A decision on the Development Consent Order (DCO) application by Anglian Water for the Cambridge Waste Water Treatment Plant Relocation Project has been postponed by Secretary of State for the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Steve Reed. A decision is now expected on 14 April 2025.   The further extension is to enable […]

To look at an application on the WC website, copy the reference number, go to WC planning website  then paste the reference number into the ‘Keyword Search’ box. ………………………… PL/2024/11598:  23 Leigh Road:  New Garage & Studio:  comments by 03/02/2025. PL/2024/11352 – THE COURTS:  Works to Trees in a Conservation Area:  comments by 13/1/25. PL/2024/11342:  The […]

To look at an application on the WC website, copy the reference number, go to WC planning website  then paste the reference number into the ‘Keyword Search’ box. ………………………. PL/2024/09127: Ford Farm Cottage, 85, Bradford Leigh: Repurposing the excavated foundation soil from the extension work as infill in the front garden. Installing an underground bunded heating […]

To look at an application on the WC website, copy the reference number, go to WC planning website  then paste the reference number into the ‘Keyword search’ box. ……………………….. PL/2025/00177 – STAVERTON HOUSE:  Works to a Protected Tree: comments by 03 February 2025. PL/2024/10004:  6 BISHOPSMEAD:  Rear Single-Storey Extension:  permitted. PL/2024/08765:  80 School Lane:  Change of […]

Don’t touch our landmark say Lib Dems Shaw and Crompton Liberal Democrats have flatly refused to support a scheme to bulldoze over the well renowned big lamp roundabout and a welcome to Shaw and Crompton rock.  They are pledged to fight it tooth and nail. Shaw Ward Councillor and Liberal Democrat Howard Sykes MBE said: […]

After a gloomy winter, this old saying may lift your mood! “No winter lasts forever and no Spring skips its turn”.  Many of you know that we open our garden under the NGS scheme for the spring bulbs.  Wet weather can make it difficult to accommodate everyone,  so we’re limiting visitors , asking you to book in […]

Instavolt has reported that the EV charging hub at Three Maids Hill is progressing and expected to open this year. An original date of June 2025 for the EV hub was quoted. Facilities provided as well as EV charging But the company has just announced that there will be a coffee shop franchised by Starbucks […]

Blue bin collection – Shaw I have been informed due to some rather challenging conditions (Icy pavements & frozen bin contents) for our crews on Friday, unfortunately the rounds have just taken too long, therefore they have not managed to quite complete all Blue bin collections in Shaw and Crompton. They are aiming to collect […]

Here are five things we’ve been working on this week: 1. Visited residents affected by the flooding to offer support, listen to their concerns, and provide assistance in any way possible. 2. Engaged with businesses on Demmings Road Industrial Estate to discuss local issues. 3. Investigated the source of water affecting Scholes Park and Borrowdale, as […]

Below is the weekly Key Crime round up for the YTD. Crimes recorded against each of our foot beats under the categories of Residential Burglary, Business and Community Burglary, Robbery and Vehicle Offences, for the previous week (Monday-Sunday) Date of Offence Date of offence  Location of offence  Street of offence Postcode of offence  01/01/2025 Residential […]