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Highway Events Diary

Good Afternoon,

Please find attached the Highway Events diary for December 2023. The diary shows all known events and their highway restrictions. The diary includes links to one.network where further details, such as the specific road closure timings of each traffic management plan, can be viewed.

December Highlights

There are a number of Christmas Events taking place aross the county.

*Please remember details of all highway events can be found on https://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/residents/travel-roads-and-parking/roads-and-pathways/highway-events/

Future key event dates

Whittlesey Straw Bear – 13th January 2024

Cambridge Half Marathon – 3rd March 2024

Kind regards,

Shona Barton (she/her)
Traffic Management Officer
Traffic Management Centre
Cambridgeshire County Council
Tel: 01223 699670

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Support for properties affected by Storm Babet

Dear Councillor,

We are emailing on behalf of Victoria Atkins MP to share an update on the support that is available for households and businesses who were flooded as result of Storm Babet.

Victoria thought it may be helpful to set out the support that is available to constituents, businesses and households. Details on how to apply or how to register an interest in applying have now been published for each of the government measures which we’ve set out briefly below.

  • Community Recovery Grant – up to £500 hardship funding. This funding is provided by the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities and distributed by East Lindsey District Council. Applications can be made by emailing communitysupport@e-lindsey.gov.uk.
  • Council Tax Discount – 100% Council Tax relief for at least 3 months. This is funded by the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities and distributed by East Lindsey District Council. Applications can be made by emailing counciltax@e-lindsey.gov.uk or on 01507 601111; select “Council Tax” and hold to speak with an advisor.
  • Business Rates Relief – 100% Business Rates Relief for at least 3 months. This is funded by Central Government and distributed by East Lindsey District Council. Please contact East Lindsey District Council for further details on 01507 601111 selecting “Business Rates” or email businessrates@e-lindsey.gov.uk.
  • Property Flood Resilience Repair Grant Scheme – Eligible property owners can apply for up to £5,000 to help make their property more resilient to future flooding. This funding is distributed by Lincolnshire County Council. Applications can be made via lincolnshire.gov.uk/floodgrants. The scheme expires in early 2025. The Council is asking eligible property owners to register as soon as you are able to, to avoid any delay to your claim.
  • Business Recovery Grant – Small-to-medium sized businesses in affected areas will be eligible for up to £2,500 to help them return quickly to business as usual. This funding will be delivered by East Lindsey District Council. Businesses can register an intention to apply now by mailing Niki.Shepheard@boston.gov.uk, with their business name, address and a brief summary of how their business was impacted by Storm Babet. It is likely that the application window will be open throughout December, closing on the 31 December 2023.

Victoria would be grateful if you could please pass on this information of the support measures to those you know have been affected.

If you have any questions on support, please do not hesitate to contact Victoria’s office at victoria@victoriaatkins.org.uk or on 01507 527 017.

Community Flood Action Programme – Friday 8th December

Working together to tackle flooding is just one of the ways the council is keeping communities across Cambridgeshire informed and prepared to stay safe and healthy during the winter months of 2023/24.

Our team will be joined by representatives of the National Flood Forum and other partner organisations at a dedicated drop-in session on Friday 8 December from 10am – 12.30pm at the Starling room in New Shire Hall. The event is open to all, and no bookings are necessary.

The team will be able to discuss any concerns, explain measures you can take to help protect your property and community against flooding, and talk you through how to report different types of flooding.

We look forward to seeing you there. Please share this email to anyone who you think may be interested to attend.

Homes for Ukraine Newsletter – November 23 2023

November 23 2023

Support for Ukraine community update for hosts in South Cambridgeshire, as well as District Councillors, community coordinators and parish council colleagues.

Contents

Refugee Host Support Service..………………………………….….……………1

Guests’ parental responsibilities – temporary absences……………….……3

Useful Information…………………….………………….……….………………..3

Refugee Host Support services

We recognise what a huge task it is to become a host and welcome a new family into your own home. Although we have tried to provide as much support as possible to our hosts and guests, we are pleased to be able to announce that we have launched a new service so you can get additional help.

We have partnered with Refugee Host Support to provide you with a free service that can give you help 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

The service includes:

  • 24/7 assistance with unlimited access to accredited and qualified counsellors or psychotherapists.
  • Cognitive Behavioural therapy to help overcome common mental health problems.
  • Advice lines, including financial, legal, consumer and career advice.
  • Discounts at applicable brands.

Please look at this video tour to view the full package of support that this service offers.

To sign up to the service, complete the online form. In the reference box, please use the word Anglesey

You will then receive a welcome email giving you all the information you need.

You will also have immediate access to the Supporter Plan brought to you by www.refugeehostsupport.co.uk. 

If you have questions before signing up, you can join Nicole Berry from Refugee Host Support on Tuesday 28 November at noon for a Zoom tutorial and question session. Use the details below to access the event.

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82237933397?pwd=RsfUzja7idhyLeDazOQS0yEk6KqEUA.1

Meeting ID: 822 3793 3397
Passcode: 576153

Thank you once again for your on-going support. We hope this additional service will help provide you with further help. Please also be aware that Homes for Ukraine guests have access to a dedicated service tailored towards them, and we would encourage you to let your guest know about this. They will be able to access 24/7 advice lines with Ukrainian speakers, online Ukrainian support groups, and have access to online therapy should it be needed. Details have been sent directly to all Ukrainian guests via email.

Guests’ parental responsibilities during temporary absences from their host accommodation

We recognise that some guests may need to be absent from their host accommodation from time to time, such as for travel back to see family in Ukraine. However, hosts should please be aware that guest parents or legal guardians of a child(ren) under the age of 18 must always be responsible for their own children. Guests should not expect a sponsor/host to take responsibility.

In very exceptional circumstances, where the absence of a guest parent or legal guardian from their family cannot be avoided, then there are certain steps which must be taken. It is very important that should this be the case then they must contact us at hfuliaison@scambs.gov.uk, or call us on 01954 713411, so we can help initiate the correct process in collaboration with you as their host, and help them come to the right decision. Longer absences require a different process involving the County Council so bear this in mind too.

The Government has given guidance for exceptional circumstances.  There is more information here .

Useful Information for your guests

We thought we would also take this opportunity to remind you of some of the useful information which is available on the Council website for your guests. It can be found in the Guest Information Hub covering Financial advice and support, Local travel support, Access to health and wellbeing services, Access to education and childcare, Hobbies and leisure activities and Moving On.

  • English Lessons in Histon: Free weekly English lessons are available in Histon on Tuesday evenings. For more information, contact Angela Young on a.young690@gmail.com
  • ESOL Classes for Ukrainians in Cambridge: Pre-intermediate and upper-intermediate level English language classes are organised by CamRuSS Cambridge Russian-Speaking Society (CamRuSS) with the support of the council. Classes are held during the day (11am–1pm and 2pm–4pm) on Mondays and Thursdays at St. Andrews Street Baptist Church. To join, please fill out the form.
  • CamRuSS helpline: Cambridge Russian-Speaking Society (CamRuSS) runs a helpline for guests and hosts with a translation service. Call 05603 025975 (9am-6pm weekdays, 10am-5pm Saturdays). 

A range of free or special offers are also available for Ukrainian guests:

We continue to be extremely grateful for your support of Ukrainian guests and thank you for taking the time to read this latest update.

Best wishes,
Bill Handley
Lead Cabinet Member for Communities
South Cambridgeshire District Council

Mobile Food Hub at Willingham

South Cambs Mobile Food Hub which is supporting communities during the cost of living crisis will now be stopping in Willingham!

Starting from: 1 December

When: Every Friday, 1pm to 2pm

Where: Parking area in front of Willingham Sports Pavilion, West Fen Road, CB24 5LP

There will be a mix of fresh and long-life food on offer as well as essential items, some of which will be free and others at below retail price. Anyone can access this Mobile Food Hub, just turn up on the day.

Run by Hope CIC.

Find out more: https://hopeagainst.org/hope-cic-mobile-food-hub

Streetworks – Willingham Footpath 6 between Fen End and Church Street

Willingham Parish Council have been advised of street works to the footpath between Fen End and Church Street to be carried out between 4th December and 15th December 2023, see attached Order.

If you have any questions, please contact Street works, Highways Service at Cambridgeshire County Council on 01480 372444.

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