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5 Buckden Roundabout
May 2017
FROM YOUR COUNTY COUNCILLOR
This is the last article I shall be writing as your county councillor. Following the elections On May 4th the division becomes the
Brampton and Buckden division and you will have chosen your new county councillor on this day and the person you wish to
represent you as the Mayor of Peterborough and Cambridgeshire for the first time. I would like to thank your parish councillors
for all their hard work that they do for Buckden and wish your new county councillor all the best in their role. It has been a
pleasure and a privilege to represent the interest of Buckden on the county council for the past 4 years.
Julie Wisson, County Councillor Buckden and the Offords.
07725 791459 01767 677837 Julie.Wisson@cambridgeshire.gov.uk
FROM YOUR DISTRICT COUNCILLOR
4 TH MAY IS ELECTION DAY
Historically the turn out for local elections is low. I hope that residents will take advantage of the opportunity to vote on a day
which may well effect how the district and county develop in future years. Not only will we be voting for a new County Council-
lor; we are now part of a new ward which includes Brampton, but we shall be voting for the first mayor of the new Combined
Authority of Peterborough and Cambridgeshire. I urge all residents whatever their political beliefs to vote.
WASTE COLLECTION
I am aware that some parts of the village have experienced problems with their waste collection since the new timetable and
routes were introduced. I am working with the relevant HDC department to sort out these teething troubles.
LEVEL CROSSING
The situation at the level crossing is becoming increasingly worrying. A potentially fatal incident occurred recently when a mo-
torist drove onto the crossing before the road was clear the other side. The lights flashed and the barrier came down on the
roof of the car. Fortunately the driver was able to extricate themselves before the train passed by at speed. With the ever in-
creasing amount of traffic it is important that all drivers use their common sense - make sure that the road is clear the other
side of the ‘box’ before attempting to cross and please observe the right of way signs on the River Ouse bridge. You will see else-
where in this issue an appeal for incidents to be reported. Please report all incidents at the level crossing, no matter how small,
this will help us in our efforts to have the level crossing replaced by a bridge.
20 MPH SPEED LIMIT
The 20 mph speed limit around the school was introduced because of the demand of a majority of village residents so it is disap-
pointing to observe so many motorists blatantly ignoring it. I hope that the Parish Council will soon have Speed Watch checks in
the area to encourage all drivers to observe the limit.
LUCKS LANE PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT
The public Inquiry will be held in the village hall from 16th to 24th May. This is open to the public and I believe that it would be an
indication of the feeling in the village if there was a large number of local residents observing proceedings on each day of the
inquiry.
A1
At a recent meeting of the A1 Safety Advisory WG our MP, Jonathan Djanogly promised to talk to his fellow MPs along this im-
portant strategic route and Highways England to press for an early decision on the improvements that are becoming increasing-
ly necessary. In the meantime the WG backed by the HDC and local Parish Councils is arguing that a bypass for Buckden and a
local road for Southoe should be the first issues to be considered if the entire route from M25 to Brampton Hut is not to be
completed in the near future.
Please do not hesitate to contact me about these issues or any others that you would like to discuss. I am available on 01480
810974 or terry.hayward@huntingdonshire.gov.uk
With all best wishes, Terry Hayward, District Councillor for Buckden, Stirtloe, Diddington ,Southoe and Midloe
Cambridgeshire Police
Our officers will be running drop in surgeries at the library on the below dates to answer any questions or queries you may
have. It would be great to see you there:
Tuesday 9th May: 11am-12pm Thursday 29th June: 2pm-3pm
If you wish to discuss anything with me, and can’t attend the above, please feel free to email or call me on the details below:
Richard PCSO 7101 Richard Braddick, Richard.braddick@cambs.pnn.police.uk
St Neots Safer Neighbourhood Team St. Neots Police Station | Dovehouse Close | St. Neots | Cambridgeshire | PE19 1DS
Mobile: 07921-094801| Call: 101
From Your Councillors