Warboys Parish Council

30th January 2024

Car Park Closure Notice

Good news the New Parish Centre build is about to start, whilst as users there’s a new facility to look forward to unfortunately it inevitably comes with disruption. Therefore, we write to advise all residents and users of the parish centre that due to the commencement of construction work the car park to the rear of the building will be closed...

Amenities

24th April 2024

RARE BUTTERCUP FOUND AT ONYETT’S FIELD, WARBOYS

We are delighted to have recently discovered, due to the eagle eyes of a member of the Warboys Climate & Environment Group, that our beautiful green space, Onyett’s field, is home to an unusual type of buttercup usually only seen in ancient woodlands- the Goldilocks Buttercup (Ranunculus auricomus). These bright flowers are a true gem of nature, reminding us of...

Climate & Environment/News

23rd April 2024

80th Anniversary of D-Day Landings – Beacon Lighting Event

Join us on 6th June at St. Mary Magadelene Church, Warboys, to commemorate the 80th Anniversary of the D-Day Landings. There will be a church service, set to commence at 7.30 pm, which will be a time for reflection and unity as we pay tribute to the brave souls who embarked on that historic mission. Following the service, Reverend Garry...

Events/News

16th April 2024

HDC One Leisure Active Lifestyles 2024/25 Timetable

Contact Information Email – clerk@warboysparishcouncil.co.uk Facebook – @WarboysParishCouncil Telephone – 07985 771834 / 07985 771676

Amenities

16th April 2024

HDC launches capital grant funding for Rural Businesses

Huntingdonshire District Council (HDC) has allocated £350,000 to support the growth of rural businesses with a grant from the Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority following an award from the Government’s Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs (Defra). The Defra Rural England Prosperity Fund (REPF) supports the aims of the Government’s Levelling Up agenda and succeeds LEADER funding from the...

Grants and Funds

10th April 2024

Successful Funding Bid for New Parish Centre Build

Providing residents with a new Parish Centre has been a priority for Members and residents for several years. Thanks to sound financial management, successful fundraising, and a slew of achieved grant funding applications, the Parish reserves have grown to £1.2m, with many community groups aiding in this effort. In 2020, the Parish Council was prepared to begin construction on the...

Amenities/Finance/Grants and Funds/News

5th April 2024

Warboys Parish Council Awards Honorary Freeman Title

On Monday 25th April Warboys Parish Council voted to grant Roy Reeves, the Parish Clerk of 27 years, the title of Honorary Freeman. Before the voting the Chair of Warboys Parish Council read the below citation to all attendees; This Special Meeting of Warboys Parish Council is to consider admitting Roy Reeves as an Honorary Freeman of the Parish of...

News

19th March 2024

Huntingdon District Council – Saturday Freight Collections

As part of the new green bin subscription scheme from HDC they will be implementing a Saturday Freight Collection rota. Whilst there are currently no plans for the freight to come to Warboys residents can still make use of the freights in the surrounding areas to dispose of green waste. HDC will review all services based on usage and feedback...

Amenities

19th March 2024

Huntingdon District Council Green Bin Subscription Update

The Council would like to politely remind residents that the Huntingdon District Council’s (HDC) new Green Bin Subscription service comes into effect on 1st April. If you haven’t yet signed up for the service and you would like to you can visit their website; https://www.huntingdonshire.gov.uk/bins-waste/garden-waste-subscription-service/ From 1st April only green bins with the subscription sticker on will be collected on...

Amenities

16th March 2024

Free Business Support Programme for Huntingdonshire Businesses

Press Release from Huntingdon District Council A new business accelerator to support entrepreneurs and early-stage businesses has been launched by Huntingdonshire District Council (HDC) via the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF). This funding has enabled a collaboration between HDC and Deyton Bell, who have been commissioned to deliver a 12-month programme for new and existing businesses. The scheme is now...

Uncategorized

12th March 2024

HAF EASTER PROGRAMME

This Easter the Department for Education are again funding a HAF Programme. Children in receipt of benefit-related free school meals can access a holiday scheme for up to 16 hours and will be offered enriching experiences, a meal and snacks daily. Recently arrived refugee families are also eligible as well as families just about managing financially. For more details on...

Amenities