It has been great to see children across the area — and beyond — swinging from the fantastic new play equipment in Jesus Green. We’ve been pleased with the positive feedback, though many have noted the need for cycle racks, additional bins and also many have asked that City Council replace the bench that was previously sited in the toddler area.

We’re happy to say that City Council has installed additional bins and returned the bench to the play area. The bike racks will go in next week.

Dear consultee,

Cambridgeshire County and Cambridge City Councils are proposing to widen the central cycle path across Jesus Green, along the avenue of London Plane trees from Jesus Lock to Victoria Avenue, as shown on the attached consultation leaflet. This is part of a range of cycle way improvements across the City.

Details will also available on the Council web page, as well as on Jesus Green itself.

Please feel free to pass on these details to friends, colleagues, or other interested parties.

For further information or leave a comment, please contact us using the following contact details:

Cambridge City project delivery team – REF: Jesus Green Cycleway

e-mail: cyclingconsultations@cambridge.gov.uk

telephone:
01223 458509

Address:
Cambridge City Council
Cambridge
PO BOX 700
CB1 0JH

A planning application has been submitted by Double Tree to demolish the current leisure facility and build a single storey extension and provide a third floor extension to the southern block of the hotel (see link below). As residents will be aware, there have been two recent applications by the hotel relating to the proposed site, both of which City Council refused. The last application went to the Planning Inspectorate which upheld the Council’s decision. Cllr Andrea Reiner and colleagues from Newnham opposed the previous applications and spoke at the planning committee against it.

Residents may comment on the current application online by following this link.

This is a Cambridge City Council press release

Cambridge City Council are currently trialling a new design of high capacity cycle stand, as part of its major project to significantly increase the amount of secure cycle parking in the city centre.

The new cycle racks are a revision of the existing style of high capacity rack found in some locations in the city centre. This particular stand design facilitates closer spacing, is also shorter and therefore requires less space when empty. It also provides a fixed position for securing cycles to it, therefore reducing the risk of obstructions in confined pavement areas.

The trial location can be found in the small square next to Drummer Street Bus Station on Christ’s Lane. Cyclists are encouraged to try out these new stands and provide the City Council with their feedback by taking part in a short online survey by visiting www.surveymonkey.com/s/high-capacity-trial
A display board with QR code is also available at the trial location.

Councillor Tim Ward, Executive Councillor for Planning and Climate Change said ‘These cycle stands have been designed to accommodate higher density cycle parking whilst minimising their impact on the public realm. I hope cyclists will take the opportunity to trial them and provide their feedback to inform the final design.