Parish Noticeboard

Keys have been found at the children's play park near Time Room on the Rowans. Please contact the Clerk's Office for more information.  (06/04/11)

In a letter (MS/Word, 315KB) from the Cambridgeshire County Council, we have been informed that the proposed bus changes have been ratified despite the recent public consultation, in which many parish councils (including Milton) and bus users made strong representations against the changes. Therefore, the evening and Sunday journeys of the No 9 bus will be deregistered from Sunday 17th April 2011.  (01/04/11)

For people in need of social care, Self-Directed Support gives them choice over when and how they are supported to live their lives.  read more ...  (23/03/11)

A number of people from several local libraries, in the city and county, met recently and have set up an online petition to oppose the current proposals to reduce the library service across Cambridgeshire. A paper version (MS/Word, 39KB) is available for residents with no computer access. Completed sheets can be sent to: John Marais, 54 Fortescue Road, Cambridge CB4 2JT  (23/03/11)

John Bishop's Britain is a prime time, Saturday night BBC1 entertainment show which takes a light-hearted and humorous look at life in Britain today. The show is hosted by comedian John Bishop and incorporates the stories, opinions and experiences of ordinary people from all walks of life and from every corner of Britain. They're searching for a diverse group of interesting people to contribute their personal stories and views to the programme - from local sports groups to farmers to city bankers. The topics they'll be looking at this year are: food, hobbies/DIY, music/ fashion/shopping, friends, regional Britain and Christmas. Here (MS/Word, 368KB) is the contact information.  (14/03/11)

Cards from Africa is a small enterprise founded in Rwanda in 2004 to help create sustainable dignifying employment for vulnerable youth in Rwanda.
They provide the largest range of fair trade greeting cards in the UK and they are looking for volunteers.  read more ...  (02/03/11)

The Cambridgeshire County Council Disabled Children's Access to Childcare (DCATCH) project is aimed at supporting parents/carers of disabled children in accessing suitable childcare; enabling them the chance of returning to employment and/or training. It is part of the Cambridgeshire Childcare Information Service (CIS).  read more ...  (18/02/11)

Cambridgeshire County Council has set up a new Highways online reporting system. They are particularly keen that people start using this and the contact Centre number (0345 045 5212) rather than fixmystreet, or other national websites, as the reports go straight to their inspectors. Here (MS/Word, 38KB) is more info.  (11/02/11)

Stuart Mitchell, from the Cambridge News, has contacted the Clerk's Office and let us know that they have some desks available which they would be very pleased to give to any organisations in the village which could use them. They'd like them to go to a good home. Please give him a ring on 07979 745876.  (09/02/11)

Are you interested in helping a research team across the country find out how to help those with diabetes look after their diabetes better? RAPSID (Randomised Controlled Trial of Peer Support in Diabetes) is carrying out a trial across Cambridgeshire communities to see whether better support for those with diabetes can improve their health and reduce the likelihood of long-term complications. If you are interested, please contact Diabetes Research Nurse on 0800 084 2362, or let your GP or Practice Nurse know you are interested and leave your details for RAPSID to contact you.  (04/02/11)

Explore your local wildlife with Wildlife Watch, the junior branch of The Wildlife Trusts and the UK's leading action club for young people interested in learning about wildlife in their local environment. If you care about nature and the environment and want to explore your local wildlife this is the club for you. Cambridge Wildlife Watch Group meets on the first Saturday of every month at Milton Country Park and the next meeting will be next Saturday morning 5th February. The theme is "House the birds?" and the activities will include making bird boxes and bird feeders, taking a stroll round the lakes to look for any feathered winter visitors. If you want to come along or find out more phone Cath on 441151.  (02/02/11)

Currently, there are allotments available. Here is more info about the allotments and how to apply for one. Available for Milton residents only.  (19/01/11)

Cambridgeshire ACRE is supporting the local roll-out of the Switchover Help Scheme which aims to help people to understand the changes to how our television signal will be received from the end of March 2011 onwards. The analogue signal will be switched off and replaced with a digital signal that you will need special equipment to receive. They need local volunteers to help raise awareness and make sure no one misses out on the help that is available to make the necessary changes.  read more ...  (15/01/11)

There will be a meeting of the Maintenance Committee on Monday 28th March at 7.30pm in the Bowls Pavilion. Here (Adobe/PDF, 71KB) is the Agenda, which includes the Minutes from the previous meeting.  (05/01/11)

The new Milton to Impington cycle route scheme is due to start on Monday, 10th January.  read more ...  (24/12/10)

Here (Adobe/PDF, 22KB) are the Minutes from the parish council Staffing Committee meeting held on 17th January.  (18/12/10)

Here (Adobe/PDF, 23KB) are the Minutes from the Planning Committee meeting held on 13th December.  (17/11/10)

Here (Adobe/PDF, 25KB) are the Minutes from the Finance & Administration Committee meetings held on 18th and 26th October.  (17/11/10)

Here (Adobe/PDF, 25KB) are the Minutes from the Community Care meeting held on 14th October.  (17/11/10)

Here (Adobe/PDF, 21KB) are the Minutes from the Minibus Committee meeting held on 3rd November.  (17/11/10)