Ever wondered why there is such a complex set of information that needs to be provided with each application for permission to build a new house or extend an existing one, especially the palaver if the site is in the Conservation Area or the affected building – or one nearby - is listed? A lot of it is to ensure development complies with National, District or Neighbourhood Plans; some of it is to drive policies for energy reduction or water  Read More...

We have submitted the following short response to the Combined Authority’s “Long-Term Plan” for our traffic and transport network. The plan itself is long-winded and, no doubt, will be followed by more plans with more detail but – so far -  there is little to help, and more that may hinder,  communities like Cottenham over the coming decade or so. CA LTS CPC Comment 2019  Read More...

Here is an update on what has been happening since our meeting in May 2019. As always with highways issues it is frustrating how slowly things progress. The rate is determined largely by the speed at which Cambridgeshire Highways department is able to deliver agreed projects and costs can also be quite high. In addition, Cottenham Parish Council (CPC) has to consider value for money and avoid spending money on speed surveys where the vehicle pattern and road environment  Read More...

We have been advised by the County Council that emergency repair works to Beach Road will be undertaken overnight between 8pm 14th August and 6am on 15th August. The road will be CLOSED during the period. Our County Cllr, Tim Wotherspoon, has receive the following background information from Highways: "Following the initial heat damage to the road surface, we have requested that plenty of warning signs are placed along the road in both directions to give users of the public highway  Read More...

Fly-tipping is the illegal disposal of waste. It can be anything from a bag of waste to a truckload. We all have seen abandoned items in the countryside, villages and towns. But leaving items by HRCs, charity shops or by bins are all fly-tipping too. Around two thirds of fly-tips come from households, so it is crucially important that you understand your Duty of Care to avoid £400 fixed penalty notice or an unlimited fine.c Together with other partners in the  Read More...

We're delighted that our new community defibrillator is now fully operational.  It is located in the phone box on the corner of the High Street and Denmark Road.  In an emergency, when you dial 999 you will be given the access code for the defibrillator. We are very grateful for FECA for their grant towards this project.  Read More...

The options for bringing in 20mph speed limits were discussed at a public meeting of the Parish Council’s Traffic & Transport Working Group on 20 May 2019. Many thanks to those who attended and contributed to the discussion – it is really useful to understand residents’ views for and against. The presentation can be downloaded here.

In the pipeline

Speed reduction measures are already in the pipeline for Histon and Rampton Roads. Features designed to reduce speeds of drivers entering  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...

When making planning decisions we have to respond using material planning considerations.  A list of considerations is shown in the attachment below. MATERIAL PLANNING REASONS  Read More...