Author: Kathryn Hornett
Occupational Therapy has launched Advice Line in Cambridgeshire and Huntingdonshire
The advice line is available for children and families with a Cambridgeshire GP, not currently known to the service. Professionals and families can contact an Occupational Therapist to gain practical therapy advice, strategies, and support in relation to a child's functional and independence skills and to discuss a potential new referral to the service.
The team can help with:
- Self-Care - Eating, dressing,... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 28 Nov 2022 10:38 by Kathryn Hornett
Warning about loft insulation scam organisations impersonating local government
A resident has alerted CAPASP to a phone call she received from a man purporting to be an "insulation clerk" from "Cambridgeshire County Council".
The man advised that the lady's house had an insulation grant in 1985 and was offering a free survey of the loft the next day to check for mold etc as the insulation used "has fibre glass and is now below quality", saying that a further free grant was available... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 03 Nov 2022 11:29 by Kathryn Hornett
Police reminding people to #CallWhenItcounts
Cambridgeshire Constabulary call handlers can receive as many as 1,900 calls in just one day.
Many of those calls are reports that could have been resolved using online services. This is why the force are encouraging people to only #CallWhenItCounts, which will reserve call handlers' time on the line for the most serious emergencies.
There are plenty of ways to get in touch with police that do not involve... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 02 Nov 2022 13:31 by Kathryn Hornett
DETAILS RELEASED OF BUS OPERATORS AND TIMETABLES FOR WITHDRAWN STAGECOACH ROUTES FROM OCTOBER 30
The names of bus operators and new timetables for the services withdrawn by Stagecoach East from October 30 can now be released.
On September 20, Stagecoach East announced they were pulling out of 18 bus services completely and reducing a further 5 significantly. The Combined Authority went out to urgent tender the following day with the aim of finding operators to continue as many of those services... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 27 Oct 2022 10:45 by Kathryn Hornett
Scam Alert from Age UK Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
One of CAPASP's partners, Age UK Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, has been in touch to warn about an attempted scam relating to the Household Support Fund (HSF) which is in place to support older people this autumn. Age UK Cambridgeshire and Peterborough are working in partnership with the County Council to administer this fund.
One of its service users was phoned by a man who didn't give his name but... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 19 Oct 2022 14:29 by Kathryn Hornett
PRE-APPLICATION PLANNING ADVICE SERVICE RELAUNCHED
Huntingdonshire District Council has relaunched the Pre-Application Planning Advice Service, allowing agents and residents across the district to access planning advice before submitting planning applications.
The service was previously paused due to complications arising from the Covid-19 pandemic and associated resource limitations. However, the District Council has been working hard over the last... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 12 Oct 2022 15:39 by Kathryn Hornett
Adult Megarider Tickets at Youth Prices this Catch the Bus Month
This September, Stagecoach East are celebrating Catch The Bus month with a special adult Megarider ticket promotion across the East. Stagecoach are offering adult 7 and 28 day Megarider bus tickets at Youth prices on the Stagecoach Bus app and website throughout September.
This means that adults can save 33% and travel by bus from £1.40 per day.*
*Full terms and conditions of the offer can also... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 01 Sep 2022 13:05 by Kathryn Hornett
DRAFT MASTERPLANS FOR MARKET TOWNS AVAILABLE FOR VIEWING AND FEEDBACK
Huntingdonshire District Council has published draft masterplan documents for three of its market towns to allow residents and local stakeholders to give their views on the potential vision and future projects for the town.
The market towns of Huntingdon, Ramsey and St Ives now have draft masterplans published which can be viewed on the council's website, alongside a feedback form for local people to... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 23 Aug 2022 09:22 by Kathryn Hornett
Drought Briefing from the Environment Agency
Prolonged dry weather this year has led to exceptionally low river flows and reservoir levels falling across much of England. High temperatures, including this week's heatwave, continue to add additional pressures on the water environment and wildlife.
The National Drought Group met on Friday 12 August to discuss the response to the driest summer in fifty years. This group is made up of senior decision... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 17 Aug 2022 10:33 by Kathryn Hornett
Road Closures w/c Monday 8th August
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
Saturday 13th... Read More »
Posted: Fri, 05 Aug 2022 16:39 by Kathryn Hornett
