Parish Council News
Kingston Parish Playpark Restoration
The Parish Council plans to start a restoration project on the Playpark. The purpose is
to restore the land to the standard that was set when the area was first established.
The activity to be undertaken will include, but not be limited to :
The reduction of the hedges, to the fence height, along the eastern and southern
perimeter of the Playpark. The removal of grass, weeds and tree roots from the play
bark surrounding the Spider Frame. The reduction in height of the willow tree
structure. The strimming of the mound containing the Tunnel and the Slide Tube. The
pruning of the sole apple tree. The reduction in height, where practicable, of the
northern boundary hedge. The return to vertical of the Bridleway sign.
The plan is for the work to be progressively undertaken, on a weekly basis, when it is
not raining, every Monday morning between 10: 30 and 12:00. If you have the
expertise, time and suitable tools, your contribution would be more than welcome.
The Playpark is a valuable asset and deserves to be maintained to the standard set by
the founding Parish members. Improvements can then follow for the benefits to all
that use the facility, and the nearby residents.
A Note of Appreciation to a Member of the Parish Council
On behalf of Kingston Parish Council and the wider community, we would like to
extend our heartfelt thanks to Sue Dalgleish for her dedicated service as Parish Clerk,
and for her invaluable contributions in her previous roles as Councillor and Chair. Her
steadfast commitment and meticulous attention to detail have guided the Council
through challenging times, and her legacy has left us stronger and better organised
than ever before.
Her support and leadership have made a lasting impression on all who have worked
with her, and her efforts have ensured the continued success of the Parish Council.
We are truly grateful for the time, energy and expertise she has devoted to our
Village.
Sue will be stepping down from the Parish Council following the Annual Accounts
Submission and the subsequent Annual Public Meeting in May 2026.
We extend the very best wishes to her for the future, and hope that her family
commitments bring happiness and fulfilment. We are confident that she will look back
on her time with us in Kingston with pride and fondness.
With sincere gratitude and warmest regards, on behalf of the Kingston Parish Council.
Chair - Kingston Parish Council
The audit of Kingston Parish Council's accounts for the financial year 2024-25 has been completed and no issues of concern were noted. A copy of the Annual Return including the audit report and supporting documents will shortly be available on this website on our Publication Scheme page (click to open in a new tab/window). Details of public rights of access and how to arrange to view the books and records are given above as well as on the Publication Scheme page. The inspection period runs from 3 June to 14 July 2025.
The documents for previous years are available to download in pdf format:
The goal nets at the playground are replaced from time to time by the Parish Council at some expense. It is disappointing to find the nets with large holes in them that cannot have happened in normal use. We can only conclude that the damage has occurred through abuse or vandalism. Please keep your eyes open for any such behaviour at the playground and if possible discourage it. If you are aware of misbehaviour and know the culprits, please let the Parish Clerk know.
Fortunately major flooding is not a major problem in the village, but there are some documents available from the County Council everyone should be aware of:
South Cambs District Council has changed its guidance regarding what to do with blue bin overflow. They now advise as follows:
If the blue bin is full, excess recyclable material will be collected if placed in one transparent sack next to the blue bin. Please put any glass in your blue bin, not in the sack for safety reasons. One bundle of cardboard may be left next to your bin if it is of a size which would fit inside the bin if there were space. Please tape or tie into a bundle to assist collection. Please do not use other colour wheeled bins for your excess recycling. You can get an additional blue bin free of charge. Contact: email refuse@scambs.gov.uk, tel 03450 450 063.
If noise from your neighbours becomes a regular nuisance, you should first approach the neighbours to try and reach a reasonable solution. If this fails, you need to contact South Cambs District Council Environmental Health department. There is some useful information on this page:
www.scambs.gov.uk/climate-and-environment/your-environment/report-a-noise-complaint
They have a statutory duty to take action where appropriate, but will expect you to have approached the offending party first, and to keep a log of occurrences for a period of time.
We have had several complaints about inconsiderate parking in the village. We know that parking space is at a premium, but please consider your neighbours when you or your guests park. In particular we ask that vehicles are not parked on village greens, which are a pleasant visual feature of our village, intended as a public amenity. If you do not have space on your own premises, the village hall car park can be used as a temporary parking place.
For more parking advice, and an advisory map: click here
To download a copy of the plan in pdf format: click here
There have been complaints from time to time about long grass at this junction resulting in poor visibility for drivers turning towards Cambridge. The Highways Department is responsible for cutting grass verges, and has a programme to cut them. Unfortunately weather variations can result in growth of the grass between scheduled cuts.
The Highways people can carry out additional cuts, but they need to be requested to do so. Please therefore report to the Parish Clerk any problems in this area, so that a request can be passed on to the Highways Department.
These are the expected dates for meetings of Kingston Parish Council in 2025, but are subject to confirmation nearer the time:
14th January, 20th February (extraordinary), 11th March, 22nd April (extraodinary), 13th May, 27th May (extraordinary), 5th June (extraordinary), 8th July, 28th July (extraordinary), 9th September, 11th November
Kingston Parish Clerk Susan Dalgleish
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