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 This means that over the next year or so all subsidised routes will be withdrawn unless the operator opts to continue running them on a 100% commercial basis.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. (more…)

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.

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.

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.

Cambridge Open Studios

Cambridge Open Studios is an annual event whereby local artists throw open their studio doors to the public. It takes place in July and over 200 artists, including 7 in Cottenham, Histon and Impington, are exhibiting this year. Read the rest of this entry.

B1049 speed limits and cycle lanes

The County Council has begun the consultation on proposed ‘new’ speed limits for the B1049 south of Cottenham to the A14. At the same time it is consulting on a stretch of the cycling provision which will eventually extend all the way from the A14 to Cottenham. Read the rest of this entry.

Positive meeting at Histon FC

The Chairs of Histon and Impington Parish Councils met members of the Histon FC board this week. Four directors attended the meeting and it has been agreed that further meetings should be scheduled, probably 4 times a year. Read the rest of this entry.

HCV route consultation

The County Council has just completed a review of its route network from the point of view of its use by HCVs. The review differentiates between ‘strategic’ and ‘local’ routes. Click here to visit the CCC web-site and view it on line. Alternatively click here for direct access to the map. Note that the consultation runs until 5 Feb 10. Read the rest of this entry.

New Road crossing (nearly) ready

The council workmen have worked hard to get the new crossing on the B1049 by New Road finished by Xmas but it’s not quite ready. However it’s already apparent that this crossing is a big improvement on what was there before. Read the rest of this entry.

B1049 speed limit review: good in parts

The County Council has finally issued its speed limit review of the B1049. It’s good in parts, basically below the Green in Histon, but admits that it fails to account for the cycle path development northwards. Click here for a copy. Read the rest of this entry.

David Jenkins

Cottenham, Histon & Impington; including King's Meadows, Oakington & Westwick, Orchard Park and Rampton