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Welcome to the summer issue of South Cambs Magazine
Contents Contact us .............................. 4
After nine years as Leader of the Council I have taken the decision to stand down from the role so this will be my final column to you.
About Your Council ................. 6
It has been a privilege and an honour to serve you all as Leader but I feel this is the right time to step aside and let fresh blood take up the reins to meet the important challenges ahead. I am pleased to have been able to lead the Council onto a sound financial footing despite the ongoing budget cuts we are being asked to meet by Government. High quality and good value services has always been one of our core aims and I’m certain that will continue over the coming years. I am a local fruit grower and by standing down from the role I hope I will have more time to focus on the business and spend time with my wife, Marion. I will continue to be the local member for Willingham and Over and look forward continuing to serve those villages. At the time of going to print the new Leader had not been confirmed. This was taking place at the Annual General Meeting on 19 May.
Planning .................................. 19
I hope you all have a great summer ahead. Cllr Ray Manning Outgoing Leader South Cambridgeshire District Council
Our Vision: South Cambridgeshire will continue to be the best place to live, work and study in the country. Our district will demonstrate impressive and sustainable economic growth. Our residents will have a superb quality of life in an exceptionally beautiful, rural and green environment.
Young people .......................... 17
Waste & Recycling ................. 24 Community .............................. 30 Competition ........................... 38 Housing .................................. 40 Environmental Health ............. 43 Sport ...................................... 46
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Electoral boundary review The Local Government Boundary Commission for England has launched another consultation as they review electoral arrangements for our district. The review will draw up a new pattern of council wards across South Cambridgeshire to better balance out the number of residents represented by each councillor. The Commission carried out its first consultation in February to gather the views of the Council and our communities. This upcoming one will ask you for your opinions on the proposals they are now putting forward. This consultation is potentially the last chance to have your say. The Commission published its proposals on 10 May and the consultation will close on 25 July. The new arrangements will come into effect in 2018 when elections for South Cambridgeshire District Council will change so that all councillors are elected at the same time. For more details on the number of councillors proposed for the future, as well as how each ward would be made up, visit www.LGBCE.org.uk and click on the 'current reviews' button. The LGBCE website also enables you to have your say online
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Know your councillor
Residents headed to the polls on Thursday 5 May to elect councillors for a third of the seats on the District Council. We have 57 councillors on the District Council who represent 34 wards. They are elected by local residents to represent and champion the community, businesses and residents in your local area. Councillors also participate in the political management of the Council, setting priorities and deciding how these should be carried out, agreeing the annual budget and important policies, and sitting on various committees. You can contact your local councillor to raise any issues of local concern, discuss any aspect of our services, or find out about matters relating to your area.
Political breakdown Conservative (CON) - 36 Liberal Democrat (LD) - 14 Independent (Group - IND) - 6
The next scheduled District Council elections will be in May 2018 when we will change to all councillors being elected at the same time.
Labour (LAB) - 1
We have listed all councillors by ward and provided their contact details for your convenience. These can also be found by visiting www.scambs.gov.uk and clicking on 'The Council' icon. If you have any difficulty contacting a councillor please contact democratic.services@scambs.gov.uk or call 03450 450 500.
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1. The Abingtons
5. Bassingbourn
Villages covered: Babraham, Great Abington, Hinxton, Little Abington, Pampisford
Villages covered: Bassingbourn, Litlington, Shingay-cum-Wendy, Whaddon
Cllr Tony Orgee (CON)
8 Bourn Bridge Road, Little Abington, Cambridge, CB21 6BJ T 01223 891464 E cllr.orgee@scambs.gov.uk
2. Balsham Villages covered: Balsham, Carlton, Castle Camps, Horseheath, Shudy Camps, West Wickham, West Wratting, Weston Colville
Cllr Andrew Fraser (CON) 44 High Street, Balsham, Cambridge, CB21 4EP
T 01223 893646 E cllr.fraser@scambs.gov.uk
Cllr Richard Turner (CON)
Reed Cottage, 1 Rectory Farm Road, Little Wilbraham, Cambridge, CB21 5LB T 01223 813437 E cllr.turnerrm@scambs.gov.uk
3. Bar Hill Villages covered: Bar Hill, Boxworth, Dry Drayton, Lolworth
Cllr Roger Hall (CON) 11 Almond Grove, Bar Hill, Cambridge, CB23 8DU
M 07986 415244 E cllr.hall@scambs.gov.uk
Cllr Bunty Waters (CON) 77 Foxhollow, Bar Hill, Cambridge, CB23 8ES
T 01954 201421 E cllr.waters@scambs.gov.uk @buntywaters77
4. Barton Villages covered: Barton, Coton, Grantchester, Madingley
Cllr Francis Burkitt (CON) Merton House, 17 Broadway, Grantchester Cambridge, CB3 9NQ
T 01223 840128 E cllr.burkitt@scambs.gov.uk
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Cllr Nigel Cathcart (LAB) 68 Spring Lane, Bassingbourn, Royston, Herts, SG8 5HT
8. Comberton Cllr Tim Scott (CON)
Moat House, 65 Green End, Comberton, Cambridge, CB23 7DY M 07721 884676 E cllr.scott@scambs.gov.uk
T 01763 243637 E cllr.cathcart@scambs.gov.uk
9. Cottenham
Cllr David McCraith (CON)
Villages covered: Cottenham, Oakington, Rampton, Westwick
Mulberry House, 104 North End, Bassingbourn, Royston, Herts, SG8 5PD T 01763 248249 E cllr.mccraith@scambs.gov.uk
6. Bourn Villages covered: Bourn, Cambourne, Caxton, Croxton, Eltisley
Cllr Simon Crocker (CON) 24 Foxhollow, Great Cambourne, Cambridge, CB23 5HW
T 07826 818351 E cllr.crocker@scambs.gov.uk
Cllr Simon Edwards(CON) 8 Manor Farm Close, Oakington, Cambridge, CB24 3AT
T 01223 233682 E cllr.edwards@scambs.gov.uk @Cllr_S_Edwards
Cllr Lynda Harford (CON) 7 Kingfisher Way, Cottenham,Cambridge, CB24 8XN
T 07889 131022 E cllr.harford@scambs.gov.uk @2whit2whoo
Cllr Tim Wotherspoon (CON) Cllr Mervyn Loynes (CON) 28 The Green, Eltisley, St Neots, Cambridgeshire, PE19 6TG
T 01480 880806 E cllr.loynes@scambs.gov.uk
Cllr Des O'Brien (CON)
Vine Cottage, Fox Road, Bourn, Cambridge CB23 2TX T 01954 718115 E cllr.obrien@scambs.gov.uk
7. Caldecote Villages covered: Caldecote, Childerley, Kingston, Toft
Cllr Tumi Hawkins (LD)
Highfield House, 90 West Drive, Highfields Caldecote, Cambridge, CB23 7NY T 01954 210840 E cllr.hawkins@scambs.gov.uk @CouncillorTumi
The Three Horse Shoes, 135 High Street, Cottenham Cambridge, CB24 8SD
T 01954 252108 E cllr.wotherspoon@scambs. gov.uk @timtheman1
10. Duxford Villages covered: Duxford, Ickleton
Cllr Mick Martin (CON) 27 Rectory Farm Road Little Wilbraham Cambridge CB21 5LB
T 07986 271449 E cllr.martin@scambs.gov.uk
11. Folwlmere and Foxton Cllr Deborah Roberts (IND) Amberley, Long Lane, Fowlmere, Royston, Herts, SG8 7TG
T 01763 208627 E cllr.roberts@scambs.gov.uk
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24 Shelford Road, Fulbourn, Cambridge CB21 5HJ T 07595 361285 E cllr.cone@scambs.gov.uk
Cllr John Williams (LD)
73 Station Road, Fulbourn, Cambridge, CB21 5ER T 01223 880940 E cllr.williams@scambs.gov.uk
13. Gamlingay Villages covered: Arrington, Croydon, Gamlingay, Hatley, Little Gransden, Longstowe
Cllr Sebastian Kindersley (LD)
The Manor Barn, East Hatley, Sandy, Beds, SG19 3JA T 01767 651982 E cllr.kindersley@scambs. gov.uk
Cllr Bridget Smith (LD)
C/o Gamlingay PC Office, Gamlingay Community Eco Hub, Stocks Lane, Gamlingay, Sandy, Beds, SG19 3JR T 07729 836449 E cllr.smithbz@scambs.gov.uk @cllrbridget
14. Girton Cllr Tom Bygott (CON) 9 Station Road Oakington, Cambridge, CB24 3AH
T 01223 232966 E cllr.bygott@scambs.gov.uk
Cllr Douglas de Lacey (IND) 9 Woodlands Park, Girton, Cambridge, CB3 0QB
T 01223 565219 E cllr.delacey@scambs.gov.uk
15. Hardwick Cllr Grenville Chamberlain (CON) 95 Limes Road, Hardwick, Cambridge CB23 7XN
T 01954 210040 E cllr.chamberlain@scambs.gov.uk
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16. Harston and Hauxton
19. Linton - continued
Cllr Janet Lockwood (LD) The Old House,
Cllr John Batchelor (LD)
T 01223 870240 E cllr.lockwood@scambs.gov.uk
T 01223 892111 E cllr.batchelorj@scambs. gov.uk
31 High Street, Hauxton, Cambridge, CB22 5HW
17. Haslingfield and The Eversdens Villages covered: Great Eversden, Harlton, Haslingfield, Little Eversden
Cllr Doug Cattermole (LD) 20 The Elms, Haslingfield, Cambridge, CB23 1ND
T 01223 872649 E cllr.cattermole@scambs. gov.uk
18. Histon and Impington Villages covered: Histon, Impington, Orchard Park
Cllr Christopher Cross (CON) 25 Rampton Road, Willingham, Cambridge, CB24 5JG T 07748 381296 E cllr.cross@scambs.gov.uk
Cllr Neil Davies (IND) 8 Dwyer Joyce Close, Histon, Cambridge, CB24 9JZ
T 01223 232514 E cllr.davies@scambs.gov.uk
Cllr Edd Stonham (IND) 12 Normanton Way Histon, Cambridge, CB24 9XS
T 01223 564534 E cllr.stonham@scambs.gov.uk @CllrEddStonham
1 Malting Cottages, Long Lane, Linton, Cambridge, CB21 4NS
20. Longstanton Cllr Alex Riley (CON)
St Michael's Mount, St Michael's, Longstanton, Cambridge, CB24 3BZ T 01954 208000 E cllr.riley@scambs.gov.uk
21. Melbourn Villages covered: Great Chishill, Heydon, Little Chishill, Melbourn
Cllr Val Barrett (CON)
Kirkside, 2 Station Road, Melbourn, Royston, Herts, SG8 6DX T 01763 261227 E cllr.barrettvm@scambs.gov.uk
Cllr Jose Hales (LD) 23 Elm Way, Melbourn, Royston, Herts, SG8 6UH
T 01763 221058 E cllr.hales@scambs.gov.uk
22. Meldreth Villages covered: Meldreth, Shepreth
Cllr Philippa Hart (LD)
24 Fenny Lane, Meldreth, Royston, Herts, SG8 6NN T 01763 261255 E cllr.hart@scambs.gov.uk
23. Milton Cllr Anna Bradnam (LD)
19. Linton
10 High Street, Milton, Cambridge, CB24 6AJ
Villages covered: Bartlow, Hildersham, Linton
T 01223 862364 E cllr.bradnam@scambs.gov.uk
Cllr Henry Batchelor (LD)
1 Malting Cottages, Long Lane, Linton, Cambridge, CB21 4NS T 01223 892111 E cllr.batchelor@scambs.gov.uk
Cllr Hazel Smith (LD) 7 Hall End, Milton, Cambridge, CB24 6AQ
T 01223 860752 E cllr.smithhm@scambs.gov.uk
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24. The Mordens Villages covered: Abington Pigotts, Guilden Morden, Steeple Morden, Tadlow
Cllr Cicely Murfitt (IND)
10 Silver Street, Guilden Morden, Royston, Herts, SG8 0JT T 01763 852526 E cllr.murfitt@scambs.gov.uk
27. Sawston - continued Cllr Raymond Matthews (CON) 10 Holme Way, Sawston, Cambridge, CB22 3LD
T 01223 833610 E cllr.matthews@scambs. gov.uk
25. Orwell and Barrington
28. The Shelfords and Stapleford
Villages covered: Barrington, Orwell, Wimpole
Villages covered: Great Shelford, Little Shelford, Newton, Stapleford
Cllr Aidan Van de Weyer (LD) 9 Orwell Terrace, Barrington, Cambridge, CB22 7SG
T 01223 870869 E cllr.vandeweyer@scambs. gov.uk @aidanvdew
26. Papworth and Elsworth Villages covered: Conington, Elsworth, Fen Drayton, Graveley, Knapwell, Papworth Everard, Papworth St Agnes
Cllr Mark Howell (CON) 2 Vinter Close, Papworth Everard, Cambridge, CB23 3RU
T 01480 831848 E cllr.howell@scambs.gov.uk
Cllr Nick Wright (CON)
Marshalls Farm Elsworth Road, Conington, Cambridge, CB23 4LW T 01954 267202 E cllr.wright@scambs.gov.uk
27. Sawston Cllr David Bard (CON) 15 Huddleston Way, Sawston, Cambridge, CB22 3SW
T 01223 501165 E cllr.bard@scambs.gov.uk
Cllr Kevin Cuffley (CON) 9 Dale Way, Sawston, Cambridge, CB22 3LE
T 01223 832079 E cllr.cuffley@scambs.gov.uk @cuff60
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Cllr Charles Nightingale (CON)
12 Aylesford Way, Stapleford, Cambridge, CB22 5DP T 01223 844763 E cllr.nightingale@scambs. gov.uk
Cllr Ben Shelton (CON) 2 Forge End, Stapleford, Cambridge, CB22 5BN
T 01223 841085 E cllr.shelton@scambs.gov.uk
Cllr David WhitemanDownes (CON)
38 Granhams Road, Great Shelford, Cambridge, CB22 5JX T 01223 845954 E cllr.whiteman-downes@ scambs.gov.uk
29. Swavesey Cllr Sue Ellington (CON) 19 Wallman's Lane Swavesey, Cambridge, CB24 4QY
T 01954 202923 E cllr.ellington@scambs.gov.uk
30. Teversham
31. Waterbeach Villages covered: Chittering, Landbeach, Waterbeach
Cllr Ingrid Tregoing (LD) 5 Shipp's Field, Waterbeach,Cambridge, CB25 9DZ
T 07715 908694 E cllr.tregoing@scambs.gov.uk
Cllr Peter Johnson (IND) 25 Jubilee Close, Waterbeach,Cambridge, CB25 9NY
T 01223 560918 E cllr.johnson@scambs.gov.uk
32. Whittlesford Villages covered: Thriplow, Whittlesford
Cllr Peter Topping (CON)
Reeds Cottage, 11 West End Whittlesford, Cambridge, CB22 4LX T 01223 834905 E cllr.topping@scambs.gov.uk @petertopping
33.The Wilbrahams Villages covered: Fen Ditton, Great Wilbraham, Horningsea, Little Wilbraham, Six Mile Bottom, Stow cum Quy
Cllr Robert Turner (CON)
Reed Cottage, 1 Rectory Farm Road, Little Wilbraham, Cambridge, CB21 5LB T 01223 813437 E cllr.turner@scambs.gov.uk
34. Willingham and Over Cllr Brian Burling (CON)
Chain Farm, Overcote Road Over, Cambridge, CB24 5NS T 01954 230168 E cllr.burling@scambs.gov.uk
Cllr Pippa Corney (CON) 38 Mill Road, Over, Cambridge, CB24 5PY
T 01954 231221 E cllr.corney@scambs.gov.uk
Cllr Caroline Hunt (CON)
Cllr Ray Manning (CON)
T 01223 292388 E cllr.hunt@scambs.gov.uk
T 01954 261235 E cllr.manning@scambs.gov.uk
35 High Street, Teversham, Cambridge, CB1 9AS
130 Station Road, Willingham, Cambridge, CB24 5HG
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One-stop shop for building advice Advice and support to keep building projects safe across South Cambridgeshire, Cambridge, and Huntingdonshire are now being provided by one big team, under the banner of 3C Shared Services. The move to a single team for all three councils means anyone who needs Building Control services across the three districts only needs to go to one place, and we will have the capacity to provide good cover across all areas at busy times. What we do Building Control provides advice and support to householders, builders, architects and the construction industry about safe working. The team handles building control applications, and surveyors are mostly out on site working to make sure that buildings across the district are safe. This can be new housing, large commercial developments, household extensions, and even calls to check on buildings that may be dangerous, such as after fire damage. If you live in South Cambridgeshire, Cambridge or Huntingdonshire, our new shared service wants to hear from you about changes you plan to make to the structure of your home, or concerns you have about building safety. If you work in the building industry, we see you as a partner - and we offer to add value to all stages of the design and build process. This provides certainty through early consultation and regular site presence. Regular seminars for stakeholders are held to keep you up to date on regulations, changes and good practice, so tell us if you want to be included. Building apprentices Building Control surveying offers a really varied and interesting job, with a mixture of being indoors - studying and checking plans and calculations - with being outdoors inspecting work on site. We expect to see a good deal of new development in the coming years, and skilled construction professionals are in high demand. To help bridge the gap we are committed to developing our own staff. Our latest apprentice, Jade, had already developed an interest in construction - including completing a BTEc at college before joining us. We are supporting her with study time and mentoring to work towards a full surveying degree and the allimportant Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors qualification. Jade says: “Although no two days are the same, most of them involve getting muddy out on site. Getting out and about meeting lots of interesting people is something I really enjoy, and I would certainly recommend a career in Building Control.�
New ways to contact us Our dedicated team is now based at offices in Huntingdon and Cambridge and can be contacted on buildingcontrol@3Csharedservices.org or 03450 450 062
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Devolution
what does it mean?
We’re putting the spotlight on devolution after the Government put a deal on the table in March covering the whole of East Anglia. The Government has been working with councils and public bodies in a number of areas up and down the country to look at deals that would transfer responsibilities and funding held nationally to local areas. A devolution deal is made up of 'offers and asks' covering areas such as housing and planning, transport, skills, employment and funding.
What’s been decided so far?
For a number of months Cambridgeshire and Peterborough have been talking to Government to negotiate the best deal possible for local communities. During those negotiations the Government said that they were keen to see East Anglia working together and suggested discussions broaden to include Norfolk and Suffolk. Those two counties had also been talking to Government about a potential deal. Cllr Ray Manning, who was Leader of South Cambridgeshire District Council at the time, said: “I signed the Council up to the first step of the deal which has kept us at the negotiating table. The only commitment we have made by signing up to the first step is to have a full and proper debate of all councillors at a Council meeting. “Some councils and partners involved in the deal have already held meetings and informed the Government of their position. Transferring powers to the local area has advantages but it is fair to say that there are concerns whether a deal involving the whole of East Anglia is the right geography and there are still lots of questions to be answered. We are continuing to talk to Government and partners about how to best meet the needs of the area.”
Main features of the deal Housing
A £175 million grant for the East to deliver affordable housing. This would be primarily shared ownership, but with flexibility over 15% of the funding for rented properties
The region would be expected to increase housing delivery
Transport
The deal would hand over the responsibility for the key road network to the councils in East Anglia The region would have greater influence over road and rail investment programmes
Devolved transport budgets to invest on local priorities
Finance and funding An extra £30 million per year for 30 years to invest in transport links Devolved control over millions of pounds of existing transport budgets that are currently held by Government
Learning and skills
Power and funding for both adult skills and apprenticeships handed over to the region
A local education board for the combined area to provide strategic direction on education
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Governance Any devolution deal will mean there is an elected Mayor for the whole area The proposal on the table would see a mayoral election take place in May 2017 The Mayor would hold the transport powers and budget handed down from Government All the councils that sign up to a deal would form a combined authority. The combined authority would include a councillor from all member councils and potentially a representative from the Local Enterprise Partnerships. The combined authority would have control over the additional £30 million per year provided for transport links, the devolved skills provision and work and health programme
A combined authority does not change the way each council provides services to their local communities. We would still provide the range of services we do now such as collecting bins from your homes and villages, providing housing advice and affordable rented homes and determining planning applications for the district.
Next steps A meeting of all councillors will take place at South Cambridgeshire District Council on Tuesday 28 June at 7pm. This will debate the proposals and councillors will be asked to agree a response to Government. The meeting is open to the public to come along and watch. All other East Anglia councils are also holding similar meetings before the end of June. Once all the councils have responded we will hear from Government what the next steps might be. The full details of the devolution deal can be found by visiting www.gov.uk/government/publications/east-anglia-devolution-deal
Have your say
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Youth Council at full power The benefits of seeking young peoples' opinions are being recognised by many local and national organisations. Our Youth Council has been invited to work with several
organisations to help improve services for young people and shape the future of those that affect us all. In February, youth councillors took part in a workshop with UK Power Networks (UKPN) in their capacity as ‘future bill payers’. UKPN was not an organisation the group knew much about, but they were keen to find out more and help improve the vital service of delivering electricity to people’s homes. Youth councillors were particularly interested in how vulnerable customers are looked after in the event of a power-cut. They gave valuable feedback on two UKPN initiatives to help those most at risk: an app which could alert a family member or friend if an older or vulnerable person has lost power in their home; and the contents of emergency packages for vulnerable customers. The challenges posed by South Cambridgeshire’s rural nature raised some interesting questions and concerns from youth councillors. UKPN were so impressed by the feedback that they hope to run another workshop later in the year to test-run the app and provide more great insight.
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Get involved in community planning Villages across the district are taking charge of their own destiny by working to create a Parish Plan - a document setting out the vision and actions for a community over the next five to ten years.
Parish Plans hinge on widespread and effective engagement, so that everyone affected can feed in their views and have a say in the future of their community. You can really get involved in plans within your community as it is local people who lead this work, with the support of their Parish Council. As a team you will assess the strengths and weaknesses of your village, offer time and skills to specific tasks that interest you, and plan for improvements where needed. There is usually a mix of actions covering a range of topics from transport, community facilities and the environment to housing, the local economy and community safety. John Panrucker, Secretary to the Cambourne Parish Plan, got involved because he thought it would be an excellent way to find out how the community works and what it wants. “It’s been great to get involved, use my skills and meet new people along the way.”
A parish plan in Whaddon helped to deliver a new playground
For more information, and to see where plans are already underway, visit www.scambs.gov.uk/content/community-led-plans
What does ‘Smart Cambridge’ mean for residents? 'Smart city' innovations are set to transform the way people live, work and travel in the Greater Cambridge area and beyond.
The Smart Cambridge programme, part of the Greater Cambridge City Deal, is exploring how data and emerging technology can be used to tackle transport and other city challenges. Traffic lights, parking meters, traffic information screens, waste bins, CCTV cameras, air quality monitors, street lights and bus times are some of the networked services that are connecting the city and South Cambridgeshire every day. The project team is working with other organisations and groups to build upon this by joining these networks up and using the data in smarter ways to improve people’s daily lives. Improved real time bus updates, better travel planning tools and digital screens for visitors are just some of the practical applications that are being developed to make journeys smoother. And there’s much more to come with smart ways to help reduce congestion, improve air quality and deliver health care. Managed by Connecting Cambridgeshire, the programme is working with the area’s world-leading technology businesses, university researchers and commercial partners to 'test bed' the latest smart solutions. Find out more about the initiative and how to get involved through #hackathons at www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/citydeal/smart or by calling 01223 699906
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Plans for thousands of new jobs and homes - next steps
An examination of our Local Plan - which proposes to deliver thousands of new jobs and homes up until 2031 - has recommenced after extra work was carried out to answer queries raised by independent planning inspectors. The extra work backed the bulk of the proposals originally submitted to Government two years ago. This included the strategy to deliver growth through two new towns and a new village and protecting the green belt from further development. However, some small modifications were proposed. The modifications include: increasing the housing target for South Cambridgeshire by an additional 500 homes, up to 19,500, to meet needs locally lifting restrictions to allow the proposed new town north of Waterbeach and the new village at Bourn Airfield to begin earlier, which gives more flexibility
bringing forward more of the land previously earmarked for housing near to Cambridge Airport. The proposals would see 1,200 homes built north of Cherry Hinton and toward Teversham. This includes land in Cambridge City Council’s area. This would not affect the airport’s operations
reducing the land made available for employment next to ARM off Fulbourn Road, Cambridge. The extra work was carried out after Government planning inspectors queried whether: enough homes were being planned to meet local needs the strategy of protecting the green belt by focussing the majority of homes in new towns and villages was sound During the latest consultation on the modifications to the Plans carried out jointly with Cambridge City Council, over 1,000 responses were received. Thank you to everyone who took part. For more information on the Plan and the inspectors' timetable for examination hearings where they will test the proposals put forward, visit www.scambs.gov.uk/local-plan-examination
Addenbrooke’s Hospital biomedical campus expansion? We have asked for more detailed work to be carried out before a proposal to release a piece of the green belt can be fully considered. This site could help the Cambridge Biomedical Campus expand by around 10%. It is expected that the information needed to assess this site will be presented to councillors later this summer. Councillors agreed it was a good idea to get more evidence on the green belt site near Addenbrooke’s Hospital before we can make a decision on whether it is a suitable location for development. It is for the landowners to clearly show that issues such as drainage and the nearby historic nature reserve have been fully considered.
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First housebuilder confirmed for Northstowe Bloor Homes are the first housebuilder at the new town of Northstowe after an agreement was confirmed with developers Gallagher Estates. At the time of going to print we are expecting a planning application to be submitted for the 92 home site. Once received we will consult on it. Provided planning permission is secured, building work could begin this autumn, with the first residents moving in during 2017. Gallagher Estates is in the process of agreeing contracts with more housebuilders.
ď Ž Two new ponds will help with controlling water flows
On site Two large ponds have begun to be dug upstream of nearby Longstanton. The ponds will hold large amounts of water in times of heavy rainfall and will gradually release it into Longstanton Brook. This will allow a better control of the flow and improve on the current chance of flooding in Longstanton. Your views The Homes and Communities Agency (HCA) is planning the next phase of Northstowe which includes a third of the proposed homes and the town centre at its heart. The HCA has produced a draft design code which considers the look and feel of the town. The HCA's consultation closes on Friday 10 June. You can have your say by visiting www.northstowe.com
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Wednesday B - Boxworth, Caxton,
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Thursday A - Cambourne, Comberton, Croxton, Eltisley, Graveley, Hardwick, Papworth Everard, Papworth St Agnes, Toft Thursday B - Abington Pigotts, Arrington, Bassingbourn, Bourn, Croydon, Gamlingay, Guilden Morden, Hatley, Litlington, Longstowe, Lt Gransden, Shingay-cum-Wendy, Steeple Morden, Tadlow
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What goes where? Blue bin
Extra blue bin recycling will be collected if left alongside your blue bin in a returnable container
Bins must be out by 6am on your collection day Close lids firmly
Paper caddy Put the caddy inside or beside your blue bin
Plastic bottles
Plastic bottle tops & triggers
Plastic packaging (pots, trays & tubs)
Paper
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Plastic film & clean food wrapping
Cartons (e.g Tetrapack)
Food & drinks cans
Aerosols
Tinfoil & foil trays
Cardboard/ Wrapping paper
Polystyrene Pyrex, flat glass, non packaging plastic e.g toys, bowls
Glass jars & bottles
Put items loosely in your blue bin and not in carrier bags
Batteries
Rinse items to remove any food contamination
Batteries inc. AA & AAA cells, button batteries, size C & D and any laptop & mobile battery
Put in a battery bag or clear plastic bag and attach it to your blue bin lid
Green bin
Junk mail
Garden waste
Newspapers & magazines
Catalogues
Cooked/uncooked food waste (meat, fish & dairy)
Telephone directories
Envelopes (with or without windows)
Kitchen paper and tissues
Jiffy bags, wrapping paper, greeting cards, tissue, cardboard & kitchen paper
Any type of cat litter. Turf and soil due to its weight. Any type of plastic including bags/sacks Biodegradable bags (cornstarch, potato starch). Cardboard - put in the blue bin
Shredded paper*
* Put shredded paper in an old envelope before putting in the paper only caddy
Kitchen caddy
Available from our Cambourne offices, these are useful to keep in the kitchen for food and empty into the green bin when full. Extra green bin recycling cannot be collected. Please compost it or take it to Milton or Thriplow Recycling Centres
Black bin Non-recyclable / non-compostable material
Please use your black bin for material that cannot be put in green or blue bins Extra black bin material cannot be collected. Please take it to Milton or Thriplow Recycling Centres Nappies should be put in the black bin Empty and full paint tins cannot be collected. Please take them to Milton or Thriplow Recycling Centres
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It’s never been easier to make your metal matter! It can often seem easier to throw away food and drinks cans, aerosols, foil trays and tin foil rather than recycling them, but when you understand the benefits of recycling them, you may think differently.
Did you know? Recycling just one drinks can could save enough energy to power a TV for almost four hours
The UK currently uses over half a million tonnes of metal packaging in a year, yet we only recycle 50% of aluminium packaging and 75% of steel packaging
If we recycled all the steel we use in a year, it would save enough energy to make nearly 50,000 return train journeys between London and Edinburgh.
Aluminium and steel can be recycled over and over again, and it uses around 95% less energy to make products from recycled materials than it does raw materials. Recycling 1kg of aluminium saves up to 6kg of bauxite, 4kg of chemical products and 14kWh of electricity.
When it comes to recycling, metal is hard to beat. That’s because it’s 100% recyclable - every last bit can be turned into something new and it’s a cycle that can go on and on for years to come. Where do you see your used cans in five years’ time? If it is diverted from landfill and sent for recycling, it could become anything from a paperclip to a designer watch or a washing machine to a hull of a ship. Every time metal is recycled it saves energy, cuts greenhouse gas emissions and saves on landfill space. Best of all, it doesn’t take a lot of effort on your part to make a big difference. All you need to do is rinse and drop your cans, aerosols, tins and foil in your blue recycling bin, not the black bin. The more of us that recycle, the more the benefits will stack up.
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Common question
Foil - can it be recycled or can’t it?
To settle this one, do the scrunch test! Some packaging, such as crisp packets, can look like aluminium foil but looks can be deceiving, as some are metallised plastic film.
Scrunch the item in your hand. Does it remain scrunched? If so, it can be recycled. If it springs back, it belongs in the black bin!
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Have you got an old electrical item that has lost its spark? An estimated six million electrical and electronic items are thrown away every year in the UK, yet half of them could have been re-used or recycled.
Did you know?
We are urging residents to bring any unwanted or broken electrical items to one of two drop off events we have organised with Cambridgeshire County Council. Not only is it quick and easy to recycle them, but you could also win a £25 One4all gift card! The events will take place on Saturday 25 June at Newmarket Road Park and Ride and on Sunday 17 July at Trumpington Road Park and Ride between 10am and 3pm. Anything with a plug or batteries can be brought along.
If you can’t make it to either of these events, there are other options:
Repair Cafés bring together ‘fixers’ and people with broken items. Find your nearest one at www.repaircafe.org Working appliances can be donated to charity shops or social enterprises Recycling Centres near Milton or Thriplow accept all electricals for recycling We can collect your items under our chargeable bulky waste collection service For more information visit www.recap.co.uk
One tonne of discarded mobile phones yields up to 150g of gold. In comparison, one tonne of ore from a gold mine produces about 5g of gold
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Paddle, row and jump to free family fun day Get summer under way in style with a trip to Parklife on Sunday 17 July. Parklife has seen around 5,000 people coming to Milton Country Park in recent years and 2016 looks set to be just as popular with an exciting mix of sports, dance, entertainment, crafts and stalls.
Highlights
Whether you take to the lake for paddleboarding, canoeing or kayaking, try your hand at fishing or have a go at climbing or archery, you're sure to find something for all the family. There will be bouncy castles and balance bikes for younger children plus nature inspired crafts and story telling. With our cycling zone back for 2016 there will be mountain biking and the fantastic pedal powered Scalextric and smoothie maker, along with a range of multi-person bikes. Our entertainment area will showcase Capoeira – an incredible mix of dance and martial arts straight from Brazil – bringing a taste of the Rio Olympics to Milton, with workshops on offer so you can learn to play or dance along too. With local bands and a selection of stalls to browse, why not bring a picnic or enjoy the onsite catering to really make a day of it?
New this year: to take a ride HoverAid are asking for a donation
All for free
Most activities are free of charge, simply turn up on the day and take your turn. Water sports are very popular and there will be a booking system for these - some in advance, some on the day. Parklife is a fantastic day for all the family. It is a great chance to get a taste for lots of activities and see which ones you could take on further to stay active and healthy. Parklife is organised by South Cambridgeshire District Council and the Cambridge Sport Lakes Trust, with the kind help of our sponsors Domino, Haart, Anglian Group and Milton Tesco.
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If you are aged 11 - 18 years old get snapping and enter our photography competition. For more information visit www.scambs.gov.uk/parklife
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Water sport bookings On the day
Some slots for canoeing, kayaking and paddleboarding will be available to book on the day at Parklife. Bookings open at 10am and are first come, first served
In advance To help manage queues, we are also making some slots available to book in advance. An administration fee will be charged for this. Pre-booking is limited to one activity per person. Bookings are open between 9am on the 20 June to 5pm on the 8 July. To find out more visit www.scambs.gov.uk/Parklife, email Parklife@scambs.gov.uk or call 01954 713362
Getting to Milton Country Park
By foot or bicycle Footpaths and cycle routes from Cambridge and the surrounding villages enter the park off Cambridge Road or Fen Road in Milton.
By car Follow the brown “Country Park” signs from the A14-A10 junction, for SATNAVs use CB24 6AZ. There is all-day car parking at Milton Country Park (£4 for this event), with overflow parking available at Milton Park and Ride. Paking here costs £1 and it is a 15 minute walk to the Country Park
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Beyond Cambridge for tourism A new Destination Management Organisation (DMO) for Cambridge and the surrounding area launched earlier this year to showcase the very best of the Cambridge region and encourage visitors to stay longer.
The DMO is an innovative business-led public and private sector partnership with the aim of increasing investment and support to the tourism industry. The venture is an evolution of the previous Cambridge City Council-led Visit Cambridge and Beyond service. The organisation will work with partners to showcase the best that Cambridge and South Cambridgeshire have to offer, plus highlight the region’s diversity, creativity and range of visitor experiences. It will be self-funded within three years. Boost visitors One of the main focuses of the new organisation will Above: Denny Abbey in Landbeach is one of the tourist be to increase the value the city and surrounding destinations in South Cambridgeshire area derives from tourism, encouraging visitors to Below: New branding for Visit Cambridge and Beyond extend their stay and travel beyond Cambridge itself. A total of 5.3 million visitors to Cambridge and surrounding areas annually attracts around £583 million to the economy, accounting for around 17% of local employment. However, 86% of these visitors are only staying for the day. The broader Cambridgeshire economy receives more than 24 million visitors a year bringing £2 billion to the Cambridgeshire economy and accounting for 10% of local employment. Since 2010, tourism has been the fastest growing sector in the UK in employment terms. However, this is also a time when many tourism organisations and DMOs are witnessing budget cuts. The new Cambridge model of a business-led public and private sector partnership is distinct from many other DMOs nationally because it will rely almost entirely on earned income. For your business Visit Cambridge and Beyond has an operational side focusing on generating income and providing an excellent visitor experience as well as marketing the destination. It is also a membership organisation offering a range of business benefits to any business or organisations for whom tourism is important. These include marketing, inclusion in regional, national and international press and PR, networking and business support. Emma Thornton, CEO for Visit Cambridge and Beyond, said: “Whilst many other DMOs across the country are under significant pressure as public subsidies are increasingly under threat, our business model presents an opportunity over time to increase investment. I am confident this will result in improvements in the scale and quality of tourism provision, and support for the tourism industry, which otherwise could not be delivered.” For any business or organisation interested in finding out more about how they can work with the new DMO, contact Becky Roberts, Commercial Manager, on becky.roberts@visitcambridge.org or 01223 791513
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Grab a share of £66k
We’ve got £66,000 up for grabs for community projects and for future sports stars to reach their potential. Applications are now open for our Community Chest and Elite Athlete grants, and it’s quick and easy to apply with our online forms.
Community Chest Since 2011, we’ve given nearly £300,000 to over 320 community projects. This year’s pot contains £56,000, and grants of up to £1,500 are available. Applications from voluntary and community groups, charities and parish councils looking to improve quality of life for local people are all welcome. Grants can fund: improvements to community facilities tree and hedge planting schemes equipment and materials start-up costs repairs to historic buildings, monuments or memorials Last year, the fund supported 73 community groups with a wide variety of different activities and projects, including:
rock climbing equipment for Sawston Youth Group parish noticeboard in Dry Drayton replacement outdoor swimming pool cover for Girton Glebe Primary School shed for Ladybird Pre-school in Cottenham football goals for Comberton Crusaders refurbishment of Great Wilbraham Memorial Hall stage lighting for Toft People’s Hall improvements to Waterbeach bowls green
Money is awarded on a first come, first served basis so don’t delay your application. Find out more and apply at www.scambs.gov.uk/communitychest, email duty.communities@scambs.gov.uk or call 01954 713070
Elite Athletes Exceptional local athletes can apply for a share of £10,000 to help them reach their potential. Whether competing regionally, making progress nationally or representing Team GB, grants can be used to fund any aspect of equipment, training or competition costs. Previous recipients include Evie Joseph, a 12 year old trampolinist from Caldecote who went on to win two national titles last year, and Albert Pavelin, an 18 year old javelin thrower from Ickleton who is currently ranked in the national under 20s top ten. Albert said: “The grant is a great opportunity for up and coming sporting performers. Don’t doubt your worthiness for a grant. If you have a passion for your sport there is no reason not to seek out opportunities to succeed.”
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All aboard rail partnership A community rail partnership set up to promote rail use is helping to keep three South Cambridgeshire stations in tip top condition.
Green fingered commuters using Meldreth, Shepreth and Foxton have added a splash of colour with plants and flowers on the platforms. They’ve even set up a group so commuters and the local schools care for and water the plants. We are a key part of the rail partnership and are encouraging more volunteers to step forward. A regular Rail User Group meeting takes place to discuss the stations with the next one at Foxton Village Hall on Wednesday 15 June at 7.30pm. To volunteer you can also contact railusergroup@gmail.com. If you are a regular user of Waterbeach station, why not get in touch with the Fen Line User Association - see www.flua.org.uk. For Great Shelford, Whittlesford and Ashwell Stations, contact the secretary of Railfuture East Anglia by emailing paul.hollinghurst@railfuture.org.uk. Over recent years the number of people using the rail stations in the district have increased year on year.
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Celebrating local heroes
Incredible work carried out by individuals, groups and business across the district was celebrated at our annual community awards ceremony in March. Kindly sponsored by Hill, the evening brought together nominees who were put forward for an award by local people or parish councils in recognition of the positive difference they make to their community. Highlights of the evening included wonderful performances from the Swavesey Village College St Cecilia Choir and a keynote speech from Dr Martin Dougherty, chief operating officer at the world-renowned, Hinxton-based Wellcome Sanger Institute.
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Village Hero Joint winner Kenneth ‘Sam’ Clift, Girton and Nick Nicholson, Toft
Youth Council Award The inaugural winner of this special award was the Meldreth-based MindEd Trust. Youth Councillors selected the Trust for its commitment to improving awareness and treatment of young people’s mental health issues. The award was presented to the Trust’s Director, Steve Mallen, by Heidi Allen MP at the first MindEd Conference in March. For more information on the runners up and nominees visit www.scambs.gov.uk/community-awards
New handyperson scheme launched It is important for us all to feel safe and secure at home, but we may not always be aware of potential areas of danger, or the small things we can do to help prevent accidents.
We have teamed up with Age UK to launch a new handyperson scheme aimed at keeping people safer in their homes for longer. The scheme aims to prevent falls and accidents by offering a free Personal Assessment, Home Safety Check and arranging small jobs to be carried out. If you are over 65 or disabled, you may be referred to the handyperson scheme, or you can also take advantage of the service through self-referral. You will be visited by an Age UK trusted assessor who will provide information about the support available, make recommendations and, if you wish, arrange for improvements to be made to your home by an approved contractor. The scheme will fit grab rails, install key safes, hang curtains, put up shelves, build flat pack furniture and much more. Any grab rails that are required will be provided and installed free of charge. Other services will incur a charge of £25 per hour plus the cost of materials used. To make a referral, call Age UK on 01480 700205 or 0300 666 9860. For more information visit bit.ly/AgeUKCambs
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Win a luxury twonight getaway Sometimes, all you need is to escape for a day or two to get away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. This fantastically different break, courtesy of Your Space Apartments, is ideal for doing just that whilst enjoying the familiar surroundings of historic Cambridge. Shake off the stress at one of 80 luxury apartments in a choice of over 12 central locations. Your Space Apartments offer luxury serviced, self catering apartments in Cambridge's city centre to visiting business and leisure travellers. Apartments offer you 3-5 times the space of a hotel room, giving you total freedom to work, entertain, cook, sleep and relax as you like. For more information, visit www.yourspaceapartments.com or call 01223 313383. The winner will enjoy a two-night stay free of charge at a time and apartment of their choice (subject to availability), worth up to £350. To be in with a chance of winning, just answer the question below: When will our free family fun day, Parklife, take place at Milton Country Park this year? (See page 30 for a clue) a) Sunday 17 July
b) Sunday 24 July
c) Sunday 31 July
You can enter the competition online at www.scambs.gov.uk by clicking on 'Apply for It' then selecting 'Readers’ Competition'. Don’t have internet access? You can also enter by post. Send your name, address and telephone number, plus your answer to the question, to: South Cambs Magazine Competition South Cambridgeshire District Council Cambourne Business Park Cambourne Cambridgeshire CB23 6EA Closing date for entries is midday on Monday 18 July and terms and conditions are available at www.scambs.gov.uk/t-c or can be requested by calling 03450 450 500. Winners will be notified by Friday 22 July and announced in the autumn edition of South Cambs Magazine.
Winner’s spotlight Congratulations to Pam Vendy of Bar Hill whose garden has received a facelift for the summer after winning a patio spring clean worth £300 in our spring competition, courtesy of www.clean-driveway.com We asked readers which former RAF base will Ermine Street Housing soon have 95 homes available to rent at and Pam correctly answered Brampton. Pam said:”I was delighted to win the prize and am looking forward to enjoying a nice, clean patio for the summer.”
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Laying the foundations for building your own home
Anyone who has ever considered building their own home is being urged to book on a free workshop which aims to demystify the process. We are championing self-builders in the district and want to help remove the barriers people believe stand in their way. Although land is at a premium in South Cambridgeshire, building your own home is more affordable and attainable than many people think. A special event on Tuesday 5 July at our Cambourne offices will gather together leading industry experts and our team - who have over 70 years experience between them - to give people an insight into how they could unlock the door to building their own home. The event will cover things such as the regulations you need to follow and how to easily navigate them, insulation standards, support on offer and there will be lots of opportunities to ask our experts questions. The event is one of a series we will be holding, looking at different aspects of taking on your own build.
We’re committed
Last year we successfully bid for funding from Government and became one of 11 councils in the country piloting the Government's new focus on self-build/custom-build housing. We have a register of people interested in building their own home, as well as another register to collect information about potential sites. This is being further developed We already have around 400 people interested in building their own home so know there is good appetite locally. To help make sure land is available we have been working with developers to secure plots. We have also been looking at land we own to see what we can bring forward. Any land brought forward for sale will be at full market value and will still be subject to the normal planning permission rules.
Coming to Parklife (see page 30)
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We’ll be there too . Come and say hi to find out more
Self build vs custom build
Building your own home doesn’t always mean building from the ground up. Custom build is another option which normally means buying a part completed shell from a builder and completing the internal room layout and finishes.
Get in touch
Find out more about the scheme and event by visiting www.scambs.gov.uk/right-to-build To book on the event in July email rightto.build@scambs.gov.uk - places are limited. You can also complete our online forms to register your interest in building your own home or register a suitable plot for self build. Visit www.scambs.gov.uk and click on the 'Apply for It' button. The forms are under the section titled ‘Planning’. Further information on self and custom build can be found by visiting the National and Custom Self Build website www.nacsba.org.uk
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Environmental Health
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Illegal fat burning pill warning
DNP pills are often yellow in colour and also known as 2,4 - dinitrophenol, Dinosan, Dnoc, Solfo Black, Nitrophen, Aldifen and Chemox
If you are after a bikini body in time for your summer holiday do not be tempted by the highly toxic “fat burning” substance known as DNP.
It's promoted as an aid to lose weight or improve muscle definition. Potential targets are those within the body building, fitness communities or those suffering with body dysmorphia and eating disorders. The substance is available over the internet, as tablets, capsules, powders or liquids and contains the deadly ingredient and industrial chemical DNP that is not fit for human consumption. This can and does kill. Marketed as a quick way of burning fat, the drug works by speeding up the metabolism and tragically this can often be to a dangerously fast level. At least six people are known to have died following its use in 2015. Taking DNP can lead to coma and death. Signs of acute poisoning can include nausea, vomiting, restlessness, flushed skin, sweating, dizziness, headaches, rapid breathing and irregular heartbeat. Taking small amounts over a longer time period can impact on the heart and nervous system as well as causing other health effects. It is illegal to sell DNP for human consumption. If you come across a website, shop or person that sells or supplies illegal DNP products, contact the Food Standards Agency on foodcrime@foodstandards.gsi.gov.uk
Call time on fake alcohol Vodka that is cheap - really, really cheap - probably isn’t vodka.
Made with chemicals used in anti-freeze, screenwash or nail polish remover, counterfeit booze can have dire consequences. You can spot and avoid fake alcohol by looking out for the following signs:
If the price looks too good to be true, it probably is
Watch out for poor quality labelling including spelling mistakes and tampered bottles
Buy from a reputable off-license premise
Vodka is the most counterfeited spirit. Watch out for fake versions as well as brand names you have never heard of
Trading Standards Officers recently seized 166 bottles of counterfeit vodka found in three Luton shops. Officers were alerted after noticing the label on the bottle said “Botteled” rather than “Bottled”. In Colchester bottles of fake vodka were found to contain chloroform. This is a growing concern with 130,000 litres of illegally produced vodka seized from one factory in Cheshire last year. If you see fake alcohol for sale report it by calling Citizens Advice Consumer Helpline on 03454 04 05 06 or the customs hotline on 0800 59 5000
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Microchipping dogs is now the law
Since 6 April all dogs over eight weeks old must be microchipped and registered on the approved database In 2015 we received 153 calls about lost or stray dogs. The new law will help us to reunite more dogs with their loved ones.
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DRAMAWISE Patron Stephen Mackintosh “The Critic” Our festival play
Would you like your child to gain in confidence and communication skills, make new friends and learn to work with a team. Our Drama and Theatre sessions do all this with FUN. Free trial sessions available. We meet at the Free Church High St, Sawston. Fridays 4.30-7.30pm. Classes for ages 4yrs to 16yrs. Principal Frances Brownlie.
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Sport
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Summer holiday camps Are you inspired by the Rio 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games to get active? This summer younger residents from 7 to 15 can hone their sporting skills with our ever popular programme of holiday camps.
We’re excited to be introducing kwick cricket to the mix, combined with our rounders camp. We’ll also be running our regular netball and athletics camps. The aim of our camps is to encourage young people to try out a variety of different activities and learn new skills in safe, enjoyable and inclusive sessions led by fully qualified and DBS approved coaches. We also present achievement awards inspired by the London 2012 legacy. Annabel, aged 10 from Cottenham said: “I enjoyed all the activities I took part in during the Easter athletics camp, but especially the long jump.” Harry, aged 13 from Cottenham, said: “I loved all the excellent athletics facilities at Wilberforce Road that we were able to use during the camp.” Camps run from 10am to 3.30pm and are open to 7 to 15 year olds of all abilities. Places cost just £20 for the day, £34 for two days, £46 for three days, £58 for four days and £70 for five days (£34 for two siblings on one day).
Netball
Wednesday 3 and Thursday 4 August Impington Sports Centre, New Road, Impington
Rounders and Kwick Cricket Friday 5 August Impington Sports Centre, New Road, Impington
Athletics
Monday 8 and Tuesday 9 August Wilberforce Road Athletics Track, Cambridge
For more information and to book email holiday.camps@scambs.gov.uk or call 01954 713070
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