Cambourne Parish Facilities

The Parish Council is responsible for looking after the following facilities on behalf of the residents of Cambourne:

The Hub, Cambourne Community Centre
(Transferred in June 2005)
The Parish Council runs the building for the community with priority being given to community activities during the week, ensuring the Hub is kept largely free at weekends for residents’ private parties.

The car park and gardens were transferred to the Parish Council January 2007

The Hub is available to be booked via the Parish Council on 01954 714403 or e-mail bookings@cambourneparishcouncil.gov.uk

Allotments Crow Hill:
(Transferred Easter 2005)
The site is currently divided into 68 plots and at present there is a waiting list managed by the CPC, which also looks after all the administration and maintains the general areas. The Parish Council and Allotment Association keep a check on the maintenance of plots.

If you wish to be added to the waiting list, please e-mail bookings@cambourneparishcouncil.gov.uk. For other issues contact the Parish Office on 01954 714403 or e-mail christy.williams@cambourneparishcouncil.gov.uk

Allotments Brace Dean:
(Transferred March 2010)
The site is currently divided into 107 plots. The CPC manages the allotment waiting list and the allocation of plots and is going to assist in setting up an Allotment Association to help check on the maintenance of plots. The Parish Council handles all the administration related to the allotments and maintains the general areas.

If you wish to be added to the waiting list, please e-mail bookings@cambourneparishcouncil.gov.uk. For other issues contact the Parish Office on 01954 714403 or e-mail christy.williams@cambourneparishcouncil.gov.uk

Scout/Guide Land, Crow Hill:
(Due to be transferred in Spring 2010 along with the access road)
This is a plot of land to the south of the allotments. The Parish Council is working with the Scouts and Guides to secure a building on site for their meetings. There is also a paddock attached for camping etc.

Burial Ground, Eastgate:
(Transferred January 2006)
The land is presently leased to the County Council for the third primary school, Jeavons Wood.

The Parish Council has carried out a series of consultation meetings about the burial ground and is now planning the layout of the site for use within the next three years.

Sports Pitches, Back Lane:
(Phase 1 transferred September 2006, phase 2 transferred September 2008)
These pitches are currently subdivided into 2 mini pitches, 2 junior pitches, 1 colts pitch, 3colts/adults pitches and 1adult pitch for football, and 1 rugby pitch for sole use by Cambourne Clubs. Residents are requested not to exercise dogs on sports pitches.

The sports pitches are available to book via e-mail bookings@cambourneparishcouncil.gov.uk or the Parish office on 01954 714403.

MUGA and Tennis Courts, Back Lane:
(Transferred January 2006)
The MUGA (Multi-Use Games Area) is maintained and run by the Parish Council and is extensively used by Cambourne Clubs and residents during the week.

The MUGA can be booked via the Parish Council on 01954 714403 or e-mail bookings@cambourneparishcouncil.gov.uk

The tennis courts are maintained by the Parish Council, but for bookings contact Cambourne Tennis Club on lisa@cambournetennis.co.uk or visit their web site www.cambournetennisclub.co.uk

Tennis Courts, Monkfield Lane
(Transferred July 2006)
The tennis courts can be booked via the Parish Council on 01954 714403, e-mail bookings@cambourneparishcouncil.gov.uk

Bowling Green, Back Lane:
(Transferred May 2009)
The Parish Council is working to form a Bowls Club.
The bowling green can be booked via the Parish Council on 01954 714403 or e-mail bookings@cambourneparishcouncil.gov.uk

Temporary changing rooms, Back Lane
These were supplied ready for September 2006 to allow the sports clubs to enter the relevant leagues when using the MUGA and pitches. They were funded by contributions from the Parish Council, McA, the Cambourne Developers, and South Cambridgeshire District Council.

Skate Board Park, Back Lane:
(Transferred January 2006)
The area in common with all of our play areas is inspected annually by Playground Management Ltd on behalf of RoSPA. Any recommendations are acted on to maintain a safe environment.

Great Cambourne Cricket Pitch
(Transferred March 2010)

Great Cambourne Green:
(Transferred July 2006)
A new barrier has been placed on the car park to prevent late and overnight parking.

Great Cambourne Green Play Area:
(Transferred July 2006)
As this is an area greatly enjoyed by children, the Parish Council requests that users refrain from taking dogs and bicycles into the play areas to maintain a safe environment.

Trailer Park:
(Transferred February 2008)
The site is predominantly for Cambourne residents, but is also open to non residents while spaces are available. Charges are currently £300 and £350 for twin-axle caravans from April to March. Part years are charged pro-rata. The park is available for the storage of touring caravans, trailers, boat trailers and motor homes. Access to the site is between 8.00am and 6.00pm by a numbered key for which a refundable deposit of £20.00 is charged. Access is not available at other times.

The Trailer Park plots are available for rent via the Parish Council on 01954 714403 or e-mail bookings@cambourneparishcouncil.gov.uk

Eco Park Kick-about Area:
Originally maintained by The Wildlife Trust, this was transferred to the CPC as it was felt they would be better placed to maintain the kick-about area. The intention is to get it back into a state where it can be used for informal football.

Teenage Hang Out:
(Transferred March 2006)

Eco Park Play Area:
(Transferred in February 2006)
The Parish Council requests that users refrain from taking dogs and bicycles into the play areas so the children can enjoy the play area in a safe environment.

Lower Cambourne Cricket Pavilion:
(Transferred May 2007)
The Parish Council has fitted out the building for use by the Cricket Club and the community.

The building can be booked via the Parish Council on 01954 714403 or e-mail bookings@cambourneparishcouncil.gov.uk

Lower Cambourne Green and Cricket Pitch:
(Transferred January 2006)
The Cricket Club have been maintaining and preparing the cricket table (wickets).

Lower Cambourne Play Area:
(Transferred July 2008)
The Parish Council requests that users refrain from taking dogs and bicycles into the play areas so the children can enjoy the play area in a safe environment.

Verges and Public Open Spaces:
The CPC cuts a number of verges and public open spaces on an agency basis for Cambridgeshire County Council on roads they have adopted. Currently this is School Lane in Lower Cambourne. The CPC maintains all the verges and open spaces retained by Bovis Homes Ltd until they are transferred to the Parish Council or County Council. The Parish Council is in discussion with the other house builders in Cambourne to come to a similar arrangement. The maintenance of verges is being made more difficult because of the damage caused by the parking of vehicles. This damage has to be covered by the Parish Council’s element of the Council Tax and the Parish Council requests that people stop driving and parking on verges.
The Parish Council requests that people respect all these common areas and help keep them safe and clean for everyone to use. Please take your litter home or use the bins provided. Dog owners, please clean up after your dogs.

If you have any comments about the condition of any of the areas listed above, please contact the Parish Office via e-mail clerk@cambourneparishcouncil.gov.uk or call 01954 714403.

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