Author: Karen Young
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Progress on highways
The state of our roads is a persistent annoyance and worry. This is a report that sets out what the County Council have done and what they are planning to do. There is still a long way to go but we are making progress. Cambridgeshire County Council has responded to a request by the Department…
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County Council Update July 2025
STRATEGY RESOURCES & PERFORMANCE End of year sees smaller overspend than predicted The council ended 2024/25 with a revenue overspend of £4.45M. While no overspend would be preferred, it is less than predicted, and Cambridgeshire County Council remains in a healthier financial position than many other authorities. Cuts from national government are biting everywhere. Capital…
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Addenbrookes roundabout works 6
This is the latest update. Our programme of work at Addenbrooke’s roundabout continues to progress well, with the first phase due to be completed in early July as planned. Over the last week, the team has finished construction of the kerb and completed the installation of the ducting for Light Blue Fibre as part of…
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LED lighting
New LED lighting is coming to several streets in the division. See list below. This will be more cost effective for the council and the lights should provide the same level of light as with the old lampposts. Street Month BALDOCK WAY Jul-25 BLINCO GROVE Jul-25 CAVENDISH AVENUE Jul-25 CLIFTON ROAD Aug-25 CONISTON ROAD Jul-25…
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Roadworks
Keeping Queen Edith’s Moving – Even During Roadworks I know that many of you have been concerned about the recent and ongoing roadworks affecting our area. From Mowbray Road to Long Road, it can feel like the diggers and cones are everywhere. I want to thank you for your patience—and to share some insight into…
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Road Survey 2025
Cambridgeshire residents are being asked for their views on Cambridgeshire County Council’s highways and transport services in the National Highways and Transport (NHT) Public Satisfaction survey. In this annual survey residents will have the opportunity to comment on everything from the condition of roads and footpaths to public transport and the quality of cycling facilities…
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Roadworks in QE
These are the roadworks in QE that will start in June Promoter Organisation Street Traffic Management Type Proposed Start Date Proposed End Date Activity Type CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL GODWIN WAY Multi-way signals 16/06/2025 17/06/2025 Highway repair and…
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Addenbrookes roundabout works 5
There is a burst water main on the Addenbrookes roundabout. Update: NOW FIXED. This will delay the existing roadworks there but it is hard to say for how long. Otherwise work is progressing well. See further details below. Fendon Road exiting Addenbrookes roundabout northbound is closed and Hills Road southbound has a lane closure in place on…
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Unitarisation
The government is spreading a common governance structure across the country which means that the councils in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough are having to reform into unitary councils i.e. the district and county functions will merge. We will retain the Combined Authority Mayor. The councils in Cambridgeshire have issued a press release outlining the 3 options…
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Addenbrookes roundabout works 4
This is the latest update on the roadworks. Work continues to progress well with further excavation taking place to allow for the carriageway to be widened, while drainage installation has also continued. Temporary traffic signals around the roundabout were commissioned last week, with ducting and permanent signal poles due to be installed this week. The…