Welcome to Cottenham Parish Council
Cottenham is a Fen Edge village approximately 6 miles north of Cambridge. It is a large village of around 2500 households and a population of 6200.
The Parish Council is made up of 15 Councillors and a Clerk. The Council meet every month for a full Council Meeting and twice a month for Planning Meetings. Notification of meetings plus agenda can always be found on the parish notice boards, at least three days prior to a meeting and on this web site.
Councillor vacancies
The Council is currently looking to co-opt 2 new Councillors. YOU could help keep Cottenham a vibrant, positive place to live by becoming a Parish Councillor. YOU could be at the ‘grass roots’ level of Local Government and be involved in making things happen or getting things sorted. Candidates must be at least 18 years of age and a British subject or citizen of the Commonwealth or European Union and must satisfy at least one of the following:
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Proposed Histon Road closure
Most residents will already be aware of the proposed closure, by the Greater Cambridge Partnership, of Histon Road inbound to Cambridge and the likely disruption it will cause. We think its impact has been under-estimated, especially while the A14 project is incomplete. Its value for money should be re-assessed and the project at least postponed and possibly cancelled in its present form. We are proposing to ask the following question at the Greater Cambridge partnership Executive Board meeting on 3rd October: "The Read More...
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Local Transport Plan consultation
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...
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Traffic & Transport Working Group update
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...
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Let’s S.C.R.A.P. Fly-tipping – SCDC Campaign
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...
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Cottenham Community Directory
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...
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Reporting crime
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...This post currently has no comments.
Material Planning Considerations
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...
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Cottenham Community Flood Plan
Cottenham Parish Council’s Drainage Working Party has prepared a Community Flood Plan which identifies areas of the parish most at risk and the resources available to help in the event of a flood. Jonathan Graves has volunteered to be Flood Coordinator and has immense experience of flood planning and monitoring through his involvement with the Old West Internal Drainage Board. In recognition of improving the parish’s preparedness, the Environment Agency has given the Parish Council’s flood team a selection Read More...
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Location of dog bins
As a useful guide for dog owners we've produced a map detailing the locations of all the dog bins in the village. They are widely placed around the village so there's no excuse for fouling on the streets. Please report any issues (broken/missing/missing collections) to SCDC. Map of dog bins Read More...
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