Playing Field Football Club Update
The Parish Council would like to confirm the “Agreement” has now been signed and preparations are in place for the installation of equipment ready for football matches to take place. A new shipping container has recently been delivered forthe Football Club to provide much-needed storage. Due to the wet winter season and soft ground conditions, the container has been placed in a temporary location for the time being. It will be moved to its intended site next year once the weather improves and the ground is firmer.
2025 / 2026 Local Highway Improvement Initiative Bid
The Parish Council are pleased to announce we were successful in our bid to get Gateways installed at the entrance and exit points to the village. The Gateways are designed to highlight the entrance to the Parish and / or change of speedlimit. The Parish Council are now in consultation with Cambridgeshire County Council to discuss next steps. Please note this is not a quick process and it can take up to 18 months for installation!
The Parish Council at the December meeting will be meeting to confirm their bid for the 2026/27 funding round. One suggestion put forward is to reduce the speed limit for Church Road / Hill. We would be grateful for residents’ views on this suggestion either in person at the December meeting or by emailing the clerk at: clerk@grafhampc.org
Remembrance Day – Thank You
The Parish Council would like to thank everyone who attended the recent Remembrance Day event. We were joined by representatives from the Royal British Legion and our local MP Ben Obese-Jecty, who also attended to honour this occasion. Everyone’s presence helped make the event a fitting tribute to those who have served and sacrificed.
Preferred Options Draft Local Plan to 2046
Following the Call for Sites Grafham Parish Council has received the email below from Huntingdonshire District Council with a link to the ‘Preferred Options Draft Local
Plan to 2046′ which the District Council have now formally published for consultation: –
Within the Draft Local Plan document, you will see that one site only in Grafham has been allocated for inclusion in the Local Plan, namely Grafham 1, adjacent to 24 Cedar Close. This is allocated for residential development of up to 20 houses.
Details of the site for your reference can be found at: https://consult.huntingdonshire.gov.uk/kse/event/38440 If you follow the link, you can view the whole document, on which you have the opportunity to make comments, which must be submitted by 17th December 2025. To access the relevant documents for Grafham, please click on the heading titled “Proposal” and then on the left-hand column click on “13 – Villages” and then select Grafham.
If you wish to submit any comments to the Parish Council as well as the District Council, please do so as soon as possible to enable us to consider them in our response to the District Council. To make your comments to the District Council, you will have to register if you haven’t already done so. Guidance on how to register and make comments is provided within the link.
Autumn Litter Pick
The Parish Council would like to say a big thank you to Parish Council members, Ben Obese-Jecty MP and the single resident who helped out with the recent village litter pick.
Although volunteer numbers were lower than the last litter pick, a good amount of litter was collected creating a nice environment for all to enjoy.
Keeping Our Pavements Clear and Safe
We would like to kindly remind residents to check their properties for any overgrown hedge or vegetation. If plants are growing out onto the pavement, please trim them back so that people can walk safely and comfortably around the village. Clear pavements make life easier for everyone – whether walking with children, pushing prams, using mobility aids, or simply enjoying a stroll. Let’s all do our bit to keep our pathways safe and welcoming.
Children’s Play Area Brampton Road
The Parish Council would like to thank Cambridgeshire Garden & Property Maintenance for pressure washing and sanitising the Grafham play park, making it a nicer environment for everyone.
Christmas Tree
The Parish Council are pleased to announce a temporary Christmas tree will be erected in the village for everyone to enjoy. The tree will be subject to space, installed in a central location for everyone to enjoy, at the Breach Road / Church Road junction. We hope this brings you a bit of joy in the dark winter months.
Cllr Ian Gardener
Chairman, Grafham Parish Council