Huntingdonshire District Council has delayed making a decision on plans to build a “substantial industrial and logistics” development on the edge of Huntingdon.
Industrial site decision delayed as developer to clarify impacts on roads
www.cambridge-news.co.uk
February 17, 2026 at 3:34 PM
Huntingdonshire District Council has delayed making a decision on plans to build a “substantial industrial and logistics” development on the edge of Huntingdon.
This piece of plaster was part of the decorative scheme painted in 1632 for William Sparrow d. 1651 at Park Farm, Hilton, Huntingdonshire.
This was work done for prosperous yeoman farmers & is a rare survival. (Victoria & Albert Museum, London)
This was work done for prosperous yeoman farmers & is a rare survival. (Victoria & Albert Museum, London)
February 12, 2026 at 5:32 PM
This piece of plaster was part of the decorative scheme painted in 1632 for William Sparrow d. 1651 at Park Farm, Hilton, Huntingdonshire.
This was work done for prosperous yeoman farmers & is a rare survival. (Victoria & Albert Museum, London)
This was work done for prosperous yeoman farmers & is a rare survival. (Victoria & Albert Museum, London)
To be honest, I always get a little confused with where the H-shires (where hurricanes hardly ever happen) Herefordshire, Hampshire and Hertfordshire are - apart from Huntingdonshire which is/was on my East Anglian doorstep.
February 12, 2026 at 7:39 AM
To be honest, I always get a little confused with where the H-shires (where hurricanes hardly ever happen) Herefordshire, Hampshire and Hertfordshire are - apart from Huntingdonshire which is/was on my East Anglian doorstep.
England alone is like 9 (10 if you count Cornwall):
- Northumbria
- Mercia
- Lindsey (potentially ranging from just one 1 up to all 3 of the parts of Lincolnshire((so Lindsey, Kesteven and Holland))
- Wessex
- Essex
- Sussex
- Kent
- East Anglia
- London
- Northumbria
- Mercia
- Lindsey (potentially ranging from just one 1 up to all 3 of the parts of Lincolnshire((so Lindsey, Kesteven and Holland))
- Wessex
- Essex
- Sussex
- Kent
- East Anglia
- London
February 10, 2026 at 11:40 AM
England alone is like 9 (10 if you count Cornwall):
- Northumbria
- Mercia
- Lindsey (potentially ranging from just one 1 up to all 3 of the parts of Lincolnshire((so Lindsey, Kesteven and Holland))
- Wessex
- Essex
- Sussex
- Kent
- East Anglia
- London
- Northumbria
- Mercia
- Lindsey (potentially ranging from just one 1 up to all 3 of the parts of Lincolnshire((so Lindsey, Kesteven and Holland))
- Wessex
- Essex
- Sussex
- Kent
- East Anglia
- London
Huntingdonshire District Council wants to extend and refurbish a leisure centre it runs to meet growing demand for the facilities.
Latest on plans to build new upgraded swimming pools in Cambridgeshire town
www.cambridge-news.co.uk
February 10, 2026 at 8:27 AM
Huntingdonshire District Council wants to extend and refurbish a leisure centre it runs to meet growing demand for the facilities.
Huntingdonshire gets a special mention for this dazzling display
February 7, 2026 at 1:26 PM
Huntingdonshire gets a special mention for this dazzling display
Huntingdonshire: the Silesia Of The Fens.
February 6, 2026 at 4:52 PM
Huntingdonshire: the Silesia Of The Fens.
This is the site of the Priory Church of St Neot, founded by St Anselm of Canterbury, in St Neots in Huntingdonshire
February 3, 2026 at 7:00 PM
This is the site of the Priory Church of St Neot, founded by St Anselm of Canterbury, in St Neots in Huntingdonshire
Hey it's February already and my lovely desk calendar now shows Sidney Inskip Ladds (1867-1950), an architect who was one of the small but very busy group of Huntingdonshire antiquarians back in the early 20th century. Ladds designed the Norris Museum in St Ives, where his papers are now kept
February 3, 2026 at 12:31 PM
Hey it's February already and my lovely desk calendar now shows Sidney Inskip Ladds (1867-1950), an architect who was one of the small but very busy group of Huntingdonshire antiquarians back in the early 20th century. Ladds designed the Norris Museum in St Ives, where his papers are now kept
“2 February is... Badgers’ Day in Huntingdonshire – according to a 20th century local historian/ archaeologist type called C F Tebbutt...”
So, Groundhog Day – is it a uniquely weird Pennsylvanian custom? Apparently not! If you look into odd (and not just English-speaking) folklore and customs, it’s got precursors...
February 3, 2026 at 6:29 AM
“2 February is... Badgers’ Day in Huntingdonshire – according to a 20th century local historian/ archaeologist type called C F Tebbutt...”
2 February is Candlemas Day, a Christian holiday, but was also Badgers’ Day in Huntingdonshire – according to a local historian/archaeologist type called C F Tebbutt
February 2, 2026 at 2:09 PM
2 February is Candlemas Day, a Christian holiday, but was also Badgers’ Day in Huntingdonshire – according to a local historian/archaeologist type called C F Tebbutt
In nearly two-and-a-half months 23 taxi licences were suspended by Huntingdonshire District Council, many for car defects.
Number of taxis found with major or dangerous defects described as ‘frightening’
www.cambridge-news.co.uk
January 31, 2026 at 6:46 AM
In nearly two-and-a-half months 23 taxi licences were suspended by Huntingdonshire District Council, many for car defects.
Taxi & Private Hire News: Huntingdonshire District Council report raises concerns over vehicle defects...
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Major taxi defects frightening, says Huntingdonshire councillor
Twenty-three taxi licences are suspended between October and 10 January due to safety issues.
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January 30, 2026 at 2:35 PM
Taxi & Private Hire News: Huntingdonshire District Council report raises concerns over vehicle defects...
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In nearly two-and-a-half months 23 taxi licences were suspended by Huntingdonshire District Council, many for car defects.
Number of taxis found with major or dangerous defects described as ‘frightening’
www.cambridge-news.co.uk
January 30, 2026 at 5:49 AM
In nearly two-and-a-half months 23 taxi licences were suspended by Huntingdonshire District Council, many for car defects.
Funding for a free parking trial in Peterborough and parts of Huntingdonshire has been agreed, despite concerns it will be a “poor use of public money”
‘Unfair’ taxpayers being asked to pay for free parking in areas they don’t live
www.cambridge-news.co.uk
January 29, 2026 at 11:40 AM
Funding for a free parking trial in Peterborough and parts of Huntingdonshire has been agreed, despite concerns it will be a “poor use of public money”
Blue skies in Huntingdonshire…
January 28, 2026 at 3:07 PM
Blue skies in Huntingdonshire…
Former Chair of Cambridgeshire County Council, former Mayor of St Neots. Huntingdonshire District Council has full elections in three months time. Last time around The Greens won their first seat in this once safe-as-military-fortresses Blue seat (John Major was MP for Huntingdon while PM)
The amazing and local hearted councillor, Stephen Ferguson has joined the Green Party!
Welcome to the party pal!
@borofergie.bsky.social
#getgreenselected #votegreen #greenparty
Welcome to the party pal!
@borofergie.bsky.social
#getgreenselected #votegreen #greenparty
January 27, 2026 at 10:39 PM
Former Chair of Cambridgeshire County Council, former Mayor of St Neots. Huntingdonshire District Council has full elections in three months time. Last time around The Greens won their first seat in this once safe-as-military-fortresses Blue seat (John Major was MP for Huntingdon while PM)
This makes the seat winnable for @greenparty.org.uk - a potential second seat in Huntingdonshire District (next to South Cambs).
Local political developments I did not entirely expect no. 23: @borofergie.bsky.social joins the Greens. www.cambsnews.co.uk/news/indepen...
Former St Neots Mayor joins Greens after eight years as independent - News for Peterborough and Cambridgeshire
Independent councillor Stephen Ferguson has announced he is joining the Green Party after eight years serving as an Independent across all three levels of local government.
www.cambsnews.co.uk
January 27, 2026 at 4:21 PM
This makes the seat winnable for @greenparty.org.uk - a potential second seat in Huntingdonshire District (next to South Cambs).
Interesting move with full slate of elections coming up in 3 months time in St Neots, Huntingdonshire District. The town really should be included in the proposed Greater Cambridge Unitary as originally proposed by Redcliffe-Maud’s 1969 Royal Commission on #localgov
Local political developments I did not entirely expect no. 23: @borofergie.bsky.social joins the Greens. www.cambsnews.co.uk/news/indepen...
Former St Neots Mayor joins Greens after eight years as independent - News for Peterborough and Cambridgeshire
Independent councillor Stephen Ferguson has announced he is joining the Green Party after eight years serving as an Independent across all three levels of local government.
www.cambsnews.co.uk
January 27, 2026 at 4:20 PM
Interesting move with full slate of elections coming up in 3 months time in St Neots, Huntingdonshire District. The town really should be included in the proposed Greater Cambridge Unitary as originally proposed by Redcliffe-Maud’s 1969 Royal Commission on #localgov
Independent Councillor joins the Greens.
Stephen Ferguson is a Huntingdonshire District Cllr, and will be the second Green in the district.
www.huntspost.co.uk/news/2580032...
Stephen Ferguson is a Huntingdonshire District Cllr, and will be the second Green in the district.
www.huntspost.co.uk/news/2580032...
Shock as Independent councillor defects to Greens after nearly a decade
Cllr Stephen Ferguson, a previously Independent councillor in St Neots, has defected to the Green Party.
www.huntspost.co.uk
January 27, 2026 at 2:49 PM
Independent Councillor joins the Greens.
Stephen Ferguson is a Huntingdonshire District Cllr, and will be the second Green in the district.
www.huntspost.co.uk/news/2580032...
Stephen Ferguson is a Huntingdonshire District Cllr, and will be the second Green in the district.
www.huntspost.co.uk/news/2580032...
Huntingdonshire District Council is working on plans to try and bring empty homes in the area back into use
‘Empty homes not natural’ as sights set on bringing vacant homes back into use
www.cambridge-news.co.uk
January 24, 2026 at 4:46 AM
Huntingdonshire District Council is working on plans to try and bring empty homes in the area back into use
Huntingdonshire District Council is working on plans to try and bring empty homes in the area back into use
‘Empty homes not natural’ as sights set on bringing vacant homes back into use
www.cambridge-news.co.uk
January 22, 2026 at 8:38 PM
Huntingdonshire District Council is working on plans to try and bring empty homes in the area back into use
Confirmation that May's elections in Cambridge, Huntingdonshire, and South Cambridgeshire are going ahead, but Peterborough's elections are, shamefully, being cancelled.
“The government has confirmed it will bring forward legislation to postpone elections for 29 councils that provided sufficient evidence on how postponement would release capacity to help deliver local government reorganisation.” www.gov.uk/government/n... Includes Peterborough @philrodgers.co.uk
Councils granted flexibility to finish reorganisation
This once-in-a-generation reform will end the outdated two-tier system and build stronger local councils.
www.gov.uk
January 22, 2026 at 1:20 PM
Confirmation that May's elections in Cambridge, Huntingdonshire, and South Cambridgeshire are going ahead, but Peterborough's elections are, shamefully, being cancelled.
Of the people who did respond to the consultation, the split was
Peterborough: 43.7%
Huntingdonshire: 25.3%
Fenland: 13%
not great but not as bad as...
...what is going on with Cambridge city at only 5.1%
East Cambridgeshire: 4.7%
South Cambridgeshire: 6%
?
Peterborough: 43.7%
Huntingdonshire: 25.3%
Fenland: 13%
not great but not as bad as...
...what is going on with Cambridge city at only 5.1%
East Cambridgeshire: 4.7%
South Cambridgeshire: 6%
?
January 21, 2026 at 9:57 PM
Of the people who did respond to the consultation, the split was
Peterborough: 43.7%
Huntingdonshire: 25.3%
Fenland: 13%
not great but not as bad as...
...what is going on with Cambridge city at only 5.1%
East Cambridgeshire: 4.7%
South Cambridgeshire: 6%
?
Peterborough: 43.7%
Huntingdonshire: 25.3%
Fenland: 13%
not great but not as bad as...
...what is going on with Cambridge city at only 5.1%
East Cambridgeshire: 4.7%
South Cambridgeshire: 6%
?
#OnThisDay 20 January 1628 Henry Cromwell was born in Huntingdon, Huntingdonshire, England. He served as Lord Deputy of Ireland from 1657 to 1659. #OTD #history #iepol #irlpol #irishpolitics #politics
January 20, 2026 at 7:15 AM
#OnThisDay 20 January 1628 Henry Cromwell was born in Huntingdon, Huntingdonshire, England. He served as Lord Deputy of Ireland from 1657 to 1659. #OTD #history #iepol #irlpol #irishpolitics #politics