Histon & Impington Parish Council

08/06/2026

01/06/2026

Health and safety repairs needed to climbing frame at Green Play Area
https://hisimp-pc.gov.uk/health-and-safety-repairs-needed-to-climbing-frame-at-green-play-area/

Following an inspection this morning of the wooden climbing frame at the Green Play Area, it has been noted that the wooden beams have suffered from the recent hot weather conditions and have split and cracked. The unit has been taped off awaiting repairs to the beams.

Based on previous orders for the wooden beams, they may take some time to come into stock for contractors to replace, so the unit may be out of action for some time.

01/06/2026

Equipment removal at South Road Play area
https://hisimp-pc.gov.uk/equipment-removal-at-south-road-play-area/

During a regular inspection of play equipment at South Road, the climbing frame has been deemed to be unsafe and has been fenced off. The wooden beams have splits and cracks in them and the rungs of part of the climbing unit have broken off. The recent hot weather has made the wood dry out and therefore become unstable.

The unit was fenced off but the fencing has been removed and people have tried to access the unit so it will now be removed for health and safety reasons. We are working with contractors to investigate replacement of the unit as soon as possible.

01/05/2026

South Road Play Area public meeting to discuss improvements

Having received some suggestions from local residents about possible improvements at the South Road Play Area, the Parish Council are looking at possible improvements to the site and would like to hear residents’ opinions on possible changes. The intention is not to alter the space and the way it is currently used but to give it a face lift.

Options being considered include replacement of play equipment, perhaps the addition of new play equipment, repairs/replacement to the goalposts, hedging maintenance, and the addition of wildlife friendly planting beds.

The Parish Council would like to hear from residents on the proposed plans, and would like to invite residents to attend an onsite meeting to discuss ideas on 19th May 2026 at 5:30pm, at the South Road Play Area. If you have any ideas or suggestions you would like to make in advance, please email [email protected].

More developed plans will be created once we have resident’s feedback.

13/04/2026

https://hisimp-pc.gov.uk/planting-of-covid-19-memorial-tree/
Find out more about the COVID-19 Flowering Cherry Tree now planted at the Recreation Ground on our website.

09/04/2026

District Council Elections – Histon & Impington Ward
South Cambridgeshire District Council has published the Statement of Persons Nominated for the 2026 District Council elections.

For the Histon & Impington Ward, the following candidates have been validly nominated:

John Brian Abbott – Reform UK

Jayasimha Reddy Berumgudem – The Conservative Party Candidate

Chris Boulton – Reform UK

Martin Gabriel Cahn – Liberal Democrats

Mandy Kawalko – Reform UK

Adam Morgan – Green Party candidate

Simon Charles Patenall – Labour Party

Isaac Harry Rawlings – Labour Party

James Rixon – Liberal Democrats

Geo Sebastian – Liberal Democrats

Edd Stonham – Green Party candidate

Mark Spencer Stuart – The Conservative Party Candidate

Paul Tarita – Green Party candidate

Joshua Michael Willis – The Conservative Party Candidate

You can view the full official notice here:
https://www.scambs.gov.uk/media/ihpkzh4q/statement-of-persons-nominated-district.pdf

Find out more about the elections here:
https://www.scambs.gov.uk/elections/elections-2026

Election Deadlines
Register to vote:
Deadline 20 April
Apply at: https://www.gov.uk/register-to-vote

Apply for a postal vote:
Deadline 5pm on 21 April
Apply at: https://www.gov.uk/apply-postal-vote

Apply for a proxy vote:
Deadline 5pm on 28 April
Apply at: https://www.gov.uk/apply-proxy-vote)

Apply for a free Voter Authority Certificate (voter ID):
Deadline 5pm on 28 April
Apply at: https://www.gov.uk/apply-for-photo-id-voter-authority-certificate

Please confirm details with official sources to ensure you have the most up‑to‑date information.

09/04/2026

Histon & Impington Parish Council is uncontested in the 2026 elections.

South Cambridgeshire District Council has confirmed that the number of valid nominations received for our parish is equal to (or fewer than) the number of available seats. When this happens, the election is classed as uncontested.

What this means
All candidates who were validly nominated are automatically elected.

There will be no parish council ballot on polling day for Histon & Impington.

The new council will take office from 7 May.

If any seats remain unfilled, these can later be filled through co‑option, where the council invites applications from residents.

You can view the official Statement of Persons Nominated (Parish Uncontested) here:
https://www.scambs.gov.uk/media/rzuh20db/statement-of-persons-nominated-parish-uncontested.pdf

A note of thanks
Histon & Impington Parish Council would like to thank all those who put themselves forward to serve as Parish Councillors. Our parish relies on volunteers who step up as public officers and give their time, judgement and care to support local life. We look forward to working with the new council from 7 May as we continue serving the community together.

For wider information about the 2026 elections in South Cambridgeshire:
https://www.scambs.gov.uk/elections/elections-2026

02/04/2026

Raised Table Project Enhances Safety and Streetscene at Local Road Junction

The CCC consultation on the raised table at Station Road / High Street closed yesterday. We’ve shared an update on our website with the detailed design and how this links to previous resident‑supported work and wider High Street ambitions.
Read the full article here: https://hisimp-pc.gov.uk/raised-table-project-enhances-safety-and-streetscene-at-local-road-junction/

01/04/2026

Histon & Impington Parish Council Responds to Three Major Consultations

Histon & Impington Parish Council has recently submitted detailed responses to three major consultations that will influence how our villages grow, how infrastructure is funded, and how local government may be reorganised across Cambridgeshire.

Please see our website for more information.
https://hisimp-pc.gov.uk/histon-impington-parish-council-responds-to-three-major-consultations/

01/04/2026

https://hisimp-pc.gov.uk/become-a-parish-councillor-elections-2026/
Interested in becoming a Parish Councillor for Histon & Impington.
Find out more by clicking here to view our website.

Become a Parish Councillor – Elections 2026 Published on March 30, 2026March 30, 2026 The Parish Council has a variety of responsibilities in the villages. With funds provided by residents via the parish component of the Council Tax we own and maintain: The Recreation Ground facilities and various...