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FROM YOUR COUNTY COUNCILLOR
Devolution
At the budget on 16
th
March the government announced a devolution deal for Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Suf-
folk and Norfolk. Briefly, the deal was for another tier of authority with an annual budget of 10 million for the next
10 years and one elected mayor for the whole geographical area. On March 22
nd
Cambridgeshire County Council
voted that in its present form the deal was not acceptable and further negotiations with the government regarding
a devolution deal would be required. As well as concern regarding an elected mayor, it was felt that a longer peri-
od of consultation with the public should be considered. If you would like any further information please contact
me.
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 sur-
gery will be held on
Tuesday 10th May 2016
.
Please do not hesitate to get in touch with me.
Julie Wisson, County Councillor Buckden and the Offords
07725 791459 01767 677837 Julie.Wisson@cambridgeshire.gov.uk
FROM YOUR DISTRICT COUNCILLOR
PLANNING
A village isn’t just a clump of houses situated in the countryside; a village is made up of the people who live and
work in it. I found it quite uplifting that well over 100 residents decided to attend the Open Meeting to oppose the
proposed development between Lucks Lane and the A1, which would effectively close the gap between Buckden
and Stirtloe. The discussion was sensible and measured and the opposition to this misguided proposed develop-
ment universal. Residents can rest assured that I shall do everything I can to ensure that the plans do not go
ahead.
SPORTS FACILITIES
I have written before about the excellent facilities provided by One Leisure, the HDC’s sports halls in the district.
The new venture is Cyclone Indoor Cycling this not only provides a ‘state of the art’ training facility with expert
instructors on hand but also the thrill of cycling in exciting countryside by the clever use of wrap round technology.
ROAD SAFETY
I am continuing to press the County Council to replace the 30 mph speed limit signs on Perry Road.
At the moment I do not hold regular ‘surgeries’ because I feel that residents can contact me easily by
email terry.hayward@huntingdonshire.gov.uk or by telephone 810974. I am always happy to meet and talk if it
was thought to be useful.
Spring is now with us, warmer weather, hopefully on the way, so get out and walk our splendid ROW.
With all best wishes
Regards
Terry Hayward (Cllr)
Buckden Ward, Huntingdonshire District Council
Buckden Village Festival
Calling all Cars & Prepare your costumes
Do you have an interesting or old car
Would you like to drive in the parade
If walking with the parade don’t forget to prepare your Rio Carnival themed
costume
Prizes for the most brightly dressed
Free entry
The parade meanders its way around the centre of the village from the Towers to the Playing Fields. It
will consist of a marching band, pedestrians and cars.
Pedestrians are welcome to turn up on the day. If you are bringing a car please notify us at
BuckdenVillageFestival@gmail.com
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Buckden Village Festival - 2
nd
July 2016