Below is the latest update for the Traffic and Transport Working Group. The next Highways Committee meeting is 20^th October 2020. If you are interested in traffic and transport issues in Cottenham why not sign up for updates from CPC’s Traffic and Transport Working Group? Contact Beth Fleetwood

Traffic and Transport Update

As always with highways issues it is frustrating how slowly things progress, not helped by COVID-related delays to highways projects. Nevertheless, there have been some developments in 2020.

Continuing  Read More...

The Parish Council has an emergency flood plan in place, with 2 Flood Officers - Cllrs Jonathan Graves and Christine Ward.  We have a very limited amount of flood equipment which we are able to issue to residents in an emergency situation. Please contact 07503 328401 or clerk@cottenhampc.org.uk.

Sandbags and other help

It is recommended that property owners or businesses at risk of flooding make their own arrangements of sandbags in advance of flooding. Residents can purchase empty sandbags and  Read More...

A reminder: From Monday 29 June all residents wishing to visit the Milton HRC have needed to pre-book a time slot. The operatives at the site have been taking a ‘light touch’ approach to enforcement and have still been allowing people who turn up without an appointment, if possible, to dispose of the waste they have brought. Despite an increase in the number of slots available, the numbers of people doing this is now sufficiently high for this to have  Read More...

  The NHS Test and Trace programme has been launched by the Government to track every single case of coronavirus in our communities to reduce the rate of infection and save lives. The more people that use Test and Trace correctly, the more effective it will be at stopping the spread of the virus, the safer it will be for you and your loves ones and the quicker the lockdown measures can be lifted. From now on, you are being asked to  Read More...

We now have a booking system in place for use of the two grass tennis courts at the Recreation ground. To book a court please visit www.cottenhamtennis.co.uk and click on ‘booking’.   Bookings can be made for between 30 minutes and 1.5 hours, up to seven days in advance. The gate code and full terms and conditions will be sent to you upon booking, please ensure you include an email address to receive your booking confirmation. Use of the courts  Read More...

To help you find the latest information about opening of local shops, transport, aid and health advice we have compiled a single document which you can download below. covid information 14.04 We will aim to update the information as and when it changes. Last updated 14/04  Read More...

IF YOU NEED HELP

We will put you in touch with a Cottenham volunteer who can provide support or help you reach the right people.

If you are alone or feel you may need assistance such as deliveries, shopping or friendly chats please contact:

Councillor Neil Gough or Councillor Eileen Wilson so we know where you are:

Neil: 07919 990299  Read More...

We're delighted to sign up to the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Against Scams Partnership (CAPASP).  CAPASP is urging people to become a Friend Against Scams. It’s simple to do, will take just 20 minutes of your time and will equip you with the knowledge and awareness to protect yourself and others from the dangers of scams and fraud. Visit Read More...

We're delighted to announce that the first formal edition of the Cottenham Community Directory is now available to download.  The Parish Council, in conjunction with South Cambridgeshire District Council, has created this directory of clubs, associations, facilities and events to provide residents with everything you need to know to be able to fully enjoy being part of the Cottenham community. We hope you find the information useful and informative. Cottenham Community Directory – May 2019 NB: the directory will be  Read More...

There are various methods available to contact the police whether to report crime or concerns:

Online:

Web chat is 24 hour service and can be accessed by clicking the green icon displayed at the bottom right of the screen throughout our website (www.cambs.police.uk/home).  It also works on mobile devices and tablets. You can also report crimes (assault, anti-social behaviour, damage, fraud, harassment or theft) online and receive a response  Read More...