Play Park Opening and Easter Events 24 March 2024

Witcham

24

March 2024

Play Park Opening and events at recreation ground

Sunday 24 March 2024

Click for details


Official Opening of Play Park (Phase 1)

Witcham

24

March 2024

Sunday 24 March 2024, at 2pm  

Make a note on your calendar.  Further details to follow

Further details to follow.  See also noticeboards at the Village Crossroads

Help with Independent Living

Cambridgeshire

12

March 2024

Newsletter

Witcham

11

March 2024

Love Your Street & Lorry Artwork Competition

Ely area

08

March 2024

ECDC - Love Your Street, and Lorry Artwork for children

Sutton Fire Station Consultation

Sutton

05

March 2024

Consultation Meeting Tuesday 5 March, 7.30pm at The Glebe (behind St Andrews Church, High Street) Sutton Proposed Closure of Sutton Fire Station

Be Winterwise

Cambridgeshire

10

January 2024

#BeWinterWise #ColdWeatherAlert #Cambridgeshire

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Don’t forget to look out for anyone close to you who might struggle with the drop in temperature.

Find out more about how to keep yourself and those you care for warm and safe by clickinghere: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/keep-warm-keep-well-leaflet-gives-advice-on-staying-healthy-in-cold-weather/top-tips-for-keeping-warm-and-well-this-winter

#BeWinterWise #ColdWeatherAlert #Cambridgeshire

Cambridgeshire Arts - The Library Presents

Cambridgeshire

08

January 2024

Make your voice heard and help choose events for this year's programmes - respond to survey at your local library or on line from 11 January to 9 February.  See attached

Parish Councillor Vacancy

Witcham

03

January 2024

Applications are invited to fill Parish Councillor Vacancy by Co-option 

See attached details and how to apply

Play Park Open

Witcham

22

December 2023

Newsletter

Witcham

11

December 2023

Xmas/New Year Parish Council Newsletter attached

Further update on Phase 1 Play project - Wicksteed are on site this week replacing fence and gates, and surfacing area for train.  Final safety report expected soon so that it an be opened before Christmas, with an official opening event planned in few weeks.  Wicksteed and the Parish Council take this opportunity to thank our residents for their patience in this matter.  With our good wishes  to you all for Christmas and the New Year

Sue

Parish Clerk   

11.12.23

Cambs County Council - Be Winter Wise Campaign

Cambridgeshire

11

December 2023

Helping Cambridgeshire residents with information and advice throughout the winter, the County Council has launched it's "Be Winter Wise" campaign.

www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/news/be-winter-wise-campaign-launches-to-support-cambridgeshire-residents-as-clocks-go-back

It’s aim is to draw together a range of services, activities and offers, keeping communities across Cambridgeshire informed and prepared to stay safe and healthy during the winter months of 2023/24. And to support partners by signposting to services that they offer.

“Our council delivers a whole range of services which help and support residents throughout the year, but the need for this help often becomes even more acute as we head towards darker and colder months, “ said Council Leader Cllr Lucy Nethsingha.

“This year we are linking together everything from winter gritting, road safety activities, falls prevention, flu vaccination support, our household support fund – to help people with urgent expenses, or issuing vouchers to every child eligible for free school meals in the half term and Christmas holidays, under our single ‘Be Winter Wise’ banner – with Olly the Owl used as a helpful identifying motif.

“We’ll also be signposting to information from our partner organisations who provide essential winter support activities. And will continue our promotion of low or no cost winter activities for residents to support mental and physical health – which has been very successful over the summer.”

The County Council’s recent quality of life survey results which will be discussed at next week’s Strategy, Resource and Performance Committee showed that Cambridgeshire residents reported higher than average levels of loneliness, an issue particularly acute amongst younger people who also reported increased issues around their mental health. It also showed the effects that the cost of living is having on most residents, with many looking for more avenues for help and advice.

So, among activities already planned to be highlighted in the Be Winter Wise campaign are -

  • Work being carried out on the county’s road network – including gritting, gulley and drain clearage, getting ahead of expected impacts of bad weather
  • Road safety activities and advice - encouraging pedestrians, cyclists and motorists to wear reflective clothing, check lights and brakes and always travel according to road conditions
  • Information to help residents stay warm and well through the colder months – with an emphasis on activities to reduce loneliness and support mental as well as physical health
  • Further work to promote the council’s household support fund, open to eligible residents who are most affected by the cost of living crisis
  • Supporting NHS colleagues by promoting flu, COVID and MMR jabs to eligible groups.

This proposal builds on the approach taken by the Council during its eight week ‘Get Activated’ campaign over the summer which promoted low or no cost activities for families and children, reaching 93,000 people and showing an increased uptake of the activities promoted.

Lucy Nethsingha added: “The #BeWinterWise campaign continues our vision to make Cambridgeshire a greener, fairer and more caring place. I also want to praise our outstanding, highly motivated and compassionate staff in the council and amongst our partners who go the extra mile every winter whatever the conditions, to keep residents safe and are there ready to help when people face a crisis.”

You can follow the campaign by searching on your socials for #BeWinterWise

Play Park update from Wicksteed 8.12.23

Ely area

30

November 2023

LATEST Wicksteed plan to be on site finishing works week commencing Monday 11 December 2023

Once we have the all-clear we will advise about opening the facility.  See village noticeboards and on site for updates.


Update from Wicksteed on re-opening Play Park Phase 1   30.11.23

Play Park Update

Witcham

25

November 2023

When is our play park opening?

Play Park Closed

Ely area

16

November 2023

UPDATE:  

The new play park is proceeding well and you will have noticed that the contractors installing the new play park equipment have removed their fencing. Unfortunately, this was a little hasty as there are some snagging issues that need resolving with some of the equipment and a clear safety report signed off BEFORE the equipment is handed over to the Parish Council and play park can be used.

The gates have therefore been locked shut to prevent it being used. Hopefully, the issues will be resolved quickly.  The Parish Council hope to hold an opening event as soon as possible after the works have been completed. Updates will continue to be posted up, including on site and village noticeboard at crossroads.

We are grateful for your patience and please do keep children off of the equipment until the park is opened.

Witcham Parish Council

NEIGHBOURHOOD PLAN

Witcham

16

November 2023

Next meeting Tuesday 28 November 2023 Witcham Village Hall 7.45pm

Residents welcome.

See noticeboards at centre of village for updates

NEIGHBOURHOOD PLAN - October meeting

Witcham

24

October 2023

Tues 24 October 2023 - 7.30pm, Village Hall - Next meeting of Witcham Neighbourhood Plan Working Group - residents welcome to attend for next updates

RECREATION GROUND: PLAY PARK - CLOSED

Ely area

24

October 2023

The new play park is proceeding well and you will have noticed that the contractors installing the new play park equipment have removed their fencing. Unfortunately, this was a little hasty as there are some snagging issues that need resolving with some of the equipment and a clear safety report signed off BEFORE the equipment is handed over to the Parish Council and play park can be used.  

The gates have therefore been locked shut to prevent it being used. Hopefully, the issues will be resolved quickly and the parish council plan to hold an opening event as soon as is possible.

Further updates will continue to be posted up, including on site and village noticeboard at crossroads.

Many thanks for your patience and please do keep children off of the equipment until the park is opened.

Witcham Parish Council 


Neighbourhood Plan update

Witcham

13

October 2023

STEADY ON YOUR FEET

Ely area

13

October 2023

https://cambridgeshire-and-peterborough.steadyonyourfeet.org

Cambridgeshire County Council has launched an online fall risk checking tool to help you understand your risk of falling and simple steps you can take to stay active and independent.

From the age of 65, the risk of having a fall increases but many are avoidable. The new tool, Steady on your Feet, is aimed at those who haven’t previously had a fall but would like to understand what they can do to prevent this happening.

Steady on Your Feet is easy to use, asking a short series of questions to help understand any individual risks you might have and providing an action plan to keep you active and independent while increasing your confidence and reducing the risk of falling. You can fill it in yourself, or ask a family member or friend if you need extra help.

Suggested steps to prevent a fall might include arranging an eye or hearing test, increasing your activity levels and eating a balanced diet, or even looking after your feet and making sure you wear supportive footwear with non-slip soles.


Neighbourhood Plan Working Group

Witcham

10

October 2023

Countdown......Have you done the village survey 

Please complete and submit by Monday 16 October...

https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/WitchamSurvey/


https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/WitchamYouthSurvey/



Parish Council Meeting Agenda 11 October 2023

Witcham

06

October 2023

WITCHAM PARISH COUNCIL

Members are summoned to attend a Meeting of the

Parish Council to be held on Wednesday 11 October 2023

at 7.30 pm in the Village Hall, Witcham,

for the purpose of transacting the following business:

A G E N D A

23/142

To receive and accept any apologies for absence

23/143

To receive declarations of interest from Councillors in respect of any items on this agenda in accordance with the Code of Conduct

i) Pecuniary interests

ii) Personal interests

iii) Prejudicial interests (and to inform the Chairman if they wish to speak on the matter during public participation).

23/144

Dispensations:

To note new Dispensations granted: Nil

23/145

To receive and note the October monthly reports from County and District Councillors

23/146

Public Participation

To allow up to 15 minutes for any members of the public, and Councillors declaring the existence and nature of a prejudicial interest, to address the meeting in relation to the business to be transacted at this meeting.

At the close of this item, members of the public will no longer be permitted to address the Council unless invited to do so by the Chairman. (3 minutes each to combined maximum of 15 minutes total for this agenda item (Standing Orders 3f) and 3g))

Chairman to close meeting to public

23/147

To approve and sign the minutes of the 27 September 2023 and confirm agenda

23/148

Matters arising from previous minutes (for information only)

23/149

Finance and General Administration

a) To approve donation to Royal British Legion for wreath for Remembrance Sunday

b) To approve receipts and payments for October 2023 (to follow)

c) To receive and approve quarterly reconciliations and budget to 30 September 2023 (to follow)

d) To review savings accounts (to follow)

23/150

Co-Option of Councillor

a) To receive and discuss applications for Parish Councillor vacancy (to follow)

b) To consider applications for filling vacancy by co-option.

23/151

Recreation Ground/Bus Shelter and Cemetery Matters

a) To receive monthly report on weekly inspections of play equipment and recreation ground (MH)

b) To receive update following meeting with ECDC Tree Officer (MH/Clerk)

c) To receive request from Ely City Cricket for use of recreation ground for 2024 season (Clerk)

d) To receive update from Play Working Party on progress with installation of phase 1 (LH/KM/MH), including

i) Release dates of funds to be discussed and approved

ii) Timing and arrangements for opening of phase 1 of the project

iii) Signage - content and size etc

iv) Refurbishment of existing fencing, eg powder coating

v) To discuss any other arrangements for finalising project

e) To receive any update on progress of grant application for phase 2 of play project

f) Consider review of Cemetery Fees and Rules (circulated)

23/152

Planning Applications

To note the following:

23/01000/TRE 2A The Slade T1 Row of Conifers - Trim back sides to leave approximately 1m overhang with green foliage over gravel access adjacent to property and reduce height down by approximately 5 metres. T2 Goat Willow - Cut back large low right hand limb growing towards 2a by approximately 4 metres. (Tree needs to be viewed from back garden).

https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/planning/current-planning-applications

23/153

Neighbourhood Plan

a) To receive and consider any updates from Neighbourhood Plan Working Group since September meeting.

b) To receive any update from Neighbourhood Plan Working Group Lead and Consultant for consideration and discussion in respect of application for further Locality funding for next stage of Neighbourhood Plan (to follow)

23/154

Highway and Street Lighting Matters

a) To note any items reported to Highways Authority

https://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/residents/travel-roads-and-parking/roads-and-pathways/roadworks-and-faults

b) To receive September speed data (MH)

c) To receive and discuss response from Mepal Parish Council regarding resident’s requests for reducing Mepal Road / Witcham Road 60MPH Speed limit (circulated)

23/155

Bury Road Management Plan for Trees and Shrubs

To receive and consider correspondence regarding Parish Council support to renew the Plan from landowner (circulated)

23/156

Consultations (circulated)

a) ECDC Licensing Committee: Amendments to current Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Licensing Policy

b) CCC Local Highways stakeholders survey – roads and streetlighting

c) ECDC Polling District Review

23/157

Correspondence (circulated)

To receive and consider the following items of information/interest and invites:

CAPALC training, Councillor, inspections, planning, CIL etc

NHS Priors Field Surgery Sutton update – contract extended to March 2025

Greater Cambridge Partnership – Making Connections – Congestion Charge

ECDC Rough Sleeper estimate 23/24 November 2023

NALC Bulletins, Newsletters and Events

ECDC press releases

CAPALC Bulletin

TTRO 23-1298 Long Causeway, Coveney

23/158

Date of next meeting: 8 November 2023

Note any items for next agenda

To Review Actions

SJBell

S J Bell

CLERK/RFO

4 October 2023

Applications for Dispensations must be submitted to the Clerk on the application form at least 4 days prior to the meeting.

NOTES:

Members of the public are welcome to attend this meeting and there is provision for public participation. Details may be obtained from the Clerk or Chairman prior to commencement of the meeting.

If the Council wishes to exclude the public and press from the meeting a resolution in the following terms will be passed:

“It is hereby resolved in accordance with section 1(2) of the Public Bodies (Admission to Meetings) Act 1960, that as publicity would be prejudicial to the public interest by reason of the ( special ) ( confidential ) nature of the business about to be transacted at Agenda Item ( No ) namely ( state subject listed ) it is advisable in the public interest that the public and press be temporarily excluded from this meeting and they are herewith instructed to withdraw. ( Mr/Mrs/Cllr ………….. ) to be invited to remain.” (as applicable)

Code of Conduct para 12(2) ‘If a Councillor with a prejudicial interest wishes to speak on an agenda item then that interest and intention must be stated immediately after the first item of the Agenda. The public will be allowed a maximum of six speakers who may provide information for up to three minutes only and each person may only speak once. The Chairman will look to secure a balance of public speakers. The public participation is not to be a part of the debate but merely fact giving and answering questions in the same manner as the councillor with the prejudicial interest” .

From Neighbourhood Plan Working Group

Witcham

02

October 2023

Hurry -- to complete on line

https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/WitchamSurvey/


https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/WitchamYouthSurvey/

Must be completed and submitted by 16 October please



Priors Field Surgery Sutton update

Witcham

02

October 2023

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Integrated Care System

Next steps for future of Priors Field Surgery, Sutton

www.cpics.org.uk/sutton

Newsletter

Witcham

20

September 2023

Latest newsletter 

Play Project, Neighbourhood Plan, Councillor Vacancy, Headstones and more

Works on Recreation Ground - Play

Witcham

20

September 2023

Works expected to commence 25 September.  Recreation Ground/Village Green facilities closed to public until work completed

Parish Councillor Vacancy

Witcham

18

September 2023

No requests for info - deadlines extended

Neighbourhood Plan Working Group

Witcham

08

September 2023

Update on recent meetings

The Survey is nearly ready,  everyone encouraged to complete it when it arrives after holidays in September.  See attached

Cemetery Headstone Tests

Witcham

15

June 2023

NOTICE

AN INSPECTION OF HEADSTONES/KERBING ETC WILL BE CARRIED OUT AT WITCHAM CEMETERY DURING JULY

ANY ITEMS FAILING THE ‘SECURE’ TEST WILL BE LAID DOWN AND THE COUNCIL WILL ATTEMPT TO CONTACT THE FAMILY IN ORDER THAT THEY MAY MAKE THE NECESSARY ARRANGEMENTS WITH THEIR REGISTERED NAMM STONEMASON TO MAKE THE NECESSARY REPAIRS URGENTLY

ANY QUERIES PLEASE CONTACT

THE PARISH CLERK

clerk@witchamparishcouncil.gov.uk

Tel 01353 778147

or speak to your local parish councillor who will pass your concerns/enquiry on to the Council

Witcham Neighbourhood Plan Working Group

Witcham

15

June 2023

Witcham Neighbourhood Plan Working Group

Next meeting: Tuesday 27 June 2023 at 7.45pm in Witcham Village Hall

Update on survey and feedback on consultation session held Saturday 10 June 2023 at Witcham Village Hall

Notes of latest meeting posted on noticeboard at bus shelter

Contact members for further details or drop in on the 27th.

BEST KEPT GARDEN COMPETITION

Witcham

09

June 2023

Judging is about to start!

Contact Julie Bibby 01353 777267 for details and to register your interest in entering

New Classes, - see News tab for full details

BEST KEPT GARDEN COMPETITION

Witcham

09

June 2023

Judging is about to start!

Contact Julie Bibby 01353 777267 for details and to register your interest in entering

New Classes, - see News tab for full details

Parish Councillor Vacancy

Witcham

25

May 2023

Parish Councillor Vacancy to be filled by Co-option - July 2023


Neighbourhood Plan UPDATE

Witcham

25

May 2023

The 2011 Localism Act introduced Neighbourhood Planning; an important and powerful tool giving communities statutory powers to shape how their communities develop and grow. Your chance to have a say over where new homes, businesses, facilities are built and what new buildings should look like. Maybe you want to protect and enhance specific areas of the village?

Read more........ see below

Annual Parish Meeting

Witcham

21

April 2023

REMINDER - Annual Meeting of the Parish at the Village Hall, Witcham at 7.30pm All welcome

Copy of Annual Report from your County and District Councillors www.tinyurl.com/lornasreports

Agenda and Minutes - select from Parish Council tab above

2023 Annual Report and Accounts - will be delivered to each household soon.  Advance copy on this website under Parish Council tab - choose Reports and Audits


2023 Best Kept Garden Competition

Witcham

19

April 2023

BEST KEPT GARDEN

COMPETITION

Judging planned for Mid-June 2023

Best Flowers, Best Vegetables

New Classes - Best Childrens, Best Organic and Best Small

To enter the competition this year, please contact Julie Bibby 01353 777267

(answerphone – please leave your name, address and/or telephone number)

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2023 Parish Council Elections

Witcham

05

April 2023

Update 2023 Parish Council Elections

Statement as to Persons Nominated

Declaration of Result of Poll Uncontested

2023 Elections

Ely area

05

April 2023

https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/elections-voting/elections-may-2023

For latest information on 2023 District and Parish Council Elections




PECT Energy Advice

Cambridgeshire

04

April 2023

PECT Energy Advice 0800 8021773

Anglian Water New Reservoir Consultation Results

Cambridgeshire

04

April 2023

Anglian Water/Cambridge Water Company - New Reservoir Consultation Results

Priors Field Surgery Sutton update

Witcham

03

April 2023

Interim arrangements for GP services

District and Parish Council Elections 4 May 2023

Ely area

27

March 2023

Notice of District and Parish Council Elections

Nomination Papers must be delivered to J Hill, returning Officer, East Cambridgeshire District Council, The Grange, Nutholt Lane, Ely on any day including the publication of this notice, but not later than 4pm on 4 April 2023.

Nomination Papers available from East Cambridgeshire District Council

See attached/village noticeboards at crossroads

Closure Priors Field Surgery Sutton

Witcham

02

March 2023

CLOSURE OF PRIORS FIELD GP SURGERY on 31.3.2023

www.fenlandgrouppractice.nhs.uk

An announcement has been made that the GP Partners at Priors Field Surgery, who currently hold a contract to deliver services at Priors Field Surgery, are taking retirement from the practice and have served notice to terminate their contract.

The practice will close its doors when the contract ends on 31 March 2023.

Arrangements are in hand with NHS Cambridgeshire & Peterborough and NHS England to arrange for the patients of Priors Field Surgery to transfer to other local GP practices when the surgery closes. Ie others in the Fenland Group Practice and some for Haddenham and Ely. They are committed to ensuring all patients have access to high quality GP services and care in the future and will provide a smooth transition to patients’ new GP practice. But there are concerns for people who may have problems travelling to these new sites.

At this stage, patients do not need to take any further action. You will soon receive a letter confirming which local GP practice you have been allocated, and details about your transfer.

From now until your registration is complete you will continue to receive GP services from Priors Field Surgery in the same way as you do now.

Where a mobile phone number is held for you which allows the practice to send text messages to you, a text will be sent to confirm that your registration your new practice has been completed.

They appreciate patients may have some concerns about the closure and aim to address these through their Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs), which can be found on the Fenland Group Practice website

Drop in sessions for Tuesday 7 March and Wednesday 8 March are planned. See surgery website for details or contact the surgery.

East Cambridgeshire District Council has said it is extremely concerned over the announced closure of the GP practice at Priors Field and is ‘urgently looking into’ the issue and District Councillor Lorna Dupre has set up a petition

2023 Elections - ID for Polling Station 4 May 2023

Ely area

02

March 2023


From May 2023, voters across England will need to show photo ID to vote in person in a polling station, following new requirements introduced by the Elections Act.

Feeling Brighter

Cambridgeshire

02

March 2023



Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Integrated Care System

Feel Brighter

Are you 65 or older and feel like life is less colourful than it used to be? If you haven’t been feeling yourself, don’t suffer in silence.

Recent statistics show that 9.3% of the region’s population aged over 65 struggle with a common mental health condition such as anxiety or depression.

We want our older population to enjoy life to the full, so if you or someone you know is struggling with mental health symptoms, do reach out.

We’re here to help tackle feelings of anxiety, loneliness and low mood. Sometimes a professional listening ear is all it takes.

Tel 0300 300 0055

Or see Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Integrated Care System website for more details and benefits of talking therapies

Reduce Heat Loss ECDC Thermal Imaging Equipment

Ely area

15

February 2023

East Cambs District Council are offering the opportunity to borrow Thermal Imaging Camera to survey homes at request of homeowner to see if their property is leaking heat.

If you are interested please contact Parish Clerk - clerk@witchamparishcouncil.gov.uk

If there is sufficient interest the parish council will look at participating in the scheme.


Against Scams - CCC

Cambridgeshire

15

February 2023

‘Against Scams Partnership’ was launched by Cambs County Council last year.

For information and newsletters go to the Cambridgeshire County Council website.

At the Home page, click Residents, select Community Protection, click 'Against Scams Partnership'

Check the heat loss from your property

Ely area

03

February 2023

East Cambs District Council have recently launched the Thermal Imaging Camera Loan Scheme which offers people the opportunity to survey their homes to see if their homes are leaking heat. The Parish Council would like to know if there is interest amongst residents. Please email clerk@witchamparishcouncil.gov.uk to register your interest.

Further details, visit the East Cambs District Council website Select Residents tab, select climate change in the drop down box and across to thermal camera loan scheme

Neighbourhood Plan - Designated Neighbourhood Area

Witcham

27

January 2023

Designation of Witcham parish area as a 'Neighbourhood Area'

The parish of Witcham has been successfully designated as a Neighbourhood Area and the Witcham Neighbourhood Plan Working Party will now work with consultants in moving forward for the preparation of a Neighbourhood Plan.

Visit:

https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk

Click on ’Residents’ tab, select ‘Planning’, at dropdown list select ‘Planning Policy’ and down to ‘Neighbourhood Planning’ to view update for Witcham and examples of other village Neighbourhood Plans.

Neighbourhood Plan Working Party

Witcham

24

January 2023

Next meeting 24 January 2023 Village Hall 7.30pm

Cost of Living Help

Ely area

12

January 2023

Ely Library - 25 January 2023 - Cost of Living Information Fair

Ouse Washes Updates

Ely area

12

January 2023

Updates on works on Ouse Washes, Barrier Banks

Speedwatch

Witcham

06

January 2023

Could you spare few hours as Speedwatch volunteer?

Community Transport

Cambridgeshire

06

January 2023

Witcham Grasscutting and Grounds Maintenance

Witcham

24

November 2022

Expressions of Interest invited for next Grasscutting and Grounds Maintenance contract 

Contact Clerk by 12 December 2022 for further details and schedule.

Closing date for submission tender noon Tuesday 3 January 2023

Making Connections - Cambridge Transport Policies

Cambridgeshire

17

November 2022

Making Connections 2022 – Consultation - ends mid-day Friday 23 December 2022

The Greater Cambridge Partnership invites comments on proposals which includes transforming the bus network and access into Cambridge including Addenbrookes and extensive area surrounding the centre.  New bus services effective from mid 2023.  How does this affect you - work, leisure, shopping, education, healthcare, protecting the environment - find out more now

http://www.greatercambridge.org.uk/mc-2022

The Sustainable Travel Zone includes a road user charge. Vehicles would be charged for driving within the zone between 7am and 7pm on weekdays, and money raised would fund improvements to the bus network and other sustainable travel schemes. The Zone would be fully operational in 2027/28 but only once the first bus improvements are introduced.

For further information/queries email consultations@greatercambridge.org.uk

Play and Outdoor Fitness Consultation update

Witcham

25

October 2022

UKPower Networks - outages

Witcham

21

October 2022

Regular updates www.ukpowernetworks.co.uk and social media @UKPowerNetworks.

UKPN say that their electricity network is built to be resilient but high winds and rain can damage overhead power lines resulting in some customers losing their electricity supply. Where this happens they will work to restore power as quickly and safely as possible. They do organise for additional staff in their contact centre to help customers whose electricity supply might be affected by the predicted weather, and call-up additional engineers to carry out repairs to the electricity network.

Anyone experiencing a power cut can:

· Call 105 to report power cuts and damage to the electricity network, or 0800 3163 105 (from a corded phone or mobile phone if you have no power)

· Visit www.ukpowernetworks.co.uk for the latest updates

· Visit www.ukpowernetworks.co.uk/powercut and type in their postcode to view our live power cut map

· Tweet @ukpowernetworks to report power cuts or to receive updates

The public are urged to stay well clear from power lines and anyone spotting a damaged power line needs to report it immediately by calling 105 from a landline or mobile phone.

If they see electricity lines that are down or causing significant risk to the public they should call 999.

Households with older or disabled people, those with children under five, or where someone uses medical or mobility equipment that requires electricity as well as other reasons can join the Priority Register. You can find out more information about the Priority Service at their website:ukpowernetworks.co.uk/priority .

Cost of Living Drop In Event Ely Library 27.10.22

Ely area

19

October 2022

You are invited to call in for hot drink and guidance for your concerns on 27 October 2022, from 9.30am until 2.00pm at Ely Library, the Cost of Living Drop In Event

Organisations present:  East Cambs Community Advice Service, East Cambs District Council Home Energy Adviser, PECT (warm homes energy advice charity), Cambridgeshire Skills, Anglian Water, P3 (advice on housing, debt and well being), AgeUK, NHS - Stay Well This Winter, Scam Awareness, Job Centre (coach), How Are You (well being) and more...

ECDC Black sacks

Ely area

06

October 2022

ECDC normally delivers the black sacks for the ensuing year around October.  They are experiencing a delay of two or three weeks getting the order from their supplier.  If residents need extra sacks to tide them over to delivery of the 2022/23 batch, please contact the Council

Neighbourhood Plan Working Party

Witcham

06

October 2022

Next meeting of the Neighbourhood Plan Working Party scheduled for 

Tuesday 25th October 2022 at 7.30pm in the Village Hall

CCC Transport Strategies covering Fenland, Huntingdonshire and the Cambridgeshire’s Active Travel Strategy Public Survey.

Cambridgeshire

06

October 2022

Cambridgeshire County Council has developed three transport strategies and would like your thoughts

Two district based transport strategies for Fenland and Huntingdonshire, and the Active Travel Strategy for Cambridgeshire - setting out approach for improvements for active travel across the county

https://consultcambs.uk.engagementhq.com/.

https://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/residents/travel-roads-and-parking/transport-plans-and-policies/cambridgeshire-transport-strategies

see village noticeboard

Consultation events planned across the County.  Coming to Ely Market on Thursday 27 October 2022 from 10am to 3pm

Closing date to complete survey is 7 November 2022


INVITATION TO TENDER: PLAY AND OUTDOOR FITNESS PROJECT

Witcham

29

July 2022

Invitation to tender for design and build of children's play area and outdoor fitness equipment Witcham Recreation Ground

Witcham Working Party Neighbourhood Plan - Meeting 26.7.22

Witcham

15

July 2022

WITCHAM NEIGHBOURHOOD PLAN

Meeting of the Witcham Neighbourhood Plan Working Party

Tuesday 26 July 2022

at 7.30pm

in the Village Hall, Witcham

Do drop in to find out more and share ideas, skills and interests

We shall also be at the Village Hall Afternoon Tea on Sunday 24 July 2022.  Come along for a chat with members of the working party to find out more about the project

Local Heritage List

Witcham

14

July 2022

LOVE YOUR LOCAL HERITAGE?

Cambridgeshire County Council Local Heritage List Project

                                                            Tell us which

· Buildings and structures

· Archaeological remains

· Parks and gardens

· Landmarks and public art

are important to the character of YOUR local area

Get involved and have your say to help protect your local heritage. Nominate buildings and archaeological sites 

  www.local-heritage-list.org.uk/cambridgeshire

What's On Jul-Aug 2022

Witcham

01

July 2022

Witcham What's On in the Community. Contact editor whatsoninwitcham@gmail.com

Items of news for the village required by 20th of the month preceding publication

Sign up for digital copy

Witcham Working Party Neighbourhood Plan - Meeting 28.6.22

Witcham

20

June 2022

WITCHAM NEIGHBOURHOOD PLAN

Meeting of the Witcham Neighbourhood Plan Working Party

Tuesday 28 June 2022

at 7.30pm

in the Village Hall, Witcham

Agenda to include appointment of lead for the group, review consultants available to help, fix programme of meetings and plan timeline with next stages - All welcome

Recycling and Black Bag Collections

Ely area

20

June 2022

Due to staff shortages, some collections have not been completed in some areas of the District.

Please leave your waste presented ready for collection.  ECDC will be working on clearing the outstanding areas as quickly as possible.  Thank you for your patience.

https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/east-cambs-street-scene/waste-service-disruptions 

https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/east-cambs-street-scene/waste-collections-and-street-cleansing  




New Road Classification for Cambridge City

Cambridgeshire

20

June 2022

Greater Cambridge Partnership

A New Road Classification for Cambridge

Consultation 2022 (on-line survey, phone or email)

We are consulting on a new road classification for Cambridge that would change the categorisation of roads in the city, and we want to hear your views to help shape it.

A new road classification for the city gives us an opportunity to make a major change to the way that traffic and people use roads and streets to move around the city. Space on the roads could be freed up for more frequent and reliable public transport. It could also create a safer and more attractive environment for people walking, cycling or using other methods of active travel.

There are six proposed classifications of road. Different means of transport, whether motorised or active, would have different degrees of access to these. You are invited to give your views on the overall approach and the proposed classifications.

See the Brochure and Plan

https://consultcambs.uk.engagementhq.com/road-network-hierarchy-2022

Find out more at GCP Public Meetings on Zoom on 15 June 2022 5-7pm or 29 June 6-8pm. Or public meeting in person on 4 July 2022 6.30-7.30 at Fenners Gallery, Kelsey Kerridge Sports Hall

CLOSING DATE MONDAY 18 JULY 2022

Witcham Working Party Neighbourhood Plan Inaugural meeting 7.6.22

Witcham

24

May 2022

Inaugural Meeting 7 June 2022 7.30pm Village Hall


What's On monthly newsletter is back !

Witcham

20

May 2022

The monthly village newsletter is back.  Delivered to each household.  Electronic copy available.

Email whatsoninwitcham@gmail.com if you have events or information to disseminate to residents.

Notice and Agenda Annual Parish Meeting 27.4.22 Witcham Village Hall 7.30pm

Witcham

14

April 2022

FOR THE ATTENTION OF ALL RESIDENTS

It’s time to think about future DEVELOPMENT for Witcham

Annual Parish Meeting

27 April 2022 Witcham Village Hall 7.30pm

Agenda attached - the future of Witcham

Newsletter - April 2022

Witcham

01

April 2022

February 2022 STORMS

Ely area

17

February 2022

As a result of#StormEunice, heavy rain and high winds are due to arrive on Fri 18th Feb.@UKPowerNetworks has extra field engineers and call centre staff on hand to support any customers affected. Call 105 to report a powercut or visit www.ukpowernetworks.co.uk/powercut #ukpnnews

Do you, or someone you know, need extra support during a power cut? @UKPowerNetworks provides free services to customers in vulnerable circumstances during a power cut. Visit ukpowernetworks.co.uk/priorityfor more information. #StormEunice #ukpnnews

ELY ZIPPER SERVICE morning service

Witcham

31

January 2022

Proposals and options for changes to 06:52 Ely Zipper service for Witcham.  See attached

Play and Outdoor Fitness Equipment at Recreation Ground

Witcham

27

January 2022

Proposals for 3 options for play and outdoor fitness equipment at recreation ground displayed at village hall.

Contact Parish Clerk - clerk@witchamparishcouncil.gov.uk  to obtain questionnaire for your preferred option - Nos. 1, 2 or 3 to feedback your comments - by 9am on 8 February 2022.  Comments will be reviewed at the Council meeting on Wednesday 9 February 2022

Complaints Antisocial Behaviour

Witcham

21

January 2022

Complaints about antisocial behaviour late at night/early hours of the morning on the Elean Business Park  received at January meeting.  Residents had reported on the Cambridgeshire Police 101 live webchat which proved quick and easy, with good response 

Link to Cambs Police online webchat

https://bchpolicesupport.imsupporting.com/welcome3/index.php?id=726201605932&dept=Cambs_101

Play and Outdoor Fitness Consultation update

Witcham

21

January 2022

Recreation Ground/Village Green Works

If you were unable to attend to view and comment on proposals for revamping the children's play areas and outdoor fitness facilities and works at the recreation ground on Friday or Saturday (21 and 22 January) information will be left displayed in the window at the front of the village hall for a few more days or contact the Clerk. Any comments can be sent to clerk@witchamparishcouncil.gov.uk   by 8 February 2022.

The Council aims to submit applications for grants for the development of these projects to meet application deadlines at the of end February/beginning March.

Attention All Young People - ages 5-18

Witcham

20

January 2022

Young people are given the opportunity to have their say

Young people are being asked to share their views on how they spend their leisure time and talk about the impact of COVID-19.

Anyone aged five to 18 can take part in the survey, which can be accessed here:    www.eastcambs.gov.uk/consultations/current-consultations.

Please respond by 24 January 2022

Cambridgeshire Flood Risk Management Strategy Consultation

Cambridgeshire

20

January 2022

https://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/council/communities-localism/consultations

Cambridgeshire County Council, the Lead Local Flood Authority for Cambridgeshire, in consultation with its partner organisations, how flood risk will be managed across Cambridgeshire between 2021 and 2027.


Queens Jubilee

Cambridgeshire

20

January 2022

For information about events to mark the Queen's Platinum Jubilee year, including the period 2 - 5 June 2022 visit  https://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/council/queens-platinum-jubilee


Recreation Ground - Play - Consultation Session

Witcham

06

January 2022

Parish Council Newsletter December 2021

Witcham

30

December 2021

ECDC Festive Bin Collections

Witcham

14

December 2021

Residents are reminded to check their waste calendar to find out more about festive bin day changes this Christmas and New Year.

All residents will have their waste collected earlier than scheduled ahead of Christmas Day.

Following Christmas Day, collection dates will be later than usual.

The first earlier services will commence on Saturday, 18 December, instead of Monday, 20 December.

These changes are implemented every year to allow for Christmas and New Year bank holidays.

As previously advised, East Cambs Street Scene are under extra pressure to collect waste as they juggle the effects of COVID-19, combined with a national shortage of HGV drivers.

Black sacks and blue bins will continue to be collected under the normal frequency but on slightly different days, however, ECSS has made the tough decision to temporarily suspend green waste collections from Monday, 13 December to Friday, 28 January inclusive.

All residents are asked to support East Cambs Street Scene during this particularly busy and difficult time by keeping an eye on collection dates and minimising waste where possible.

See ECDC website for more details or the noticeboard at village crossroads

What should you do with your waste:

Cardboard and hard plastic packaging from toys and cards can be recycled.

Embellished or sparkly wrapping paper cannot be recycled and including them in blue bins could potentially contaminate the whole truck’s load.

Plastic containers, tins and bottles should all be washed out before being placed into blue bins for recycling.

To minimise food waste, we are encouraging our residents not to over-shop this festive season and buy only what they need.

Uncooked food waste can be composted.

East Cambs Street Scene will also be collecting real Christmas trees when green bin collections return after Friday, 28 January. If the tree is taller than the bin, it should be cut into pieces no higher than the bin and placed next to the green bin.

Bins and black sacks must be outside residents’ properties by 7am on the day of collection and not before 6pm the day before.

Residents can find details of their bin dates using the‘Find your collection day’ tool on East Cambridgeshire District Council’s website.


ECDC Young People 5-18 Survey

Ely area

14

December 2021

Young people are given the opportunity to have their say

Young people are being asked to share their views on how they spend their leisure time and talk about the impact of COVID-19.

Anyone aged 5 to 18 can take part in the survey, which can be accessed here:www.eastcambs.gov.uk/consultations/current-consultations.

Your Green Waste

Ely area

30

November 2021

The team at East Cambridgeshire Street Scene have been juggling the effects of COVID-19 combined with a national shortage of HGV drivers.  Now with the extra pressure of Christmas and the New Year period which sees blue bin and black sack waste increase substantially, we've made the tough decision to temporarily halt the collection of green waste services.  While BLUE recycling bins and BLACK sacks for non-recyclable waste will continue to be collected as planned, GREEN waste will not be collected from

Monday 13 December 2021 to Friday 28 January 2022 inclusive

PLEASE HELP by

   Showing support for waste operatives

   Reducing food and garden waste

   Home composting

Green waste can also be taken to the Waste Recycling Centre at Witchford

Please be careful if disposing of green waste on bonfires!

https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/east-cambs-street-scene/green-wheeled-bins

https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/east-cambs-street-scene/suspended-green-waste-collections

Message from East Cambs District Council 28.11.21



East Cambs Community Safety Partnership Newsletter November 2021

26

November 2021

Road Safety Education Autumn Winter 2021 Cambridgeshire County council

26

November 2021

Remembrance Even Song- Road Victims Trust

Cambridge

21

November 2021

Look out for Pennywort !!

Cambridgeshire

15

November 2021

The Middle Level Commissioners and Cambridgeshire ACRE are asking you to keep an eye out for the invasive weed Floating Pennywort in our waterways. It grows very quickly and can block rivers and drainage channels. At present it is not in our waterways, but it is close by and could arrive any time. Identification and reporting details are on the leaflet. Thank you.

Youth Activities

Soham and Littleport

07

November 2021

Tree Planting - Recreation Ground

Witcham

06

November 2021

Tree Planting

Recreation Ground 

High Street/Martins Lane

Saturday 6 November 2021 at 9.30pm

Do come along 

Local Speedwatch Volunteers

Ely area

28

October 2021

Covid-19 updates

Ely area

11

October 2021

Covid vaccinations and community activities

Bus Pass Renewals - Cambridgeshire County Council

Cambridgeshire

09

August 2021

Do you need to renew your bus pass - available online - see attached pdf

Road Safety Education Summer 2021 - Cambridgeshire County Council

Cambridgeshire

01

July 2021

Covid-19 and Parish Council Meetings...

Witcham

14

June 2021

Covid-19  Face to face Council meetings resumed at the Village Hall following expiry of the Coronavirus Act 2020 s.78 and The Local Authorities and Police and Crime Panels (Coronavirus) (Flexibility of Local Authority and Police and Crime Panel Meetings) (England and Wales) Regulations 2020 in May 2021. Future meetings will comply with the Government’s Covid-19 restrictions operating at the time of each monthly Council meeting. See agendas each month for advice on attendance

Breaks For Carers

08

June 2021

Parish Council Newsletter June 2021

Witcham

07

June 2021

Remembrance Day – Witcham

Witcham

08

November 2020

PosAbility

Witcham

06

November 2020

Mental Health Awareness

Witcham

06

November 2020

e-Buddies

Witcham

06

November 2020

Care Networks

Witcham

06

November 2020

Covid-19 Help and Assistance Links

Witcham

06

November 2020

Covid-19 Help and Assistance – contact links

NHS Info

23

October 2020

NHS poster info

Witcham

23

October 2020

Witcham Play Survey – closes 5 October

Witcham

30

September 2020

Have you and your family completed your survey delivered to your door couple of weeks ago

2020 Annual Report

Witcham

28

September 2020