Grafham Parish Council

18/06/2026

eCops - Silent 999 calls - Press 55 if you can't speak in a genuine emergency

Did you know if you call 999 from a mobile phone and can't speak, you can press 55 to let us know it's a genuine emergency?

That's exactly what happened when a lady called us from a property in Huntingdon reporting her former partner was outside her house demanding to be let in.

She pressed the keypad twice and officers were dispatched after knocking could be heard. The man ran away when the officers arrived and the officers then completed a Domestic Abuse Risk Assessment for the victim.

For more advice on domestic abuse, including how to report it, please visit the dedicated pages on the force website: https://www.cambs.police.uk/advice/advice-and-information/daa/domestic-abuse/

More on silent 999 calls can also be found on the force website: https://www.cambs.police.uk/contact/how-to-make-a-silent-999-call/

Kind regards,

How to make a 999 call to the police if you're in danger and can't talk on the phone.

18/06/2026

Hi there,

We hope this email finds you well.

The Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority has launched a public engagement on proposed changes to local bus services, and we would be grateful for your support in helping to raise awareness within your community.

The engagement launched Tuesday 16th June and will run until 5pm on 28th July - https://cpca-yourvoice.co.uk/bus-network-review-engagement/

The proposals have been developed following a review of bus services currently funded by the Combined Authority. At this stage, no decisions have been made. We want to hear directly from the people who use these services, or may rely on them in future, so that feedback can help inform any final decisions.

The proposals cover the following services in your area:
5A: St Ives to Bar Hill
8: Cambridge to Papworth Everard
28: Bedford to Kimbolton
65 St Neots - Buckden
67: St Ives to St Neots (cancelled service)
69: St Ives to Boxworth
400: Huntingdon to Kimbolton
401: Huntingdon to The Giddings
301 / 301S / 301V / 301X: St Ives to Ramsey
T1: Cambridge to Huntingdon
T12: Longstanton to Sutton

To help promote the engagement, we have created a communications toolkit containing posters, digital flyers, social media assets and suggested copy. We would be grateful if you could share the information through your channels, including websites, newsletters, social media and community noticeboards.

You can download the toolkit here.

If you would like printed posters or flyers, please email [email protected] and we can arrange for these to be sent.

Thank you for your support, and please do not hesitate to get in touch if you have any questions.

Kind regards,

Communications Team
[email protected]
Tel: 01480 277180

Explore current public consultations in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough. Your input on key issues can influence the future of our community.

16/06/2026

08/06/2026

Have your say on policing in Huntingdonshire - Join us on 22 June

We're delighted to invite you to our upcoming quarterly online policing meeting, taking place on 22 June from 7pm to 8pm. This is your chance to get involved, share your views, and play a part in shaping the policing priorities for Huntingdonshire.

During the meeting, you'll have the opportunity to meet your local policing team virtually, learn about the work we've been doing in your area, and ask any questions or raise concerns that matter most to you. We'll also be providing an update on the priorities set for March to May, so you can hear first-hand about the progress made and what's next for the community.

If you have neighbours or friends living in the area, please do share this invitation with them—we'd love to hear from as many residents as possible. Your input is invaluable in helping us improve and tailor our policing services to the needs of our community.

If you're unable to attend but still want to have your say, you can also share your thoughts and concerns through our Community Policing Survey.
https://s-url.co/wk8wAA

Otherwise, please register for the meeting :
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We look forward to seeing you there and hearing your views!

Kind Regards,

Inspector Colin Norden
Huntingdonshire Neighbourhood Policing Tea

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02/06/2026

National Highways - UPDATE: Important roadwork information
A1 southbound between Buckden and Hail Weston Bridge – maintenance work

Dear Customer

We’re writing to let you know that we are moving onto the next phase of maintenance work on the A1 which will between Buckden and Hail Weston Bridge. This work will involve renewal of road markings and road studs also known as cat’s eyes, crack repairs and replacement of marker posts. Once complete, drivers will benefit from a safer, smoother and better-defined road surface.

We will carry out this work over four nights from Thursday 4 June 2026. We’ll work overnight between 9pm and 5am on weeknights only, weather permitting.

We have identified further maintenance work that needs to be completed. We’ll need additional night shifts towards the end of June. We’ll share more details about these dates as soon as they are confirmed.

Closures and diversions
To carry out the work safely, we will need to close the A1 southbound between Buckden and Hail Weston Bridge, and divert traffic as detailed below:

Drivers travelling southbound on the A1 should:
leave the A1 at Brampton Hut Interchange and join the A14
continue on the A14 to junction 23, Ermine Street Interchange
take the third exit onto the A1198
continue on the A1198 to the A428 / Ermine Street South roundabout
take the third exit onto the A428
continue on the A428 to Wyboston Roundabout
take the first exit onto Great North Road
rejoin the A1 southbound

The crossover at Diddington will stay open for access to the village, so northbound traffic will not be affected.

A map of the diversion is enclosed.

How to find out more
To find out more about road improvements we’re carrying out across the East of England, please visit our website at https://nationalhighways.co.uk/our-work/

If you would like more information, please contact us on 0300 123 5000, or by email at [email protected].

Yours faithfully

M.Rahman

Mohammed Rahman
Project Manager
Operations East, Scheme Delivery Team

26/05/2026

Huntingdonshire District Council News Release

Inflatable Aquapark launching at Hinchingbrooke Country Park

A brand-new inflatable Aquapark is set to open at Hinchingbrooke Country Park this July, bringing an exciting new outdoor attraction to Huntingdonshire just in time for the summer holidays.

Opening on Saturday 18 July 2026, the Aquapark will feature a large inflatable course on the water, including slides, climbing walls, balance beams and splash zones designed for families, friends and groups to enjoy.

The new attraction forms part of wider ongoing investment in Hinchingbrooke Country Park, helping to enhance leisure and outdoor activity opportunities while encouraging more people to enjoy the park’s natural surroundings.

Suitable for a wide range of ages (minimum 6 years old and above), the Aquapark will offer lifeguarded sessions led by trained staff, helping to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all participants.

Pre-booking is available online, with demand expected to be high throughout the summer season.

Cllr Julie Kerr, Executive Member for Parks and Countryside, Waste and Street Scene, said: “We’re thrilled to be bringing this exciting new attraction to Hinchingbrooke Country Park. It’s a fantastic addition for residents and visitors alike, and part of our ongoing commitment to improving, and evolving the park to enhance leisure and outdoor opportunities the park for users now and in the future.”

A competition will be run to name the Aquapark, residents are invited to submit their suggested name with the winner receiving a free Aquapark session for a family of up to two adults and two children. Entries close on Friday 5th June at 5pm with the winning entry being announced on Tuesday 9 June. Enter via the link - Name Our Brand New Aquapark! – Fill in form
https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=Yr5uzntVNkShnHZ-yizUUV2o0gik9qhJtRO7SUhx04BUNUIwMDA3VjhUVEc1VkpRSldOMUpJNEk5SS4u&route=shorturl

Bookings now open - https://www.oneleisure.net/activities-wellbeing/outdoor-activities/hinchingbrooke-aquapark/.

For updates, follow our social channels.

26/05/2026

The Environment Agency would like to invite people in communities to take part in a short survey.

This research will help us understand what information people find most useful when checking their possible future flood risk or thinking about how to prepare for flooding.

The survey is simple and should only take a few minutes to complete. You will first be asked a small number of questions about your experience and views. You will then be invited to choose up to five items from a list of information and actions that would matter most to you in this situation.

There are no right or wrong answers. We are interested in your honest views and first impressions. Your responses will help us understand which information and actions are most important to communities, and what we should prioritise in future design and research.

If you would like to take part, please complete the survey by Friday 29th May.

Thank you for taking part. We want to understand what flood risk information matters most to you. Your honest views will help us improve our service. There are no right or wrong answers.