The junction of Rampton Road/Oakington Road will be closed from Wednesday 23rd July to Thursday 12th September to allow for planned works. A signed diversion route will be in place for the duration of the closure.
Please note:
Access between Rampton and Cottenham will remain possible via Lambs Lane and Cottenham High Street.
There will be no access to or from Oakington during this period.
We would be grateful if you could notify your residents through your usual communication channels to help minimise disruption.
Please see below the works scheduled for Cambridgeshire. Further information on the roadworks around the area are in the links below and on one.network
The main streets affected in Willingham are:
30.7.2025 – one day only – UK Power Networks – Rampton Road – Temporary obstruction 15 minute delay
28.7.2025 – 15.8.2025 – highways repair and maintenance – traffic lights – Over Road /High Street/Berrycroft/Station road crossroads
28.7.2025 – 22.8.2025 – Utility asset works – Thodays Close
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A couple of weeks ago, we asked if you could spare a few minutes to let us know if you saw our ticket fraud awareness campaign (see image below) to help people protect themselves against scams.
As part of the Action Fraud scam network we use the Neighbourhood Alert system, which powers eCops to reach as many people as possible, securely and privately with these campaigns. However, it is important that we justify the time and cost by assessing the impact and usefulness of our messages periodically.
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2 Exchange Court London Road Feering Colchester Essex CO5 9FB
Date started
11/07/2025
Case Officer
Alice Young
Type
S106A
Site
Land To The Rear Of 1B Over Road Willingham Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB24 5EU
Proposal
Modification of planning obligations contained in a S106 Agreement dated 18 August 2017 made between (1) South Cambridgeshire District Council, (2) Cambridgeshire County Council, (3) Rosina Mable Grant, John Rupert Wynn, Raymond Kenneth Wynn and Ernest John Wynn and (4) Lloyd Frank Tibbitt to allow the whole scheme to be delivered as affordable housing.
Poplar Farm West Fen Road Willingham Cambridgeshire CB24 5LP
Proposal
Certificate of lawfulness under S191 for the stationing of static caravan and use of said caravan as a residential dwelling, retention and use of ancillary brick building as accommodation in association with residential use of caravan and retention of sewage treatment facility use of adjoining land as ancillary car parking and amenity space
Mr Richard Goman Scandia-Hus 12 Scandia Hus Business Park Felcourt Road Felcourt RH19 2LP
Date started
30/04/2025
Case Officer
Phoebe Carter
Type
Condition request
Site
Land Adjacent To 155 Rampton Road Willingham Cambridgeshire CB24 5JF
Proposal
Submission of details required by conditions 4 (biodiversity enhancement), 5 (external materials), 6 (boundary treatments), 8 (cycle parking) and 10 ( hard and soft landscape works) of planning permission 24/04369/FUL
Single storey front infill extension, single storey side and rear extensions, extensions to roofs, addition of an infill wall to existing garage, addition of rooflights to front and rear and changes to fenestration.
Lyndhurst, Storage Building Station Road Longstanton Cambridgeshire CB24 3DS
Proposal
Outline planning consent for the proposed demolition of an existing B8 storage and distribution building and removal of car parking area / hardstanding and the erection of four self-build dwellings.
Modification of planning obligations contained in a Section 106 Agreement dated 13 August 2015 and a deed of variation dated 5 March 2018 pursuant to planning permission S/0524/14/FL relating to land South of Over Road, Willingham
Land At Belsar Farm Meadow Road Willingham CB24 5JL
Proposal
Modification of planning obligations contained in an agreement dated 27 March 2018 in pursuance of Section 106 of the 1990 Act between South Cambridgeshire District Council and Cambridge County Council, as amended by a Deed of Variation between South Cambridgeshire District Council and Accent Homemade Limited dated 23 September 2021.
2 Exchange Court London Road Feering Colchester Essex CO5 9FB
Date started
11/07/2025
Case Officer
Alice Young
Type
S106A
Site
Land To The Rear Of 1B Over Road Willingham Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB24 5EU
Proposal
Modification of planning obligations contained in a S106 Agreement dated 18 August 2017 made between (1) South Cambridgeshire District Council, (2) Cambridgeshire County Council, (3) Rosina Mable Grant, John Rupert Wynn, Raymond Kenneth Wynn and Ernest John Wynn and (4) Lloyd Frank Tibbitt to allow the whole scheme to be delivered as affordable housing.
Michael Smith JCN Design & Planning 2 Exchange Court London Road Feering Colchester CO5 9FB
Date started
17/06/2025
Case Officer
Alice Young
Type
Section 73 – Remove/Vary Condition
Site
Land To The Rear Of 1B Over Road Willingham Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB24 5EU
Proposal
S73 to vary condition 1 (approved drawings) of ref: 21/00915/REM (Reserved matters application for the approval of details of appearance, landscaping, layout and scale following outline planning permission S/2921/15/OL (Erection of 26 Dwellings including 10 Affordable Units & Ancillary Access Arrangements (All matters reserved apart from access)). The outline planning application did not seek permission for EIA Development) to alter the open space, hard and soft landscaping and associated works
The following decisions have been issued between 06/07/2025 and 13/07/2025.
Reference:
24/02416/FUL
Applicant:
Mr Muzahidur Rahman
Status
Application Permitted
Agent:
Mr Philip Ward Argyle Design 12 Stratfield Close Cambridge CB4 3NA
Date started
12/07/2024
Case Officer
Phoebe Carter
Type
Full Application
Site
43 Church Street Willingham Cambridgeshire CB24 5HS
Proposal
Part conversion to 6 person HMO and retention of existing Class E use at ground floor, single storey rear extensions, addition of car parking to the rear and cycle store to the side (Retrospective).
Cambridgeshire Constabulary are continuing to highlight their new yellow wristbands and online form, which will help officers in the event a loved one living with dementia goes missing in Cambridgeshire.
Officers and staff in our Prevention and Vulnerability Hubs have been attending community events, GP surgeries, hospitals and working with partners to spread the word – like at Grove Medical Centre’s open day in St Ives recently.
The new yellow wristbands, like a watch in appearance, will contain the person’s next of kin’s contact details and number. If you see someone looking confused or disorientated but wearing one of these wristbands, you can use your phone to easily bring up the information and reunite the person with their family (often without the need to call police).
At our latest community event, they managed to issue a wristband to a person living with dementia and help set it up with their chosen carer’s details.
Our new Herbert Protocol form can also be filled out online – which encourages family and friends to collate key info such as a physical description, familiar places, health details and a recent photo of a loved one with dementia that will help officers if they go missing.
More than 135 people have already done the same. To register your interest for one of the new wristbands, watch a quick video on how to scan them or fill out our new Herbert Protocol form for a loved one, visit the dedicated page on our website.
Poplar Farm West Fen Road Willingham Cambridgeshire CB24 5LP
Proposal
Certificate of lawfulness under S191 for the stationing of static caravan and use of said caravan as a residential dwelling, retention and use of ancillary brick building as accommodation in association with residential use of caravan and retention of sewage treatment facility use of adjoining land as ancillary car parking and amenity space
Mr Richard Goman Scandia-Hus 12 Scandia Hus Business Park Felcourt Road Felcourt RH19 2LP
Date started
30/04/2025
Case Officer
Phoebe Carter
Type
Condition request
Site
Land Adjacent To 155 Rampton Road Willingham Cambridgeshire CB24 5JF
Proposal
Submission of details required by conditions 4 (biodiversity enhancement), 5 (external materials), 6 (boundary treatments), 8 (cycle parking) and 10 ( hard and soft landscape works) of planning permission 24/04369/FUL
Mr Philip Ward Argyle Design 12 Stratfield Close Cambridge CB4 3NA
Date started
12/07/2024
Case Officer
Phoebe Carter
Type
Full Application
Site
43 Church Street Willingham Cambridgeshire CB24 5HS
Proposal
Part conversion to 6 person HMO (sui generis) and retention of existing Class E use at ground floor, single storey rear extensions, addition of car parking to the rear and cycle store to the side (Retrospective).
Single storey front infill extension, single storey side and rear extensions, extensions to roofs, addition of an infill wall to existing garage, addition of rooflights to front and rear and changes to fenestration.
Lyndhurst, Storage Building Station Road Longstanton Cambridgeshire CB24 3DS
Proposal
Outline planning consent for the proposed demolition of an existing B8 storage and distribution building and removal of car parking area / hardstanding and the erection of four self-build dwellings.
Modification of planning obligations contained in a Section 106 Agreement dated 13 August 2015 and a deed of variation dated 5 March 2018 pursuant to planning permission S/0524/14/FL relating to land South of Over Road, Willingham
Land At Belsar Farm Meadow Road Willingham CB24 5JL
Proposal
Modification of planning obligations contained in an agreement dated 27 March 2018 in pursuance of Section 106 of the 1990 Act between South Cambridgeshire District Council and Cambridge County Council, as amended by a Deed of Variation between South Cambridgeshire District Council and Accent Homemade Limited dated 23 September 2021.
Michael Smith JCN Design & Planning 2 Exchange Court London Road Feering Colchester CO5 9FB
Date started
17/06/2025
Case Officer
Alice Young
Type
Section 73 – Remove/Vary Condition
Site
Land To The Rear Of 1B Over Road Willingham Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB24 5EU
Proposal
S73 to vary condition 1 (approved drawings) of ref: 21/00915/REM (Reserved matters application for the approval of details of appearance, landscaping, layout and scale following outline planning permission S/2921/15/OL (Erection of 26 Dwellings including 10 Affordable Units & Ancillary Access Arrangements (All matters reserved apart from access)). The outline planning application did not seek permission for EIA Development) to alter the open space, hard and soft landscaping and associated works
Mr Bryan Mutter Bryan Mutter Tree Surgery 21 Harris Crescent Needingworth PE27 4TE
Date started
27/05/2025
Case Officer
Jay Patel
Type
Works to CA trees
Site
31 Church Street Willingham Cambridgeshire CB24 5HS
Proposal
Yew x2 – Reduce side branches growing parallel to the house by 6ft(Approx 1.83m). To reduce branches towards the house by 8ft (2.5m). The applicant requires this as the fallen needles from the trees are blocking the gutters and drain pipes causing flooding during heavy rains.
The County Council have notified us of the following works and have issued the statement below:
“We are conducting essential work on Over Road to complete drainage works to improve the drainage system along Over Road and trim vegetation in the outfalls from Monday 28th July 2025 to Friday 15th August 2025 from 08:00hrs and 18:00hrs for Cambridgeshire County Council works. Please note that the roads will not be closed during this work.
Where will we be working: The 4-way junction near Haden Way to the junction of High Street and Berry Croft and parts of Over Road. The lights will be left in the carriageway for the duration of the works.
Will the road be closed: The work will be carried out under a 4-way temporary lights. This helps us do the work quickly and efficiently, while keeping residents, road users and the workforce safe. We are collaborating with Snowdon Homes on the road space to reduce disruption.”
Have your say on plans for the future of local councils Communities across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough are being given an opportunity to have their say in shaping the future of local government. It follows a national government requirement to replace current district, county and city councils with single-tier councils. Three proposed options for reorganisation were shared earlier this month. Council leaders now want to hear the views of residents, businesses and local stakeholders, like town and parish councils and community groups, to inform the development of these proposals. An engagement survey has launched so people can share their thoughts on what priorities they think new unitary authorities should have and what is important to them when it comes to local government. You can take part in the survey online. Hard copies will also be available in all libraries. Share your views before midnight on Sunday 20 July 2025.
Quality of Life survey Our third annual countywide survey has launched to understand and track the views of residents across Cambridgeshire. This year’s survey seeks the feedback of 5,500 residents, which will give councillors and decision makers vital insight when they make business planning decisions. There is an opportunity for everyone to take part if they want to, with the survey available via the county council’s website until Monday 21 July.
Cambridgeshire County Council celebrates win at LGC Awards
Cambridgeshire County Council is celebrating success after winning at the Local Government Chronicle (LGC) Awards. The county council won the award in the Community Involvement category, recognising the work of both the Fenland Youth Work Network and Fenland Youth Tribe in supporting young people aged 11 to 18 at risk of serious violence, exploitation and involvement in county lines.
Get Activated this summer
Local organisations are teaming up to offer free and low-cost activities all over the county. Look out for #GetActivated over the coming weeks for fun and healthy activities run by Cambridgeshire County Council, district councils and their partners to keep families busy this summer.
Bookings open for the Holiday Activities and Food Programme
Bookings are now open for our summer Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme. Running from Thursday 24 July to Thursday 29 August, the programme offers 64 hours of free fun activities for eligible children throughout the summer holidays. Summer eligibility codes were issued to parents on Monday 9 June by email and text.
Highways and transport
Be an information champion about highways work in your area
Have you ever wanted to find out what highways work is taking place in your area, and how long the work will take? Well now you can. Our website has details of planned capital maintenance work on the public highways across Cambridgeshire. Capital maintenance work tends to be high-value, long-term major projects. It includes structural road maintenance, road treatments, footway maintenance, drain projects, repairs to bridges, upgrading traffic lights, maintaining public rights of way, upgrading signs and road markings, and grass cutting. You can sort the information by type of work, by district, and see delivery dates and working hours. The information is updated regularly to keep it accurate. A lot is weather dependent, so bear in mind dates can change at short notice. We are making the biggest investment in highways maintenance for over a decade. So it is more important than ever that communities are aware of the work taking place and how their money is being spent.
Make a difference and have a say about highways and transport
Cambridgeshire residents are being asked for their views on Cambridgeshire County Council’s highways and transport services – from the condition of roads and footpaths to public transport and the quality of cycling facilities – in this year’s annual National Highways and Transport (NHT) Public Satisfaction survey. A questionnaire is being sent to a minimum random sample of at least 3,300 Cambridgeshire residents – with local and national results to be published in late-October 2025. The county council uses the questionnaire results to evaluate how well we are currently providing services, and to help us decide what to prioritise. Please encourage anyone in your community who receives a questionnaire to respond and take part.
Care Together
Keeping local people at the heart of everything we do, the Care Together team at Cambridgeshire County Council work with communities and partners to design and develop local services that enable older adults to remain independent and at home for as long as possible. This includes a wide range of options to keep people socially and physically active in their communities and a variety of events and activities funded by the Care Together 2025-26 seed funding.
Communities Service
New sustainable trim trail installed at Dry Drayton school
The aging timber trim trail at Dry Drayton C.E Primary School has been replaced with a sustainable long-lasting alternative – 100% recycled plastic from domestic waste collections. As a relatively small village, Dry Drayton doesn’t have a dedicated green space or traditional playground, so for many years the school has made the field and the trim trail available to the whole community outside of school hours. Thanks to a grant from the county council, the new trim trail will benefit not only the schoolchildren, the on-site pre-school and after-school clubs, but also the wider village and visitors. The school children helped teachers to choose play equipment that would appeal to, and provide opportunities for, children of all ages.
Creating cohesion in new communities
Following the successful New Communities Conference held last year, this half day session will focus on community cohesion in new communities. If you live or work in one of Cambridgeshire’s new communities, be a part of the conversation and hear from others with lived experience of moving into a new community. The event will take place on Saturday 19 July from 9am to 1pm at Northstowe Secondary College. Armed Forces Covenant supports event at Bassingbourn Barracks At the beginning of June, serving troops at the Mission Ready Training Centre (MRTC), Bassingbourn welcomed veterans to the Warrant Officer’s and Sergeant’s Mess for a breakfast and tour of the facility. Jointly funded by the Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Armed Forces Covenant Partnership and South Cambridgeshire District Council, the event coincided with the 81st anniversary of D-Day and provided opportunities for local veterans to engage with troops stationed at Bassingbourn Barracks, forge new friendships and reminisce about their own time in service.
Waste and recycling
Recycle batteries responsibly to prevent fires We support the national Take Charge campaign to tackle the growing number of fires cause by carelessly discarded dead batteries, known as ‘zombie batteries’. When thrown away with other waste and recycling, they are likely to be crushed or punctured during waste collection and processing. Some battery types can ignite or even explode when they are damaged. Once this happens, the batteries can quickly set fire to other materials present in the waste, such as paper, leading to serious incidents. Batteries should always be recycled separately from other waste material. But all battery types can be recycled for free at locations across Cambridgeshire, including Household Recycling Centres, supermarkets and DIY stores. Options for recycling batteries can be found on the Take Charge website, and you can also use their postcode finder to find battery recycling points near where you live.
Cambridgeshire Libraries
Support to get online
Libraries across Cambridgeshire offer a variety of free resources to help improve your digital skills. From access to free CambWifi and public computers to expert support from a Digital Buddy, there are plenty of ways to get online and boost digital confidence. You can also explore Learn My Ways courses, designed to help individuals at all levels improve their digital skills. Find out more about the full range of digital support and digital inclusion services available at your local library on the Cambridgeshire Libraries webpage.
New collection of books and resources to support family wellbeing Cambridgeshire Libraries is now offering Reading Well for Families – a supportive collection of books and digital resources designed to help families thrive from pregnancy through early parenting. Topics include becoming a family, wellbeing, perinatal mental health, anxiety, postnatal depression, and coping with loss such as miscarriage or baby loss. The collection features practical guides, personal stories, and poetry, with inclusive support for all families – including dads, solo parents, autistic and LGBTQ+ parents, or those expecting multiples. All titles are recommended by health professionals and people with lived experience. Library membership is free, and materials are available in branches and online.
Please find attached the roadworks bulletin, detailing works and events that are due to start between 1st – 15th July 2025.
Just a reminder that this only includes works that are due to start between 1st – 15th July 2025 and longer term works that are still in progress will have been included on previous reports. Alternatively please refer to https://one.network/ which will include details on emergency roadworks.
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For anyone feeling the heat right now, imagine being a poor pooch locked in a car on a day like today.
Despite the many warnings and obvious dangers, we’re sad to say we still received three calls over the weekend about dogs left in hot cars… and today is even hotter!
Thankfully, the dogs in these three vehicles were all unharmed and attending officers were able to locate the owners and give strong words of advice.
According to the RSPCA, if it’s 22 degrees outside, a car can reach 47 degrees in just one hour – even if the car is parked in the shade and the widows are left slightly open (it’s due to reach 33 degrees across our county today).
Heatstroke can be fatal for dogs just as it can be for humans.
If you notice a distressed dog alone in a car on a hot day, call 999 immediately.
