11 September 2007
GRAFHAM PARISH COUNCIL SUPPORT A14 NON-MOTORISED USER CROSSING.
Support is growing for the campaign to improve access to areas such as Grafham Water and Brampton Wood. The Town Crier reports on the current situation : Non-Motorised User Crosing Report from the Town Crier.  .
28 May 2007
BRAMPTON A1 & A14 NON-MOTORISED USER CROSSING FORMS & MAPS
Additional questionnaire forms are now available to download online at the following link:
Non-Motorised User Crosing Questionnaire .
A map of the area is also provided
Map of Brampton Footpaths (West) . Help us to re-establish the links to Brampton Wood and also provide a safe crossing for those working at or needing to access Brampton Hut Services by foot or cycle.
12 May 2007
BRAMPTON A1 & A14 NON-MOTORISED USER CROSSING CAMPAIGN
Please support our campaign for a Non-Motorised User crossing for pedestrians, cyclists and horse riders over the A1
and proposed new A14 . We have asked for this for a long time. As the A1 has been upgraded and got busier over the years
it is now virtually impossible to cross from West End. Such a crossing would open up the countryside again.
We believe it would be used by people from the wider area of Cambridgeshire, as well as locals. With the proposed new A14 now
in consultation it would seem a good time to press our case. We made a good start with a successful meeting with the Highways Agency
and a wide variety of supporters, from local and national organisations. We have been advised that it is now necessary to show
the need for such a crossing by getting evidence of possible usage.
WOULD YOU USE THIS CROSSING? If so please support us by completing our short online Non-Motorised User Crosing Questionnaire.
Help us to re-establish the links to Brampton Wood and also provide a safe crossing for those working at or needing to access Brampton Hut Services by foot or cycle.
20 January 2007
HDC - HOUSING AND LAND AVAILABILITY ASSESSMENT
Huntingdonshire District Council has undertaken a Housing Land Availability Assessment which identifies and assesses potential housing
sites within or adjacent to the Market Towns and Key Centres identified in the Core Strategy Submission Document (April 2006).
It also includes a section on rural exception sites within some smaller settlements. The Council is now consulting stakeholders on
the content of this document and asking them to put forward any additional sites which meet the criteria for site identification set out in the methodology.
The Council would also like to ask agents or landowners of sites which have been included to provide any additional information they have regarding the site,
and in particular to provide the likely timeframe for development.
Click on the image below to see the part of the document relating to Brampton.
11 December 2006
A14 RE-ROUTE - PUBLIC CONSULTATION
The public exhibition and consultation by the Highways
Agency will take place in the Brampton Memorial Centre between 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM on Saturday 13th January 2007.
We would like to encourage as many people as possible to attend and make your opinions known to the Highways Agency planning officials present. Click on the map to access the consultation document.
02 October 2006
LATEST HINCHINGBROOKE HOSPITAL NEWS
The latest news on the possible service cuts at Hinchingbrooke and the public reaction are covered by this weeks Hunts Post in:Hunts Post - Hinchingbrooke Hospital Campaign .
15 July 2006
BRAMPTON VILLAGE FETE
The fete on the village green organised by the Scouts and involving many local organisations was held today in rain free summer weather!:Village Fete Photos .
15 July 2006
RAF BRAMPTON TO CLOSE
Initial details of the Defence Logistics Organisation (DLO) reorganisation at RAF Wyton and closure of RAF Brampton
are detailed in the online edition of this weeks Hunts Post :Hunts Post - RAF Brampton Closure .
01 June 2006
CARLA MAKES IT INTO THE 'MATCH' MAGAZINE ACADEMY - CH 5, SUNDAYS AT 11:00 AM
Congratulations to Brampton footballer Carla Humphrey, nine years old, who made it through to the final 22 of the 'Match' magazines
national academy. MATCH publisher Alan Morrison said: “We’ve waited years for the right opportunity to launch a UK talent search for MATCH
readers at grass roots level. MATCH Academy will open the door to any 8-12 year olds with outstanding football talent. This is the biggest
thing to happen in youth football for years.”
TV cameras will follow the progress of the 22 young talents as they attend the MATCH Academy, where their
skills will be honed under the tuition of some of the country’s finest coaches, including Harry Redknapp. The players will represent 20 premiership teams,
plus a finalist from Scotland and Northern Ireland.
It will culminate in an exciting final, featuring the MATCH Academy students putting their skills to the test. A judging panel including MATCH editor Ian Foster will present a series of awards, including the best overall player.
See the north west final selection on TV this weekend on Match Academy - Channel 5, Sunday at 11:00.
The full story of Carlas success is contained in this report from the 'Town Crier' newspapers' Online Sports Section. Well done Carla!
21 May 2006
BRAMPTON SPARTANS U10s WIN HUNTINGDONSHIRE CUP
Result of the U10 County Cup Final - Saturday 20th May 2006
Rowdies 'B' 0 Brampton Spartans 6
The sixth Huntingdonshire Mini-Soccer County Cup finals brought an end to an incredibly successful season for the Spartans U10 squad and resulted in an enthralling 6 goals to nil victory for the Brampton U10 team.
Both teams had earned their place in the final with some excellent performances in the previous rounds. Brampton had secured their place with wins over, Godmanchester'A', Sawtry Blue Sox and Priory 'A', whilst Rowdies had beaten St Neots Saints, Priory 'D', St Ives Rangers 'P' and Priory 'C'.
The conditions and facilities at the Needingworth ground were excellent to host the event and the supporters of the teams were a credit to both clubs.
Brampton Spartans Team:
David Ball, Jack Cooper, James Downing, Noah Foster, David Hartley (Captain), Christian Le, Adam Pedlar, Ellery Pullin, George Wooff, Christopher Parker, Jamie Major
Hunts U10 League Cup Final Gallery.
22 March 2006
LOCAL PLANNING MATTERS
All planning applications are handled by Huntingdonshire District Council (HDC), Planning Services the HDC website gives all the latest news on developments in our area. If you wish to comment on a particular
application this can be done using the Public Access service, once you have agreed the terms and conditions of use you will be guided to the 'Public Access' planning page. Using the lefthand menu search options you can find
and comment on any outstanding planning applications. For example application No. 0600240FUL is the application reference for the poultry factory at Lodge Farm, once the number is entered and the record retrieved click on the 'Click to View' arrow to see all information
related to this application. Click on the 'Submit Comments' button to add your details and comments on the application. A simple and effective way to have your say in local planning matters!
04 March 2006
NEW ONLINE POLL FOR LOCAL ISSUES
New to the website this week is a real time online vote system that can give indicative results to issues that face the local community. This weeks topic is one concerning recreational facilities. Given the size of the village
should we look to create additional playing fields at the west end of the village near the 'Taywood' and 'Belle isle' estates? To vote navigate to the home page and scroll down to the online vote box.
26 January 2006
HIGHWAYS AGENCY INTRODUCE REAL TIME TRAFFIC UPDATES
Marking a breakthrough in the way traffic is managed, the Highways Agency has created a new service on England's roads to help manage incidents and keep traffic moving.
In Spring 2004, Highways Agency Traffic Officers began working alongside police on motorways in the West Midlands. This was the start of an England-wide roll out, with traffic officers being introduced across the whole country by the end of 2006.
The Traffic Officer Service puts drivers at the forefront of the Highways Agency's operations to help tackle the growing problems of congestion on our roads.
Highly trained Traffic Officers patrol from distinctive and highly visible Agency vehicles eventually 24hrs per day 7 days a week. You will notice Traffic Officers present and assisting motorists at the following scenes:
- Motor vehicle accidents
- Removing damaged and abandoned vehicles
- Clearing debris on carriageways
- Undertaking high visibility patrols
- Providing mobile/temporary road closures
- Supporting police in their duties
Using information delivered by their traffic officers on the ground, the Highways Agency is developing services to deliver safe roads, reliable journeys and more informed travellers. One of the new services available is:
Traffic England which provides live traffic information updated in real time.
19 January 2006
A14 - SPITTALS ROUNDABOUT - LIGHTING UP TIME
Traffic signals at Spittals interchange on the A14 at Huntingdon are now expected to be activated this Sunday.
you can view the full story of the Highways Agencies latest improvements in the online edition of the Hunts Post :Hunts Post - A14 - Spittals Interchange .
18 January 2006
A14 - OFFORDS PROTEST REJECTED BY COURT
WIDENING and re-routing the A14 should now proceed without delay, after a High Court judge dismissed a village protest at a three-lane carriageway within a mile of their homes.
You can view the full story covered by the Hunts Post by following the link:Hunts Post - A14 - Offords Protest News .
16 January 2006
BRAMPTON PARISH COUNCIL BY-ELECTION - THURSDAY JANUARY 19TH
There will be a by-election to fill a vacancy on the Parish Council on Thursday 19th January 2006. You will be able to vote at the High Street Community Centre
between 8:0O AM and 9:00 PM. Please note that polling cards will not be posted to you for this by-election. The candidates are:
Tim Fryer
Billie Leighton
07 January 2006
BRAMPTON WASTE COLLECTION INFORMATION - NEW SCHEDULE FOR 2006
As we all clear up after Christmas and New Year celebrations you may wish to save and print the latest waste collection schedule that has been published by Huntingdonshire District Council (HDC).
Information on 'blue bin' dry waste recycling has also been provided by Huntingdonshire District Council (HDC). Need to know what can be recycled and what happens to your bin contents? Print a copy of this pdf file for future reference.
21 October 2005
BRAMPTON SKATEPARK - NEW PARK OPENS
The skatepark, on the Memorial Playing Fields was opened on Saturday 15th October by Chris Fryer, 21,
a former member of the Brampton Youth Forum, a full report is contained in the online copy of the Hunts Post .
Click on the image below to see how the skatepark may look after phase 2.
14 October 2005
LOCAL SUPPORT FOR BRAMPTON SPARTANS MINI SOCCER TEAM
Brampton Spartans Under 10’s are the proud owners of a new kit to help kick start their 2005/2006 season, which has kindly been sponsored by Frosts Garden Centre of Brampton.
The team, which plays in the Hunts Mini Soccer Under 10 ‘A’ league are very grateful for the support of such a well known and respected company in the village.
The Under 10’s Manager Neil Ball, was delighted to invite Peter Newson the Branch Manager of the local centre along to meet the full League and Development Squad to officially hand over the new kit.
Pictured are Neil Ball (Brampton Spartans U10 Manager), Peter Newson, Branch Manager of Frosts Garden Centre, Garry Hartley (Brampton Spartans U10 Assistant Manager) and the full Under 10 Squad..
07 October 2005
BRAMPTON PARISH COUNCIL - STAFF VACANCIES
Brampton Parish Council is currently looking for people to fill two staff posts. Full details are contained on our
Staff Vacancies.page, available through this link.
02 October 2005
BRAMPTON SPARTANS FOOTBALL CLUB - FA AWARDS
Congratulations to Brampton Spartans Football Club who have been awarded the Huntingdonshire FA's 'Charter Standard Club of the Season for 2005'. Additionally
Club Secretary Steve Greenall collected the 'Administrator of the Season' award. The full story is carried on the
Hunts FA website.
29 September 2005
BRAMPTON SKATEPARK - PHASE 1 COMPLETED
The installation of phase 1 of the skate park equipment has been completed this week with the errection of the safety fencing. News of the offical opening is contained on the events diary page.
01 September 2005
BRAMPTON SKATEPARK - PHASE 1
The installation of the skate park equipment has started this week. News of the opening date to be announced soon.
13 July 2005
A14 IMPROVEMENTS - BRAMPTON INTERCHANGE
The latest news from the Highways Agency is available on the 'A14 Campaign' top menu link. Currently the interchange is still shown at the end
of Buckden Road. Brampton Parish Councils alternative proposal would see this junction moved to the north side of Brampton Hut. Sited next to the current Brampton Hut services and facilities, we believe that this would be
a more appropriate position for a major road junction.
03 July 2005
WEBSITE SERVICE UPDATE
Apologies for the break in website services, this has been due to work carried out by the hosting company, normal service has now resumed.
During this period we have taken the opportunity to make some structural changes to the site with the addition of a top menu to cater for different community groups
and also the addition of a photo gallery. If you would like to submit any digital images of the village or events to share with the rest of the community please use the e-mail link on
the 'Photo Gallery' page. Thanks, website team.
19 June 2005
A14 / A1 ROAD PROPOSALS - CAMPAIGN MEETING
A meeting to discuss the A14 /A1 road proposals will be held in the new Memorial Centre starting at 8:00 pm.
All Brampton residents need to ensure that their views and concerns over the new road proposals are taken into account by both the Highways Agency and the County Council.
Our failure as a community to act now may be interpreted as approval to the schemes and their amendments that are currently under going the consultation process.
We look forward to seeing as many of you as possible on Monday evening to get this community campaign off the ground. News of the campaign as it moves forward will be covered on this website.
15 June 2005
THURSTONS FAIR ON THE GREEN
Thurstons Fair has come to visit Brampton. It is sited on the village green and there are a variety of different rides.
The opening times are Thursday 16th June and Friday 17th June from 6:00 pm until late. On Saturday 18th June the fair will be open from 2:00 pm.
(Junior School Reporter - Brampton Parish Council Website)
04 June 2005
LATEST WEBSITE UPDATES
The latest updates to the website see the content of the history page enhanced by the addition of Duncan Greys'
online copy of Samuel Pepys' Diary. (The link is near the bottom of the history page).
We are also ready to trial our first weblog or 'blog', a forum that you can use to air your views on matters concerning the village and local area. To add a topic, use the general topics 'add a comment' first,
if its popular we will add it as a topic in its own right. Something you really need to speak out on? This is the place to do it!.
Please note for parental control software purposes this website is 'Platform for Internet Content Selection' (PICS) rated '1' for content.
28 May 2005
GRANNY TREKS INTO CAMBRIDGESHIRE ON ROUTE ACROSS UK
A 65 year old grandma is walking coast to coast and wants people of Cambridgeshire to join her for a 5 mile walk in the county.
Beryl Griffths, will pass through Cambridgeshire on her 600 mile journey from Lowestoft, Suffolk to St Davids Head, on the Pembrokeshire Coastline.
Granny Beryl will be enjoying the landscapes of Cambridgeshire 9 – 12 June.
27 May 2005
BRAMPTON PARISH COUNCIL - STAFF VACANCIES
For the latest part time staff vacancies click on the link to our Job Search page.
Job Search, We currently have a requirement for a cleaner and also an assistant caretaker.
19 May 2005
NEW BRAMPTON PARISH COUNCIL CHAIRMAN & VICE-CHAIRMAN
At the Annual Parish Council meeting, held yesterday evening 18th May, a new Parish Council Chairman and Vice-Chairman were elected by the members.
Councillor Paul Morgan now takes over from Councillor Jane King as Chair, Toby Fisher takes over from Nigel Maggs as Vice-Chairman. The Parish Council thanked both Jane King and Nigel for all their hard work in what has been a busy year and wishes Paul Morgan and Toby Fisher well in their new roles.
Paul and Toby can be contacted by e-mail from the members page of this website if you have any matters that you may wish to bring to their attention.
16 May 2005
CAMBRIDGESHIRE NEWS - FROM THE BBC
As reported on the 7 May we planned to add a BBC auto updating column to this website. As you can see this has now been completed. We have the opportunity to change the subjects
on view, if you would rather see sport or recreational news instead of health or education please use the feedback form to let us know. We are looking to constantly improve this community website and your input / help would be appreciated.
13 May 2005
A14 IMPROVEMENTS - PUBLIC EXHIBITION
A public exhibition by the Highways Agency will take place at Brampton Memorial Centre, Thrapston Road, Brampton on Thursday 19 May from 12.00 noon until 8.00 pm.
Mike Povey, Highways Agency project leader, said: "I am pleased that this new series of exhibitions has been arranged to bring everyone up-to-date with information about the proposed scheme. It will give the opportunity for people to see the proposed routes, to learn more about the scheme, and to discuss with us the improvement of the A14 between Ellington and Fen Ditton. All views are important to us".
The Highways Agency website
contains further information on the proposed schemes.
10 May 2005
FELTWELL GARAGE SITE - DEVELOPMENT PLANS
The 'Urban Capacity Study Plans' for the now cleared Feltwells Garage site are available from Huntingdon District Councils Planning Department.
07 May 2005
CAMBRIDGESHIRE NEWS - FROM THE BBC
The latest local news for the Cambridgeshire area is available from the BBC.
Today's coverage includes news on the changes at Hinchingbrooke Hospital.
We plan to add a BBC Cambridgeshire auto updating column to this news page soon.
06 May 2005
NATIONAL AND COUNTY COUNCIL ELECTIONS - RESULTS IN OUR AREA
In the County Council Elections Peter Downes, Liberal Democrat, has been re-elected to be the representative for Brampton. He was returned with a majority
of 270 votes. In the National Election Jonathan Djanogly, Conservative, has also been re-elected to represent Huntingdon, with a majority of 12,847.
05 May 2005
NATIONAL AND COUNTY COUNCIL ELECTIONS
The Community Centre in the High Street is the designated polling station for the village. Early reports are that the area is very busy
with the usual high turnout for this area. If the polling station is within walking distance then it is recommended that you do so, as parking space will be difficult to find in what is normally a busy area of the High street.
The Community Centre polling station closes this evening at 10:00 pm
04 May 2005
BRAMPTON MEMORIAL CENTRE - UPDATE
Since the incident at the Memorial Centre on 22 April the Parish Council have been working closely with the local authorities. An action plan has been agreed
and is currently being implemented. All current security and safety measures are being re-evaluated and where necessary improvements will be made. The Parish Councils aim is to provide a
safe and secure environment in which all members of the community can fully utilise the facilities available at the Centre.
23 April 2005
BRAMPTON MEMORIAL CENTRE - VANDALISM
The newly refurbished Memorial Centre has been subjected to yet more costly vandalism. In an effort to help the police with their on going inquires
members of the public and especially the younger members of the community are asked to be extra vigilant and report any crime in this area
direct to Huntingdon police by dialing 999, your call will be prioritised by control room staff.
22 April 2005
LOCAL NEWSPAPERS AVAILABLE ONLINE
The following links are to local free newspapers, providing the latest local news and sport,
plus archived news and pictures.
16 April 2005
BRAMPTON MATTERS - COLOUR EDITION - SPRING 2005
The latest colour electronic edition of the parish magazine Brampton Matters was received from our publishers today.
All future editions of the magazine will be available in hard copy and here on the web site in section 3 of 'documents'.
Download of this 691 KB file will take approx 15 to 20 seconds over a broadband connection or approx 3 minutes from a dial-up connection.
15 April 2005
BRAMPTON PARISH COUNCIL WEB SITE
The new Parish Council web site was launched today at 00:01 AM BST. The web site was demonstrated on the 16 March 2005 at the monthly meeting of the Parish Council.
The approved site is now "live" and available for the general public to use. We hope you find the content useful, please use our feedback form and let us know what you think.
Designed as an information switchboard, the site complies to e-government unit standards in both its construction and accessibility to all users.
15 April 2005
HIGHWAYS AGENCY EXHIBITION - FROSTS GARDEN CENTRE - CANCELLED
The planned exhibition today of the A14 Huntingdon bypass by the Highways Agency has been CANCELLED.
This is due to the forth coming election called by the government for May 05 2005.
A full explanation is given by the Highways Agency , the links on this site give all the background details of the project.
15 April 2005
MEMORIAL CENTRE CAR PARK - OPENING TIMES
The Memorial Centre car park now has set opening and closing times. It will be open from 8:00 am and closed at 9:00 pm.
The car park currently has a temporary gravel surface whilst the remaining work is carried out to the Memorial Centre.
Plans are in hand to tarmac and create marked parking bays in the next few months. Dates and times will be advised on this news page.
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