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20mph Speed Limit consultation
Milton Parish Council has voted twice to push for 20mph limits throughout the village. We now have the opportunity to request that County puts this in. We are asking for the 20mph to replace the 30mph signs at the edges of the village and a section of 30mph northwards to beyond the allotments on Ely Road.
If you would like to comment for or against this proposal please send your response to the Clerk – clerk@miltonvillage.org.uk
Tree planting along the Bund
South Cambs District Council have given Milton Parish 6 assorted trees which were planted along the bund to replace some of the existing trees which we have lost over the Winter. Hazel Smith and Sarah Corder are seen here carefully planting one of the new trees.
Safety barriers moved
The barriers on the pathway connecting Gunnell Close and Woodman Way have been moved with the gap between them increased from 1.2m to 2.6m.
We took advice from the Highways Department and listened to the comments from the local residents and cycling group before coming to the conclusion that moving the barriers was the preferred option.
The extended width between the barriers allows for easier passage of cargo bikes, mobility vehicles and buggies while maintaining safety for all users.
Village Litter Pick
Sunday 19 February 2023, 2pm
Meet at the Parish Office, Coles Road
Please come and help
Gloves for adults and litter picking sticks are provided.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Please bring gloves for children.
Wear stout shoes or wellingtons and
appropriate clothing for the weather.
Reminder of closure of Landbeach road, Milton on 22/12/2022
We have been asked to share the following notice from Cambridgeshire County Council Highways.
Contact details
Telephone: 0345 045 5212
E Mail: highways@cambridgeshire.gov.uk
“I am writing to you to advise you that our contractor Cambridgeshire Highways, will be carrying out Pre-surface treatment patching in preparation for a Surface treatment in our 2023 programme.
Works are programmed to begin on the 22/12/2022.
Works are anticipated to one day, and whilst the work is in progress, during the operational hours 9.30am to 3.30pm, it will be necessary for the road to be closed, and vehicular access will be restricted. A signed diversion route will be in place for through traffic.
In order for the contractor to complete the work with minimum disruption, it is essential that no vehicles are parked on the road. If you have particular access requirements, please speak to a member of the crew onsite who will be able to assist.
Access to properties within the closure area will be possible, but are subject to working conditions, and delays are to be expected.
Please look out for the advanced notices on site, as these will give the most up to date information; or contact our call centre or email as above.
There will obviously be some noise and disruption associated with the work, and I apologise for any inconvenience that you may suffer.
If you have any queries regarding the works, please use the above contact details.
Thank you in advance for your co-operation in this matter.”
Update on local bus fares
We have been asked to share the following message from Stagecoach –
“Good morning,
We’ve done our best to hold back fare increases but due to rising costs, we’ve had to make the difficult decision to increase our fares across the East from 8th January 2023. We will continue to offer the same ticket types, but at slightly different prices.
These are the first network-wide fare increases we have made for over four and a half years, since April 2018, and we’ve worked hard to absorb significant cost increases to keep fares below the rate of inflation. The changes will add on average just 39p onto the cost of daily adult bus travel.
Please take a look at the attached booklet [link] for full details on the new fares. Further information will be available on our website from 10am today.
If you have any further queries, please do not hesitate to contact us at east.headoffice@stagecoachbus.com ”
Wondered what has happened to the village pump?
The pump in Cambridge Road has been taken away for a refurbish. Unfortunately, the top cap is missing, and we are having to get something else made to complete the project.
When the pump returns it will also include a large information board and a sculpture. All hopefully to be revealed early in 2023. This make-over is another one of our arts funded projects using money given to Milton Parish which must be spent on arts related ventures before 2024 otherwise we lose it. No funds from the council tax are used for these projects.
Have you seen this?
We need to find the pump cap to complete our renovation of the village pump in Cambridge Road. If you have seen this anywhere or know where there is a similar one please let the Parish Clerk know.
Important update – Defibrillator on Milton Parish Council wall
Update – because of the continuing low temperatures the defibrillator is being kept indoors at the Community Centre office as that is open for longer hours (Monday-Friday 8:30-4:30pm)
The red light is showing on the defibrillator cabinet. The defibrillator is working but the cabinet is not heating up during this very cold spell due to a technical error.
Repair of the issue is in hand
Notice of planned roadworks 7th – 30th November 2022
We have received the following notification of planned works.
“As part of Urban&Civic’s commitment to invest in local infrastructure to support the new development coming forward on the former Barracks site in Waterbeach, further improvement works are planned to upgrade the pedestrian and cycling infrastructure on Cambridge Road, Milton. These works finish the agreed works undertaken earlier this year.
The works will require traffic management to be in place on Cambridge Road for 24 hours a day for a two-week period between 7th November 2022 and 30th November 2022. Three and four way traffic lights will be in place and will be manned 7 days a week, from 9am-5pm. The traffic management must remain in place continuously as full depth reconstruction requires excavations to stay open outside of working hours.
The works will deliver an improved, safer route for cyclists and pedestrians along Cambridge Road and will connect with the expanded pathway on the A10. They include:
– The construction of a new raised, uncontrolled crossing point at Barnabas Court junction along with the provision of new drainage gullies
– New delineations between kerbs and entrances to Jaws Fish&Chips, Unicorn House and Godden Auto Services to create separation from the carriageway
– New tactile paving at Winship and Coles Road junctions
– Refreshment of various road markings along the High Street, including additional ‘cyclist’ symbols to highlight cycle lane
Please see the attached plans for full details of the programme.
[link to plan A]
[link to plan B]
[link to plan C]
We apologise in advance for any disruption caused by these works. We have and will continue to make every effort to minimise the impact of the works and will be conducting a door drop note to residents and businesses in the affected area. Our partners Breheny Civil Engineering have also placed the relevant signage in place along the highway in advance of the programme starting.”