SouthCambs Magazine
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Autumn 2017
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Welcome
South Cambs Magazine
Welcome to the autumn edition of South Cambs Magazine
Just a few months after the elections for the new Combined Authority Mayor and we have great news on housing. Support has been given for work to start on more than 250 affordable homes, including at sites in our district. We know that the cost of housing is one of the biggest concerns for many people in the area. You can find out more on page 37. Independent planning inspectors examining our Local Plan - the plan to develop the area up until 2031 - have now concluded their hearings. These were held to look at each element of the plan to check whether the inspectors assess it as sound. The next steps are set out on page 6. I had the pleasure of seeing thousands of families enjoying a sunny day out at Parklife in June. The event gave people the chance to try out sports from paddleboarding and kayaking to football. There were also sports and games where able bodied and disabled people could play together. See if you made our photo gallery on pages 44 and 45. If you have never been before don’t miss out in 2018 we’ll announce the date as soon as it is confirmed. Cllr Peter Topping 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.
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Waste & Recycling ................. 24 Environmental health .............
About your council .................
Community .............................. 43
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Planning
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Local Plan examination hearings conclude Independent inspectors examining our Local Plan and the Cambridge City Local Plan held their last hearing in July, concluding this stage of the examination process. Together, the plans set out the development strategy for the Greater Cambridge area to 2031 and include proposals for 44,000 new jobs and 33,500 new homes. Hearings have been held over the last three years, enabling inspectors to hear from councils, developers, residents and other people on a range of issues relating to the soundness of each plan. Joint hearings with Cambridge City Council were held first, addressing matters that affected both councils, including the development strategy, numbers of new jobs and homes needed, transport, infrastructure and green belt land. There was a break in hearings whilst both councils undertook some additional work to make sure enough homes were proposed to meet local need. An appropriate balance has to be struck between development and protecting the green belt. Limited changes were proposed, consulted on and submitted to the inspectors in 2016. Inspectors resumed hearings on our plan in November
2016. They then addressed topics such as provision of services, facilities and infrastructure in new developments. Protecting the natural and historic environment was considered along with policies guiding future employment and housing development, including affordable homes. Hearings were also held for sites allocated for employment and new homes, including new settlements at Waterbeach and Bourn Airfield, smaller housing sites at the better served villages and, more recently, omission sites. These are alternative sites suggested for development by developers.
Next steps
Inspectors are considering all the evidence and preparing a list of proposed modifications to the Local Plan. The inspectors have said that a public consultation on the proposed modifications will take place this autumn. This will give local people the opportunity to comment on specific detailed changes; it will not reopen any debate already heard during the examination. Comments received during the consultation will be considered, alongside whether any further hearings are necessary. The inspectors will then publish their report, including any proposed modifications. If no further hearings are necessary, it is anticipated the report could be published around the end of this year. If the Local Plan is considered to be sound (with modifications), we will be able to make the necessary changes and adopt it early in 2018.
Where to find out more For all the latest on the Local Plan, visit www.scambs.gov.uk/local-plan-examination
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A14 improvement scheme on track
The £1.5billion A14 Cambridge to Huntingdon improvement scheme is the biggest road upgrade currently under construction in the UK. Work on the Highways England project started in November 2016 and the outline for the 12-mile long Huntingdon bypass has already emerged through the Cambridgeshire landscape, revealing how much progress has been achieved so far. Construction compounds and haul roads have been built, site clearance completed and the team has installed foundations and bridge columns for some of the project’s 34 new bridges. Over the next few months, archaeological excavations and bridge building will continue, along with excavation of the materials needed to build the road. Chris Griffin, A14 Project Manager at Highways England, said: “We are making good progress. We have had mild and dry weather so far and have been making the most of it to move the project forward quickly and safely. “Once complete, the new road will reduce journey times by up to 20 minutes, but we do recognise the impact this has on local residents and road users in the meantime. We encourage people to plan their journeys in advance by using our website and social media channels, where diversion route maps are also available.” The project includes widening a total of seven miles of the A14 in each direction, a major new bypass south of Huntingdon, widening a three-mile section of the A1 and demolition of a viaduct at Huntingdon, which will support improvements in the town.
For the latest information about the A14 Cambridge to Huntingdon improvement scheme: visit www.highways.gov.uk/A14C2H follow @A14C2H on Twitter or click 'like' at www.facebook.com/A14C2H/ Email A14CambridgeHuntingdon@highwaysengland.co.uk Call 0300 123 5000
Inspiring the next generation With a skills shortage and ageing workforce, there are challenges ahead for the highways and civil engineering industry. The A14 project team is keen to help motivate and inspire the next generation by promoting opportunities within the sector. The team has attended over 50 school and college events since September 2016, including careers fairs and conferences, mock interview days and career talks. Participating in construction and engineering lessons has also given the team an opportunity to share its knowledge and experience with young people, giving a perspective on how these skills transfer to the world of work. This summer, the scheme also welcomed eight students from local schools on a two week work experience programme. They gained an insight into the many roles available on a project like the A14, working across a variety of skillsets, including civil engineering, traffic management, surveying, procurement and earthworks. They also received help developing their CVs and presentation abilities, building their skills and confidence.
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A14 - Leaving a positive legacy Eleven local projects have already received funding from the A14 Community Fund, which launched last year. The fund looks to support local activities that focus on bringing communities closer together and over £50,000 has been allocated to date. Successful applications included: The Countryside Restoration Trust received £9,005 to support water voles. The Histon & Impington Community Orchard Project received £1,752 to complete and maintain the orchard by providing some tools and an information sign. Groundwork East received £10,000 to support the skills of people furthest from employment by growing wildflower plugs which will be used within the scheme planting. Cambridge Science Centre received £9,780 to create a new cross-disciplinary environment and engineering workshop, using the A14 as a case study.
Great Paxton Parish Council received £3,000 to investigate a safe alternative for cyclists to the hazardous B1043. Eligible groups can receive a grant of up to £10,000. For more information about the A14 Community Fund, visit www.cambscf.org.uk/A14.html
A428: Black Cat to Caxton Gibbet improvements - what do you think? Government plans are well underway to improve the A428 between the A1 Black Cat roundabout and Caxton Gibbett a notorious bottleneck. The improvements are the first phase of the Oxford to Cambridge Expressway - a new road linking the two cities. Highways England - who operate the A428 - launched a consultation in March on plans to replace that section of road with a dual carriageway. Three alternatives have been put forward - a route close to the existing road and two routes south of Eltisley and Croxton. The consultation also suggests three possible layouts for the Black Cat junction. We fully support the idea of upgrading the existing road and have indicated a preference for option one - a new road close to the existing A428. Councillors
have also asked for the design of the new road to have as little impact as possible on nearby housing and for it to increase opportunities for walkers, cyclists and horse riders. A decision on the preferred route is due in late September. This will then be refined with more detail before Highways England consult the public later in the autumn. Local people will also be able to comment on the plans to redesign the Caxton Gibbet junction.
For further information about the scheme and to comment on the proposals, visit Highways England’s website www.roads.highways.gov.uk and search for A428
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Wheels in motion at Cambridge North Station
On 21 May, we saw Cambridge North, our largest train station in South Cambridgeshire open to passengers. Located off Milton Road in Cambridge, it is ideally placed to serve the Science Park and Business Park as well as northern suburbs and villages.
Arrivals Cambridge North
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1,000 space cycle park
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450 space car park
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The station has proved popular amoung local residents, with First month 42,000 passengers connections to London, Ely, King's Lynn and Norwich, and more than 42,000 passenger journeys during its first month. From 2019, there will also be a direct service to Stansted Airport. The new 450m2 station benefits from direct connections to The Busway and the Chisholm Trail cycle path. It also boasts a Norwich 1,000 space cycle park and 450 space car park. Whilst there is no ticket office at the station, there are three London ticket machines and there is space for a food retail outlet. The station is the first part of wider efforts to regenerate the Ely area. We have recently received two planning applications for adjacent land. The first is for a 217 bedroom hotel with retail Cambridge space, a restaurant and bar located between the station building and the car park. The second is for an 11,825m2 office block King's Lynn located opposite the station square. There are further proposals for the area, which are currently taking shape through an Area Action Plan. The new station will support the growth of the nearby business and science parks and the future expansion of the area. Our Local Plan, which will be subject to consultation prior to adoption, plans for the future growth of the district up to 2031. This includes the expansion around the station and a new town of approximately 8-9,000 homes on land north of Waterbeach. The new town would also deliver a number of primary schools, secondary education, community and leisure facilities, and retail units.
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Kids play for Northstowe Local children are helping developers of Northstowe to make sure play areas at the town are inventive, fun and exciting for the young people who will use them.
Designers Randall Thorp LLP have been appointed to come up with plans for the five play areas in the first 1,500 home phase of Northstowe. They’ll also be using the ideas and inspiration of the play champions who will work alongside them. Visits to other play areas are now being planned to gather views on what works, and the things that are not so successful, to help inform the proposals. Water can be moved around via funnels, pipes and pools at a play area in Cambourne
Bell rings for new school term
As children head back to class after the summer break, a group at Northstowe will be the first intake for the new primary school. The new Headteacher of The Pathfinder C of E Primary School, Stephanie Redgate, said: "The school is ready to open and all the staff needed have been recruited. "The number of children who will start in September is increasing daily". Stephanie has said that the school is determined it will be a focal point for the new community and plans to look at ways of getting the local residents involved. Visit www.pathfinderschool.org.uk for further information
Interested to know more?
Sneak peek into the past Around 500 people attended an archaeology open day in July to get up close to the artefacts found during the excavations for the second phase of the town. One resident from Cottenham said: “We went along, the grandchildren loved it!” The next archaeological open day will be held in September, which will also include a community dig. For more information visit www.northstowe.com or email Northstowe.community@scambs.gov.uk
Regular events are held to keep people up to date with the latest news and goings on at the new town. The Community Forum will be held on Wednesday 18 October at the Pathfinder C of E School, Northstowe. There will be an informal drop in session from 6pm with the main forum taking place from 7pm - 9pm. Everyone is welcome to attend.
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Health and wellbeing
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Young residents jump into action Over 130 people with disabilities from nine Cambridgeshire schools came together on 15 June to enjoy a day of sporting activities at Wilberforce Road Athletics Track for our annual Athletics Plus event.
Young people from school years five to 14 took part, competing in a range of track and field events, from long jump, discus and shot put to target throwing, obstacle courses and sprinting. Activities were adapted to enable everyone to be involved. The event centres on the values of the Paralympic Games determination, inspiration, friendship, respect, courage and equality. Awards are given to participants who demonstrate these traits.
Mini Olympics
Local sporting talent was on display at Wilberforce Road again on 20 June for the annual School Sports Partnership Mini Olympics event, attended by over 1,500 seven and eight year olds from local schools. Participants enjoyed 14 different activities, including hurdles, hockey, tennis, tri-golf, tug-of-war and boccia. In keeping with the Olympic theme, there was a colourful opening ceremony, complete with flags and banners made by the children. Councillor Sue Ellington, Cabinet Member for Health and Wellbeing, said: “We are committed to working with partners to deliver local sporting opportunities where everyone can play, achieve and enjoy. These particular events are a great way for our younger residents to be inspired as well as to spark a little competition in a fun environment where they can meet new people and enjoy sport together.”
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Health and wellbeing
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Did you know that keeping physically active and taking part in regular exercise is the single most important thing you can do to keep yourself healthy? There are many opportunities to take part in sport or physical activity locally. We have launched a new initiative in partnership with Cambridgeshire County Council and the County Sport Partnership to improve the health of the local population by raising awareness of those opportunities. Ellen Bridges has been appointed local coordinator for South Cambridgeshire and will be responsible for ensuring there is a consistent offering of accessible activities in the area, providing support to individuals, communities, clubs and other organisations. Ellen is currently seeking views from local people on what activities they would like to see. To have your say, please take part in the online survey at www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/southcambsLGMC or contact Ellen directly on ellen.bridges@scambs.gov.uk or 01954 713294. For more information, visit www.letsgetmovingcambridgeshire.co.uk or search for ‘LetsGetMovingCambs’ on Facebook
Half term sports camps Our action-packed holiday camps are set to return this October half term, giving younger residents the opportunity to keep active this autumn. Back by popular demand is basketball as well as much loved netball. Newcomers and returning participants are all welcome to join us in this fun environment to try their hand at a new sport or to develop their skills further. Sessions include shooting, passing, dribbling, layups and more, with lots of opportunity to put them into practice during games. Sessions are led by vastly experienced, qualified coaches who are suitably DBS checked. Activities are open to all abilities and cost just £20 per day for one child. Families booking more than one child on a course pay just £18 per child per day. Tell us how we're scoring with our sports camps by filling out our online survey at www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/Sportscampssurvey
Times: 10am - 3.30pm
Netball camp
Wednesday 25 and Thursday 26 October Impington Village College Sports Centre, New Road, Impington, CB24 9LX Available to both boys and girls aged 7 to 14 (school year 2 to 9)
Basketball camp Friday 27 October Swavesey Village College Sports Centre, Gibraltar Lane, Swavesey, CB24 4RS Available to both boys and girls aged 7 to 11 (school year 3 to 6)
For more information and to book a place visit www.scambs.gov.uk/sportscamps or call 01954 713070
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Health and wellbeing
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Forever Active If you’re 50 or over and looking for a new way to stay active to maintain a healthy lifestyle, Forever Active may be just the ticket.
Forever Active is a registered charity we support, which specialises in exercise classes and sports sessions for the over 50s and those returning to a more active lifestyle. Come along and try one of the classes on offer in your local area and take steps to becoming happier and healthier. We currently have classes running in Willingham, Foxton, Histon, Bar Hill, Rampton and Fulbourn, including yoga, strength and balance and fitsteps. If you would like Forever Active to run a class in your village, the team would love to hear from you. For more information and a full list of classes on offer, visit www.forever-active.org.uk or contact Development Officer Jane Jones on jane.jones@forever-active.org.uk or 07887 760426
Strength and Balance Classes
Exercise Referral Scheme
If you would like to improve your balance and feel steadier on your feet, Forever Active’s strength and balance classes, endorsed by the NHS, take place at the following venues:
Rampton Village Hall
Every Monday, 10am -11am Contact Clare Strongman for further details on 07762 914904
Foxton Village Hall
Every Tuesday, 1.45pm - 2.45pm Contact Anne Catchpole for further details on 07799 644053
Willingham - Octagon Church Hall
Our Active and Healthy 4 Life exercise referral scheme aims to improve the health and wellbeing of residents with specific medical conditions. It runs at sport centres across the district and offers a 12-week personalised fitness programme drawn up and supervised by qualified instructors. Just ask your GP to refer you using the form at www.scambs.gov.uk/active This year alone, 125 South Cambridgeshire residents have completed and benefitted from the scheme. Of those… 47 reduced their body fat
Every Wednesday, 2pm - 3pm Contact Davina Mee for further details on 07779 244250
112 decreased their body mass index
Bar Hill Church Hall
120 rated the scheme outstanding
Every Friday, 10am - 11am Contact Hannah Black for further details on 07969 355782
Fulbourn - Swifts Room, Library, Haggis Gap
Every Friday, 2.30pm - 3.30pm Contact Anne Catchpole for further details on 07799 644053 Your first class is always free so why wait? Book with the instructor now for a trial session to help you decide if it is the class for you.
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50 improved their blood pressure 120 intend to continue to exercise regularly 87 have already joined gyms For more information about the scheme, email AandH4L@scambs.gov.uk or call Helen Stepney on 01954 713070.
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Health and wellbeing
Support for promising young athletes
Abington Pigotts diver Ben Cutmore
We have £10,000 up for grabs to help talented young athletes in South Cambridgeshire to reach their potential.
We are committed to making sure that talented young people are given every opportunity to turn their talent into success and believe everyone should be given a chance to take part in competitive sport. Our Elite Athlete Grant scheme is available to athletes in South Cambridgshire at all stages of their sporting career, whether they compete at regional level, national level, or represent Great Britain in world class events. Over £80,000 has been awarded since the scheme first launched in 2009 and last year we received a record number of applications from talented people participating in sports ranging from fencing to cycling and trampolining.
For some, our grant scheme is the start of a journey that culminates in global sporting success. Previous recipients include junior British diving champion, 14 year old Ben Cutmore from Abington Pigotts. He said: “My grant was a huge help in making sure I got the training I needed to progress in my sport. Without being able to up my game and train six days a week, I don’t think I would be where I am today.” Camille Holland, 28, from Dry Drayton is a British Powerlifting Champion who recently competed at the World Powerlifting Championships in Belarus. She said, “I would encourage anyone thinking of applying for financial support to do so. The grant really helped me to purchase the necessary equipment I needed as well as to assist with travel expenses. I couldn’t have achieved what I did last year without the grant.”
tions Applica pted acce will be from mber. 1 Septe nt available ra imum g e amount x a m e h Th 0 and t e is £2,00 epends on th d d ant awarde ich the applic n o wh rminati e t level at e d e own tes, th compe e they have sh , s v and dri eve their goal to achi tential. o p r i e and th Dry Drayton powerlifter Camille Holland For more information, or to apply, visit www.scambs.gov.uk/eliteathlete or call 01954 713070
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New collection dates Green bin
Black bin
Monday A - Balsham, Carlton, Cherry Hinton, Fulbourn, Great Wilbraham, Horseheath, Little Wilbraham, Six Mile Bottom, Stow-cum-Quy, Teversham, West Wickham, West Wratting, Weston Colville Monday B - Babraham, Bartlow, Castle Camps, Great Abington, Hildersham, Linton, Little Abington, Pampisford, Sawston, Shudy Camps, Whittlesford
Blue bin
Tuesday B - Barrington, Foxton, Melbourn, Meldreth, Shepreth
Wednesday A - Abington Pigotts, Barton, Bassingbourn, Grantchester, Guilden Morden, Harlton, Haslingfield, Litlington, Orwell, Shingay-Cum-Wendy, Steeple Morden, Whaddon, Wimpole Wednesday B - Arrington, Caldecote, Comberton, Coton, Croydon, Gamlingay, Great Eversden, Hardwick, Hatley, Kingston, Little Eversden, Little Gransden, Longstowe, Madingley, Tadlow, Toft
Thursday B - Bar Hill, Dry Drayton, Fen Drayton, Girton, Lolworth, Longstanton, Northstowe, Oakington, Over, Swavesey, Westwick
Friday A - Cottenham, Histon,
Impington, Landbeach, Orchard Park, Rampton, Willingham
Friday B - Chittering, Fen Ditton, Horningsea, Milton, Waterbeach
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If your bin is not collected, please report it by 3.30pm the following day, at www.scambs.gov.uk/recycling
Blue bin
Extra blue bin recycling will be collected if left alongside your blue bin in a cardboard box or returnable container
Plastic bottle tops & triggers
Plastic bottles
Plastic packaging (pots, trays & tubs)
What goes where? Paper caddy
Green bin
Put the caddy inside or beside your blue bin
Paper
Plastic bags
Plastic film, bubble wrap & clean food wrapping
Cartons (e.g Tetrapack)
Newspapers & magazines
Catalogues
Cooked/uncooked food waste (meat, fish & dairy)
Food & drinks cans
Aerosols
Tinfoil & foil trays
Telephone directories
Envelopes (with or without windows)
Kitchen paper and tissues
Cardboard/ wrapping paper
Polystyrene, Pyrex, flat glass, non packaging plastic e.g toys, bowls
Glass jars & bottles
Put items loosely in your blue bin Rinse items to remove any food contamination Squash cartons and plastic bottles, flatten boxes
Batteries
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 tie it to your blue bin lid
Shredded paper (put in an old envelope)
Jiffy bags, wrapping paper, greeting cards, tissues, cardboard & kitchen paper
Please remember to recycle from all rooms
Any type of Bio-bag
Garden waste
Junk mail
Any type of plastic including bags/sacks and biodegradable/ compostable 'plastic' food waste bags Any type of cat litter, turf and soil (due to its weight) Cardboard - put in the blue bin
Kitchen caddy and paper liners Available from our Cambourne offices use them in the kitchen and empty into the green bin when full Extra garden waste cannot be collected Please compost it or take it to Milton or Thriplow Recycling Centres
Black bin Non-recyclable / non-compostable material
Please consider donating items and recycling before placing them in your black bin We cannot collect extra black bin material. Please take it to Milton or Thriplow Recycling Centres Disposable 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
For more information visit www.scambs.gov.uk/bins or call 03450 450 063 Autumn 2017
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Look good and feel good this Recycle Week
We’re teaming up with Recycle Now this Recycle Week (25 September - 1 October 2017) to encourage residents to look and feel good by recycling bathroom items like empty deodorants and finished-with fragrances.
While we all do our bit to recycle what we can, certain items around the house can somehow evade the recycling bin. Recycling just a few more items can make a big difference, and the bathroom is a good place to start. While recycling may feel like a chore, the benefits of recycling are seemingly endless. What goes around comes around, after all! That’s why Recycle Week is highlighting the benefits of recycling, for the environment and for our local community. When we say ‘what goes around comes around’, we really mean it. Did you know that aerosols such as deodorants and hair sprays can be recycled again and again without any loss in quality? So you may see them come back in items that are parts of your mobile phones, dishwashers or even as another aerosol. Being recycling savvy, such as recycling just three empty deodorant cans, can save enough energy to power an electric shower for eight minutes, or a home sound system for 32 hours. Great news for those of us whose ‘getting ready’ routine just wouldn’t be complete without a good sing in the shower. During Recycle Week, we’re looking to shake up those routines and let people know that they can do good for the environment they live in, in the process of looking good.
Our top tip is to put a recycling bag or bin in your bathroom or bedroom to make recycling an easy part of your routine. This can be as simple as a drawstring bag hung on the back of the door or a small bucket next to the bin, or you could upgrade to a new dual compartment bin.
If you’re keen to do more to waste less as well as recycle, check out Waste Less Live More Week, a campaign celebrating and demonstrating that what's good for the environment is good for us. To get involved as an individual, organisation or school visit www.wastelesslivemore.com and sign up for the challenge, or follow the action on social media and tweet using the hashtag #wastelesslivemore
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We’ll be tweeting using #RecycleWeek and posting on Facebook throughout Recycle Week about the benefits of recycling, so please share our posts to help motivate your community to recycle more, and be in with a chance to win goodies from Recycle Now! We’d love to hear of any of your pledges for Recycle Week too - is there one more thing you could recycle?
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Waste & Recycling
What should I do with….? Ever wondered whether you can recycle coffee machine pods? Or what to do with baby food pouches? Or how to get rid of used cooking oil? Answers to all these questions and more can be found on our newly updated online Recycling A-Z. Use the search function to discover the best local options to reduce, reuse, recycle or dispose of hundreds of household items. For example, clothing can be repaired or restyled to keep it in your wardrobe; passed on to friends or via charity shops or networks like Gumtree or Freegle; put in clothing banks at recycling points around the district; or taken to the larger Recycling Centres near Milton or Thriplow. You may not realise that some items which become waste could be avoided in the first place, so we’ll signpost you to alternative options for baby wipes, nappies, junk mail, sanitary products, paper coffee cups, and more. So the next time you wonder “how should I get rid of this?” just type it in at www.scambs.gov.uk/what-goes-which-bin to check your options.
Green bin collection reminder Green bin collections move to monthly from 27 November, returning to fortnightly on 5 February. Please check the bin collection schedule on page 24 carefully. Remember to wrap food waste in newspaper or paper bags, and not biodegradable or compostable ‘plastic’ bags, which do not break down fully in our fast composting process. To see a video on the process visit www.recap.co.uk
Get composting Home composting is the best environmental option for recycling your garden waste and uncooked food scraps - and you get fantastic compost to put back on your garden to grow more food! Compost bins are a great way to introduce those important mini-beasts that do the composting work to children, too. We’ve teamed up with www.getcomposting.com to offer you discounted composters. Just type your postcode into their website to get started.
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Waste and recycling
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Going underground:
Innovation in waste collection
Our shared waste service with Cambridge City Council has started to collect waste from innovative underground bins at the University of Cambridge’s new district, Eddington, on the northwest edge of the city. The new system is the largest of its kind in the country. It is an integral part of the University of Cambridge’s innovative vision to create a sustainable living space for people and help them lead more environmentallyfriendly lives. Wheelie bins do not feature at the development at all, instead residents place their recycling and waste into sleek steel bin chutes set into the pavement outside their homes. The waste falls into a large underground chamber and a sensor notifies us when it is full so that collections are only carried out when they are needed. A special lorry then hoists the container out of the ground with a crane and empties the waste into the vehicle. The many benefits for the residents include not having to store or move wheelie bins, or remember when and which bins to put out for collection. Cllr Mark Howell, Cabinet Member for Environmental Health, said: “This is not the end of wheelie bins - they are a convenient, safe and efficient way of collecting materials and waste from existing neighbourhoods. This is, however, an exciting and welcome step forward in designing waste management needs at the planning stage for new developments, and using new technologies like fill-monitoring systems to minimise the impact of collections on traffic and emissions.” The 150-acre site, when completed, will benefit from 450 recycling and general waste bins in the form of underground banks placed across 155 locations, eliminating the need for around 9,000 wheelie bins. One underground bin replaces around 20 wheeled bins. Educating residents about what can be recycled has been a key part of implementing the collection system, with clearly labelled bins provided in kitchens which match the signage on the steel bin chutes outside. Leaflets are provided in new resident packs, and information is available on the online residents’ portal along with all other details about living at the development. Signage on the specialist vehicle thanks residents for recycling and motivates them to take part. The specialist waste collection vehicle will be operating at the Eddington open day on Saturday 9 September, demonstrating how the underground chambers are emptied. Visit www.opencambridge.cam.ac.uk for details. For more information, visit www.nwcambridge.co.uk
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Environmental health
Bonfire safety
Autumn is traditionally a time when people light bonfires, smouldering heaps of dead leaves and prunings as the garden dies back for winter, but it takes preparation to do it safely and to avoid ruining other people’s enjoyment of their garden. There are no laws against having bonfires, but there are laws about the nuisance they can cause. Bonfires can create smoke, fumes and odours that may upset neighbours, pollute the atmosphere, put hibernating creatures at risk or, in extreme circumstances, burn out of control.
Follow our top tips for a safe and controlled bonfire:
Do
Don’t
Build your bonfire away from buildings, sheds, fences and hedges
Burn household rubbish, tyres, plastic, treated wood or paint
Burn only dry garden waste Keep bonfires as small as possible Check garden waste for small animals such as hedgehogs Keep a bucket of water or hosepipe nearby Avoid lighting bonfires in high winds
Use flammable liquids to start a bonfire Leave bonfires unattended until they have burnt out
If you’re planning a bonfire or setting off fireworks, always let your neighbours know and remember, fireworks must not be let off after 11pm. For Guy Fawkes night, the cut off is midnight and for New Year’s Eve, Diwali and Chinese New Year, the cut off is 1am.
New ways to report anti-social parking
If you are all revved up by anti-social parking, you’ll be pleased to hear that South Cambs Cops have launched a new online reporting tool to help crackdown on local hotspots. Anti-social parking enforcement in South Cambridgeshire remains the responsibility of the police, who are aware that it is an ongoing concern in many of our villages, with cars parking inconsiderately, illegally or dangerously. If you have concerns about persistent anti-social parking in your area, the police are urging you to report it online at http://tinyurl.com/SouthCambs-Parking. This information will help them to build up a picture of exactly where and when parking is an issue. The information will then be used to carry out crackdown days, when targeted patrols of Special Constables and PCSOs will focus on problem areas. There is good evidence that these days of action can work in other areas of policing so they are keen to try it for parking. Two enforcement days took place in the district in the spring and resulted in over 200 written warning letters and parking tickets being issued. You can track the local police team’s success on Twitter by following @SouthCambsCops
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Housing
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Be fire aware We’re urging all residents to be aware of fire risks in their own home after completing our latest safety checks on shared areas in properties we own.
The checks we carry out look at communal areas as well as making sure the building and emergency routes meet stringent national safety standards. Our checks also looked at safety aspects and ensure we comply with current regulations so we can plan service upgrades and improvements to benefit residents and their visitors. Our call for local people to make sure they think about fire safety follows the tragic fire at a block of flats in London. Cllr Lynda Harford, Cabinet Member for Housing, said: “The work we have been doing on fire safety is carried out on a regular basis so we manage and invest in our homes to keep them in the best condition possible. The fabric of our buildings is sound as we expected it to be, but we will now be looking at the detailed information over the months ahead to make sure we work with our tenants on any more minor issues. This could include bikes being left in a location that could make it a little more difficult for some people to escape if there was an emergency.”
Be fire aware in your home We’ve teamed up with Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service to provide you with top tips to help you stay fire safe in your own home. These simple safety tips can help prevent a fire, or ensure you know what do in the event of one. Fit a working smoke alarm on each floor of your property and test each one regularly Make an escape plan of how to get out of your home and keep exit routes clear Never leave cooking unattended and avoid becoming distracted while in the kitchen Extinguish cigarettes properly into a suitable ashtray and avoid smoking in bed or where you are likely to fall asleep Take care with candles; extinguish them before going to bed or leaving the house, place on a flat surface and keep them away from curtains and other flammable furnishings
Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service also recommend getting children involved in testing smoke alarms and planning escape routes so they are more aware of the risks. There is plenty of information in the home safety section of their website -
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Preventing homelessness Homelessness in South Cambridgeshire - in common with many other areas of the country - is on the increase. Ironically the buoyant economy is partly to blame. Property has become so expensive that more and more families are struggling to stay in their own homes. The number of households in South Cambridgeshire which are genuinely homeless is rising alarmingly. We had 72 in the whole of 2014 but 82 in the first six months of 2017 alone. The main cause of homelessness - again in line with the national picture - is when a short-term rental agreement in the private rented sector ends and the occupants have nowhere to go. In the last three months this was the reason for 51 per cent of all the homeless applications we accepted. In 2014 we accepted 16 households as homeless for this reason, compared to 39 households in the first six months of 2017. But although the levels of housing need are going up, we’re working hard to prevent homelessness before it happens. In 2014 we prevented 188 cases of potential homelessness, a figure which is looking similar to this year, with 96 cases prevented in the first half of 2017. In many cases we’ve done this by helping people find alternative accommodation in the private rented sector.
What do I do if I’m struggling to maintain my housing payments or I’m being threatened with homelessness? Most importantly - don’t delay. Contact the housing advice team as soon as possible. The earlier we become involved, the more chance we have of preventing you becoming homeless.
How can we help you?
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Above all, we will try and help you stay in your current home if we can. We will advise you on the options available to you and, if affordability is the issue, we can refer you for some money advice. Where it is not possible or not suitable for you to stay in your current home, we will help you find somewhere else to live. With increasing demand on Council homes, there are several ways we can help: Rent deposit scheme - we can refer you to our scheme where we can guarantee a deposit on your behalf if you can’t afford it so you can rent privately Single homeless service - If you are single we can refer you to the single homeless service, who can help you to find shared accommodation Private sector leasing scheme - we are setting up our own private sector leasing scheme to increase the amount of private rented accommodation
If you are a landlord and interested in leasing your property through the Council’s private sector leasing scheme please contact Louise Moulding on 01954 713046 or at louise.moulding@scambs.gov.uk
If you are worried about becoming homeless and need some advice, contact our housing advice service as soon as you can at housingadvice@scambs.gov.uk or on 03450 450051
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Housing
Looking after older people in South Cambridgeshire Looking after older people is one of our top priorities. We want all people to live in their own homes for as long as possible and are committed to helping them do that. We’re working with Cambridgeshire County Council on a project offering specialist housing advice and support to older people. The project is funded by the County Council and is known as HOOP. This stands for Housing Options for Older People. It is free to use and currently being introduced across South Cambridgeshire. The service starts with a questionnaire asking older people about their home life and the types of support they might need. The answers are used to put people in touch with local agencies, services and community groups that can provide a mixture of practical support and housing advice. The aim is to help people make informed choices about their housing and wellbeing. The form can either be filled in by older people themselves, or with the help of an advisor. The HOOP service can be accessed online at www.hoop.eac.org.uk or by calling 0800 377 7070
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Are you registered to vote? It’s that time of year again when every household in South Cambridgeshire receives a form asking if the information on who at the property is registered to vote is correct. Every council in the country has to do this once a year to create a new Electoral Register on 1 December from the information collected.
Many households have already returned their forms or responded using our online, phone or text message services but there are still many who haven’t. It is a legal requirement that every household responds to this form with accurate information. Anyone who does not will receive reminders and have a canvasser pay them a visit. So, to avoid us knocking at your door make sure you respond as soon as possible. It’s best for us if you can respond using the website www.householdresponse.com/southcambs - you’ll just need the twopart security code from the form. Remember - anyone new will also need to be registered at www.gov.uk/register-to-vote It’s important that you complete the form as soon as possible otherwise you might not be able to vote. As we’ve seen this year, elections can be called at very short notice. If you have any questions or are unsure how to complete the form please email elections@scambs.gov.uk or call 03450 455 214
Let's talk
Over the summer, we launched our Let’s Talk campaign that saw us go out and about across the district speaking to residents, businesses and community groups to find out what you love about South Cambridgeshire and how this can be preserved as the district grows. We spoke to visitors at a number of venues including our annual Parklife event in Milton, Abington Pigotts summer fete, village shops in Ickleton and Hardwick, community libraries in Fulbourn and Swavesey and a residents group in Orchard Park. We also launched a social media campaign, encouraging you to join the conversation online and to help influence our future thinking before we plan our priorities for the next five years. You told us about the strong sense of community spirit in your villages and about the many different types of activities for residents of all ages that contributed to this. Many of you attached great importance to maintaining a distinct sense of local identity and were keen to preserve this as pressure for growth intensifies. We must also ensure that the right infrastructure is in place at an early stage to support our major new developments so that new and existing residents have access to the housing, transport and leisure opportunities needed to maintain quality of life. We're currently assessing all the responses and developing a draft plan, which you'll have further opportunities to comment on later in the year.
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About your council
Affordable Housing boost
Three parts of South Cambridgeshire are set to see cash injections to build more affordable housing schemes. The sites in Papworth, Melbourn and Willingham are among 11 locations across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough receiving funds from the recently-formed Combined Authority to bring forward the delivery of homes. We are leading efforts to deliver the new authority’s housing programme. This includes exploring modern construction methods and promoting Community Land Trusts. A total of more than £4.5million of grant funding will be split between these 11 projects, which will see more than 250 affordable homes built. The South Cambridgeshire schemes receiving money will be run by Flagship in Papworth, Cambridge Housing Society in Melbourn and Cross Keys Homes in Willingham. Construction work on the schemes is expected to start before the end of March 2018, with some projects beginning even sooner. South Cambridgeshire District Council Leader, Peter Topping, also the Cambridgeshire and Cllr Peter Topping Peterborough Combined speaking at the housing summit Authority Portfolio Holder for New Homes and Communities, said: “These 11 sites are the start of our ambition to do something radical to support people's housing needs. “By committing an initial £4.56m of grant funding, we will allow developers to forge ahead with the delivery of the much-needed homes in our area. “I'm also delighted to see schemes in South Cambridgeshire. “The cost of housing is a huge issue in South Cambridgeshire. People doing vital and worthwhile jobs such as nursery teachers, nurses and communications engineers simply cannot afford to live here, unless we do something. “The first wave of schemes is about driving forward the delivery of affordable homes and the Combined Authority is making carefully considered interventions using the money negotiated from government last year to do this."
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A recently completed new home in Foxton
In July, the Combined Authority hosted a housing summit, which saw elected officials, builders, developers and social housing providers make a pledge on minimum standards of quality for new homes, and agree to support small, local builders. The 'Building for Cambridgeshire and Peterborough' event took place at South Cambridgeshire Hall in Cambourne. Presentations were made by the National Housing Federation and the Homes and Communities Agency. Around 80 delegates contributed to discussions through a series of interactive workshops led by partners from the Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Housing Association Group, The Housing & Finance Institute, Laragh Homes and David Keeling Consulting. Cllr Topping said: "It is crucial that our plans for housing are shaped by the provider partners across the region. “By starting the dialogue with key stakeholders at such an early stage, we can inform and shape our ideas and plans with those who will help to accelerate the delivery of our ambitions and establish a stronger and industry-informed strategy. “One of the key outcomes of the summit is a commitment from housing providers to support small local housebuilders. “This is a real opportunity for high quality affordable homes being delivered more quickly.”
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About your council
Helping villages access better travel options Plans for rural travel hubs to help villagers connect to public transport links closer to their homes, and cut the number of cars travelling into Cambridge, have been announced. The Greater Cambridge Partnership - the new name for the Greater Cambridge City Deal - published details of the plans after our councillors had a positive response from parish councils when we wrote to them last year to pitch the idea. Rural travel hubs could be additional car and cycle parking near a train station or a new guided bus stop in one of our villages. Or at the other end of the scale it could be a larger interchange that could involve re-routing buses to connect to other transport links so everyone gets a more frequent service. The Partnership has commissioned some work to look at the feasibility of the early ideas put forward for rural travel hubs and has been talking more with parish councils, local people and interested groups about the plans over the summer. Cllr Peter Topping, Leader of the Council, said: “We have championed rural travel hubs as we must make sure that our villages get the transport links and infrastructure they deserve. Our villages are special places and the plans must be community led as it is not a simple one size fits all.� For more information visit the Partnership’s new website - www.greatercambridge.org.uk/rural-travel-hubs
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Win…
A really wild prize: An annual family pass to Shepreth Wildlife Park worth more than £250 We’ve teamed up with Shepreth Wildlife Park to give one lucky reader the chance to win a year’s access to the park for their family. Worth £260, it entitles two adults and two children to park access for 12 months. It’s valid on any day apart from Bank Holidays, and Tuesdays and Wednesdays in Winter when the park is closed. Shepreth Wildlife Park opened to the public in 1984 as a refuge for injured and orphaned animals. Since then it has become one of East Anglia’s major attractions participating in endangered breeding programmes, and raising over £200,000 for conservation projects worldwide working alongside Shepreth Wildlife Conservation Charity. Today, there are over 100 species to see and meet, with keeper talks and demonstrations throughout the day. Set in natural grounds, as well as in and outdoor play zones, warm tropical exhibits and animal encounter sessions, the park also provides lots of unique experiences from hand-feeding the ring-tailed lemurs to coming face-to face with tigers. Visit www.sheprethwildlifepark.co.uk or call 01763 262226 for more information. To be in with a chance of winning the annual family ticket to Shepreth Wildlife Park, just answer the following question:
When does Recycle Week take place? a) 18 September to 24 September b) 25 September to 1 October c) 2 October 8 October You can enter the competition online at www.scambs.gov.uk click the ‘Apply for it’ button and then select ‘Readers’ competition’. Don’t have internet access? You can enter by post. Send your name, address and telephone number, along with your answer to the question, to: South Cambs Magazine Competition South Cambridgeshire District Council Cambourne Business Park Cambridgeshire CB23 6EA Closing date for entries is 9am on Monday 25 September. 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 29 September and announced in the winter edition of South Cambs Magazine.
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Winner’s spotlight Congratulations to William Hirst of Impington, who won our summer readers’ competition. William will be hitting the high notes this summer with his new Leblanc Clarinet and gig case courtesy of Woodwind & Reed of Russell Street, Cambridge. William said: “It was fantastic to find out that I had won the competition. I have dabbled on the keyboard for many years and now look forward to learning a wind instrument.”
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What’s on
Welcome to the section of your South Cambs Magazine dedicated to upcoming local events taking place. It’s filled with suggestions to keep you busy, learn a little more about where we live, or keep fit, all sent in by the community. If you are planning a not-for-profit local community event that you wish to feature on this page in our next edition, please visit www.scambs.gov.uk and click on the apply for it button. Just fill in the form called Community Calendar Listing. The more information you can provide, the more likely your event will be listed. We will consider events taking place between 11 December to 10 March for the next edition. We cannot guarantee we will be able to feature all events and it will be at our discretion.
Events Calendar Autumn 2017 Saturday 9 September
Saturday 9 September
Icklestock Festival
Tithe Barn Heritage Open Day
Midday to 6pm Ickleton Park, Frogge Street, Ickleton, CB10 1SS A family festival to celebrate the great outdoors and local area, raising money for the Ickleton Park Project. Live music, street food, local craft beer, artisan stalls and a kids zone.
Midday to 4pm Tithe Barn, Waterbeach Road, Landbeach, CB25 9FD. Free entry to this unique timber frame Grade II listed Tithe Barn, the only remaining building of its type in Cambridgeshire. Listen to talks and learn more about the Tithe Barn Trust, which is working to restore this medieval structure. www.tithebarntrust.org.uk
Tickets are £4 in advance or £6 on the day. More information at www.icklestock.co.uk
Sunday 17 September Shelford Fun Run 11am to 1pm
Great Shelford Recreation Ground, CB22 5LZ. A 5K race around the streets of Great and Little Shelford, raising money for local causes and charities. With roads closed during the event, it’s a rare opportunity to enjoy the sights and sounds of a beautiful English village without traffic. Walk or jog at your own pace to savour the atmosphere, or pound the tarmac on this flat, fast course to achieve a personal best. See http://shelfordfunrun.co.uk for more information.
Willingham rock band tribute nights
Saturday 7 October
Saturday 30 September
Guilden Morden Food Fayre
ACDC Tribute: at 8pm
10am to 2pm
Friday 24 November
Location: St Mary’s Church, Church Street,
The Jam Tribute: at 8pm.
Guilden Morden, SG8 0JD.
Willingham Social Club, Fen End, Willingham, CB24 5LH
Almost 20 stalls offering locally made food and drink. There will also be a junior bake-off competition. £1 entry.
Enjoy the sounds of tribute acts Let There B/DC and The Jam Project at Willingham Social Club. Tickets for both nights are £8 each. Visit www.willinghamsocialclub.com
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7 1 0 2 e Parklif ilies flock to
In June, Milton Country Park once again played host to Parklife, our free family fun day.
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The weather was kind and the crowds flocked to enjoy the free sporting taster sessions, fun activities, entertainment and music. Activities included kayaking, canoeing, paddle boarding, climbing walls, bush craft and cycling. Parklife is organised annually in partnership with Cambridge Sport Lakes Trust, who manage the country park, and supported by a host of local organisations who help us to provide so many activities. We are very thankful to them and to the small army of volunteers who made sure that everything ran smoothly on the day. You can check out the highlights of this year’s Parklife event on our YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/SouthCambsDC If you were there, see if you can spot yourself!
For more information about sponsorship and volunteering opportunities or running activities at future events, please contact partnerships@scambs.gov.uk or call 01954 713070
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Cambridge Stand-Up Paddleboarding Club
We are very pleased to support the launch of a new community paddleboarding club at Milton Country Park following the success of the summer paddleboarding sessions on offer.
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Hosted by Cambridge Sport Lakes, the club is currently offering free membership, which enables people to hire equipment and access the lake independently. If you’ve completed a ready to ride or born to ride course and you’re looking for somewhere to practice your stand-up paddleboarding skills, join us for the Thursday evening social from 6pm to 8pm. Just hire a board and buoyancy aid for £10 an hour, or bring your own equipment and access the lake for £5 an hour. For more information contact cambridgesupclub@outlook.com
Parklife would not be possible without the kind support of these organisations:
If you haven’t tried paddleboarding before and would like to give it a go, there are also courses, parties and fitness sessions on offer. For more information, and to book, visit www.miltoncountrypark.org/paddleboarding
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