Station Road Speed Limit Change
There has been positive progress by Cambridgeshire County Council to extend the existing 30mph speed limit on Station Road to south of Westfield (towards the Park-and-Ride), including the placement of adequate signage. This work is currently expected to commence on 8th April and should be in place by the time you read this.
Loss of the Set-Aside Field
The loss of the set-aside field behind the recreation ground has been a loss to the village, in particular the dog walking fraternity who are keen for the identification of an alternative solution. At the time of writing options are still being investigated and remain a challenge, but at least this issue is eased with access to footpaths in the countryside, including the footpath towards Over that is approached through, what was, the set-aside field.
Willingham Youth Trust Pop-up Café
The Parish Council has supported a grant application for the Willingham Youth Trust to provide a pop-up café at the Youth Centre, which is intended to be a benefit to all of our community. The opening times are expected to initially be over a number of weekends, with the possibility of extending this if the café became viable. It is understood that, apart from the normal tea, coffee and soft drinks, there would be a tuck shop serving healthy snacks and sweet treats to start with (which may include locally baked cakes).
The Youth Trust are advertising for volunteers to assist with the café on the Willingham Facebook page. This sounds like an exciting venture and hopefully parishioners will support this novel idea.
Parish Clock Refurbishment
The Council undertook the identification of a suitable company who had the capability of repairing and refurbishing the Parish clock at St Mary and All Saints Church. Work started in April and hopefully by now you are hearing its chimes once again.
Annual Parish Meeting
The Annual Parish meeting is scheduled to be held at the Octagon, St Mary’s and All Saints Church, at 7:30pm on Wednesday 15th May.
This meeting is open to all Willingham parishioners and is an opportunity to speak on matters that are pertinent to the Parish. At the meeting reports will also be received from our District and County Councillors, along with those from our village bodies (such as clubs, charities and services). The details of previous Minutes of Annual Parish meetings can be found on the Willingham Parish Council web site https://willinghamparishcouncil.gov.uk