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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.
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.”
Condolences
The Church has an area set aside for flowers as a tribute to Queen Elizabeth. They are also hosting a Book of Condolences, and anyone who feels moved to light a candle for the Queen is welcome to do so.
The Church is open on Sunday, or 10am to 12 noon during next week.
The Parish Clerk and Chairman laid this beautiful wreath made by Milton Flower Shop on behalf of the people of Milton.
Anna is wearing the chain as Chairman of South Cambridgeshire District Council.
Hazel Smith,
Chairman of Milton Parish Council
Improvements to Milton Cycle Route
Milton Parish Council are pleased to announce that in conjunction with Urban & Civic, some major improvements for cyclists wishing to travel through Milton have been approved. We are now pleased to share the final plans.
The contractors are keen for works to start promptly to ensure they can meet their timetable, and are looking to start on 11 July.
At the link below you will find sets of plans for each section of the route. They have been divided into:
- North Section, covering north of the Footgolf to north of Milton Hall
- Mid Section, covering, north of Milton Hall to south of the High Street junction
- South Section, covering north of Barnabas Court to south of Coles Road
Link to a zip file (7mb) of project plans and temporary traffic diversion information
Alternatively, the individual pdf files are linked below –
New-Road-markings-and-signs-South-section
New-Road-markings-and-signs-Mid-Section
New-Road-markings-and-signs-North-section
New-kerbing-paving-improvements-South-section
New-kerbing-paving-improvements-Mid-section
New-kerbing-paving-improvements-North-section
Ely-Road-Milton-RC-road-closure-and-diversion
Village Litter Pick Sunday May 29th
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Winning Art to Brighten Bus Shelters in Milton
Photograph: Winners - David May, Chris Thomas, Alison Hullyer with Milton Parish Council Chairman, Hazel Smith and Paul Ellwood, Parish Councillor and Lead Member for the Bus Stop Art ProjectA competition ran for several weeks in Milton to find 3 suitable pieces of artwork to install in 3 bus shelters in the village. It ended on Monday 24th January with final judging, following a public vote. The Parish Council who launched the competition in November 2021 held a public exhibition in January where members of the public were able to vote. All the pictures were displayed in large format and visitors were able to vote for up to 3 of the entries. The exhibition received many visitors of all ages who were able to make their choices during the event which was open for 4 hours. There was also the opportunity to vote online.
Parish Council Chairman Hazel Smith said, ‘We had 22 entries to the competition and the standard was very high. It has been good to see the village coming together on this project and producing some impressive artwork. The entries from the children were lovely. We are using money given to us for public art to fund this project and to help us brighten up the village.’
Parish Councillor and lead member on the Bus Stop Art Project, Paul Ellwood said ‘It’s been fantastic. We had a good number of entries and people were able to choose from a range of vastly different art and photography. It will be great when the winning art is finally displayed in our bus shelters in the next few weeks once they are refurbished. I’d like to thank everyone involved for their enthusiasm and for entering the competition.’