District councillor for Sutton, Mepal, Witcham, and Wentworth (East Cambridgeshire District Council) and county councillor for Coveney, Little Downham, Mepal, Pymoor, Sutton, Wardy Hill, Way Head, Witcham, and Witchford (Cambridgeshire County Council)
The following planning applications in the Sutton division have been published by East Cambridgeshire District Council.
21/01678/FUL Coveney 12 Park Close Coveney CB6 2DH Demolition of existing double garage to construct a two storey side extension. Internal alterations and new front porch to include WC.
21/01529/FUL Little Downham Barns adjacent to Spinney End 26 Straight Furlong Pymoor Proposed change of use and conversion of two existing builders yard barns to annexe and associated garage.
21/01595/FUL Sutton 3 Brookside Sutton CB6 2PT Proposed conversion of outbuilding plus single storey rear extension.
21/01708/FUL Sutton 14 West Lodge Lane Sutton CB6 2NX Ground floor battery store and solar panels to the side and rear roof elevations.
Further information can be found on the district council’s planning pages. If you would like to respond formally to the council about any planning application, comments should be addressed to the district council and not to me. Comments may be made
online using the council’s public access web page (the link above);
East Cambridgeshire District Council is giving qualifying local businesses money left over from Government grants meant for firms struggling with Covid restrictions.
The Council says it ‘welcomes applications from businesses that are seeking to accelerate the growth of their East Cambridgeshire businesses and are in a position to do this during 2022’.
£616,425 was left over from six rounds of ‘Additional Restrictions Grant’ funding. If the council has not spent this by the end of March it will need to return the money to the Government.
Eligible businesses will be able to apply for a one-off grant of up to £30,000. This can be used towards
purchasing new assets to make the business more efficient
professional advice including training and development
repurposing safe working space for employees
and more.
The deadline for applications is 5:00PM on Sunday 12 January 2022.
Cambridgeshire County Council has revised its Flood Risk Management Strategy, and public consultation has now opened at Consult Cambridgeshire.
The County Council has a legal responsibility to develop and maintain this Strategy. It is now inviting partner organisations, community groups, and the public to have their say before the consultation closes on Sunday 23 January.
The new draft Strategy provides a high-level overview of types of flood risk in Cambridgeshire. It also provides details of relevant policy, legislation, responsibilities and resources.
The Action Plan lists priority actions for Cambridgeshire between now and 2027. The County Council will develop and assess details and options as these actions are carried out.
Cambridgeshire County Council’s flood team will be contacting community flood groups with known contact details, to make them aware of the consultation.
The following planning application in the Sutton division has been published by East Cambridgeshire District Council.
21/01649/FUL Coveney Land adjacent 2 Gravel End Coveney Construction of dwelling, associated parking, and new car port for 2 Gravel End Lane.
Further information can be found on the district council’s planning pages. If you would like to respond formally to the council about any planning application, comments should be addressed to the district council and not to me. Comments may be made
online using the council’s public access web page (the link above);
East Cambridgeshire District Council will send in the wrecking ball to Mepal Outdoor Centre in the week beginning 7 December*, members of the Council’s Finance & Assets Committee will be told this afternoon.
The much-loved outdoor centre will be demolished by the Council to make way for its unwanted and unnecessary crematorium.
*And yes, we know the week doesn’t start on a Tuesday.
This week is Flood Action Week, and minds are turning to the flood events of last winter and the importance of avoiding a repeat.
The Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Local Resilience Forum has published some useful advice for residents. The Forum is chaired by the Fire Authority, and is urging residents to be prepared and know in advance what to do.
For some, it may be transport, child care, or not being able to book online. For others, it may be anxiety, lack of information, or physical accessibility. CCVS are particularly keen to hear from those whose voices are seldom heard. This information will be helpful in addressing health inequalities in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough.
CCVS are asking voluntary organisations, local groups, and community representatives to complete this survey on behalf of their communities. They will then feed back to those running the vaccination programme locally.
Anyone who needs help with the survey, would prefer a telephone interview, or has questions is welcome to get in touch with CCVS.
The following planning application in the Sutton division has been published by East Cambridgeshire District Council.
21/01523/FUL Little Downham The Briars 1A Park Lane Little Downham Single storey side and rear extensions and garage.
Further information can be found on the district council’s planning pages. If you would like to respond formally to the council about any planning application, comments should be addressed to the district council and not to me. Comments may be made
online using the council’s public access web page (the link above);
Enriching experiences and a nutritious lunch are being made available in the Christmas holidays for the children of families receiving benefits-related free school meals.
The Holiday Activity and Food (HAF) programme offers fun with friends and free food for primary and secondary school children in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough.
The sessions will include a healthy meal, a variety of exciting activities or sports and the opportunity to socialise with other children. Any child receiving benefits-related free school meals is eligible for the programme.
Funded by the Department for Education (DfE) for the next three years, the HAF scheme enables local authorities to coordinate free holiday childcare and enriching experiences locally. The programme will be delivered by approved providers, co-ordinated by Cambridgeshire County Council and Peterborough City Council.
Each eligible child will be able to access up to 16 hours of free holiday childcare or enriching experiences through the school Christmas holiday period. Bookings have already opened and information about how to book with participating providers can be found at www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/haf and Early Years & Childcare | Peterborough Information Network
As part of the HAF programme, eligible children will be able to access:
Fun and enriching play opportunities or new experiences that provide children with new skills and knowledge.
At least one meal a day.
Guidance on healthy eating and getting children involved in food preparation and cooking.
Support for parents, carers or other family members with guidance on how to source, prepare and cook nutritious and low-cost food.
Information and signposting to other services and support which might be helpful.
Both councils are working with local schools, voluntary and community organisations, and childcare providers to deliver the HAF programme.
Cllr Bryony Goodliffe, Chair of Cambridgeshire County Council’s Children and Young People’s Committee said: “I am delighted that this excellent scheme is being continued in Cambridgeshire in the Christmas holidays. The HAF programme complements the work we are already doing to educate children about the benefits of physical and creative activity and nutritious eating. I would urge parents to book as early as possible since places are limited.”
Visit the government website for more information on the national programme.
The following planning applications in the Sutton division have been published by East Cambridgeshire District Council.
21/01608/FUL Little Downham 10 Fourth Drove Little Downham CB6 2ES Change of use of existing workshop garage to dwelling.
21/01592/OUT Sutton 44 The Row Sutton CB6 2PD Outline application with all matters reserved except access, layout and scale for three dwellings.
Further information can be found on the district council’s planning pages. If you would like to respond formally to the council about any planning application, comments should be addressed to the district council and not to me. Comments may be made
online using the council’s public access web page (the link above);
