This website will be closing down on 31st March 2026

This website will be closing down on 31st March 2026

Due to legal requirements issued by the Government, the Parish Council is now required to use a gov.uk domain for their website. This replacement website will be primarily for Parish Council matters. There is a facility to include some information from this website over time, but due to the scope and size of the project there will be a phased approach.

This website will cease to be operational on 31st March 2026. It will take a few weeks, but we will advise you when the new site is live.

The Parish Council wish to thank Catalyst Design for maintaining this website, and the many contributors that have supported it over the years.

Parish Clerk (and Responsible Financial Officer) vacancy

Parish Clerk (and Responsible Financial Officer) vacancy

Great and Little Gidding Parish Council

Great and Little Gidding Parish Council serves a small rural parish of approximately 300 residents and is made up of six councillors. We are seeking a Parish Clerk, who will also act as Responsible Financial Officer (RFO), to support the council in carrying out its statutory duties.

This post would suit an experienced clerk, or a new aspiring clerk

Training and support will be provided.


The role

  • Clerk to the Council and Proper Officer
  • Preparation of agendas and minutes
  • Advising the council on local government law, procedure and best practice
  • Managing correspondence and records
  • Managing the Parish Council’s website
  • Financial administration including payments, budgeting and audit
  • Administrative duties in relation to the Village Hall.

Hours and working arrangements

  • Approximately 5-7 hours per week
  • A flexible mixture of working at home and in the Village Hall Office (as required) 
  • Attendance at council meetings in the Village Hall, normally monthly in the evening
  • Some additional hours may be required at busy times.

Salary

  • In accordance with nationally agreed pay scales
  • Exact salary dependent on experience and qualifications

Training and support

  • Induction and handover provided
  • Ongoing support from the County Association of Local Councils
  • Support and funding for training, including ILCA and/or CiLCA, if required

Person specification (summary)

  • Good administrative and organisational skills
  • Confidence in written communication
  • Basic financial skills (or willingness to learn)
  • Reasonable proficiency in using computer applications
  • Ability to work independently and provide clear, impartial advice
  • Previous parish council experience desirable but not essential

How to apply

By e-mail with a CV to:

ggparishcouncil@outlook.com 

Closing date: 27 March 2026

Start date: By agreement

Cambs County Council Planning Meeting to consider Hemington Lodge Road re-alignment

Cambs County Council Planning Meeting to consider Hemington Lodge Road re-alignment

Hemington Lodge Road

We have been advised today by CambsCC that the planning application in respect of the road re-alignment will take place on Wednesday 4th March in the Red Kite Room at New Shire Hall, Alconbury Weald.  Those who commented on the application will have received notification of this meeting and be invited to speak, the Parish Council will be represented by Cllr Maciag.  The meeting will be recorded, available live (and later) online.

Temporary Road Works on Winwick Road

Temporary Road Works on Winwick Road

Cambridgeshire County Council
Winwick Road, Great Gidding
(Temporary Prohibition Of Through Traffic)
Order 2026-10142
NOTICE is given that Cambridgeshire County Council intends to make an Order
pursuant to the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, as amended by the Road Traffic
(Temporary Restrictions) Act 1991, the effect of which is to stop any vehicle from
proceeding along Winwick Road, Great Gidding as lies between Back Lane and
Gidding Grove.

Access will be maintained to properties affected by this order.
The alternative route for vehicles is via B660; B1043; A1M; A605; B662; B660 and
vice versa.
The proposed Order is necessary to facilitate carriageway repairs, sign repairs and
associated works which are being carried out on or near this highway and it will
come into operation on 1 January 2026 and continue until these works have finished
or on the 30 June 2027 whichever is the earlier.
It is anticipated that these works will be carried out between 1 January 2026
and 2 February 2026.

The Order shall not apply to any persons lawfully engaged in connection with any
works for which it is made, any member of the Police Force, Fire and Rescue
Service, Ambulance Service, a vehicle being used by Special Forces during the
execution of their duties or to any person acting with the permission or upon the
direction of a Police Officer in uniform.
Frank Jordan, Executive Director, Place and Sustainability, New Shire Hall,
Emery Crescent, Enterprise Campus, Alconbury Weald, Huntingdon, PE28 4YE

October Parish Council Newsletter for Great and Little Gidding

October Parish Council Newsletter for Great and Little Gidding

The Parish Council has published the October Newsletter which will be displayed on Noticeboards throughout the Parish and submitted via WhatsApp, Facebook and here on the Giddings website. 

If you are aware of anyone in the parish who cannot access the noticeboards or the community social media platforms, please contact the Parish Council so a printed copy can be made available for them. If you would prefer to receive a copy of the monthly newsletter via email, please contact the Parish Council.


Download the October edition of the Parish Council Newsletter

June Parish Council Newsletter for Great and Little Gidding

June Parish Council Newsletter for Great and Little Gidding

The Parish Council has published the June Newsletter which will be displayed on Noticeboards throughout the Parish and submitted via WhatsApp, Facebook and here on the Giddings website. 

If you are aware of anyone in the parish who cannot access the noticeboards or the community social media platforms, please contact the Parish Council so a printed copy can be made available for them. If you would prefer to receive a copy of the monthly newsletter via email, please contact the Parish Council.


Download the June edition of the Parish Council Newsletter

2024-25 Annual Audit for Great & Little Gidding Parish Council

2024-25 Annual Audit for Great & Little Gidding Parish Council

Documents to accompany the audit can be seen below, and on the noticeboard at the Village Hall