounting and book keeping. Hours and salary negotiable
For an informal discussion and further information please contact the Clerk on 01954 200284 or 01954 202928

Cambs PolicePolice Warning - Door to door Salesman
"There have been several reports recently of foreign males going door to door asking for money for a sons operation or selling pictures. To do this legally they must have a pedlars certificate, which will have their photograph, who they are , and the area issuing it, which will quite often be Nottingham, hence the name, Nottingham knockers. Two males have been arrested in the last few days and taken to Parkside police station, and dealt with as they haven't had a pedlars certificate and couldn't provide an address. If you see anyone going door to door and you don't believe they are genuine please ring it in and we will deal with it."

PC 144 Shulver. - Please ring 0845 456 4564

Public Consultation Response
The Parish Council have responded to comments received via the Traffic Exhibition and Public Consultation mentioned below.

Please review our response ( PDF format )

Cottenham Village Design Statement SPD Adopted
On 14th November 2007, South Cambridgeshire District Council (SCDC) decided to adopt the updated Cottenham Village Design Statement as a Supplementary Planning Document within the Local Development Framework (LDF). The Design Statement describes the unique historic architectural traditions of the village – for example outlining what materials are most appropriate locally – while encouraging high quality contemporary design. It also deals with planning issues that matter to local people such as traffic, transport, landscape, open space, community facilities and sustainability.

Cottenham was one of the first villages in the country to produce a Village Design Statement, with the original version adopted by South Cambridgeshire District Council as Supplementary Planning Guidance in 1994. The new version has been produced in response to changes in the planning system and in the village itself. It was prepared by the Cottenham Village Design Group (CVDG), with input incorporated from a wide range of other local organisations and individuals. Funding was provided by Cottenham Parish Council and Awards for All.

A copy of the adopted Design Statement should be delivered to all households in the parish during December. It can also be downloaded (together with supporting documents) from the CVDG or SCDC websites.

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Medical Services

There are two GP Surgeries in the village:

42 Telegraph Street, Cottenham, Cambridge, CB24 8QU
01954 251180
Note that this surgery shares doctors with the Firs House Surgery at Histon
01223 234286

188 High Street, Cottenham, Cambridge, CB4 8RX
01954 250079

Get the latest information regarding surgeries, pharmacy and dental practices for Cottenham.

NHS Direct offer 24 hour medical assistance   Get 24 hour medical information from NHS Direct via:

The web at: http://www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk/
Telephone: 0845 4647
Digital TV

Public Transport

Cottenham has regular buses to Cambridge   BUS SERVICES
Service number to Cambridge: Citi7
Days of operation: Monday-Saturday
Day frequency of bus service: Every 20 minutes
Night frequency of bus service: Hourly (last bus at 10.22 pm)

Service number to Cambridge: 104
Days of operation: Sundays & Bank Holidays Day
Frequency of bus service: Hourly
Night frequency of bus service: Hourly (last bus at 10.36 pm)

Service number to Ely: 106
Days of operation: Monday-Saturday
Day frequency of bus service: Refer to timetable - pick up a copy from the Post Office
Night frequency of bus service: Last bus at 7.00 pm)
Service operated by Dews Coaches under contract to Cambridgeshire County Council

Note that you can get bus timetable information texted to your mobile. Each bus stop has a unique code and if you text that code to 84268 you get information about the next timetabled bus.

Cottenham doesn't have a railway station  RAILWAYS
There is not a Railway Station within the village. The nearest station is at Waterbeach a few miles away.
For further details contact National Rail Enquiries on 08457 484950

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