Fulbourn Parish Council

06/08/2026

Tree Works at Poor Well – 12 & 13 August

The removal of three poplar trees at Poor Well (Cow Lane, opposite Home Close Care Home), which was originally scheduled for Easter, has now been rescheduled and will take place on Tuesday 12 and Wednesday 13 August.

The road will remain open, but to allow the contractors to work safely, please do not park along the roadside opposite Home Close Care Home on either day.

We appreciate that this may cause some temporary inconvenience, but these works are necessary to ensure the area remains safe. Thank you for your patience and cooperation while the work is carried out.

23/07/2026

Memorial Stability Testing Update

The CDS Group have now completed the routine memorial stability testing at Fulbourn Cemetery.

Where a memorial has been identified as requiring further attention, we are in the process of contacting the registered plot owners. As you can appreciate, this is taking some time, particularly where our contact details are no longer up to date.

Please remember that memorials are the responsibility of the plot owner. If you are a plot owner and notice that your loved one's memorial has been marked following the inspection, we would be grateful if you could get in touch with the Clerk at Fulbourn Parish Council by emailing [email protected].

Thank you for your patience and understanding while we work through this process. These inspections are carried out to help ensure the cemetery remains a safe place for everyone who visits.

08/07/2026

Have your say! 🚌🗣️
There are proposed changes to some of the bus routes around Cambridgeshire, 2 of which will effect Fulbourn. Take a look at the review and fill in the questionaire at the link below.

Explore current public consultations in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough. Your input on key issues can influence the future of our community.

08/07/2026

A great new initiative run by the Cambridge Sustainable Food network.
The Fulbourn collection will take place during the usual Hope Mobile Food Hub on Tuesday 28th July between 10:30-11:30 in the Swifts car park.

Cambridge city residents: do you have a fruit tree, garden, or allotment? Are they producing more fruit and veg than you can use? Why not donate your surplus produce to Cambridge Sustainable Food! 🍎🫛🥕🌽🥦🍇🍐

Seasonal gluts are often overlooked as a climate positive food: reducing food waste from these gluts can play a significant role in reducing local emissions, while increasing access to fresh, plastic-free produce ♻️

That’s why we’re working with local residents to rescue and redistribute as much seasonal surplus as we can and help it reach the community instead of going to waste. All the produce we collect will be distributed back into the community through local food hubs and social food project networks.

Our first big collection week is coming up at the end of the month, from Monday 27th - Friday 31st July ☀️

We're also running a further two collection weeks in August and September to the summer and autumn to ensure we save as much seasonal surplus as possible throughout the summer and autumn.

Got fruit or veg to donate? Head to cambridgesustainablefood.org/donationdrive to find out more and arrange dropping off your produce. If you're based in Cambridge we can also come and collect from you!

SOUTH CAMBS RESIDENTS: With funding from the South Cambs District Council, we are also working with local food hubs and eco groups to organise collections in South Cambridgeshire villages. Visit our website for more information.

07/07/2026

Cemetery update

We've seen recent comments about the appearance of the cemetery and understand people's concerns. We take great pride in maintaining it as a peaceful and respectful place for everyone to visit.

John continues to support the Parish Council, and we are very grateful for his experience and dedication. As his role has reduced, we're working hard to manage the workload while adjusting to the change. Combined with the recent hot weather, rapid w**d growth and the additional work currently taking place behind the scenes, keeping on top of maintenance has been more challenging than usual.

Alongside routine maintenance, we're also digitising our cemetery records to improve security and administration, and carrying out memorial stability testing this week as part of our health and safety responsibilities. If a memorial is found to be unsafe, we'll contact the registered grave owner.

A reminder that this is a lawn cemetery, and the cemetery regulations do not allow planting or borders around plots, as these make routine maintenance much more difficult.

Please be assured that improving the appearance of the cemetery remains a priority, and we will continue working hard to bring it back to the standard that residents rightly expect. Thank you for your patience, understanding and continued support.

09/06/2026

Cemetery Memorial Testing

The programme is expected to begin in July.
For further information about the testing procedures, please contact:
• Cemetery Development Services (CDS) – 01525 864387
• Fulbourn Parish Council – 01223 785683

29/05/2026

Free sessions organised by the Fire and Rescue service

Some older adults have expressed a desire to continue driving to maintain their independence but struggle with confidence on the road. The Fire and Rescue service have organised some workshops for older drivers.

Older Driver Workshops - venues, times and dates (see website below)

What should older residents expect from attending? ‘Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Older Driver Workshops are free sessions designed for those over 65 and currently driving, to help them keep driving safely for longer. We discuss how driving can become more challenging as we get older, and what simple checks we can do at home to keep ourselves fit to drive.’

Our Older Driver Workshops are free sessions designed for those over 65 and currently driving, to help them keep driving safely for longer. We discuss how driving can become more challenging as we get older, and what simple checks we can do at home to keep ourselves fit to drive.

19/05/2026

Everyone is welcome to attend the Fulbourn Parish Council's Annual Parish Meeting, taking place Wednesday 20th May, from 7:30pm onwards at the Swifts Library and Meeting Room.

With regards to East West Railway Company a new subcommittee has been created, who will give an overview of the actions they have planned.

We will also hear reports from various groups around the village, including Fulbourn Action 4 Youth , 57th Fulbourn Scouts and Wrights Clock Land CIO who will be sharing their latest, exciting news!

14/05/2026

🛹🚴 Have your say on the future of our skate park & pump track!

Please take a few minutes to complete our survey and tell us what you’d like to see. Your feedback will help shape the project and strengthen future grant funding applications.

Every response makes a difference 🙌

Fulbourn Parish Council are planning to replace and complement the existing skate park facilities in the village and we would love your thoughts! Alongside the skate park renovation, we are proposing to install a Pump Track at the recreation ground. A pump track is a continuous circuit of dirt or ta...

22/04/2026

🚴‍♂️🛹 Have Your Say! 🛹🚴‍♀️

Our current track and skate park have had their time — now it’s time to create something new, exciting, and built for our whole community 💥

We’re planning to replace the pump track and skate park, and we want it to reflect what YOU want to see. Whether you ride, skate, watch, or just want a great space for young people and families, your ideas are key.

Come along to our community consultation and help shape the future of this space 👇

📍 The Swifts
🗓 Saturday 25th April
⏰ 10:00am – 12:00pm (during library opening hours)

☕ Free refreshments available throughout

Bring your ideas, your friends, and your vision — let’s build something the whole community can be proud of 🙌