Haddenham Parish Council

11/06/2026

Residents are reminded that it is their responsibility to ensure trees, hedges and other vegetation from their property do not encroach onto public pavements. Keeping footways clear helps everyone, including wheelchair users and those with pushchairs, to travel safely. Thank you for helping to keep our community accessible for all.

15/05/2026

We are once again experiencing issues with dog fouling on both recreation fields. This is extremely unpleasant for the children, teams, and coaches using these facilities.

Dog owners are reminded that dogs must be kept on a lead and walked around the perimeter of the recreation fields only. Please ensure all dog waste is picked up and disposed of in the bins provided at both sites.

06/05/2026

A big thank you to everyone who attended and spoke at our Annual Parish Meeting. Your voices, ideas, and commitment to our community made the evening both informative and productive.

We’re so grateful for the time, energy, and care each of you brings to our parish. Together, we continue to grow and support one another for the benefit of our whole community.

If you’re interested in becoming a volunteer for any of the groups and charities in the village, please do get in touch — your help would be greatly valued.

Special thanks to all our speakers:
Haddenham Charities
Sustainable Haddenham
Haddenham Cricket Club
Thistles Junior Netball
Haddenham Ladies Netball
Haddenham Social Hub
Haddenham Beer Festival
Haddenham Rovers Colts FC
Friends of Haddenham Library
Tuesday Lunch Club
Arkenstall Village Centre

Thank you again to everyone involved — your contribution makes a real difference.

30/04/2026

On Tuesday 28th April, Haddenham Parish Council, in partnership with East Cambridgeshire District Council and Cambridgeshire County Council, hosted a successful online safety event for local families.

Around 50 people attended, including Year 6 and 7 pupils with parents and carers. The session covered key topics such as online safety, phone and photo laws, the teenage brain, and where to get support, along with discussions on “sharenting” and app settings.

After the presentations, everyone enjoyed pizza together, and each young person received a book voucher for taking part.

Thank you to all who attended and helped make the evening a success. Special thanks to Lizzi Houghton (Cambridgeshire County Council), Harriet Sugg (East Cambridgeshire District Council), Robert Arkenstall Primary School and Mrs Wordsworth for hosting and supporting the event, and Topping Booksellers in Ely for supporting the provision of book vouchers.

28/04/2026

📢 Reminder to all residents 📢

Our Annual Parish Meeting is taking place tomorrow evening, and everyone is warmly invited to attend.

This is a great opportunity to hear from local groups and organisations about what they’ve been working on over the past year, as well as their plans and upcoming activities.

Come along, stay informed, and see what’s happening in your community — all are welcome!

We hope to see you there.

17/04/2026

📱🍕 FREE Online Safety Event for Year 6 & Year 7 Students 🍕📱

Haddenham Parish Council, in collaboration with East Cambridgeshire District Council and Cambridgeshire County Council, is hosting an engaging and informative event all about online safety on Tuesday 28th April.

This session will cover:
🔹 The law around phones and photos
🔹 How to stay safe online
🔹 Where to get help and support
🔹 Understanding the teenage brain
🔹 Topics like ‘sharenting’ and phone app settings

We’ll also be showing short films and opening up discussion to help young people and families better understand the digital world.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Who is it for?
Young people in Year 6 or Year 7, along with parents, carers, and family members.

🍕 Plus… free pizza for attendees and a book voucher for every young person who takes part!

🎟️ This event is FREE but booking is essential to help us manage numbers and catering.

👉 Book your place here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/haddenham-community-safeguarding-workshop-tickets-1987677473831?aff=oddtdtcreator

⚠️ Please note: this event is only for children in Year 6 or Year 7.

16/04/2026

🚧 Roads across our area need long-term investment 🚧

Our local MP has launched a petition calling on the Government to provide dedicated funding to rebuild and stabilise Cambridgeshire’s soil-affected roads.

Many roads across our area and the wider Fens are built on peat-based soil, which causes frequent cracking, subsidence and recurring potholes. This affects not only rural lanes but also key routes used every day by residents, businesses, agricultural vehicles and emergency services, including the A1123 Hillrow Causeway.

Haddenham Parish Council is sharing this to help raise awareness among residents. If you would like to support the campaign, please consider signing the petition using the link below.

🔗 https://www.ecld.org.uk/campaigns/government-must-fund-repairs-to-cambridgeshires-soil-affected-roads

Please share with others in the community who may also wish to support.

Across Cambridgeshire and the Fens, roads built on peat-based soil are failing almost as fast as they can be fixed. Around 40% of the county’s road network sits on soil that expands and contracts with heat, cold, water and ice, causing cracking, subsidence and dangerous potholes.

13/04/2026

10/04/2026

🌟 Make a Difference in Our Community – Join the Parish Council! 🌟

Do you care about our local area and want to help shape its future? We currently have a vacancy on the Parish Council and are looking for someone passionate about our community to step forward.

This is a fantastic opportunity to have your voice heard, represent local residents, and play an active role in decisions that affect our village and surrounding area.

You do not need any special experience — just a commitment to the community and a willingness to get involved.

📄 Ready to get involved? The application form can be found on our website here:https://haddenham-pc.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Councillor-Application-Form.pdf

If you’re interested, or would like to find out more about what the role involves, please get in touch. We’d love to hear from you!

02/04/2026