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FROM YOUR COUNTY COUNCILLOR
I was honoured to have been invited to the VC Commemoration for Captain John Green on Friday 1
st
July and to
be able to join with the residents of Buckden in remembering Captain Green and the sacrifice he made for his
country and all those who served and died in World War I on the 100
th
anniversary of the Battle of the Somme. It
was a wonderful ceremony and I would like to pass on my thanks to all those involved in the organisation of this
event.
Following further discussions regarding a
devolution deal
for our area it has now been agreed to consult with the
general public. The proposed devolution deal is for Peterborough and Cambridgeshire encompassing 7 local au-
thorities. This new devolution deal brings £20 million a year for the next 30 years to the area for improvements to
infrastructure and transport and an additional £170 million for housing. The combined authority would be made up
of councillors from existing authorities and a newly elected major. The deal is now open for public consultation
which can be found at
www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/devolution
. The
survey is open until August 23
rd
2016
please
make your views known. If you do not have access to the internet or would like help in filling in this online survey
please contact me and I will be more than happy to help.
Please be advised that residents can come along to the Buckden Village Hall on the second Tuesday of the
month at 6.30pm for an hour to speak to me. I will be in the Aragon room and no appointment is necessary. My
next surgery will be held on
Tuesday 13
th
September 2016
.
Please do not hesitate to get in touch with me.
Julie Wisson County Councillor Buckden, Gransden and the Offords
07725 791459 01767 677837 Julie.Wisson@cambridgeshire.gov.uk
FROM YOUR DISTRICT COUNCILLOR
Potential Electoral Boundary Changes
The Boundary Commission has recommended some changes to local District Council Wards however they have
agreed with the Parish Council’s and District Council’s recommendation that the Buckden Ward should continue to
encompass Buckden, Stirtloe, Diddington, Southoe and Midloe. The next election will be in 2018.
Level Crossing
I am very concerned about the possible road safety dangers created by the long tailbacks both sides of the level
crossing between Buckden and The Offords. These problems are likely to worsen both during and after the con-
struction of the new A14 when extra traffic is forecast. With the support of both Parish Councils and other local
Councillors I intend to press for our level crossing to be considered as a ‘special case’. My first step will be to put
a motion to a full District Council meeting to gain its support.
Ouse Valley Way and other Rights of Way
The weather conditions this year have been perfect for the growth of not only grass but just about every other
plant. This has meant that not only our gardens but also our ROW have seen unprecedented growth. The problem
has been exacerbated by the wet weather which has made it difficult to cut grass etc. This month we shall hold
the first meeting of a new Ouse Valley Way management board which will consider the future maintenance of the
path and I intend to press, in other forums, for better maintenance of all other local ROW.
Buckden Village Festival
My congratulations to all of those involved in the organisation for the Festival Weekend. What a wonderful oppor-
tunity for all village residents, including the children, to get together. As one who helped organise similar events in
the past I sometimes feel a little nostalgic for the days when all of the village clubs and organisations ran their own
old fashioned fairground type stalls- I must be getting old!
Victoria Cross Commemoration
I was proud to join so many fellow villagers, young and old, in the commemoration of Captain John Green and
other village young men who sacrificed their lives in that awful conflict. Even the weather helped us to enjoy a well
organised event. Our thanks must go to Fiona, the PC Chairman for her leadership during the build-up to the day.
Please do not hesitate to contact me on 01480 810974 or
terry.hayward@huntingdonshire.gov.uk
With all best wishes
Terry Hayward (Cllr) Buckden Ward, Huntingdon District Council