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
Great and Little Gidding Parish Council, The Village Hall, Main Street,
Great Gidding, Huntingdon, Cambs PE28 5NU
TEL: 01832 293 068 (currently not working) EMAIL: ggparishcouncil@outlook.com
To Members of the Council
You are hereby summoned to attend a meeting of the Great & Little Gidding Parish Council to be held on Tuesday 16th December 2025 for the purpose of transacting the business listed below.
Members of the Press and Public PLEASE submit your question/request/comment in writing to the Parish Office letterbox or via email, no later than 2PM on Friday 12th December
Julie Trolove
Parish Clerk
1 December 2025
0093.25 Chairperson’s Welcome
0094.25 To receive apologies and reasons for absence
0095.25 Declaration of Disclosable Interests for items on the Agenda
0096.25 Public & Press participation session with respect to items on the Agenda
0097.25 To confirm and accept minutes of the meeting held on 18th November 2025
0098.25 To receive reports from Councillors and Clerk.
0099.25 FINANCIAL MATTERS:
a) Bank statements from Barclays Bank will be shared at the meeting
b) PAYMENTS – to approve online payments in respect of the following
Who
What for
TOTAL
Invoice includes this VAT amount
Staff costs
Wages for October (41 hours) HMRC National Insurance
To be advised by Payroll Services
NIL
to approve Clerk’s working hours for November – a total of 37 hours
Confirmation of amount of precept to be applied for
0100.25 PLANNING applications and matters:
a)awaiting date of the planning meeting at which the Hemington Lodge Road application will be discussed.
b) no planning applications received on which the Parish Council should comment.
0101.25 Local Government Reorganisation – latest information
0102.25 Cllr Downer to outline defined dates of publication of Minutes and Agendas.
0103.25 Research findings regarding change to a GOV.UK website to be shared and discussed.
DECISION
Purchase of a laptop
DECISION
Village Maintenance –
Recreation Field – ideas of how to create a car parking area
0105.25 Correspondence received since 18th October 2025 :
a) NALC newsletters – dated Chief Executives Bulletin NALC events,
b)Cambridgeshire County Council –
Cambridgeshire Matters November edition
c) LHI application window is open until 16 January 2026
Christmas Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme to families within the parish. The Programme operates between 20 December to 4 January
Highways events – Whittlesey Straw Bear 17th January 2026
c) Huntingdonshire District Council –
Town and Parish Council Newsletter (includes CIL information, LHI bid reminder, Local Plan information)
Notification of revised Waste Collection Days, household Recycling Centre closure dates, Christmas tree recycling and (starting in March 2026) weekly food waste collections
In accordance with section 100(B)(4) of the Local Government Act 1972 (as amended) the Chair will admit an item of urgent business in order that it can be dealt with at the earliest opportunity provided it has been raised at least 24 hours before the meeting
0107.25 Items for next meeting:
The next meeting will commence at 7.30pm on 20th January 2026
in the Village Hall, Main Street, Great Gidding.
Village Hall payments – details to be given at the meeting.
The Parish Council has published the December 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.
DRAFT MINUTES of Great & Little Gidding Parish Council meeting
Held on Tuesday 18th November at the Village Hall, Great Gidding
PRESENT: Cllrs Maciag, Bolton, Hodson, Downer, Nankivell, Hargrave and the Clerk
0080.25 Cllr Maciag welcomed those present to the meeting
0081.25 Apologies and reasons for absence :
County Councillor Gardener – at another meeting
District Councillor Alban – will join after attending another meeting (was unable to join)
0082.25 There were no declarations of disclosable interests.
0083.25 No press or public attended the meeting.
0084.25 Minutes of the meeting held on 21st October 2025 – confirmed as correct by Cllrs Bolton and Maciag
0085.25 To receive reports from County and District Councillors, Parish Councillors and the Clerk.
Cllr Downer – advised that the Clerk had failed to upload the Agenda and Minutes to the village website in accordance with CAPALC recommendation to publish minutes within 14 days of a meeting and agendas 7 days prior to a meeting – Clerk acknowledged her failure.
Cllr Hargrave – the recent village quiz night was attended by 71, with a waiting list. The event made a profit for the Village Hall funds. Cllrs thanked the Village Hall committee.
Articles for the village newsletter should be submitted by 27th November.
0086.25 FINANCIAL MATTERS:
a) Bank statements from Barclays Bank were shared prior to the meeting
Parish Council (everyday) Account – balance as at 14/11/2025 £6042.60 (includes £500 bequest and £2500 grant )
Parish Council Deposit Account – balance as at 4/11/2025 £21827.57
Defibrillator account – balance as at 4/11/2025 – £211.27
b) PAYMENTS – the following online payments were approved for payment
Who
What for
TOTAL
Invoice includes this VAT amount
Staff costs
Wages for September (28 hours) HMRC National Insurance
415.52 NIL
NIL
Great Gidding Village Hall
Annual rent
800.00
NIL
Clerk’s working hours for October, a total of 41 hours, were approved
Review of finance and budget to date, with a view to setting 2026/27 precept. Cllr Hodson explained the precept (£11,837 for 2025/26) and recommended an increase to cover revisions to the website, purchase of a laptop, National Insurance contributions and other costs that are likely to rise, at least, in line with inflation. After some discussion the sum of £12,500 was agreed – proposed by Cllrs Bolton and Maciag
VAT refund, to end of October, will be calculated and applied for.
0087.25 PLANNING applications and matters:
a) we are not aware of the date for planning meeting at which the Hemington Lodge Road application will be discussed. Note of thanks to Parish Council from resident, also more on website.
b) Great Gidding School site – Cllr Maciag advised that Milton Estates had requested CambsCC remove the buildings from their property – CambsCC have demolished parts of the buildings that were encroaching on Milton Estates land, but not removed the whole structures or the resulting debris from the demolition. A letter will be sent to CambsCC, with copies to County Councillor, local MP and Conservation Officer requesting removal of the debris.
c) Local Plan Engagement sessions (nearest is Sawtry on 3 December) – see posters on noticeboard. Cllr Maciag attended the recent District Parish Council meeting with Clara Kerr, Head of Planning, in attendance. Throughout Cambs, 360 sites have been designated. There is an ongoing call for additional sites. 33000 homes are required in the County in the next 25 years.
d) Laurel Farm – crown reduction of ash tree (Parish Council not asked for a response).
*** Cllr Downer requested an update on the Baptist Chapel – Clerk confirmed no further correspondence, no planning application submitted. Cllr Hodson requested a further letter be sent to the Conservation and Environment Officer regarding removal of the wall and gateway.
0088.25 Local Government Reorganisation – Hunts DC require response to their proposal to become a unitary authority, they are meeting Wednesday 19th November to decide, deadline Friday 21st November. All information from Hunts DC had been distributed to Cllrs prior to the meeting – it had been hoped that Cllr Alban would attend the meeting to address any questions.
0089.25 Information Technology – at their Councillor training session, Cllrs Downer and Nankivell were encouraged to sign up this Council for a gov.uk website, with dedicated secure email addresses. Cllr Bolton will research the options. Clerk will apply for competitive quotes for set-up, hosting and maintaining the site.
Cllr Nankivell also recommended an upgrade of the laptop to accommodate Windows 11. Cllr Bolton will research options.
Cllr Bolton recommended an external hard drive be used for future back ups.
0090.25 Village Maintenance –
Recreation Field – Cllr Nankivell confirmed that the softball team did not need the whole of the space, therefore Cllr Hodson suggested that the lower one-third of the Field is no longer cut, leaving grass to grow, and cut when essential.
Cllr Hargrave reminded that options for a car parking area inside the gate were to be explored. Research regarding the area/requirements/costs will be carried out and reported at the December meeting.
Clerk advised that there had been 2 separate enquiries about use of the field for football.
Anglian Water pumping station on Winwick Road – there had been recent activity with tankers constantly visiting the site (there was an incident last year when sewage leached onto the Recreation Field). Correspondence with Anglian Water assures no current problems with this site.
*** Cllr Downer requested an update regarding Footpath No 6 – Clerk confirmed there had been no response to a recent request for an update. Cllr Downer asked that County Cllr Gardener, when he next attends a meeting, be asked to intervene.
0091.25 Correspondence received since 21st October 2025 :
a) NALC newsletters – dated Chief Executives Bulletin NALC events,
b)Cambridgeshire County Council –
Cambridgeshire Matters October edition
Highways events during coming months – nearest is Stilton Christmas Lights switch on – 23rd November
c) LHI application window is open until 16 January 2026
Highways Temporary Closure notice for Chapel End (Mill Meadow to Mill Road), starting 18th November
Cambridgeshire County Council will present their draft business plan and budget 2026-2029 at the Strategy, Resources and Performance Committee Webinar session on Thursday 11th December at 18.30
Local Plan – many documents available
Christmas Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme to families within the parish. The Programme operates between 20 December to 4 January
c) Huntingdonshire District Council –
Town and Parish Council Newsletter (includes CIL information, LHI bid reminder, Local Plan information)
Press release about Huntingdonshire showcase at the House of Commons
CIL funding applications open from 27th October to 19th December
HDC Active Lifestyles Children’s School Holiday Sports Sessions – information and costs
Notification of revised Waste Collection Days, household Recycling Centre closure dates, Christmas tree recycling and (starting in March 2026) weekly food waste collections
Waste minimization meeting online – 27th November 3.00-4.00pm
h) SLCC advise – The 14th edition of Arnold Baker has now been published and is available for purchase. SLCC members can purchase it at a discounted price of £144 (plus £5.40 shipping)
i) Citizens Advice Rural Cambs, recently launched a dedicated Community Energy Advice service to support residents across Huntingdonshire, Fenland and East Cambridgeshire – poster available
0092.25 Items for next meeting:
Update to gov.uk website – findings of research
Options for replacement laptop, and external hard drive.
Ideas and options for Rec. Field parking area.
Meeting closed at 21.15. The next meeting will commence at 7.30pm on 16th December 2025
If you missed it, or couldn’t get tickets for the sold-out event earlier this year, Anne will once again be sharing her knowledge about the shoe industry in Northamptonshire.
How WW1 transformed Northamptonshire’s shoe industry, the lives of women working in the factories and her family’s business at this tumultuous time.
Date: Monday 26th January at 2:00 p.m. Venue: Great Gidding Village Hall, PE28 5NU Tickets: £10 includes tea and cake. To book: suehebb14@hotmail.com or call Sue on 07966 424327
St Michael’s Church has been at the heart of our community for nearly 800 years. Next year 2026, we celebrate the 800th anniversary of the church.
2026 events
To mark the occasion, a number of events are being planned between May and September. These include two concerts of differing musical styles, and exhibitions/displays related to the community.
Special service
There will also be a Thanksgiving Service for which music is being especially commissioned.
Starting on Sunday 30th November and every last Sunday of the month going forward there will be a “walkabout” through the King’s Wood. These are nature rambles with some knowledge sharing paired with an old fashioned Sunday afternoon stroll. They will start at 2pm in any weather. If you haven’t visited the KW yet then these are a good reason to tag along.
