Author: JC
Avian Influenza in the wild bird population of Huntingdonshire
The Animal and Plant Health Agency of confirmed avian influenza in the wild bird population in Huntingdonshire. This was first confirmed on 10th August and Huntingdon District Council have since sought advice and support from the Director of Public Health, UK Health Security Agency and the Animal & Plant Health Agency. This, unfortunately, means that the bird population in Huntingdonshire is now... Read More »
Posted: Fri, 12 Aug 2022 13:36 by JC
Environment Agency Update about malodour from Landfill site, Buckden Rd
Dear All,
I write further to my update of 7 September 2021 and in relation to increases in malodour detected last week and this week.
Environment Agency Officers attended the site on 6 and 10 September 2021 and have had regular contact with the site operator to monitor progress against the action plan they supplied on 7 September 2021. In line with our guidance, please see link below, we have issued... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 16 Sep 2021 17:38 by JC
Mal-odour reports by Environment Agency and the Regional Manager Landfill South
Dear All,
I am writing to you following the increase in reports of malodour associated with Buckden landfill. We recognise the distress caused by these malodours and would like to assure you that steps are being taken to address them as a matter of urgency.
Please find below a copy of an update issued by the site operator, FCC, that was sent to the community liaison group representatives.
Environment... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 09 Sep 2021 16:05 by JC
A Concert in aid of the RAF Association’s “Wings Appeal” - 18 Sep 21
7:30PM SATURDAY 18TH SEPT
ST IVES FREE CHURCH
www.hcband.co.uk
Tickets: £10, (Seniors & under 16s £9)
Reservations from 07772 968847 - Doors open at 6:30pm
Available from "Just Sharing" at the Church: 01480 496570
Posted: Thu, 12 Aug 2021 15:48 by JC
Reminder: B1514 Brampton Road will be closed all weekend, from 9pm tonight (Friday) until 6am Monday 9 August
Reminder: B1514 Brampton Road will be closed all weekend, from 9pm tonight (Friday) until 6am Monday 9 August between Scholars Avenue and Edison Bell Way.
This is to allow our team to remove and replace the expansion joints in the carriageway as part of the Edison Bell Way junction construction.
Pedestrian access will remain via the footpath and all traffic will be diverted between Brampton and Huntingdon... Read More »
Posted: Fri, 06 Aug 2021 15:56 by JC
Planned road closures w/c 9 August - A14 Cambridge to Huntingdon improvement scheme
A14 Cambridge to Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire: major improvements
We are currently carrying out finishing works for which we need to close lanes or carriageways on the A1, A14 and some local roads at times, usually overnight between 9pm and 6am, unless otherwise stated. A clearly signed diversion route will always be in place for closures.
For this week, the planned closures are:
Full closures Thursday... Read More »
Posted: Fri, 06 Aug 2021 15:53 by JC
Environment Agency Response to recent increase in reports of malodour associated with Buckden landfill.
Dear All,
I am writing to you following the recent increase in reports of malodour associated with Buckden landfill.
Since our last update to the community on 30 April 2021, the Landfill site Operator has undertaken works to manage and minimise malodours from their activities. We have seen a significant reduction in odour complaints as a result. Our regulatory activities have continued throughout this... Read More »
Posted: Fri, 06 Aug 2021 15:38 by JC
London Luton Airport arrival routes airspace change - update report
Subject: London Luton Airport arrival routes airspace change
Dear Stakeholder,
London Luton Airport arrival routes airspace change
We are emailing you today regarding the London Luton Airport arrival routes airspace change consultation. Between October 2020 and February 2021 London Luton Airport and air traffic control provider NATS, as co-sponsors, consulted on two options to simplify and modernise the... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 22 Jun 2021 19:14 by JC
Alzheimer's Society New Service in Cambridgeshire
Subject: Alzheimer's Society New Service in Cambridgeshire
Good morning
I would be grateful if you would share this with your parish councillors and anyone who you might thing would be interested.
The Alzheimer's Society area pleased to announce a new service, Dementia Connect, Cambridgeshire, to extend the reach to support families in care homes. The aim of Dementia Connect is to reach every person living... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 22 Jun 2021 19:06 by JC
An update on the easing of coronavirus (COVID-19) restrictions
As recently announced, from 21 June there will be a 4-week pause at Step 3 of the roadmap for easing restrictions in England.
After 2 weeks, the UK government will review the data to see if the risks have reduced. It's expected that England will move to Step 4 on 19 July.
The Scottish and Welsh Governments are also reviewing their planning for the lifting of restrictions, which may also be delayed.
The... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 17 Jun 2021 17:55 by JC