Blog Posts

  • Fen Ditton September parish report

    Cycleway: It seems that the money has run out to finish the cycleway. Given the current economic climate I guess we should not be surprised. I include an email from the county officer below. “Unfortunately, mainly due to the effects of the cuts and anticipated cuts in public spending, it has not been possible to Read more

  • Horningsea – Fen Ditton Cycleway update

    With the first part of the cycleway complete (A14 to Horningsea) it was time to turn the attention to the A14 to Fen Ditton stretch. I have to say the first bit looks fantastic. Given all the projects being cancelled or delayed including the A14 widening it was with immense pleasure and some relief that Read more

  • Share Services Scrutiny

    I was asked to chair my second member led review. The subject was shared services. The idea being that we share the costs and benefits of back office functions with Northamptonshire. This has been talked about for a number of years and was reaching the point where a decision was imminent. There has been plenty Read more

  • Fulbourn Day Care Center – Update

    A steering group meeting was held today. It was seeking to explore how and if day care provision could be provided in some sort of community / council partnership. I fear that this will be a particularly difficult and complex issue to resolve given the vulnerable people involved and the level of responsibility that will Read more

  • Little Wilbraham July 2010 parish report

    Library Access Points:  Following a great deal of hard work the County has managed to save all Library Access Points.  There will be changes revolving around stock etc and each LAP will have to sign a new agreement with the Council.  These will be agreed individually. It will mean that some LAPS will have to Read more

  • Library Access Points – Reprieve

    Following a great deal of hard work the County has managed to save all Library Access Points.  There will be changes revolving around stock etc and each LAP will have to sign a new agreement with the Council.  These will be agreed individually. It will mean that some LAPS will have to become more efficient Read more