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.
Notice of Vacancy (2)
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to Section 87(2) of the Local Government Act 1972 that a casual vacancy is deemed to have occurred in the office Councillor for the parish of Cottenham following the resignation on 4th May 2021 of Frank Morris. A by-election to fill the vacancy will be held if within 14 days (not counting a Saturday or Sunday, Christmas Eve, Christmas, Day, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, or Bank Holiday (or a day appointed for public thanksgiving or Read More...
Neighbourhood Plan – Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vote on the 6th May for?
Registered voters who live in Cottenham will be asked this question:| Do you want South Cambridgeshire District Council to use the Neighbourhood Plan for Cottenham to help it decide planning applications in the neighbourhood area? |
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Grass Tennis Courts re-opening from 1st May
ish Council are happy to announce the reopening of the grass tennis courts, at the Recreation Ground on Lambs Lane, from Saturday 1st May, until the end of August.This post currently has no comments.
Notice of vacancy
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to Section 87(2) of the Local Government Act 1972 that a casual vacancy is deemed to have occurred in the office Councillor for the parish of Cottenham following the resignation on 26th April 2021 of Martin McCarthy. A by-election to fill the vacancy will be held if within 14 days (not counting a Saturday or Sunday, Christmas Eve, Christmas, Day, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, or Bank Holiday (or a day appointed for public thanksgiving or Read More...
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Annual Parish Meeting reports
The annual meeting for the parish of Cottenham is due to take place on Tuesday 27th April at 7.30pm via zoom. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83994927444?pwd=TVFwQVFhMUhibEgyUUYyYStqQmI5Zz09 Meeting ID: 839 9492 7444 Passcode: 116595 NB: all attendees will be held in a waiting room. In advance of the meeting you can read the reports submitted by the various Councils and some of our village sports clubs, FECA and Covid 19 team. ANNUAL PARISH MEETING 2021 reports The minutes from the 2019 meeting are also available: APM Read More...
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Bar Operator wanted
Cottenham Parish Council invites expressions of interest from suitably experienced organisations or individuals to operate the bar at Cottenham Village Hall. We’re taking a flexible approach to how the bar would operate, and so we’re open to hearing from people with a range of ideas. Are you qualified, interested and available? If so then we’d like to hear from you. Expressions by email or in writing must be received by 12 noon on Friday 7th May 2021. All enquiries to: The Clerk, Cottenham Read More...
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Swift boxes
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The Duke of Edinburgh
We are deeply saddened by the death of His Royal Highness Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh. He was one of the last of his generation. He served his country on active service during WW2 and for the whole of his married life. We extend our sympathies to Her Majesty the Queen and the Royal Family.
Area to Lay Flowers
Should you wish to lay flowers during the period of mourning, you may do so to the top end of Read More...
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Councillor vacancy
We currently have a vacancy for a Parish Councillor; the post is to be filled by co-option.
What matters to you in your local area?
Is it the state of our local recreational spaces, the need for more activities for young people, improving services for older people, housing, making the roads safer, better transport or ensuring that local businesses can thrive? Whatever needs changing in our neighbourhood, you could be just the person to change it by becoming a local councillor. No Read More...This post currently has no comments.
January newsletter
For all of the latest news from the Parish Council please see our digital newsletter: CPC News - January Read More...
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