Cambridgeshire Home Energy Support Service

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Cambridgeshire ACRE has embarked on a new project, working in partnership with PECT (Peterborough Environment City Trust), an independent charity dedicated to creating more sustainable places. Their new project will deliver the Cambridgeshire Home Energy Support Service, over the next two-years. Their aim is to help people on low incomes, who could be struggling with their energy costs. This project will provide advice and support on reducing energy bills and on maintaining a warm home. They will also be able to provide debt relief to those who need it most.

For further information please click on the poster.

Weekly Policing Report

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Here is our weekly summary of offences and incidents affecting your community, reported to police during the period 20th to 26th January:

Rogue’s Lane, Hilton – Fire, police and ambulance crews were called to an incident on Rogue’s Lane on Wednesday morning, 20th January, where a car had left the road and rolled onto its side into a ditch. Fortunately no-one was seriously hurt although one person was taken to hospital with minor injuries. (Ref CC-20012021-0062)

Knapwell Road, Elsworth – temporary road closure notification

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Carriageway patching and preparation works are planned on Wednesday 3rd February 2021, in advance of carriageway Surface Treatment in 2021.

Works are anticipated to last 2 days, and whilst the work is in progress, during operational hours, the road will be closed from 8am to 4pm, and vehicular access will be restricted. A signed diversion route will be in place for through traffic.

In order for the contractor to complete the work with minimum disruption, it is essential that no vehicles are parked on the road. If you have particular access requirements, please speak to a member of the crew onsite who will be able to assist.

Access to properties within the closure area will be possible, but are subject to working conditions, and delays are to be expected.

Weekly Policing Update

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Very happily, there are no offences or incidents affecting your community to mention in our Summary this week, covering the period 13th to 19th January.

Weekly Policing Update

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Very happily, there are no offences or incidents affecting your community to mention in our Summary this week, covering the period 6th to 12th January.

Would you like to become a Parish Councillor?

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The Parish Council is the first tier of Local Government representing the local community, delivering services to meet local needs wherever possible, and improving quality of life and community well being.

The Parish Council currently has a Councillor vacancy for co-option.

Why should you become a Councillor?

  • To make a difference for the future
  • To represent your community’s views
  • To guide policies
  • To support community diversity
  • To help Hilton get better resources
  • To engender an inclusive community

 

You can read a guide on what Parish Councillors might be expected to do (although this is very broad and covers all Town and Parish Councils, so don’t be scared!) in The Good Councillors Guide.

There are a few criteria you must be able to comply with:

To qualify a person must be a British subject, over 18 years old and an elector; must reside within Hilton or within 4.8km of it, or occupy as owner or tenant any land or premises therein, or have their principal or only place of work there, and must not be disqualified from holding office as a Councillor.

If you would like to join us, please email the Clerk a brief CV and explanation about why you would like to be a Councillor by Saturday 23rd January and your application will be considered at the February meeting.—

 

Weekly Policing Update

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Very happily, there are no items to mention in our summary of offences and incidents affecting your community this week, reported to police during the period 28th December – 5th January.

Spectrum

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The Spectrum editorial team have decided to temporarily suspend publication of Spectrum starting with the February 2021 edition. Sadly, because of the current Covid-19 situation, there is very little of note taking place in the villages to report. There will be an ongoing monthly review and publication will resume as soon as possible.

A copy of the article from Hilton Parish Council that would have been included in the February edition can be found here: Spectrum

National Lockdown

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As you are aware, we are now in a national lockdown and we must all stay at home unless we have a “reasonable excuse”. A copy of the government guidance can be found at gov.uk/coronavirus or downloaded here: National Lockdown Guidance.

The Hilton Coronavirus volunteer support, co-ordinated by the Parish Council, is available to organise assistance to anyone in the village who needs it during this time.

Assistance could include (but is not limited to):

  • Picking up shopping
  • Collecting prescriptions
  • Posting mail
  • A friendly telephone call
  • Help with methods of online communication

If you need any help or would like to volunteer please contact Nicola Webster, Clerk to the Council, at or on 830605.

Flooding

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Thank you to everyone who helped with the recent flooding in the village. Many people helped to keep the exit grilles clear on the culverts and clear the rubbish from the ditches, which stopped the flooding from being any worse and helped the water drain away. Also thanks to those who helped in other ways like assisting stranded motorists, putting out the flood warning signs on the roads and checking on their neighbours.