Highlights from the latest Village Scene directory: Feature on local trades, village hall booking updates, and upcoming local history group meetings in Warboys.

Local planning and land-use proposals regarding the potential conversion of a former caravan park facility near the village nature reserve into a designated traveller site in Huntingdonshire.

Police have released CCTV images and details following an investigation into a violent robbery incident involving a weapon at a local public house in the district.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary executed a targeted multi-agency police operation across local villages, addressing community safety concerns and rural crime prevention.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary executed a targeted multi-agency police operation across local villages, addressing community safety concerns and rural crime prevention.

Reported update via Google News (Warboys): Further details and background regarding police explain reason for large presence in cambridgeshire villages.

Reported update via The Hunts Post News: Further details and background regarding 19 road closures in cambridgeshire you should be aware of this week.

Approved updated Highways Asset Management Strategy and winter readiness program. Priority gritting routes across Huntingdonshire and rural connector roads (including B1040) scheduled for pre-winter surface sealing.

Reported strategic review of Special Educational Needs & Disabilities (SEND) funding allocation. Includes improvements to rural home-to-school transport routes across Huntingdonshire.

Confirmed that the disabled parking bay at Flaxon Walk was completed that day, ahead of the anticipated timescale. Reported that LGR will affect highway maintenance contractors. Advised that, from September, if highway repairs are carried out to an unsatisfactory standard, councillors should report them to him. New reporting arrangements will be introduced, and contractors may face financial penalties for poor-quality work. Confirmed he is happy to assist by reporting highway issues where necessary.

Reported that Cambridgeshire County Council is forecasting a £60 million overspend on Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), representing around 50% of the service's budget. Advised that, despite the significant overspend, there has not yet been any noticeable improvement in the service and encouraged councillors to report any specific SEND issues so that they can be raised. Cllr S. White suggested that it may be worthwhile contacting the local school to discuss any SEND-related concerns and gather further information.

Advised that the Local Plan is due to be published in September and encouraged members to submit any comments during the consultation period.

Confirmed he will be looking into the future of Newman Stores, including speaking with the owner and liaising with the planning department to help move the matter forward.