July 2026 South Cambs District Councillor Report – Fen Ditton & Fulbourn Ward
Cllr. Chloe Wills-Eve, Cllr. Carla Hofman, Cllr. Vince Farrar
July 2026 South Cambs District Councillor Report – PDF Version
South Cambs Neighbourhood Police Community Engagement Event
The next South Cambs Neighbourhood Police community engagement event is on
6th August 7-8pm online. A presentation from the local Police team is shared with
the work they have been doing and you have a chance to shape their local policing
priorities for the next 3 months, highlighting to them any local issues you are
experiencing.
To register for an online link to attend, please email
communitymeeting@cambs.police.uk and quote ‘SouthCambs’
Mobile Warden Schemes – Helping Residents Stay Independent
South Cambridgeshire District Council is encouraging more residents to make use
of its Mobile Warden Schemes, which provide practical and social support to older
and more vulnerable people across more than 50 communities. The service helps
residents remain independent in their own homes through regular visits, wellbeing
checks and a friendly face, reducing loneliness while providing reassurance to
families and carers. Wardens can also identify potential issues early and signpost
residents to additional support where needed. Around 260 residents currently
benefit from the scheme, which is an aUordable way to help people stay safe,
connected and independent for longer.
To find out more or refer someone, visit: www.scambs.gov.uk/mobile-warden-
schemes
Local Bus Network Review
The Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority (CPCA) has launched a
public engagement on proposed changes to the local bus network. Some of the
proposals would aUect communities within or close to our ward, including changes
to services serving Fulbourn, Great and Little Wilbraham, and the Fen
Ditton/Newmarket Road corridor, as well as other parts of South Cambridgeshire. As
these are proposals rather than final decisions, I would encourage residents, parish
councils and regular bus users to review the plans and have their say. Feedback
received through the engagement will help shape the final network.
The consultation closes at 5.00pm on Tuesday 28 July 2026. Further information and
details of the proposed changes are available at: https://cpca-yourvoice.co.uk/bus-
network-review-engagement/
Local Government Reorganisation: Where Are We Now?
The process of Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) for Cambridgeshire and
Peterborough is moving forward. A decision announcement from the Government is
expected in July 2026. If confirmed, a Structural Changes Order would follow in late
2026, with the legislation needing to pass through Parliament. This will formally
establish the new unitary authority, setting out names, boundaries, electoral
arrangements, and the vesting day for new councils as well as the abolition date for
existing ones, which would cut current councillors’ terms short by two years.
Elections to a “shadow” authority are anticipated for 6 May 2027, with the shadow
authority meeting and appointing its executive and interim statutory oUicers by 20
May 2027. The expected vesting day, when the new authority becomes fully
operational and South Cambridgeshire District and Cambridgeshire County
councils are wound up, is 1 April 2028.
Zero Carbon Communities Grant
South Cambridgeshire District Council’s Zero Carbon Communities Grant is open,
with Parish Councils or local community groups invited to apply. Grants of between
£2,000 and £19,500 are available. Feel free to contact us with questions or visit
https://www.scambs.gov.uk/climate-and-environment/zero-carbon-
communities/zero-carbon-communities-grant. The deadline for applications is 5pm
on Friday 24 July 2025.
Community Pantry Grant
South Cambridgeshire District Council has launched a Community Pantry Grant,
oUering grants of up to £400 to help establish new community pantries or expand
existing food hubs. Funding can be used for shelving, storage, fridges, freezers,
minor venue adaptations and signage. Community pantries provide free food and
household essentials, helping to reduce food insecurity and food waste. Parish and
Town Councils, constituted community groups and informal groups (with
Parish/Town Council or District Councillor support) are eligible to apply. Funding is
available until 31 March 2027, or until the budget is fully allocated.
Further information and applications: https://www.scambs.gov.uk/community-
pantry-grant
Local Validation Checklist consultation
Greater Cambridge Shared Planning has prepared a new Local Validation Checklist,
providing a single checklist for planning applications across both the Cambridge
City and South Cambridgeshire District Council areas. The checklist sets out the
supporting documents that must accompany planning applications. Some
documents are required for all applications, while others depend on the type and
scale of development proposed. A six-week public consultation is now underway,
and residents, applicants and agents are invited to comment on the proposedchecklist. The consultation closes on Tuesday 28 July 2026
https://engage.scambs.gov.uk/en-GB/projects/local-validation-checklist-
consultation
Please feel free to contact us at:
Cllr.farrar@scambs.gov.uk
Cllr.hofman@scambs.gov.uk
Cllr.wills-eve@scambs.gov.uk