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Bad news for bus users
There’s bad news for bus users in Cottenham and Rampton, Histon and Impington. Residents of Oakington are thankfully spared. And those who live in Orchard Park get a strange temporary arrangement whilst we all wait for the guided bus.
It’s been a double whammy. First off the Tory run County Council has announced that it is cutting all bus subsidies. That’s right: all subsidies. This means that over the next year or so all subsidised routes will be withdrawn unless the operator opts to continue running them on a 100% commercial basis. This means that Histon will lose its Thursday service, the 110, to Ely; and Rampton will lose its three times daily service, the 106, to Ely. And of course people who live on the routes in Cottenham and beyond will lose their service as well. It’s an especially cruel blow for Rampton because the 106 provides a connection to the Stagecoach service which runs into Cambridge. Continue reading
County councillors’ February 2011 monthly report
Our monthly report for February 2011 is now available. Click here to view.
We’ve moved: to www.chilibdems.co.uk
From 1 Sep 10 David and Sue have moved to www.chilibdems.co.uk. At this site we will not just report our county councillor activity but we will also be joined by our district councillor colleagues (Jonathan Chatfield and Edd Stonham for Histon and Impington and Lynda Harford for Cottenham).
The new site is more ‘sophisticated’ and we hope that it will bring you more useful and timely information.
That means: no new stories on this site for the time being. Retune your radio to chilibdems!
Halting progress on the B1049
Progress with the cycle path improvements and speed limit changes on the B1049 through Histon and Impington is proceeding, but in fits and starts. The stretch from Cambridge Road to New Road is largely completed but that’s only a quarter of what is planned. Read the rest of this entry.
Please don’t park on the footpath; 22 Aug 10
Too many motorists park on the footpath because they don’t want to inconvenience other road users. They seem to forget the inconvenience which they are causing to other users of the footpath. Read the rest of this entry.
Library service review
Details have been announced of Cambridgeshire County Council’s library service review consultation timetable. There will be a series of public meetings including two at the Over conference and community centre on 12 Aug 10 and 14 Sep 10 between 1830 and 2030.
Click here for information about the Over conference and community centre.
Click here to access the on-line questionnaire.
July 2010 report for parish councils
Our Jul 10 report is now available. Click here or in the menu bar on the left to access it.
Orchard Park funday etc: 30 Jul 10
It was a damp start but the sun came out soon after eleven and the official opening of the Orchard Park community facilities could go ahead as planned this morning. The Community Council arranged a family fun day and this will continue through the week. Read the rest of this entry.
Cambridge transport debated at Westminster Hall
Cambridge City MP spoke at the recent adjournment debate. He began:
‘I am delighted to have secured this crucial debate, especially as it is the last Westminster Hall debate before the long recess. I apologise, Mr Sheridan, for detaining you and the Minister from the break. Transport affects all my constituents daily, in one way or another, and it is a major concern that is raised constantly by residents and employers. Having spent almost my whole life in Cambridge, and having chaired the Cambridge traffic management committee for many years, I know the problems all too well. However, I am enthusiastic about the opportunities to make transport in Cambridge better for all-for businesses using important freight routes, for commuters who make the daily journey to work, and for tourists who come to enjoy the region’s historical and cultural attractions.’
Click hereto read Julian’s speech in full and the subsequent response from the (Lib Dem) minister.