Vacancy for a Councillor
Notice is hereby given that there is a vacancy on Harston Parish Council following the resignation of Jonathan Wedgbury.
- There is a vacancy on Harston Parish Council caused by the resignation of Jonathan Wedgbury.
- A by-election to fill the vacancy will be held if, within 14 days from the date of this notice – calculated in accordance with the relevant regulations – ten electors for the parish give notice in writing requesting that an election be held.
- Such notice must be delivered to the Returning Officer at:
South Cambridgeshire District Council
South Cambridgeshire Hall
Cambourne Business Park
Cambourne
Cambridge
CB23 6EA - If no such notice is given, Harston Parish Council will fill the vacancy by co-option.
Dated: 21 July 2026
Signed:
John Hammond
Locum Clerk
Asset of Community Value – Resident Testimonials Needed
Asset of Community Value – Resident Testimonials Needed
Harston Parish Council has submitted applications to South Cambridgeshire District Council for both the village shop/post office and The Queen’s Head to be listed as Assets of Community Value (ACVs).
An Asset of Community Value is a place or service that is considered important to the social wellbeing and interests of the local community. If approved, ACV status helps protect these facilities by giving the community an opportunity to act if they ever come under threat of closure or sale.
To support our applications, we are asking residents to provide short testimonials explaining why these places matter to you and how you use them. These personal statements form an important part of the assessment process.
You may wish to mention things such as:
Village Shop/Post Office
Using it for everyday essentials, parcels or banking services
How important it is for those who do not drive or have limited mobility
The role it plays in keeping the village connected
How it helps reduce isolation or supports older residents
The Queen’s Head
Its role as a meeting place for the community
Events, gatherings or activities you have attended
How it supports village life and brings people together
Why it is important to the character and identity of the village
Testimonials only need to be a few sentences.
Please send your testimonial to:
clerk@harstonparishcouncil.gov.uk
Deadline: 16 May
Your contribution will help strengthen the application and support the protection of these valued community spaces.
East West Rail in Harston & Newton – Village Meeting
📢 East West Rail – Have Your Say
Big decisions are coming that will impact Harston & Newton for decades and your views matter.
🗓 Sunday 26 April
📍 Harston Village Hall
⏰ 5–7pm
Hear the latest updates and share your thoughts.
👉 Can’t make it? Have your say here:
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx…
Please come along or complete the survey, your input is important.
East West Rail Public Consultation 14th April 2026 – 9th June 2026
About East West Rail and our 2026 consultation
This consultation will run for eight weeks from 14 April to 9 June 2026. The purpose of this consultation is to gather feedback on the updated proposals.
How you can take part and submit feedback
You can respond to the consultation by:
Completing the consultation feedback form online at eastwestrail.co.uk/feedback
Emailing a copy of the feedback form to consultation@eastwestrail.co.uk
Sending a copy of the feedback form to Freepost EAST WEST RAIL
Handing in a copy of the feedback form at a consultation event
For further information or to request a paper copy of the feedback form to be sent to you, get in touch at contact@eastwestrail.co.uk or by calling us on 0330 134 0067.
Please make sure you share your feedback with us by 23:59 on 9 June 2026.
Notice of Elections
Nominations for the role of Parish Councillor for Harston Parish Council are now open.
Elections will be held on 7 May 2026 for all Councillors on South Cambridgeshire District Council as well as for all Town and Parish Councils in South Cambridgeshire.
They remain open until 4pm on 9th April 2026 and must be delivered, by hand, to the offices at South Cambridgeshire District Council, South Cambridgeshire Hall, Cambourne Business Park, CB23 6EA.
More information, including downloading nomination forms can be found using the link below
https://www.scambs.gov.uk/elections/elections-2026
