isn’t possible it must be provided offsite, close to the development and within the local planning authority area. Greater Cambridge Shared Planning Biodiversity Special Planning Document, adopted in February 2022, says that they expect to require developers to deliver 20 per cent BNG. Under the new scheme, developers who are unable to meet BNG requirements on sites in the South Cambridgeshire area will be able to secure biodiversity units from the Lower Valley Farm BNG scheme in Fulbourn. The 358-acre farm, which is part of the council’s 33,000 acre rural estate, has been identified as the ideal site for the scheme as it is located within the Cambridge Nature Network and lies adjacent to the Roman Road Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). It will also act as a stepping stone to other surrounding SSSIs, supporting habitat connectivity across the landscape from Trumpington Meadows through to Wilbraham Fen. Cambridge-based Bidwells have helped establish the scheme and will oversee its implementation. The currently arable land will be converted to biodiverse habitats including botanically diverse grassland, native broadleaved woodland, scrub and species-rich hedgerows. The Lower Valley Farm BNG scheme will go beyond BNG requirements by providing public footpaths and opportunities for education. Developers will secure units through an Option Agreement which will commit the council to delivering the associated habitat creation and management for a 30-year period. Supporting people from Ukraine seeking refuge Thank you so much to people who have contacted us about how to support people from Ukraine. Both South Cambs District and Cambs County Council are helping to coordinate efforts locally to support people seeking refuge from the war in Ukraine. The SCDC website contains practical information on what you can do: https://www. scambs.gov.uk/community-safety-and-health/ support-for-ukraine/ Cambs County Council’s information includes a useful FAQ: https://www. cambridgeshire.gov.uk/council/communitieslocalism/support-for-the-people-of-ukraine Any questions? Please feel free to get in touch any time – we can speak by phone, or meet up at the Melbourn Hub at a time to suit. Jose Hales and Sally Ann Hart, District Councillors, and Susan van de Ven, County Councillor Susanvandeven5@gmail.com, 07905325574
Who to report to …? If you see something that requires attention, repair or reporting, please use the links below: Roads (Cambridgeshire County Highways) Report a pothole or other highways problems (it is very helpful if you can upload a photo of the area requiring attention when making a report) http://www2. cambridgeshire.gov.uk/HighwaysReports/Highways/ ReportProblem1.aspx Lighting (Cambridgeshire County Council Street Lighting) Report a faulty street light (please take a note of the number on the street light column when reporting) http://www.lightingcambridgeshire.com/contact-us/ report-fault.htm Environment (South Cambridgeshire District Council) Report an abandoned vehicle, dog fouling, fly tipping, graffiti or littering (it is very helpful if you can upload a photo of the area requiring attention when making a report) https://www.scambs.gov.uk/report/ Unauthorised signage on the Highway (South Cambridgeshire District Council): Report unauthorised signage on highway verges or attached to lampposts https://www.scambs.gov.uk/recycling-and-bins/report-orrequest/report-environmental-issues/ Planning (Greater Cambridge Shared Planning) Information and advice on planning matters including applications https://www.greatercambridgeplanning.org/ Report a breach of planning control https://www.scambs.gov.uk/portal-eform-landingpages/?u=https://scambs-framwork.egovhub.net/ REPORTABREACHOFPLANNINGCONTROL/launch Broken street name plate Report a broken street name plate https://scambs.egovhub.net/Org/Production/Apps/ REPORTABROKENSTREETNAMEPLATE/Launch.aspx Bins (South Cambridgeshire District Council) Report missed bin collection https://www.scambs.gov.uk/report/ Powercut (UK Power Networks): Call 105 or https://www.ukpowernetworks.co.uk/powercut/report-power-cut Cambridgeshire Police Report non-emergency incidents and anti-social behaviour to the police (Emergencies should be reported via 999). Call 101 or report online https://www.cambs.police.uk/
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