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Final call on growth

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WelcomeAutumn 2013

Welcome to the autumn issue of South Cambs Magazine.

Arguably one of our most vital consultations comes to its conclusion in September as we close the third and final round of asking your views on how we should develop the district over the next 20 years. The issues being tackled affect us all so please make sure you have your say - see page 31 for details.

One year on from the London 2012 Games we’ve enjoyed our very own record breaking sporting festival with thousands of people descending on Milton Country Park for a free family fun day - see page 6 to see what happened.

And finally, head to page 20 to find out how we’re helping even more businesses with more free workshops.

Cllr Ray ManningLeader South Cambridgeshire District Council

ContentsContact Us ............................ 4Community ........................... 6Competition .......................... 12About Your Council .............. 14Sustainability ........................ 18Business ............................... 20Young People ....................... 22Recycling & Waste ............... 24Housing ................................ 28Local Plan Special ............... 31Environmental Health .......... 41Sport ..................................... 44

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South Cambridgeshire will continue to be the best place to live, work and study in the country. Our district will demonstrate impressive and sustainable economic growth. Our residents will have a superb quality of life in an exceptionally beautiful, rural and green environment. The Council will be recognised as consistently innovative and a high performer with a track record of delivering value for money by focussing on the priorities, needs and aspirations of our residents, parishes and businesses.

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Community South Cambs Magazine

Record crowds got on their marks, got set and went to Park Life in August

to enjoy a free fun-filled day of sport and entertainment for all the family. A year on from the London Olympics, around 5,000 people flocked to Milton

Country Park to take part in a range of sports, see local talent perform on the

Youth Council stage and browse local crafts and produce.

Blue skies made a great backdrop for watersports, with over 450 people having a go at canoeing, kayaking and paddleboarding. Other activities on offer for all age groups included archery, trampolining, golf, fencing, all-ability bikes with You Can Bike Too and agility equipment for toddlers. Local charities and organisations were also out in force, including village walking and running groups, Cambridgeshire Police and Fire services,

the RSPB and Wildlife Trust as well as two of our Chairman’s

charities - Help for Heroes and the Sick Children’s

Trust.

Family fun in the sun

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Cllr Pippa Corney, cabinet member responsible

for sport and community, said: “Park Life is our biggest event

of the year, and once again it was a fantastic day of free sport

and entertainment for the whole family. I’d like to thank

everyone who made the day such a success, whether you

were a visitor, volunteer or running an activity or stall.

“There were many highlights, but I especially hope that the hundreds of opportunities to try different sports will result in local people taking up new activities as part of a healthy and active lifestyle.”

The free event was organised by us and partners Cambridge Sport Lakes Trust and

supported by media partners Heart FM.

Celebrating Age The Cambridgeshire Celebrates Age (CCA) network continues to grow, with plenty of regular and one-off activities on offer for the over 50’s.

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Citizens Advice Bureaux (CAB) in South Cambridgeshire are under increasing pressure to provide legal advice for separating families experiencing contact and residence disputes over children, and splitting finances. Recent changes to legal aid mean that only child protection or proven domestic violence cases will be considered for state support. Put simply, if you and your partner separate and you want to resolve a dispute through court, it’s likely you’ll have to pay your legal costs or represent yourself. We provide funding for four local bureaux: Cambridge & District, East Herts, Royston Outreach and Uttlesford. CAB advisers are trained to assess clients’ situations, helping to resolve them or referring them to specialist organisations. Bureaux have links with solicitors who may offer limited free advice or fixed-price packages. A common issue when couples divorce or split up is what happens to the family home - with partners concerned that any equity could easily be swallowed up in solicitors’ fees. The CAB can refer couples to mediation services to help them through disagreements and find fair solutions for the division of assets without resorting to the courts.

For details of your local CAB visit www.adviceguide.org.uk or contact 08444 111 444

Changes in legal aid for family law advice

CCA is a partnership of agencies, charities, individuals and councils aiming to promote wellbeing and improve quality of life for older people. To mark the United Nations International Day of Older People, a series of events are planned throughout October.

For more information about activities in your area visit www.cambscelebratesage.org.uk or contact Linda Browne on [email protected] or 03450 450 500

A special brochure for October events will be available soon

Time for teaEarlier this year we arranged a traditional tea party with Care Network, the Parish Council and local people in Melbourn for elderly residents. Hosted by the village college, over 170 people attended, including students and staff. Music and singing acts kept guests entertained as the students served tea as part of their Personal, Social, Health and Citizenship qualification. The event brought together people of all ages and everyone wanted to do it all over again - with the next event due to take place on 25 September. The success of the Melbourn event has led to us funding Care Network to arrange similar events in other parishes. There could be one in a village college near you in the coming months.

A tea party guest and Melbourn Village College student chatting

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Superfast broadband on its way to South CambsBusinesses and households are being reassured they won’t have to wait too much longer for superfast broadband as Connecting Cambridgeshire - a multi-million pound investment project - gets underway. BT has been tasked with planning the broadband roll-out to make the best use of public money so that it reaches every Cambridgeshire community by 2015. The re-design of the network will involve upgrading over 100 telephone exchanges and installing many more new cabinets. Due to the poor network in large parts of the district, more work is needed to plan the roll-out in South Cambridgeshire, but we expect to see a substantial number of villages reached with fibre broadband during 2014. A new ‘My Area’ checker will be available on the Connecting Cambridgeshire website www.connectingcambridgeshire.co.uk by the end of September to show how areas and parishes fit in to the roll-out plan as it progresses. It will be regularly updated. Cllr Nick Wright, cabinet member for economic development, said: “We know how important good broadband is to our residents and businesses and it is welcome news that it will reach a significant number of our villages during 2014.”

New community forumsWe’re holding forums and drop-in sessions to allow residents living in villages close to large new developments to hear the latest news.Northstowe Saturday 14 September: drop-in session, 10am to noon, Ploughman Hall, Willingham Wednesday 18 September: education evening with the parish forum - public are welcome to attend. 7pm, Hatton Park Primary School, Longstanton Saturday 16 November: drop-in session, 10am to noon, Longstanton Village Institute - give your views on where the Northstowe boundary should be Saturday 30 November: drop-in session, 10am to noon, Oakington Pavilion - give your views on where the Northstowe boundary should beCambridge North West Thursday 26 September: Methodist Hall, Castle Street, Cambridge. Drop-in from 4pm to 6pm, presentations from 6.30pm to 8pm Tuesday 21 January: Methodist Hall, Castle Street, Cambridge. Drop-in from 4pm to 6pm, presentations from 6.30pm to 8pmSouthern Fringe For information about the Community Forum for the Southern Fringe area, visit www.cambridge.gov.uk/southern-fringe- community-forum or call 01223 457617

Openreach are busy carrying out surveys to re-design the network

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Competition South Cambs Magazine

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Chop, chop - tell us your views for the chance to WIN a cookery course for two!We publish South Cambs Magazine for you, our residents, and want to know what you think of it. Take part in our readers’ survey and you could win a fabulous prize of a one-day course for two people at the Cambridge Cookery School.Over the last few years we’ve made changes to the magazine to try to keep costs down, and currently spend less than 10 pence to design, print and deliver each edition to your door. As well as delivering value for money, we want to make the magazine as interesting and easy to read as possible, and your feedback will help us shape future editions.

Fill the survey in online at - www.scambs.gov.uk/magazinesurveyor complete and send back page 13 (opposite)

Our fantastic prize of a

cookery class for two people at the

Cambridge Cookery School is worth up to

£220.Run by Tine Roche, the school is based in a

stunning contemporary teaching kitchen in central Cambridge. Offering something for every age and level of cook, Tine’s aim is to inspire people to rekindle their

love of cooking. Classes cover skills from baking for five year olds to corporate team building sessions for up to 40 guests.

Cambridge Cookery School is the perfect place to learn to cook or expand your repertoire under the guidance of Tine and her experienced team. Bread-making, knife skills

and an array of colourful World cuisines are taught in fully hands-on classes. Each class culminates in a meal and is the perfect opportunity to relax and enjoy the fruits of your labour. Complete our survey to enter the prize draw and you and a friend could win the

chance to experience Cambridge Cookery School’s magic.

Completed surveys must reach us by 30 September. The competition winner will be notified by 1 November and announced in the winter edition of this magazine.

Terms and conditions are available at www.scambs.gov.uk/t-c or by calling 03450 450 500.

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Flying high after competition winTwo families are winging their way to Duxford Air Show after scooping family tickets in our summer competition.Laura Potter from Swavesey and Jaymes

Sinclair from Girton won the prizes donated by IWM Duxford. The Air Show takes place on Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 September.Jaymes Sinclair, 27, from Wellbrook Way, Girton,

said: “It was a real surprise to receive the call saying I’d

won the competition as it’s not often you win anything. We’re really looking forward to the day out at the air show.”

Spending review confirms further cuts for Local GovernmentThe Government’s comprehensive spending review at the end of June has confirmed that the pot of money provided to local councils is being cut by a further 10% from 2015/16. The news was broadly in line with what we were expecting but means we are facing a fifth consecutive year of cuts to our funding. We have already found over £4 million of savings from working more efficiently, including bringing our contact centre back in-house and being smarter with our IT systems. This has meant we have made savings with little effect on our residents.However, councillors have warned that there are tough decisions ahead as further savings are now needed. Cllr Simon Edwards, deputy leader and cabinet member for finance, said: “We have an excellent track record for sound financial management but our job becomes harder and harder as we are asked to make even more savings. There is no question there will be tough decisions ahead but we are in as good a position as possible as we have planned ahead for the cuts to funding and have begun a project to help us achieve further efficiencies of around £1 million. We’re totally committed to continuing to meet residents’ needs and future aspirations but we will have to cut our cloth accordingly.”

Bringing our contact service back in-house saved taxpayers £250,000 a year

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Each summer we send forms to every household in the district, asking residents to confirm the names of registered electors. This year the Government has delayed the canvass and you will receive your form in October. This is due to some big changes that will take place in electoral registration in the coming years. There will be more about these changes in future issues of South Cambs Magazine. It is important that you respond to the form as quickly as possible. Remember, you need to be on the electoral register to be able to vote in next year’s European Parliament and South Cambridgeshire district elections. If you don’t need to make changes you can confirm your details over the phone, via text message or online. If you need to add or remove an elector, you will need to make the changes on the form and return it in the prepaid envelope.

The Edited Register By law, an edited version of the register must be made available for purchase by third parties. If you wish to opt out of the edited register you must tell us as we are no longer allowed to carry over your ‘opt out’ from previous registrations. You can do this when making changes on the form or when confirming your details online or over the phone. You cannot do this via text message.

All change in electoral registration

For more information visit ww.scambs.gov.uk/elections or contact us on [email protected] or 03450 455 214

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Sustainability South Cambs Magazine

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Recent research has shown as many as nine out of ten homes in South Cambridgeshire could benefit from a range of home energy upgrades such as better loft and wall insulation, more efficient boilers and solar panels. Making the change to a warmer and greener future doesn’t have to cost the earth as loans can be secured. The money you save on bills pays for the improvements, so they are effectively free. We are making it a priority to help residents overcome obstacles to getting energy saving work done and come the autumn we are looking to launch a new campaign called Action on Energy South Cambridgeshire, which would provide:

advice and home energy assessments

• access to grants for people on low incomes, and those in ‘hard to treat’ homes - like properties with solid walls

• access to loans, if required, so that the cost of work can be recovered over time from savings on energy bills

• high quality work from accredited installers.

The scheme will help residents make the most of the new government initiative, the Green Deal, helping you understand what you can do, how much you can save and options for finance. To help local people see in practice what can be achieved we have been carrying out a pilot project using funding from the government Green Deal Pioneer Places scheme. This money has allowed us to energy assess 50 homes of all shapes and sizes to good effect. Energy projects officer, Siobhan Mellon, explains: “The assessments have shown us that nearly all homes could be improved as the vast majority were built at a time of lower energy efficiency standards. This is where Action on Energy will be able to help, as the first step in the process is finding out where opportunities for improvements lie.” Richard and Gill Smith who own a 1970s four bedroom home in Little Abington recently had an energy assessment carried out. Richard said: “The Green Deal assessment provided a thorough and thought-provoking review of our energy consumption and the energy efficiency of our house. The report confirmed that in a number of areas such as insulation and sources of heat we are already on the right track, and it prompted a decision to invest in a modern, efficient oil central heating boiler." A report to confirm Action on Energy South Cambridgeshire will be going to the Council Leader’s portfolio holder meeting in September.

If you would like to be contacted with more information when the Action on Energy campaign launches contact Siobhan Mellon on [email protected] or 03450 450 500

Action on Energy for warmer and cheaper to run homesAs the cost of heating our homes continues to rise we’re working harder than ever to help residents make energy saving improvements.

carrying out a Green Deal assessment

Richard and Gill Smith took action after an energy assessment


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Village Energy DaysBoth events will feature talks by local residents, stalls from local energy companies and fun interactive displays showing people the different ways they can go green to save energy and money. This ranges from inexpensive DIY options to the professional installation of better insulation, heating upgrades and renewable energy solutions. These events are the latest in an award winning series organised by groups in our Sustainable Parish Energy Partnership. Each event draws on the expertise and enthusiasm of local people who have already taken steps to live more sustainably. For more information on the Partnership visit www.spep.net

Two village markets, planned for 14 September, will also have energy themes with displays and information stalls alongside their usual fare:

Haslingfield Village Energy DaySaturday 9 NovemberHaslingfield Village Hall, New Road.From 10.30am

Gamlingay Green Day Saturday 19 OctoberGamlingay Ecohub, Stocks Lane10am to 3pm

Fulbourn Community MarketTownley Memorial Hall, Fulbourn Centre2pm to 4.30pm

Bassingbourn Living Local marketWar Memorial Green10am to 12.30pm

Fun interactive displays show people of all ages the different ways they can go green.

Solar project’s glowing start Solar panels on the roof of our Cambourne office hit their year one energy generation target a month ahead of schedule this summer - saving nearly £3,000.The panels were installed last July in partnership with Cambourne Parish Council and by June this year they had generated over 25,000kw of energy as well as reducing our carbon dioxide emissions by over 14,000kg. The installation was part of a bigger innovative project across Cambourne making the most of £950,000 of developer funding to provide free electricity for several public buildings. June also saw South Cambridgeshire’s 1,000th solar panel system installed on a Council-owned home and, after we struck a new deal with Savills Solar, it was announced that another 1,000 would be installed before the end of the year. Once a Council home is fitted with solar panels, tenants immediately reap the benefit of free electricity during the day and we’ve seen savings in excess of £150 a year on fuel bills. These solar projects are great news for the district’s green credentials, which we hope to build on in the months and years ahead to firmly establish us as an environmentally friendly authority focused on lowering fuel bills and using clean, green power.

Council leader, Cllr Ray Manning with the special display panel in our reception showing how the solar panels are performing at any time

Two free community events to help residents make their home warmer and cheaper to run are planned this autumn.


Business South Cambs Magazine

Autumn 2013

We have some great news for businesses in South Cambridgeshire - a second series of free practical workshops.The workshops form part of our South Cambridgeshire Business Support Service and are back following last year’s extremely strong take up from local businesses. The 15 half-day workshops are delivered by leading business support specialists, Exemplas, and have been designed to address specific issues raised by local firms. The workshops are free to attend for anyone with a South Cambridgeshire postcode and are unique in that they offer follow on advice designed to help attendees implement what they have learned.

Impington based Cernunnos took advantage of the last series of workshops when they realised gaps in their business knowledge were holding them back from reaching their full potential. The workshops introduced the theory and foundation they needed, particularly in regards to marketing, providing useful tips and advice to ensure they achieved the best possible results. Leemya McKeown, Business Development Manager of Cernunnos, said: “We had come into the business from an ethical standpoint, but we hadn’t come from business backgrounds and didn’t appreciate the dynamics of

a business. The workshops have been an invaluable tool in developing our business knowledge and we are delighted to have had the opportunity to make a real positive change.”

For more information visit www.exemplas.com/southcambs To book your place call 0844 346 0755 or email [email protected]

Free workshops for local firms

How to get new customers

Explore how to find new customers and keep them coming back

Tues 10 Sept 9.30am - 12.30pm Melbourn

Mon 4 Nov 9.30am - 12.30pm Over

How to use networking to get new business

Explore effective networking tips and gain confidence

Mon 23 Sept 1.30pm - 4.30pm Cambourne

Wed 20 Nov 1.30pm - 4.30pm Fulbourn

How to improve your profit

Take a refreshed look at your business and make positive changes to your profits

Wed 9 Oct 1.30pm – 4.30pm Fulbourn

Thurs 12 Dec 1.30pm – 4.30pm Cambourne

How to manage money and make a profit

Take control of your business by increasing your financial awareness

Thurs 3 Oct 1.30pm – 4.30pm Over

Thurs 28 Nov 9.30am - 12.30pm Melbourn

How to get ready to raise finance

Understand how to get your business ready to raise finance

Tues 15 Oct 9.30am - 12.30pm Cambourne

How to find and win new contracts

Identify new opportunities and improve your chances of winning contracts

Thurs 14 Nov 9.30am – 12.30pm Cambourne

How to plan for success

Preparing and reviewing a business plan to help your business succeed

Wed 4 Sept 9.30am - 12.30pm Over

Tues 22 Oct 9.30am - 12.30pm Melbourn

How to employ people - the basics

An overview of the basics of employing staff for the first time

Wed 27 Nov 9.30am - 12.30pm Cambourne

How to maximise market awareness

Understand what type of web presence is right for your business and how to use it for maximum impact

Fri 20 Sept 9.30am - 12.30pm Fulbourn

Wed 4 Dec 9.30am - 12.30pm Cambourne

Leemya McKeown, Business Development Manager of Cernunnos


Young People South Cambs Magazine

In June youth councillors joined voluntary group Cambridge Conversations to launch its ‘Ten Sofas Ten Minutes’ initiative. The big idea is to put one or two sofas up at various events in and around South Cambridgeshire and invite young people across the district to stop, sit and talk for ten minutes about what they’d like to see in their local areas, what their concerns might be and anything else. Watch out for the youth council’s pop up sofas and have your say!

In July, youth councillors attended the UNITE Summer Business Forum at Elms BMW in Cambourne They chatted to businesses about employment opportunities for young people and asked what skills employers look for. They also had the chance to talk to the speakers from BSkyB, BT, the Chamber of Commerce, BMW and founder of the Big Issue, John Bird.

Summer work experienceA structured work programme gave each student the opportunity to shadow officers and gain confidence and practical experience in town planning, urban design, architecture, transport planning, sustainability, wildlife and conservation. Towards the end of the programme the students presented their individual planning and design projects to officers and parents, who were impressed by the quality of work produced. The students were given advice on interview preparation and job searching skills as well as shown how to put together a competitive portfolio for prospective universities and employers to showcase the skills and knowledge they had gained. Dale Hargrove of Swavesey Village College, who is also a youth councillor for South Cambridgeshire, said: “I found the work placement very enjoyable. It has given me valuable experience that I can carry with me, and which I can put on my CV to help improve my chances of getting into my top choice university.”

Youth Council round-up

Youth Council Nomination Slip Name: ...............................................................................................................................................................................................

Address: ……………………………………….…………………….…......................................................................…………………...

Telephone: ………………………….........................………… Email: .…….......................................…………....…………………….Please return to Tracy Mann at: Youth Council, South Cambridgeshire District Council, Cambourne Business Park, Cambourne, Cambridge CB23 6EA

Are you interested in joining the Youth Council? Our Youth Council will shortly be completing its first year. We’ll soon be looking for more young people living in South Cambridgeshire to put themselves forward to be part of next year's team. If you’re aged between 13 and 17 and would like to be part of the next Youth Council, please visit our Facebook page, or email [email protected]

In July we welcomed a group of 14 and 15 year old work experience students to our New Communities and Planning department, offering them an insight into potential careers.

Work experience students working on their planning and design projects

www.facebook.com/SCYouthCouncil or [email protected] in touch


Collection dates Bins must be out by 7am on the designated day of your collection

Day late collection Green & blue bins Black bin Change to collection

Waste & Recycling South Cambs Magazine

Babraham, Balsham, Gt Abington, Gt Shelford, Harston, HauxtonHildersham, Hinxton, Ickleton, Lt Abington, Lt Shelford, Pampisford, Stapleford

Bartlow, Castle Camps, Horseheath, Linton, Sawston, Shudy Camps

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Carlton, Coton, Gt Wilbraham, Histon, Horningsea, Impington, Lt Wilbraham, Madingley, Orchard Park, Six Mile Bottom, Teversham/Cherry Hinton*, West Wickham, West Wratting, Weston Colville

Fen Ditton, Fulbourn/Cherry Hinton*, Girton, Milton, Oakington, Stow-cum-Quy, Westwick

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* Cherry Hinton north of the railway as Teversham

* Cherry Hinton south of the railway as Teversham

Bar Hill, Childerley, Chittering, Dry Drayton, Knapwell, Landbeach, Longstanton, Swavesey, Waterbeach

Boxworth, Caxton, Conington, Cottenham, Elsworth, Fen Drayton, Lolworth, Over, Rampton, Willingham

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Cambourne, Comberton, Croxton, Eltisley, Graveley, Hardwick, Papworth Everard, Papworth St Agnes, Toft

Abington Pigotts, Arrington, Bassingbourn, Bourn, Croydon, Gamlingay, Guilden Morden, Hatley, Litlington, Longstowe, Lt Gransden, Shingay-cum-Wendy, Steeple Morden, Tadlow

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Barton, Foxton, Grantchester, Gt Eversden, Harlton, Haslingfield, Kingston, Lt Eversden, Newton, Orwell, Shepreth, Thriplow & Heathfield, Whittlesford, Whaddon, Wimpole

Barrington, Caldecote, Duxford, Fowlmere, Gt Chishill, Heydon, Lt Chishill, Melbourn, Meldreth

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Please use your black bin for material that cannot be put in green or blue bins Excess black bin material cannot be collected. Please take it to Milton or Thriplow Recycling Centres Nappies should be put in the black bin Empty and full paint tins cannot be collected. Please take them to Milton or Thriplow Recycling Centres

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TEAR MEOUT & STICKME TO YOURFRIDGEFor more information visit www.scambs.gov.uk/recycling or call 03450 450 063

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We’re pleased to report that you’ve given our waste and recycling service the thumbs up in our latest satisfaction survey with more people happy than when we last polled you two years ago.We sent out surveys to 2,200 randomly selected households with 97% of people responding that the service was as good, or better, than it was 12 months ago. We are really grateful to everyone

who got back to us, and it is great news you are pleased with what we are doing. However, we know there is always room to improve and that’s what we plan to do. The most common issues raised in the survey were that bins are sometimes put back so they block driveways and, as some people are such avid recyclers (please keep it up!), not all your recycling can fit in the blue bin.

We’ve reminded our crews about replacing bins correctly but we are always happy to hear from you if there is still a problem.

Please remember that if you have too much blue bin recycling it can be placed in a separate container next to your bin which we will empty and return.

Satisfaction high but we want to keep improving

For a reminder of what goes in which bin turn to page 25

Top recyclers are being reminded that extra items can be put out next to your bin

Housing South Cambs Magazine


Foundation laid for early Christmas present Four people in need of housing will be given an early Christmas present this year when they move into a newly built council house in Linton. The one-bedroom semi-detached homes will be the first to be completed under our biggest building programme of new council houses since the 1950s. Over the next 30 years we will be investing millions of pounds to build up to 1,000 new council-owned and affordable properties. By the end of August the roof was going up at the site on Chalklands where ten under-utilised council-owned garages used to be. The homes will be made available to people on our housing waiting list. Our building programme of up to 1,000 homes has been made possible thanks to our innovative thinking after the Government changed the way it funds housing and we will add much-needed homes to our existing stock of over 5,000 properties. We are also working hard to see more affordable homes built in partnership with parish councils, developers and affordable housing providers and by the end of 2013 over 200 new homes will have been completed - a 100% rise on last year.

Plans to build on existing work to combat homelessness over the next five years are out for consultation and we are encouraging local residents to have their say.Successful schemes we already run include investing £1 million to bring empty homes back into use as temporary accommodation, ongoing partnerships with housing associations to build new homes for local people and the start of the biggest building programme of new Council-owned homes in two generations. Help and advice is also in place to help residents affected by national changes to housing and council tax benefit.New plans suggest six key themes:

boosting advice and support about finances and budgeting

improving access to local, affordable private rented sector housing

continuing to provide homes for single people, especially those with additional needs

focusing on homelessness prevention for residents with mental health problems

improving the way information is delivered through social media and other formats

increasing the amount of good quality temporary accommodation.

The consultation will close on Friday 4 October. Information can be found at www.scambs.gov.uk/homelessnessconsultation and hard copies are available on request. Comments can

be made to Julie Fletcher at [email protected] or by post to South Cambridgeshire District Council, Cambourne Business Park, Cambourne, Cambridgeshire, CB23 6EA

Have your say on plans to combat homelessness

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Your plan, your district, your sayAfter two years of planning, 30 exhibitions, assessments of around 400 possible housing sites and over 30,000 comments being submitted we are entering the final stage of arguably one of our most important consultations.

The topic of debate has been South Cambridgeshire’s Local Plan which is a key document to guide how our area will be developed to provide new jobs and homes up until 2031. Although we tend to find jobs and housing are always the focus of debate, the draft plan also includes a raft of other policies to protect what makes the area unique and make sure it continues to be a top place to live, work and study in the country. A consultation to give you a final opportunity to tell us your views launched on Friday 19 July and we’re urging everyone to get involved before 5pm on Monday 14 October - an extension of two weeks.

What’s happened so far? Before asking your views on how the area should be developed we first needed to find out what land was available. In the summer of 2011 we carried out a ‘call for sites’ where landowners and developers put forward nearly 300 sites for us to consider. We assessed all the sites against strict criteria to look at things such as impact on the landscape, access, flooding and provision of

services like schools and utilities. This whittled down the sites to the best 52 options which would have still provided far more homes than needed.

In July last year we then began the first round of consultation where we asked for your views on some key policies for the new plan, gathered views on the 52 sites and asked whether the focus of housing development should be on creating new towns and villages or at existing villages.

A second round of consultation then took place jointly with Cambridge City Council in January this year to look at the approach to development across the two areas and 11 extra sites which were put forward during round one. We’re very grateful to everyone who took part in the consultations as over 30,000 comments were made which has helped shape our proposals.

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What did people say? We received comments on all sides of the debate. We’ve taken into consideration all the views submitted but know we are not going to be able to put a plan forward that pleases everyone.

During earlier consultations the majority of people told us:

they wanted our plan to focus development in new towns or villages rather than spreading housing across existing villages

the green belt around Cambridge is important and we should plan new housing on brownfield land first

many people commented how important it is to make sure the right services were delivered for new homes

transport implications were also a top concern

Do we need to plan for more homes? All councils have a duty to plan for the growth expected in their area. This makes sure that future generations have the opportunity to live where they grew up and economic success and new jobs can be supported with high quality housing. Without a plan in place that will provide enough land for homes to be built on we would be more open to proposals from developers for housing in locations that are not plannerd for and that more people may be unhappy with.

What’s already happening? Our current Local Plan includes 14,000 new homes and what we are working on now is what comes next. Some of the homes in our current plan have already been built or have planning permission and others are yet to begin. The main locations are at the new town of Northstowe and sites on the edge of Cambridge such as near the park and ride at Trumpington and both sides of Huntingdon Road in the north west of Cambridge. Despite the recent recession and slow down in the housing market around 1,000 jobs a year have been created in the district so we still need to plan for growth.

Planning for the futureAn assessment of the most recent Census, latest population forecasts and evaluation of the regional and UK economy has been carried out to show the number of new jobs and homes we need to plan for up until 2031. The assessment showed we need to plan for: 22,000 new jobs 5,000 additional new homes (in addition to the 14,000 homes in our current plan).

Find out moreDuring July we held ten consultation events so residents could come and talk to planners about what’s proposed in the draft Local Plan. There are still more events planned in September so come along and have your say.Events have already been held in Sawston, Linton, Trumpington, Comberton, Waterbeach, Great Shelford, Cherry Hinton, Bar Hill, Cambourne and Cambridge.

September events - all 2.30pm to 7.30pm: Sawston - Monday 2 Spicers Pavilion, Cambridge Road Caldecote - Tuesday 3 Village Hall, Furlong Way Gamlingay - Wednesday 4 Eco Hub, Stocks Lane Histon & Impington - Thursday 5 Recreation Ground, New Road, Impington Bourn - Friday 6 Village Hall, Short Street Melbourn - Monday 9 All Saints Community Hall, Station Road Swavesey - Tuesday 10 Swavesey Village College, Gibraltar Lane

An unstaffed exhibition will also be displayed in Caxton Village Hall, Gransden Road, on Thursday 5 September from 10 am to 7.45pm and Friday 6 September 10am to 4pm.

Visit www.scambs.gov.uk/localplan to view the draft plan or see pages 37 and 38 for more information on the consultation process and how to have your say


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Where are homes proposed?After two rounds of consultation we have effectively ruled out development as part of the new Local Plan on most of the sites we originally considered. The map and information on these page shows where development is proposed for the additional 5,000 homes needed by 2031 as well as grey boxes showing the big sites carried forward from the last local plan. Next to each new site there is a relevant policy number as you will need this when we ask you to give us your views.

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Willingham (policy H/1g) 50 homes on land east of Rockmill End

Expansion West of Cambourne (policy SS/8) Fourth linked village to the west for 1,200 homes, all of which by 2031 The homes along with the new village at Bourn Airfield gives scope for public transport improvements Green space would be included to separate from Caxton

Comberton (policy H/1h) 90 homes opposite Comberton Village College Will deliver much needed football pitch and changing facilities for Toft and community car park

Gamlingay (policy H/1f) Redevelopment of brownfield land for jobs and 90 homes on Green End Industrial Estate

Melbourn (policy H/1e) 65 homes on land to the rear of Victoria Way

New village at Bourn Airfield (policy SS/6) 3,500 homes on a partly brownfield site, 1,700 of which by 2031 The homes along with the expansion of Cambourne gives scope for public transport improvements Green space would be included to separate from nearby villages

Northstowe extension (policy SS/7) Including the previously reserved land in the Local Plan will not see the number of homes increase, but will help improve the design

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Cambridge City Council is consulting on its Local Plan at the same time as us. To view proposals inside the City

boundary visit www.cambridge.gov.uk/draft-local-plan-2014


New town north of Waterbeach (policy SS/5) 8,000 - 9,000 homes on a partly brownfield site, 1,400 of which by 2031 The railway station would be relocated to serve both the existing village and new town A10 and the A14 junction would need to be improved and other alternatives to car use given Separation between the new town and Waterbeach village to retain its character

Sawston (policy H/1a, b, and c) 200 homes by redeveloping brownfield land on part of Dales Manor Business Park 80 homes between Dales Manor Business Park and Babraham Road 260 homes south of Babraham Road and east of the village

Histon & Impington (policy E/8) Parish Council proposal for new ‘gateway’ to the village around the Busway stop

Transport strategyCambridgeshire County Council is carrying out a consultation on the draft Transport Strategy for Cambridge and South Cambridgeshire. They have been working alongside us and Cambridge City Council to support proposals included in both districts' Local Plans. We are aware that transport was a common concern raised during each phase of the Local Plan consultations. The County Council will be at consultation events to talk to residents. You can have your say about transport issues by responding to their current consultation.

The consultation closes at 5pm on Friday 30 September.

You can also view more information and comment on the proposals by visiting www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/tscsc

Histon & Impington (policy H/1d) 25 homes in Impington Lane


Darwin Green (policy SS/2) Part of a housing-led extension to Cambridge The small extension to the site will improve the quality of the development but there is no overall increase in the number of homes being planned

Community stadiumAlong with Cambridge City Council we assessed the planning merits and gathered residents’ views on nine locations for a possible community stadium. This would become the home for Cambridge United and provide facilities for many sports. Both councils have said that none of the options considered are acceptable and many would harm the green belt and setting of Cambridge. We can see that a community stadium would be desirable and will continue to work with the promoters, but as yet the right site hasn’t come forward.

Cambridge City Football ClubThe club has come forward with a plan for a separate stadium on greenbelt land in Sawston. We helped them during our earlier consultation by gathering opinions but local residents were generally opposed to the plans due to the potential transport implications of a 3,000 seat stadium and affect on the greenbelt. The club’s plans have not been included in the Local Plan.


Other policies snapshotThe Local Plan contains a number of other policies. Here we have pulled together a quick guide to some that might be of interest. Again, we’ve added the policy number as you need this to have your say.

Village frameworks (policy S/7) This is the line drawn around villages to show where development is usually allowed. We’re proposing to keep this line tightly drawn around villages as this is what you told us during consultations.

Affordable housing (policy H/9) Our policy of delivering 40% affordable housing in new developments where viable will continue

Local green spaces (policy NH/12) We’re proposing a new policy that will give green spaces such as recreation grounds that parish councils and other groups have put forward the same protection as green belt

Business growth (policies E/9 and E/17) We want to make it easier for businesses to expand across the district so any restrictions no longer needed have been lifted. Planning applications will still be needed and judged on their merits.

Putting quality first (policy HQ/1) We know we need to make sure developments fit in with their surroundings. The plan includes a list of tests new developments must pass. These look at things such as the scale of buildings and materials being used, they check if the location is right and if the character of the area has been taken into account.

To look at all the policies in the draft Local Plan please visit www.scambs.gov.uk/localplan

Do you support or object to the draft Local Plan?In this final consultation residents, businesses and anyone with an interest in the future of the district are given the choice of saying whether they support or object to the Plan in a format set by government. This makes sure views can be passed on to an independent government inspector who will consider whether the plan needs to be changed before it is finalised. After the consultation ends on 14 October we will review all the comments received and councillors will then consider if any changes are needed before the plan is submitted to the government inspector. The inspector will review the plan next year and consider all comments received at a public inquiry.

Even if you have commented during the first rounds of consultation you need to do so again now.

Consultation extendedWe have based our Local Plan proposals on a lot of studies. Many of these are on-going research and assessments which are updated regularly and published from time to time. Unfortunately one of the documents we issued at the start of the current consultation was not the most up-to-date version. Although we have used the latest information to write the draft Plan we are publishing the updated document by 2 September. To give everyone a full six weeks with all the relevant information we are extending the deadline for responses to 5pm on Monday 14 October. Please note that this update has no effect on the draft Local Plan in terms of the number of homes or where they should be located.

Have your sayOnline Where possible it is helpful if you can give your views on the draft Local Plan by visiting - www.scambs.gov.uk/localplan At the top of the page there is a link where you can view documents and make comments. There are also instructions you can follow.

EmailYou can download a response form and once completed email it to us at [email protected]

Post If you do not have access to the internet don’t worry as we have provided a response form on the following page which you can fill in and send back. For your comments to be registered you must include your contact details and the part of the plan or site you wish to comment on, including any change you are seeking. This can be done in a letter if you prefer.Forms and letters should be returned to:

Jo Mills, Director of Planning and New CommunitiesSouth Cambridgeshire District CouncilCambourne Business ParkCambridge, CB23 6EAFurther help If you need any further information or assistance in making comments please contact the Planning Policy Team on [email protected] or 03450 450 500.

All representations must be received by 5pm on 14 October 2013


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Have your sayOne form should be used for views on each site or policy that you want to comment on. You can attach separate paper, photocopy the form, or contact us for additional forms if commenting on more than one issue. Comments must be recieved by 5pm on 14 October. Please send to the address on page 37.

Your details (Note: we cannot register your comments without your contact details)

Title Name

Address

Postcode

Email (if applicable) Date

Your Comments

Which policy/paragraph/site in the draft Plan do you wish to comment on?

Do you: Support? Object?

What would you like to happen?

Remove policy/paragraph/site Add a new policy/paragraph/site

Amend the policy/paragraph/site

Why do you support or object to the policy, paragraph or site? if you would like to change or add something what would it say?

Additional information to help the Inspector (optional)

If you object it will help if you can say why - (please tick any which apply)Doesn't meet the development needs of the

area It isn’t consistent with national policy

There is a better alternative strategy It doesn’t comply with law

It won’t work or is undeliverable

Please indicate how you would like your views considered by an Inspector at an independant examination (both will be given equal consideration. Appearence at the examination will be at the discretion of the Inspector)

In writing Appearance in person

You can also make your comments online or by email - visit www.scambs.gov.uk/localplan

Data Protection and Freedom of Information - Information will be used solely for the Local Plan Review. Representations, including names, will be available to view on our website. Full representations, including addresses, are also available to view on request.

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Environmental HealthSouth Cambs Magazine


If you are not able to resolve a noise problem and need us to look into it contact our Environmental Health Team on [email protected] or 03450 450 063

A new national scheme which tells people about the hygiene standards of food outlets is launching in South Cambridgeshire to help residents choose where to eat out and shop for food.The new scheme, developed by the Food Standard’s Agency in partnership with local authorities, will be rolled out from 1 October. Our award winning Scores on the Doors scheme has already achieved real success by improving hygiene standards in food outlets across the district, but having a single nationwide scheme will mean a level playing field for businesses across the country, and consumers will be able to recognise and use the ratings from South Cambridgeshire to South Tyneside. Food outlets, such as restaurants, takeaways and pubs, are inspected by our food safety officers to check that their hygiene standards meet legal requirements. The hygiene standards found at these inspections are rated on a scale ranging from zero, meaning urgent improvement necessary, to a top rating of five for very good. Ratings will be available to view at www.food.gov.uk/ratings and each food business will be given a sticker and certificate which they are encouraged to display in the entrance to their premises.

Grubs up with new national scheme

Driven barking by noise?We’re encouraging neighbours to talk to one another to try and resolve one of the top noise complaints we receive - barking dogs.Although we are here to investigate noise complaints where necessary, we find that if neighbours talk to one another they can often resolve problems without us needing to be involved. If you are a dog owner please remember you have a duty to make sure your dog isn’t barking excessively and if it is happening you need to tell it firmly to stop. Many noise complaints are because dogs are barking when the owner is away from the house. If your neighbour’s dog is doing this remember that the owner might not know it is happening and you could try to discuss it with them calmly. If you do need to leave your dog at home you can reduce the amount it barks by making sure it is well exercised and fed - a tired dog barks less. The Association of Pet Behaviour Counsellors offers good advice and information about why dogs bark and what you can do about it. Visit www.apbc.org.uk or call (01386) 751 151. Ph

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Carbon monoxide - the ‘silent killer’As the winter draws closer and we start to think about turning the heating on, it is important to understand the dangers around carbon monoxide. Carbon monoxide, often referred to as the silent killer, is a highly poisonous gas that is difficult to detect as you cannot see, smell or taste it. Figures show that there are around 40 accidental deaths each year from carbon monoxide poisoning and many more people are left seriously ill. All appliances that burn wood or fossil fuels can emit carbon monoxide. The most common causes are incorrectly installed, poorly maintained or poorly ventilated household appliances, such as cookers, heaters and central heating boilers. Blocked flues and chimneys can also allow the gas to build up to dangerous levels. A headache is the most common symptom of mild carbon monoxide poisoning. Other symptoms include dizziness and nausea, vomiting, tiredness and confusion, stomach pain and shortness of breath. Other possible signs of a carbon monoxide leak include yellow instead of blue flames coming from gas appliances or staining, sooting or discolouration around your gas boiler, water heater, fire or stove. To lower the risk, you should have all appliances regularly serviced by a registered engineer, flues swept and a carbon monoxide alarm installed to alert you when levels of the gas are high.

For more information and advice visit www.hse.gov.uk/gas/domestic/co.htm

Grants for future sports starsSouth Cambridgeshire sports stars of the future can apply for a share of £10,000 of funding to help them reach their full potential.The funding is a continuation of our Elite Athlete Grant Scheme. Since 2009, we’ve awarded over £50,000 to more than 70 talented sports performers to support their sporting dreams. Grants of up to £1,000 are available to support local athletes at all stages of their sporting careers, whether they are competing regionally, making steady progress at national level or representing GB in world class events like the Olympics and Paralympics. Award amounts will be determined according to the level at which applicants are competing, the determination and drive that they have shown to achieve their goals, and their potential to reach world class events. Two funding rounds are available this financial year. Applications must

be received by Friday 27 September 2013 for grants awarded in October and 28

February 2014 for grants awarded in March. Previous applicants may apply. Nicholas Beer, a Waterbeach-based triathlete who recently won the British Championships and

has qualified for the World Championships in September

has been awarded £4,450 from the

scheme over four years. He says: “The grants from South Cambridgeshire District Council have been

instrumental in helping me achieve my goals and giving me the opportunity to help continue my quest to reach my potential. I am sure this is just the beginning of exciting things to come.” Cllr Pippa Corney, cabinet member with responsibility for sport, said: “I’m delighted that we are continuing this scheme for another year and am looking forward to awarding grants to more exceptional

sportspeople with South Cambridgeshire connections. The talent and dedication shown by our

Elite Athletes like Nick is phenomenal, and I’m very proud of the part we have played in supporting so many people to excel in their chosen sport.”


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For more information about the scheme and an application form visit www.scambs.gov.uk/eliteathletes or contact Joseph Minutolo at [email protected] or 03450 450 500

Nicholas Beer has been awarded £4,450 from the scheme over four years


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Autumn 2013

Get Active, feel good and stay healthyDid you know that to stay healthy, adults should be active for at least 150 minutes a week? It may sound like a lot, but small changes could quickly benefit the 19 out of 20 adults who aren’t regularly active.We keenly promote healthy and active lifestyles and have already set up thriving community walking and running groups, adult fitness sessions, exercise groups for the over 50s, paddleboarding taster sessions and much more across the district. To find out about activities in your area, or to start something in your village, get in touch and we will support you. Carmel contacted us last year about setting up a netball group in Whittlesford. She says: “I’d read an article about the Women Try Netball scheme in South Cambs Magazine, so when a friend said she'd love to play again, I got in touch with the Council. They provided ten free coaching sessions and helped with advertising. None of us had played since school but we had a great time and the group is going strong a year later. We run a weekly coaching session and have started playing friendly matches with groups like ours. It’s a great way to have fun, meet new people and keep fit.”

If you’d like to see similar activities in your village contact Helen Stepney on [email protected] or 03450 450 500 For more information about local groups and

activities visit www.scambs.gov.uk/sport For ideas on how to get active visit www.nhs.uk/Change4Life

Get active this autumnDon’t miss your chance to take part in our increasingly popular school holiday activities this autumn. They provide a fun environment to learn new skills, make friends and compete against each other. A parent recently wrote to us to say “My daughter attended the athletics camp during the Easter holidays and loved it so much she now attends athletics club on a Wednesday.” Participants said “awesome, wicked, can’t wait to come again” and parents are always asking “What are the dates for the next camps?” as they leave the current ones.

Netball Impington Sports Centre Wednesday 30 October 10am - 3.30pm £18 per child or £30 for two siblings

Athletics Wilberforce Road Athletics Track, Cambridge Thursday 31 October 9.30am - 3.00pm £18 per child or £30 for two siblings

Disability Golf Bourn Golf Club Friday 1 November 10 -12 noon £6 per child

For more information and a booking form contact Helen Stepney on [email protected]

or 03450 450 500

Netball is just one fun way to get active

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