HGV driving on B1040 in Hilton

PR0752 Proposed Prohibition of Heavy Commercial Vehicles – B1040 at Hilton

The deadline for comments for the consultation regarding the proposed Traffic Regulation Order to prohibit Heavy Commercial Vehicles (over 7.5t) on the B1040 through Hilton is Friday 17th December. Don’t Delay – Act Today! Comments can be emailed to Steve Cox, Executive Director, Place & Economy,  or alternatively posted to: Steve Cox, Executive Director, Place […]

Greater Cambridge Partnership Greener Travel Consultation

The Greater Cambridge Partnership’s consultation on proposals to improve the way in which people travel around our area is now underway. ‘Making Connections: have your say on greener travel in Greater Cambridge’ asks for people’s thoughts on proposals to transform public transport, improve cycling and walking and reduce pollution and congestion. The proposals are of […]

Support available again to vulnerable families during Christmas holidays

Airspace Change Proposal relating to London Luton Airport’s arrival routes approved

The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has approved an airspace change including changes relating to London Luton Airport’s Standard Instrument Arrivals (STARs).  This airspace change is intended to reduce the complexity of the airspace and the workload on air traffic controllers, which in turn, is designed to mitigate against the potential of delays for both […]

Christmas and New Year Waste Collection Arrangements

Please find below some information regarding waste collections during Christmas and New Year and some additional information which we hope you will find useful   During the Christmas and New Year period waste collection days will change which can be seen in the table below.  Unfortunately there are four weeks of disruptions which start the […]

HGV driving on B1040 in Hilton

PR0752 Proposed Prohibition of Heavy Commercial Vehicles – B1040 at Hilton

This is the next step in the current Local Highways Improvement project to achieve a 24hr HGV ban on the B1040 through Hilton. Cambridgeshire County Council is publishing this proposal on 24th November 2021. For further details please visit their permanent traffic regulation orders page and select PR0752. The effect of this Order will be […]

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Footpaths & Bridleways

We are very lucky in Hilton to be surrounded by a network of footpaths and bridleways, leading to some lovely walks. Unfortunately, a small minority of people are straying from the established paths and walking around, and sometimes even across, farmer’s fields. Many fields have a grass margin in the headlands, but these are for […]

Enhanced Response Area status vital to protect NHS and vital services

Communication from Cambridgeshire County Council: Local leaders have welcomed the announcement that, following an approach from Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Councils, the Government has agreed that both areas will become an Enhanced Response Area for tackling the Covid pandemic from Monday. They have pledged to use it to push for additional measures and resources to drive […]

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Hilton Speedwatch Needs Your Help!

Hilton Speedwatch is looking for volunteers to join their group. The Community Speedwatch scheme trains volunteers from members of the community to get actively involved in monitoring the speed of vehicles travelling through their neighbourhood. It is used in areas where speeding has been identified as a priority at quarterly neighbourhood panel meetings. Community Speedwatch […]