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New Chair and Vice Chair at the council!
CAM Parish Council has elected a new Chair and Vice-Chair of the council. Councillor Christina Carter has taken over the role of Chair with Councillor Val Lane as Vice-Chair.
Both are experienced councillors and are involved with committees and issues affecting the day-to-day lives of Cam residents.
Christina has been a member of Cam Parish Council since 2016 after moving to the area in 2015. One of... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 23 May 2019 10:49 by Jo Lewis
FREE PLAY SESSIONS!
World Jungle are hosting FREE play sessions during May half term (28th-31st May) 10:30-1pm at Jubilee Playing Fields. Come along with a picnic and join in the circus skills, arts and crafts, play parachute, bubbles and games
Posted: Wed, 08 May 2019 10:04 by Jenny Walkley
Cam gets involved in the Great British Spring Clean!
A TEAM of nine litter picking volunteers tackled Cam's streets as part of the Great British Spring Clean clean-up campaign.
The hardworking team started litter picking from Cam Parish Council offices at Noel Lee Way in Cam and worked their way to Holywell Orchard. In two-hours they collected 18 bags of rubbish, two old tyres and a pile of discarded refuse including wood, metal poles and cardboard.
Event... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 25 Apr 2019 13:17 by Jo Lewis
Tree Charter oak sapling is planted
AN OAK tree sapling which was awarded to Cam following interest in the Woodland Trust's Tree Charter pledge has been given a new home at the soon-to-be opened garden centre on Dursley Road in Cam.
Brian Whatling, Chairman of Cam Parish Council, was helped to plant the tree at Leaf & Ground garden centre by members of staff and volunteers from gardening group Blooming Cam.
The tiny oak was given to... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 16 Apr 2019 10:55 by Jo Lewis
Woodfield Play Park is officially opened!
DOZENS of children turned out for an Easter egg hunt and ribbon cutting ceremony which marked the official opening of Woodfield play area in Cam.
Brian Whatling, chairman of Cam Parish Council, cut a red ribbon and declared the park officially open. The play area off Hadley Road has been upgraded with new equipment, an improved MUGA and an up-dated football area.
One hundred colourful pegs were hidden... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 16 Apr 2019 10:50 by Jo Lewis
Cam Parish Council Grants
Cam parish Council Grants - Closing date 27th March 2019
Cam Parish Council has a small budget for the award of grants. The Council can only award grants using certain legal powers. Council must be confident that any grant awarded will benefit Cam residents
Grants are considered each year at the Parish Council's Financial, Policies & General Purposes Committee meeting in March for payments in April.... Read More »
Posted: Fri, 22 Mar 2019 10:27 by Peri-Celine
Fond farewell to PCSO Michelle Dodd
POLICE officer Michelle Dodd was thanked for more than 10-years loyal service to Cam at a meeting held at Cam Parish Council.
Michelle, a police community support officer, is moving to a new post after 11-years in the area.
Chairman of Cam Parish Council, Brian Whatling, presented Michelle with a commemorative glass plaque on behalf of the parish of Cam.
He said: "Michelle has been a regular and friendly... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 19 Mar 2019 13:46 by Jo Lewis
Councillor Vacancy notice
PARISH/TOWN OF
Cam Parish Council
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN
that a casual vacancy has arisen in the Office of Councillor for the Cam West ward of Cam Parish Council Due to the resignation of Cllr P Upfold.
If by 18 March 2019, a request for an election to fill said vacancy is made in writing to the Returning Officer at the address below by TEN electors for the said Parish/Town, an election will be held to... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 26 Feb 2019 12:20 by Peri-Celine
The Quarry, Cam- Road Closure
Please be advised of the following temporary road closure:
The Quarry, Cam
This road will be closed (as per the attached plan) from 20th May 2019 to 22nd May 2019. This is to allow for a new water connection by Severn Trent Water Ltd.
If you require any further information regarding this closure please contact the Gloucester highways office on 08000 514514.
Posted: Tue, 26 Feb 2019 12:18 by Peri-Celine
NEW VACANCY - Cam needs you to be a Parish Councillor
Cam currently has a casual vacancy for a Parish Councillor.
Becoming a Councillor can be an extremely rewarding and fulfilling role within your local community. It's not an easy task, but if you get the right balance between community involvement and your other personal commitments, you can have a positive impact on the things that matter most in your community.
A councillor's primary role is to represent... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 12 Feb 2019 09:52 by Jenny Walkley
