Brampton Cross
Invitation to a briefing on proposed new, world class employment park at Brampton Cross.
I am writing to you on behalf of Endurance Estates who are bringing forward proposals for Brampton Cross, a new, world-class employment park at the heart of Huntingdonshire’s growth corridor. This site, sitting between the A1 and A14 and benefitting from £1.5 billion of public investment in infrastructure, offers a rare opportunity to deliver significant local and regional economic benefits.
Brampton Cross is being designed to provide high quality, flexible, future-ready employment space across the site. From start-up units to bespoke facilities for major hi-tech manufacturers and supply chain logistics, the vision is to create an inclu-sive business ecosystem that supports jobs, investment and innovation.
The proposals respond to growing demand for large, sustainable commercial space in the region by creating a thriving, low-carbon employment community that drives green growth, strengthens regional resilience, and delivers long-term benefits for local people. As part of our commitment to engage with the local community we are conducting a public consultation launch-ing on June 9th that will include a series of events in the local area to gather local peoples’ and stakeholders’ feedback on the plans.
Our events will take place on:
• In-person exhibition 1 – Thursday 19th June 3-7pm – Ellington Village Hall, The Green, Ellington, PE28 0AQ
• In-person exhibition 2 – Saturday 21st June, 10am-2pm – Alconbury Hall, School Ln, Alconbury, Huntingdon, PE28 4EQ
• Online Webinar – Tuesday 24th June 6-7pm – Held via Zoom (details to follow)
Litter Pick
Thank you to everyone who attended the litter pick. We cleared a large amount of rub-bish including the ever-present obligatory tyre.
A special thanks to those who stayed afterwards to assist with weeding the community flower beds. Everyone’s efforts have made a real difference, and our shared spaces are looking better than ever. Grafham Parish Council would also like to extend our thanks to Ben Obese-Jecty MP who generously lent a hand.
MVAS
Since the 5th April, one MVAS (mobile vehicle activated sign) has remained located by the Cinnamon (monitoring traffic towards Ellington).
Since the 17th May, the other MVAS has been located opposite Chestnut Close (monitoring traffic from Buckden/Perry).
In April, a Bluetooth connectivity problem was discovered on the MVAS by the Cinna-mon, preventing the download of data and changing of the display. This is still under investigation with Morelock ( the manufacturer.)
MVAS Solar Panels
In April, we were granted permission by CCC to mount solar panels on the lampposts we currently use. And, following agreement at May’s meeting, two solar panels were ordered, which are expected to arrive w/c 9th June. They will be mount-ed on the lampposts where most speeding was observed during the Speed Watch campaign in 2018, i.e. by the Cinnamon and Chestnut Close, both monitoring northbound traffic.
The next meeting is 1st July 2025, 7.30pm in the Village Hall.
We hope to see you there.
Cllr Ian Gardener
Chairman, Grafham Parish Council