Brampton to Grafham Quietway Pilot Project – UPDATE!
Background:
Sustrans are working in partnership with Cambridgeshire County Council to co-design improvements to Brampton Road, between the villages of Grafham and Brampton in Cambridgeshire. The section of road also forms part of National Cycle Network (NCN) Route 12.
A community engagement drop-in event was held at Grafham Village Hall in November 2024. The event was attended by approximately 150 people and provided an opportunity for local residents and the wider community to discuss the project with members of the project team. The Grafham co-design workshop was held on 6th March 2025 and was attended by approximately 70 people.
Attendees shared comments about their experiences of using Brampton Road, highlighting issues with its current design and sharing suggestions on how the road could be improved. Attendees voiced concern about the prospect of restricting vehicular access along the road, an option which is not now being considered.
The key themes to emerge from the events were:
- Vegetation overgrowth and maintenance
- Potholes and poor road surface quality
- Speed limits
- Lorries using the road and getting stuck at the railway bridge
- Passing places
- Verges encroaching onto the road
- Access to Brampton Woods
To create a formal Quiet Lane there is a very clear legal process. The process to ensure a speed limit reduction as part of this project has now been started. Some of you may have seen the Traffic Regulation Order advertised.
As part of this legal process a consultation event was held at Grafham Village Hall on the 15th May. At this session some of the emerging design ideas were shared as follows:
- Gateway features
- Repeater narrowing features
- Visual narrowing
- Passing places
- Road Artwork in collaboration with Brampton School
- Artwork / seating
- Interactive Information boards
A date has now been set for the full Design Showcase: Thursday 5th June, Grafham Hall between 4-7pm.
“Everyone is encouraged to come along and review the full design approach and survey results, offering comments and engaging in discussion”.
Exercise Bike Children’s Play Area Repaired & Ready to Use!
Good news! The exercise bike has been repaired once again and is now fully available for use. Whether you’re looking to stay active or just enjoy a quick workout, the equipment is ready to support your fitness goals.
Thank you for your patience, and we hope you make the most of this refreshed resource!
New County Councillor
The Parish Council would like to thank the outgoing County Councillor Ken Billington for all of his hard work and support over the years and we welcome the new County Councillor Liam Beckett.
The next PC Meeting will be 3rd June 2025, 7.30pm in the Village Hall.
We hope to see you there.
Cllr Ian Gardener
Chairman, Grafham Parish Council