Work starts on new skate board park on Jesus Green

Work has commenced on the new £65,000 skate board park on Jesus Green. The design has been reached following extenisve consultation with users of the existing skate board park and local resident groups. The project is being funded by developer contributions.

Cllr Rod Cantrill, Executive Councillor for Arts, Sport and Public Places commented “the project is a great illustration of the City Council’s committed to providing facilities for the young people of the city”.

Enforcing the 20 mph speed limit in Maids Causeway

Cambridge’s first community speedwatch campaign has been launched to identify drivers who break the 20mph limit in the city centre.

Residents in the Brunswick-North Kite area formed the group to raise awareness of the speeding rules on Maids Causeway and Newmarket Road, leading up to the Elizabeth Way roundabout.

According to a report in the Cambridge Evening News, they are using a radar sign to record how fast motorists are going.  Anyone going faster than 24mph will have their registration details logged and will receive a letter from police.

Teach-in on localism and planning

Cambridge Past, Present & Future, FECRA and the University of Cambridge are hosting a Teach-in on Localism and Planning

Where and When: Thursday 14 July at 6.30 for 7 pm Centre for Mathematical Sciences, Wilberforce Road Cambridge CB3 0WA

Introductory speakers:

Kelvin MacDonald (University Department of Land Economy)

Patsy Dell (Head of Planning Services, Cambridge City Council)

Sean Traverse-Healy (Cambridgeshire CPRE)

Breakout groups:

How will localism help you to improve the planning of your neighbourhood? What help and support will you need?

Meeting close 9.30 pm

Email planning@cambridgeppf.org to confirm that you are able to come

Alternatively, telephone Nigel Bell 01223 243830 x 205

A limited amount of parking is available on site; please let us know if you need a space or have any other special requirements. Venue access details are available on the web: www.cms.cam.ac.uk/visiting

Soft drinks and nibbles will be served on arrival

Have your say on the future of policing in Cambridgeshire

Chief Constable Simon Parr has sent out information about  a new initiative.  He says:

“You have the chance to help shape the future of policing in Cambridgeshire using a new online tool.  The ‘Have your say’ section on the force website will feature weekly projects being considered for a more efficient and effective policing model.

Each week a topic under review will be posted on the force website for people to comment on or post questions. All comments, questions and answers will be viewable and the forum will be live for at least the next three months.

The first topic will be the review of all non-frontline duties carried out by police officers. This includes managerial, analytical, training and call handling.”  Follow the link below to participate:

http://www.cambs.police.uk/newpolicingapproach/haveyoursay/