What is the point of an Annual Parish Meeting?

It is your chance to hear, briefly, from us what we have been up to this past year.

Why should I bother coming along?

This is your time to ask questions, raise concerns, and have a say on matters that are important to you, your family and friends that live here or visit you. It won’t be a stuffy, boring meeting, no lecturns … we’ve shaken it up a bit. We will be in small groups so it is not going to be daunting if you are new to these yearly gatherings. Give it a chance because if you don’t say what you think of the village, of Parish Council or what you would like added or changed then it is just guess work from us.

Can anyone just come along?

Pretty much but you should be a resident of Bottisham. We really want to meet you and hear from you whether you have lived here for years or just moved in.

I do have some ideas about improving the village but will you listen?

As a resident your top priority should be to ask about current key concerns or projects impacting the village, such as the status of planned improvements, ongoing developments, or recent initiatives to address traffic issues within the village … anything that you feel affects daily lives. We will listen.

I like living in Bottisham but I’ve got no idea what Parish Council does or what questions to ask - can you give some guidance?

To give you some idea …

• Budget and spending:How is the current Parish Council budget allocated across different areas like maintenance, community projects, and environmental initiatives?
• Community engagement:What channels do residents have to voice concerns and provide feedback on council decisions?
• Local planning:What are the current planning applications being considered in the village, and how are they expected to impact the community?
• Environmental issues:What steps is the council taking to address environmental concerns within Bottisham?
• Accessibility and inclusivity:How is the council ensuring its services and facilities are accessible to all members of the community?
• Upcoming events and initiatives:What community events or projects is the council planning to host in the near future?

When and where is it taking place?

Tuesday 29th April at 7:30pm at the Bottisham Sports & Social Club. The bar will be open at the end too.

If you can't make it but want to put either some questions through or have some feedback please email: clerk@bottisham-pc.gov.uk

Please be advised of a planned road closure for Tunbridge Lane from 14th April - 22nd April from 8am - 6pm.   A map of the closure and the order are located in the additional documents.  

We have a wonderful small group of volunteers who regularly help out, but we need more volunteers to get around more of the village every month, so if you can spare an hour and a half on a Saturday, please do come along.  

Exciting Improvements Coming to the 'Triangle'!

We are pleased to announce that improvement works on the 'triangle' will commence on April 1st, with the first phase expected to take approximately one week to complete. During this time, we aim to keep disruption to a minimum, with no planned road or footpath closures.

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• Installation of planters to enhance the green space
  
• A new seating area with bark chips and planters replacing the current bench location.
• A brand-new Community Noticeboard, alongside the removal of the outdated village map.

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In April, further work will include:

• Relocation of the existing bench on the triangle and re-staining of bench outside the Co-Op
  
• Installation of two newly commissioned benches on “triangle”.
  
• Plans are underway for a new Bottisham map, created by a talented local artist.
  

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Parish Cllr Jon Ogborn shared his enthusiasm, stating:
"It is great to see this project now happening, which will result in visible improvements in the central hub of Bottisham. We recognise we are limited with village green space and hope that making small improvements like this will have a big impact."

Parish Cllr Nadene Cundell added:
"We would welcome volunteers to help plant some evergreen and perennial plants in our new planters. Please email us if you would like to support this new village initiative. We are also delighted to have the support from Anglesey Abbey to help us plant some lovely snowdrops."

We greatly appreciate the community's support and look forward to creating a more vibrant and welcoming space for everyone to enjoy.

Thank you,
Bottisham Parish Council

email: clerk@bottisham-pc.gov.uk

Hearing Aid Maintenance at Hilton Park

Every 4th Tuesday of the month (starting March 25th) from 10am-12noon you can drop in to Hilton Park and get your hearing aids serviced (clean, re-tube, batteries). Please share to all those not on Facebook. They do not provide hearing tests or hearing aids.

They also need volunteers and donations to ensure this service. Please get in touch if you would like any further information. www.cambridgeshirehearinghelp.org.ukTelephone - 01223 416141