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The Parish Council is looking to hire a village warden to carry out general duties in Foxton for the benefit of Foxton residents. Please see details below on the job specification and how to apply. [+ read more...] |
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From 15 April most journeys will operate up to 13 minutes later, Monday to Saturday. For more details, please see the Stagecoach web site. [+ read more...] |
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South Cambs District Council continues to recognise the health and social benefits of enabling our residents to live in a home that meets their needs, especially as those needs change, so we’d like to take the opportunity to remind residents that we have funding available for adaptations and essential repairs. For adaptations, residents should initially contact Cambridgeshire Direct on 0345 0455202 who will, if needed, arrange an Occupational Therapy Assessment. Cambs Home Improvement Agency formed in 2012 as a partnership between 3 local district councils - customers requiring help with work such as roofing repairs, damp work, replacement windows and doors or new boilers are encouraged to contact the agency for information about what is available. [+ read more...] |
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SCDC are promoting a new scheme for private landlords. It is called the Private Sector Leasing Scheme operating with the newly formed company name of Shire Homes Lettings Limited. The purpose of the scheme is to provide good quality, affordable homes within the private rented sector to assist in preventing homelessness. [+ read more...] |
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Non-emergencies can now be reported to the police online, as well as by calling 101. [+ read more...] |
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Information on staying well this winter, from NHS Cambridgeshire & Peterborough [+ read more...] |
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The recent Neighbourhood Plan questionnaire sent out to all villages in Foxton has been analysed - see here for more details. [+ read more...] |
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Cambridgeshire Constabulary have a new parking initiative, where residents are now able to report parking enforcement issues using the below link: http://tinyurl.com/SouthCambs-Parking [+ read more...] |
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South Cambs Police hold panel meetings for each Sector every quarter, residents and business owners are encouraged to attend and share their crime and disorder concerns, thereby influencing local policing priorities for the next four months. Anyone can attend the meetings. [+ read more...] |
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Groundworks, the community charity that run the MAYD project in Melbourn in conjunction with Melbourh Parish Council, are looking for youth workers. [+ read more...] |
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A public consultation has been launched to gather views on a proposed Cambridgeshire and Peterborough devolution deal.
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The fourth edition of CCC's news for parishes has now been published. Click here to download. [+ read more...] |
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We have a regular Hearing Help Session in Shelford at The Health Centre, Ashen Green, Shelford, CB22 5FY every 1st Friday of the month from 1.30pm -4pm, where NHS hearing aid users can drop in any time during those times and receive free replacement batteries and have their hearing aids cleaned and re tubed. We also offer advice on hearing aid use. [+ read more...] |
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The Foxton Neighbourhood Plan now has its own web site at www.foxtonnp.org.uk. Here you can find out more about current progress, and register your comments. [+ read more...] |
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The third edition of CCC's news for parishes has now been published. Click here to download. [+ read more...] |
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The second edition of CCC's news for parishes has now been published. Click here to download. [+ read more...] |
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A document has been released by Network Rail that outlines plans for the level crossing in the short term and further ahead. [+ read more...] |
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Cambridgeshire County Council are trialling a bi-monthly update of news that they think residents of local parishes may be interested in. The first issue can be found here. [+ read more...] |
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Gladman Developments has made an appeal to the Secretary of State against the decision of South Cambridgeshire District Council to Refuse Planning Permission for the Shepreth Road Development. [+ read more...] |
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There will be a public meeting to discuss the situation at Foxton level crossing on Thursday 13th August from 7pm to 8pm at Foxton Village Hall. The meeting will be chaired by Heidi Allen MP alongside representatives from Network Rail. [+ read more...] |
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Outline planning application by Endurance Estates, including approval of access, for up to 199 homes and a 75 bed care home on land east of New Road, Melbourn, was refused at the South Cambs District Council planning meeting on 3rd June 2015. [+ read more...] |
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Cemex’s application for 220 houses on the cement factory was passed by the planning committee on June 3rd, by 6 votes to 5. |
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The planning application by Gladman Developments, for a development of up to 95 houses on land between Shepreth Road and the A10, has been refused. This application was discussed at the South Cambs District Council planning committee on 13th May, and the committee voted unanimously to refuse planning permission. |
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A new Parish Council was elected on 7th May 2015. [+ read more...] |
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Station Road will be closed on Friday 24th April for Micro Asphalt resurfacing treatment. [+ read more...] |
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Joan Burns is retiring as our Parish Clerk at the end of March 2015, after 21 years of service. [+ read more...] |
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Foxton's red phone box has been given a new lease of life by repainting and moving it to a position in the centre of the village. [+ read more...] |
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On 9th March, Cambridgeshire Highways (in conjunction with Cambridgeshire County Council) will be closing Station Road for 'carriageway patching works'. [+ read more...] |
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An affordable house is available in the new development of Church View, for Foxton residents. [+ read more...] |
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Planning permission is being sought, on behalf of the landowner, by Gladman Developments of Congleton, Cheshire for a development of 140 houses on land between Shepreth Road and the A10. [+ read more...] |
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The street lighting throughout Foxton will shortly be upgraded to newer and more efficient lamps on modern posts. This process will be happening throughout October. Any comments on the proposals should be made as soon as possible. [+ read more...] |
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Foxton's new Skate Park has now been officially opened! [+ read more...] |
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The White Horse, Foxton has been listed as an asset of community value under the 'Community Right To Bid' scheme. [+ read more...] |
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The new Foxton Parish Council website has been launched. The new website includes lots of information about the Parish Council and the local area. Read on to find out more... [+ read more...] |
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