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North East Cambridge Area Action Plan: Issues & Options Consultation

22/2/2019

Cambridge City Council and South Cambridgeshire District Council have jointly prepared the North East Cambridge Area Action Plan (NECAAP) – Issues and Options 2019 document for public consultation. A summary copy of the document can be found here.

The consultation document explores how this area could be transformed into a pedestrian and cycle friendly district, creating the opportunity for thousands of new energy efficient homes and jobs. All would be supported by new community and leisure facilities, shops and green spaces. The consultation is running for 6 weeks from Monday 11 February until 5pm on Monday 25 March 2019.

Seven drop in events are proposed in the area. This is your chance to come and talk with one of the planning officers about the plan and how plans can be submitted to the Councils. Below are key dates which would be relevant for employees. For other locations, please see here.

27 February 2019 from 6:30am – 8:30am and 4:00pm – 7:30pm, Cambridge North Station, Cowley Rd, Cambridge, CB4 0WZ
01 March 2019 from 10:00am – 4:00pm, St John’s Innovation Centre, Johnson Room, Cowley Road, Cambridge, CB4 0WS
05 March 2019 from 10:00am – 4:00pm, Trinity Centre, Suite 12, 24 Cambridge Science Park, Milton Road, Cambridge CB4 0FN

Hotel and Office Building Works at CNS

22/2/2019

McAleer & Rushe Contracts UK have been appointed by Brookgate for the construction of a new 217 bed Novotel Hotel at Cambridge North Station (CNS). Main contract works will commence on Monday 25 February 2019 with Practical Completion scheduled for September 2020.

The Multi-Utility Trench (MUT) works will be carried out end of March and substantially completed by end of March 2020. The new utilities are being placed for this phase of works but also for future phases. This will have significant impact on pedestrians and cyclists (both to and from the station). When these services extend into this strip adjacent to Cowley Road it will require the full closure of this cycle and footpath until the end of October 2019. This closure will require the diversion of cyclists and pedestrians down the pathway of the guided bus route.

When this area is reopened, the cycle way on the west side of Milton Ave will continue to remain closed as the utility works continue towards the station. Pedestrians will therefore be directed to the east side of Milton Ave as will cyclists who will be requested to dismount and join the pedestrians on the same pathway. Safety consultants wish to separate cyclists from construction activities which is one of the factor for redirecting cyclists to the station via the guided bus route in order to maintain that separation. All cyclists will be encouraged to use this route.

End of March 2019, following activities will take place:

Closure of the pedestrian and cycle path parallel to Cowley Road
Closure of access gate (“short cut” from Cambridge Business Park onto the pedestrian/cycle route)
Diversion of pedestrians and cyclists to guided bus route
Routing of buses and coaches to temporary turn-around on the car park approach road and closure of bus route down to station
Closure of Milton Ave Link Road
Guided bus route - Localised restrictions to roadway around site

Please note these dates may change depending on the progress of works onsite.

Stagecoach East Appoints New Managing Director

22/2/2019

Michelle Hargreaves has been confirmed as the new Stagecoach East Managing Director after taking on the role on an interim basis in December, following the retirement of former Managing Director Andy Campbell. Michelle has most recently been part of Stagecoach’s business change team, focusing on developing a strategy around people development and employee well-being. She will continue to progress some of that work alongside her position as Managing Director of Stagecoach East. For more information on the new managing director, please see here.

10% Rail Discount on Season Tickets

22/2/2019

In the recent weeks, there have been an increase in abusive language and aggressive behaviour towards Greater Anglia staff at the Cambridge Main ticket office. In order for employees to claim their 10% rail discount on monthly or annual season tickets, employees MUST complete the form shown above and submit to the staff at the Cambridge Main or Ely ticket office. Violation of this may result in individuals being excluded from the scheme and future discounts being suspended. High resolution of the form can be downloaded from here.

A Brand New Bridleway for Cottenham

22/2/2019

A brand new public bridleway has officially been opened in Cottenham. A new 1.2km leisure route will provide local cyclists, pedestrians and horse riders a direct connection between Rampton Road, Les King Wood and Broad Lane. The work included cutting back trees and shrubs, improvements to the surface of paths, removal of old kissing gates, the installation of replacement equestrian friendly gates and the installation of post and rail fencing.

Increase in Usage at Park and Ride Services

22/2/2019

Latest figures announced this week indicate, more than three million passengers chose to leave their car and catch the Park & Ride in 2018. Passenger journeys increased by nearly 250,000 over the last year as thousands more people used Park & Ride services to get into the city. There were more than 261,000 journeys on Park & Ride services in January – up more than 15% compared to the same time last year.

Drivers can leave their car for free at sites at Madingley, Milton, Trumpington, Newmarket Road, and Babraham and pay just £3 for a return service into Cambridge. For more information seehere.