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Buckden Roundabout
May 2017
The Black Cat roundabout and the A428
Buckden Parish Council has been asked to respond to the plans for the A428. We have broadly welcomed the pro-
posed improvements which, among other positive changes, will undoubtedly result in significant reductions in con-
gestion at the Black Cat roundabout and consequently provide faster access for Buckden and other destinations. We
believe that an essential requirement for the new interchange is that the A1 should be a free-flow continuous road
and have made our recommendations accordingly. As a parish council, we have not expressed a preferred option for
the route of the new A428.
We are, though, very keen to ensure that the current improvement proposals for the A428 take account of all possi-
ble future improvements to the A1, including any possible realignments, particularly at the junction of the A1 and
A428 at the Black Cat interchange. We will keep residents informed about developments.
Parking on pavements
There seems to be an epidemic of pavement parking in Buckden at present. Whilst not illegal, parking on the pave-
ment causes difficulties for those pushing buggies and for wheel chairs. The weight of vehicles also damages pave-
ments, leading to uneven surfaces which are then a trip hazard for pedestrians. Please do not park on the pavement
and, if any visitor or tradesman at your house does so, please ask them to park on the road.
Change of County Councillor
At the May election, we will say goodbye to our existing councillor as the boundaries will change and we will be
grouped with Brampton. We would like to thank Julie Wisson for all her help and support whilst she has been our
county councillor and wish her well for the future.
Annual Parish Meeting
The Annual Parish Meeting
will be held on Tuesday 25th April 2017 starting at 7.00pm
in the Village Hall. Members
of the public are welcome to attend.
Any questions or comments on this report can be addressed to the Parish Clerk, John Chase, Clerk to Buckden Parish
Council, Buckden Village Hall, Burberry Road, Buckden PE19 5UY, Telephone (01480) 819407,
Email:
clerk@buckdenparishcouncil.org.uk
Do not forget our website at
www.buckdenparishcouncil.org.uk
The Annual Meeting of the
Parish Council, including a 15 minute Public Forum will be held on Tuesday 9
th
May
2017 starting at 7.30pm
in the Village Hall. Members of the public are welcome to attend and raise any Buckden
related issues.
If required, the
Parish Council’s Planning Committee
will meet on
Tuesday 9th May
starting 7pm. Agendas for the
meetings are posted on the Parish Council notice boards not later than the Saturday preceding the meeting.
Buckden Parish Council
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The Lucks Lane proposed development
The appeal against Huntingdonshire District Council’s refusal to grant planning permission for the proposed
development of 180 houses off Lucks Lane will run from 16 – 24 May 2017, excluding the weekend, and will
take place in Buckden Village Hall.
The Inspector needs to know what you think
On the first day of the appeal, members of the public are allowed to state whether they oppose or approve of
the proposed development, giving reasons for their views.
We urge residents to attend at least the first day of
the appeal and tell the Inspector what they think of the proposed development to ensure that the has a
clear idea of the views of the community.