Blog Posts

  • Gritting Update

    “Further to your e mail to Richard I can confirm that it was recommended to the Environment Services Cabinet Lead Member & Spokesmen on 5th October that Fulbourn Old Drift, Teversham Drift and Kelsey Crescent were removed from our precautionary gritting routes. This recommendation was accepted. This summer we reviewed all our routes Countywide. We highlighted the… Read more

  • Waterbeach – Waste Recycling

    I could not resist the opportunity to visit the new mechanical, biological waste treatment plant in Waterbeach. Hard hats, goggles, boots and gloves were fitted (or did not fit as the case may be), briefings were had and then we were off to look around the plant. I did think at one point we all… Read more

  • Looking into procurement at the council

    One of the ways we back bench councillors can make a real difference is to be involved with a member led scrutiny review. Having volunteered to be part of a review of the councils procurement processes I turned up at Shire Hall armed with enthusiasm, lots of business experience, two able councillors and a fine… Read more

  • Fen Ditton October 2009 parish report

    A14 DRAFT ORDERS FOR THE A14 SCHEME The Highways Agency has today published the draft Orders for the A14 scheme, which is the largest single scheme in the Trunk Road Programme. The orders when / if ultimately approved by the Secretary of  State will give the legal powers to acquire the land, construct the scheme… Read more

  • Little Wilbraham August 2009 parish report

    CYCLE WAY   HORNINGSEA TO FEN DITTON A public consultation over the proposed Horningsea to Fen Ditton cycleway was held in Horningsea at which over 130 people attended. This is a real opportunity to get the much needed cycleway. FLYING START FOR COUNTY COUNCIL APPRENTICESHIP SCHEME A County Council apprenticeship scheme designed to help people into… Read more

  • FEn Ditton August 2009 parish report

    CYCLE WAY   HORNINGSEA TO FEN DITTON A public consultation over the proposed Horningsea to Fen Ditton cycleway was held in Horningsea at which over 130 people attended. This is a real opportunity to get the much needed cycleway. FLYING START FOR COUNTY COUNCIL APPRENTICESHIP SCHEME A County Council apprenticeship scheme designed to help people into… Read more