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