Grafham Parish Council

02/06/2026

National Highways - UPDATE: Important roadwork information
A1 southbound between Buckden and Hail Weston Bridge – maintenance work

Dear Customer

We’re writing to let you know that we are moving onto the next phase of maintenance work on the A1 which will between Buckden and Hail Weston Bridge. This work will involve renewal of road markings and road studs also known as cat’s eyes, crack repairs and replacement of marker posts. Once complete, drivers will benefit from a safer, smoother and better-defined road surface.

We will carry out this work over four nights from Thursday 4 June 2026. We’ll work overnight between 9pm and 5am on weeknights only, weather permitting.

We have identified further maintenance work that needs to be completed. We’ll need additional night shifts towards the end of June. We’ll share more details about these dates as soon as they are confirmed.

Closures and diversions
To carry out the work safely, we will need to close the A1 southbound between Buckden and Hail Weston Bridge, and divert traffic as detailed below:

Drivers travelling southbound on the A1 should:
leave the A1 at Brampton Hut Interchange and join the A14
continue on the A14 to junction 23, Ermine Street Interchange
take the third exit onto the A1198
continue on the A1198 to the A428 / Ermine Street South roundabout
take the third exit onto the A428
continue on the A428 to Wyboston Roundabout
take the first exit onto Great North Road
rejoin the A1 southbound

The crossover at Diddington will stay open for access to the village, so northbound traffic will not be affected.

A map of the diversion is enclosed.

How to find out more
To find out more about road improvements we’re carrying out across the East of England, please visit our website at https://nationalhighways.co.uk/our-work/

If you would like more information, please contact us on 0300 123 5000, or by email at [email protected].

Yours faithfully

M.Rahman

Mohammed Rahman
Project Manager
Operations East, Scheme Delivery Team

26/05/2026

26/05/2026

Huntingdonshire District Council News Release

Inflatable Aquapark launching at Hinchingbrooke Country Park

A brand-new inflatable Aquapark is set to open at Hinchingbrooke Country Park this July, bringing an exciting new outdoor attraction to Huntingdonshire just in time for the summer holidays.

Opening on Saturday 18 July 2026, the Aquapark will feature a large inflatable course on the water, including slides, climbing walls, balance beams and splash zones designed for families, friends and groups to enjoy.

The new attraction forms part of wider ongoing investment in Hinchingbrooke Country Park, helping to enhance leisure and outdoor activity opportunities while encouraging more people to enjoy the park’s natural surroundings.

Suitable for a wide range of ages (minimum 6 years old and above), the Aquapark will offer lifeguarded sessions led by trained staff, helping to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all participants.

Pre-booking is available online, with demand expected to be high throughout the summer season.

Cllr Julie Kerr, Executive Member for Parks and Countryside, Waste and Street Scene, said: “We’re thrilled to be bringing this exciting new attraction to Hinchingbrooke Country Park. It’s a fantastic addition for residents and visitors alike, and part of our ongoing commitment to improving, and evolving the park to enhance leisure and outdoor opportunities the park for users now and in the future.”

A competition will be run to name the Aquapark, residents are invited to submit their suggested name with the winner receiving a free Aquapark session for a family of up to two adults and two children. Entries close on Friday 5th June at 5pm with the winning entry being announced on Tuesday 9 June. Enter via the link - Name Our Brand New Aquapark! – Fill in form
https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=Yr5uzntVNkShnHZ-yizUUV2o0gik9qhJtRO7SUhx04BUNUIwMDA3VjhUVEc1VkpRSldOMUpJNEk5SS4u&route=shorturl

Bookings now open - https://www.oneleisure.net/activities-wellbeing/outdoor-activities/hinchingbrooke-aquapark/.

For updates, follow our social channels.

26/05/2026

The Environment Agency would like to invite people in communities to take part in a short survey.

This research will help us understand what information people find most useful when checking their possible future flood risk or thinking about how to prepare for flooding.

The survey is simple and should only take a few minutes to complete. You will first be asked a small number of questions about your experience and views. You will then be invited to choose up to five items from a list of information and actions that would matter most to you in this situation.

There are no right or wrong answers. We are interested in your honest views and first impressions. Your responses will help us understand which information and actions are most important to communities, and what we should prioritise in future design and research.

If you would like to take part, please complete the survey by Friday 29th May.

Thank you for taking part. We want to understand what flood risk information matters most to you. Your honest views will help us improve our service. There are no right or wrong answers.

21/05/2026

Dear Customer

Important roadworks information
A14 Great Ouse Structure 6 monthly maintenance

I am writing to tell you that we plan to carry out six monthly maintenance works to the Great Ouse Bridge and surrounding routes including bridge joint maintenance and drainage works on the viaduct. This work is needed to ensure the bridge and surrounding routes remain safe and in serviceable condition.

We plan to complete this work over several phases between Tuesday 26 May 2026 and Monday 1 June 2026. We will work between 8pm and 6am for overnight closures, with continuous lane closures in place over the weekend, weather permitting.

Closures and diversions
To carry out the work safely, we will need to carry out a series of closures on the A14 and nearby routes as follows:

Tuesday 26 May to Thursday 28 May (overnight closures)
A14 westbound closed between junction 24 and junction 21

Thursday 28 May to Saturday 30 May (overnight closures)
A14 eastbound closed between junction 21 and junction 24
A1 southbound link road to A14 junction 22 closed

Saturday 30 May to Sunday 31 May (continuous closure)
Lane 1 closure westbound from approximately 500m before the Great Ouse Bridge for around 3000m

Sunday 31 May to Monday 1 June (continuous closure)
Lane 1 closure eastbound from approximately 400m before the Great Ouse Bridge for around 3000m

Diversions will be in place as follows:

Westbound diversion:
Traffic will follow signed routes to the A428 via Caxton Gibbet
Drivers will leave the A14 at junction 24 and join the A1307 northbound
Continue to the A1198 and follow towards Caxton Gibbet
Join the A428 westbound
At Wyboston, join the A1 northbound
The diversion ends at Brampton Hut

Eastbound diversion:
Drivers will leave the A14 at junction 21
At the roundabout, take the second exit onto the A141
At Brampton Hut Roundabout, take the exit onto the A1 southbound
Continue on the A1 southbound to the A428 exit at Wyboston
Join the A428 eastbound and continue to rejoin the A14
The diversion ends once traffic rejoins the A14

Please note emergency vehicles will have access through the works with caution

A map of the diversion can be found below

How to find out more
To find out more about the scheme, please visit our dedicated website page at:
https://nationalhighways.co.uk/our-roads/east/

If you would like more information, please contact us on 0300 123 5000, or by email at [email protected]


Yours faithfully

Tom Bevan
Service Delivery Manager
Operations East, Service Delivery Team

15/05/2026

Spring Litter Pick – 16th May

The Parish Council’s annual Spring Litter pick is just around the corner, and we would love to see as many residents as possible join in.

Date: Saturday 16th May
Time: 10.00 am
Meeting Point: Grafham Village Hall

All equipment will be provided, and volunteers of all ages are welcome. Free tea and cake will be provided afterwards as a thank you for your time and energy.

13/05/2026

PARISH COUNCIL MEETING
Tuesday 2nd June – 7.30pm
Village Hall

Anglian Water will be attending to discuss the recent water cuts and outages affecting the village.

All residents are encouraged to come along and share their experiences.

12/05/2026

National Highways Important roadworks information
A1 southbound between Buckden Roundabout and Little Paxton – patching repairs

I am writing to tell you that we plan to carry out patching repairs on the A1 southbound between Buckden Roundabout and Little Paxton. Once complete, drivers will benefit from the road remaining in a safe and serviceable condition.

We plan to complete this work overnight on Saturday 16 May 2026. We will work between 9pm and 5am, weather permitting.

Closures and diversions
To carry out the work safely, we will need to close the A1 southbound between Buckden Roundabout and Little Paxton and divert traffic as detailed below:

Traffic will exit A1 and join the A14 at junction 22 then continue on A14 to junction 23. At junction 23, take A1198 to A428 Caxton Roundabout. Continue on the A428 westbound to return to A1 at Wyboston.

Emergency vehicles will have access through the works with caution.

A map of the diversion can be found below.

How to find out more

If you would like more information, please contact us on 0300 123 5000, or by email at [email protected].

Yours faithfully

Sean Sharp
Service Delivery Manager
Operations East, Service Delivery Team