Wilburton Parish Council

23/06/2025

Please note this is no longer the Parish Council page!!! Please go to the New Wilburton Parish Council page run by them! John Attrill Gill Spencer

04/03/2025

Hi everyone, for various technical reasons, the Wilburton Parish Council page has moved to a new home here:
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61573538355751&locale=en_GB

Please follow this page from now on to find out what is going on.

Wilburton is a rural village situated six miles to the south of the Cathedral City of Ely in the county of Cambridgeshire. This page aims to publicise Parish Council and Community activities in Wilburton.

24/01/2025

CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Whitecross Road, Wilburton (TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF THROUGH TRAFFIC) ORDER 2025-178

NOTICE is given that Cambridgeshire County Council has made an Order pursuant to the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, as amended by the Road Traffic (Temporary Restrictions) Act 1991, the effect of which is to stop any vehicle from proceeding along Whitecross Road, Wilburton as lies between Rear of Foxfield & Station Road . Access will be maintained to properties affected by this order. The alternative route for vehicles is via Stretham Station Road, Broad Baulk, Stretham; A10, A1123, Station Road, Wilburton & vice versa. The Order is made to facilitate water meter exchange & associated works which are being carried out on or near this highway and it will come into operation on 26/02/25 and continue until these works have finished or on the 25/08/26 whichever is the earlier. It is anticipated that these works will be carried out between 08:00hrs & 18:00hrs 26/02/25. The Order shall not apply to any persons lawfully engaged in connection with any works for which it is made, any member of the Police Force, Fire and Rescue Service, Ambulance Service, a vehicle being used by Special Forces during the ex*****on of their duties or to any person acting with the permission or upon the direction of a Police Officer in uniform.

Frank Jordan, Executive Director, Place and Sustainability, New Shire Hall, Emery Crescent, Enterprise Campus, Alconbury Weald, Huntingdon, PE28 4YE
Thursday 30/01/25

05/01/2025

Wilburton Parish Council meeting Wednesday 8th January. Finance Meeting starting at 7.45pm and Parish Council Meeting starting at 8.00 pm. All welcome.

25/12/2024

Free exercise sessions for the over-65s starting in the New Year.

30/11/2024

Your help is needed to secure Winter Fuel Payments for pensioners

East Cambridgeshire District Council is seeking help from community groups, charities and businesses who have contact with older people on low incomes.

Your help is needed to encourage them to check if they are eligible to apply for Pension Credit.

Anyone who successfully applies before 21 December 2024 may be entitled to a £300 Winter Fuel Payment for this year.
Why it's important to act now

Previously the Winter Fuel Payment has been paid to all pensioners.

This year, the government has made the decision to means test the payment - so unless pensioners on low incomes are registered for Pension Credit before the 21 December cut off date, they will not receive this year's payment.

We know that many thousands across East Cambridgeshire sit just above the cut-off for Pension Credit and will now lose their Winter Fuel Payment.

By applying now we want to help our most vulnerable residents to be able to afford heating during the coldest months, thereby preventing 'heat or eat' dilemmas and safeguarding health.

What is Pension Credit?
Pension Credit is a benefit that provides extra money for people over State Pension age who are struggling to make ends meet.

Pension Credit tops up:
• your weekly income to £218.15 if you’re single
• your joint weekly income to £332.95 if you have a partner
• You may get extra amounts if you have other responsibilities and costs.
To find out more about Pension Credit and make an application visit: www.gov.uk/pension-credit

Help with applying

Anyone who needs help with applying for Pension Credit is advised to contact the community advice team at East Cambridgeshire District Council, or attend one of the council's drop in sessions.

These take place at The Grange in Ely Monday to Friday, from 10am until 4pm.

Drop-in sessions are also held at:
• Soham Library each Wednesday, 10am until midday
• Littleport Library from 10am until midday on a Friday
You can also call 01353 665555.

What you can do
• inform pensioners about the changes so they know about the 21 December deadline
• signpost people who need help with applying to the Community Advice team at the council

Your help is needed to secure Winter Fuel Payments for pensioners

East Cambridgeshire District Council is seeking help from community groups, charities and businesses who have contact with older people on low incomes.

Your help is needed to encourage them to check if they are eligible to apply for Pension Credit.

Anyone who successfully applies before 21 December 2024 may be entitled to a £300 Winter Fuel Payment for this year.

Why it's important to act now

Previously the Winter Fuel Payment has been paid to all pensioners.

This year, the government has made the decision to means test the payment - so unless pensioners on low incomes are registered for Pension Credit before the 21 December cut off date, they will not receive this year's payment.

We know that many thousands across East Cambridgeshire sit just above the cut-off for Pension Credit and will now lose their Winter Fuel Payment.

By applying now we want to help our most vulnerable residents to be able to afford heating during the coldest months, thereby preventing 'heat or eat' dilemmas and safeguarding health.

What is Pension Credit
Pension Credit is a benefit that provides extra money for people over State Pension age who are struggling to make ends meet.

Pension Credit tops up:
• your weekly income to £218.15 if you’re single
• your joint weekly income to £332.95 if you have a partner
• You may get extra amounts if you have other responsibilities and costs.
To find out more about Pension Credit and make an application visit:

www.gov.uk/pension-credit

Help with applying

Anyone who needs help with applying for Pension Credit is advised to contact the community advice team at East Cambridgeshire District Council, or attend one of the council's drop in sessions.

These take place at The Grange in Ely Monday to Friday, from 10am until 4pm.

Drop-in sessions are also held at:
• Soham Library each Wednesday, 10am until midday
• Littleport Library from 10am until midday on a Friday
You can also call 01353 665555.

What you can do
• inform pensioners about the changes so they know about the 21 December deadline
• signpost people who need help with applying to the Community Advice team at the council

What is the Winter Fuel Payment?

Winter Fuel Payment is an annual tax-free payment for households that include someone born on or before 22 September 1958 (for 2024-25) to help meet the cost of fuel bills.

To be eligible in 2024-25 you must receive Pension Credit, Universal Credit, Income Support, income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance or income-related Employment and Support Allowance, or an award of Child Tax Credit or Working Tax Credit of at least £26 for the tax year 2024-25.

You're not entitled to Winter Fuel Payment if you live in a care home or nursing home during the period 24 June to 22 September 2024.

30/11/2024

Wilburton Parish Council is looking to improve its play equipment by installing a traverse climbing wall, which is suitable for everyone from four years upwards (including adults!) on the children’s play area.

If you think it will benefit you, your friends or your family, please like this post.

We need to show demand in order to gain funding for it, so please share with friends too.

You can watch this short video clip to see what we’re referring to

30/11/2024

Household Support Fund now available for residents on low incomes

As living costs remain high, East Cambridgeshire District Council is continuing to assist residents on a low income though the Household Support Fund.

This current round of government funding, which is being made available between now and the end of March 2025, aims to support households struggling to meet essential housing costs including food, energy bills and other essential items.

The council is able to apply to the Fund on residents’ behalf, as well as offering advice and support with completing applications.

District councillor, Julia Huffer, said: “This vital money is intended to provide a helping hand to those most in need this winter.

“It comes at critical time when we estimate many thousands of our residents will lose out on Winter Fuel Payments because they are no longer eligible.

“I would urge all residents in need of help and assistance with energy bills, food and essential items, to apply.”

Residents in East Cambridgeshire can seek assistance by calling 01353 665555 or visiting the Community Advice drop-ins at the council offices Monday to Friday 10am to 4pm, Wednesdays at Soham Library 10am to midday, and Littleport Library, 10am to midday every Friday morning.

You do not have to be in receipt of benefits to get help. If you are in receipt of benefits, they will not be affected if you receive a payment from the Household Support Fund scheme.
Further details of the Household Support Fund and other cost of living advice is available on the council's website https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/cost-living/food-help


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23/11/2024

CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Stretham Road (A1123), Wilburton
(TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF THROUGH TRAFFIC)
ORDER 2024-1630
NOTICE is given that Cambridgeshire County Council has made an Order pursuant to the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, as amended by the Road Traffic (Temporary Restrictions) Act 1991, the effect of which is to stop any vehicle from proceeding along Stretham Road (A1123), Wilburton as lies between Millfield Place and Breach Lane.
Access will be maintained to properties affected by this order.
The alternative route for vehicles is via A1421 - A142 - A10 - A1123 and vice versa.
The Order is made to facilitate water connection and associated works which are being carried out on or near this highway and it will come into operation on 9 December 2024 and continue until these works have finished or on the 8 June 2026 whichever is the earlier.
It is anticipated that these works will be carried out between 9 December and 11 December 2024.
The Order shall not apply to any persons lawfully engaged in connection with any works for which it is made, any member of the Police Force, Fire and Rescue Service, Ambulance Service, a vehicle being used by Special Forces during the ex*****on of their duties or to any person acting with the permission or upon the direction of a Police Officer in uniform.
Frank Jordan, Executive Director, Place and Sustainability, New Shire Hall, Emery Crescent, Enterprise Campus, Alconbury Weald, Huntingdon, PE28 4YE
Thursday 28 November 2024

10/11/2024

Firework night lost property. Message me and we’ll work out how best to get it back to you.

06/11/2024

Please see below the recent press release from East Cambs Council.

04/11/2024

Wilburton Parish Council meeting this Wednesday 6th November. Council meeting at 8.15 pm. All welcome.