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North Cambridge Framework for Change (map and previous engagement)

This engagement was open for comments from Wednesday 7 May to Wednesday 18 June 2025.

Cambridge City Council wants to work with the local community to shape a Framework for Change for North Cambridge.

This framework builds on previous work, including the recently adopted North Cambridge neighbourhoods Design Code, which established principles for the area based on the community’s priorities.

North Cambridge Framework for Change map

The framework will guide improvements to homes, streets, green spaces, and local business and community facilities in Arbury, King’s Hedges and Chesterton. Hearing from local people will be vital.

This interactive map is part of a wider programme of engagement including workshops, pop-ups, school sessions, and interviews. It gives you the opportunity to share your thoughts, ideas, and concerns to help shape the future of these neighbourhoods.

The framework will consider themes including:

  • older council housing estates
  • parks and green spaces
  • Arbury Court and the surrounding community facilities
  • streets and travel
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North Cambridge Framework for Change (map)

North Cambridge Framework for Change (map)

7 May 2025 - 18 June 2025
  • As part of our engagement in summer 2025, users were given the opportunity to leave comments on our interactive map of north Cambridge.

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Limited parking spaces

Basic footpath maintenance to encourage active transport

Why residents parking?

Nicholson Way - Albemarle Way flats

Remove the Blackpool Illuminations

Cyclist Rule Okay

Promised Footpath Still not done

Foot path needed

Political Identity Crisis

Drop kerb needed crossing st albans rd

Drop kerb needed

What is in a name

No drop kerb crossing roseford rd to perse way

Access control bollard to be removed

Cycle way should be a road.

Campkin Road mini-roundabouts ineffectual

Northfield Avenue mini-roundabouts ineffectual

Rutland Road surface and pavement surface need renewing

Cycle way should be a road.

Butler way pavement broken up and very dangerous

Drop kerb needed at the end of hall farm rd crossing Carlton way

No drop kerb at the top of topham way crossing hall farm rd

No drop kerb on butler way crossing Ferrars way

Tree roots makes pavement impassable

Tree roots makes paths impassable

Pub/restaurant/shop need

Dog waste bin needs replacing on st Alban's rd

Drop kerb too steep

Lack of sports facilities west and north of Histron road

A bus doesn't have enough stops on Histron road

Blandford Play Area mainenance

NMU access from busway to Kilmaine Close

Cycle infrastructure is indirect, too narrow and worse than it was before recent "improvements"

Cycle "improvements" have made cycling worse

Need to consider electric vehicle charging for the future

Bad parking associated with kebab van customers

Good quality flats - should be retained

trafic calming measures needed on Nuffield road.

Lack of cycle path

Underpass

Green spaces upkeep

Cafe location

Learner pool extension

Cafe location

Flytipping hotspot

Terrible resurfacing work on Northfield Avenue

Pedestrian cyclist conflict point, particularly dangerous with motorised scooters

Campkin Road Bus Lay-by too small

Dangerous junction and rat running on Roseford Road

Modernise Bus stops around the Arbury Area

Arbury court must be retained

Library, needs updating and extending

Parking needs improving to fit more cars

Ferrars Way parking around the green needs improving to fit more cars

Dangerous Junction

Lack of Lighting and Seating

Milton Road roundabout traffic lights

Milton Road roundabout

Road/traffic restrictions

Arbury Court carpark

Arbury Court carpark

traffic calming

Dangerously uneven path

Dangerous Path

School Parking a Problem

Dangerous Junctions

Arbury court would be a great place for outdoor cafe tables...

Bike path gap at junction

Path too narrow

Wider shared paths through Bramblefields

Dangerous new roundabout

Traffic light bike priority

Arbury Road is Area Access Road in yhr Road Hierarchy. Put up sign saying 'Access only' to stop through traffic.

North Cambridge

Ensure unauthorised vehicles cannot park here

Incredibly dangerous roundabout for cyclists

Inaccessible large green space

Bigger recycling point

Arbury Court is very important for this area

Kirkwood Road is an important shopping area

Cycle path from Campkin Rd to Kirkwood Road

Missing drain

Pedestrian path between Hurst Park Avenue and Ascham Rd

Improve cycling links from Leys Avenue to Redfern Close and Alex Wood Rd

Make this a shared-use path for cycling and pedestrians

Close Union Lane to Road Traffic- Solve Multiple Issues- Speeding, Safety, Community

Solve a lot of issues all at once by closing Union Lane to road traffic - speeding, resident safety and community

Close Union Lane at Milton Road

Improve green area

Kings Hedges cycle lanes

Increase in fill development at gentle densities

Kings Hedges learner pool

Cycle car conflict

Closure of union Lane to eastbound traffic

Footpath ends without crossing point

Flytipping hotspot

Traffic lights trigger without vehicles present

Repaving required

Access busway safely from kirkwood road

Additional cycles for pedestrian crossing

Pavements are too narrow and no cycle lane on the south end of the road. Remove parking?

Traffic calming humps are ineffective on Campkin Road

Traffic Filter to prevent rat run

Unpleasant to cycle on the road

Remove parked cars

Arbury Road needs a zebra crossing near Havenfield

Carlton way School Street

Reduce cars + speed on Roseford Rd

Arbury Court redevelopment

Reduce Turning Radii Carlton way - Gilbert Road Junction

South end of Arbury Rd is unpleasant in all modes

Improve the public realm around Arbury Court

The lights are necessary because the roundabout is a mistake

More Plants/Flowers

One way traffic, cul-de-sac sign and more trees

Safer play area

imrove signage for shared cycle and pedestrian route from towpath to Fen Road

Make this green space nicer

This pathway is overgrown and narrow. It would be good if it could be re-built and a separate cycle path added too.

Pavements are unsafe due to broken surface

Uneven footpath

Uneven surface

Drug dealing

Pedestrian/cyclist conflict point

Parked and speeding motor vehicles.

Traffic lights on roundabout

The narrow end of Arbury Road is meant to be Council's 'priority designated cycle route' but is dangerous.

Poor Crossing on Busway Bridleway outside CRC

Junction much improved (but not perfect)

Poor junction of guided busway with Milton Road

Poor connection between Cheney Way and Cam Causeway

Poor connection from river to Cambridge North for active travel on Chisolm trail.

Orchard Ave is used as cycle route for school children but now plagued by speeding rat-runners

Renovation or demolition of old CCC buildings

Not safe for children

No safe pedestrian crossing across the roundabout

Arbury Road Union Lane Junction Cycling

Litter Flytips King's Hedges

Crossing Kirkwood Rd part of off road route

Propsed changes to the Church of the Good Shepherd

Orchard Park link to Science Park/Cambridge North

Pedestrian crossing, long wait at traffic lights.

Pharmacy not situated conveniently

Guided busway not linked usefully for return travel

Bus 1 should alternate clockwise/counter-clockwise

Parking on double yellows

Cycle lane/zebra crossing

Pedestrian crossing timings off

Traffic lights fine - but improve visibility

Arbrury Road/Campkin Road junction cycling safety

Photos of flooding on Nuns Way rec path

Path badly lit, badly drained

Dangerous crossing from Kirkwood road to the Busway

Rat-running on Metcalfe Rd/Courtney Way

There is no space for cycle lanes. The speed limit is 20, that is safe for all cyclists to use.

Dog waste bins are needed in woodhead drive.

Please maintain this area properly. The greenery is covered in bindweed and bins are often overflowing with rubbish.

Arbury road is perfectly suitable for all road users. Cyclists need to learn how to share spaces

Get rid of car traffic lights.

Gilbert Road/Milton Road is a terrible junction for cyclists.

Roseford Road is a rat run and unsafe for cycling

Improve accessibility of this route

Roseford Rd and Butler Way

Cycling is unsafe in Arbury Road

Kingsway Flats - Renovations and Pigeons

Crossing timing Kings Hedges <-> Allia Future Business Centre

Lack of Good access to Cambridge North Station from Bourne Road

Splash pads

Re-paint white lines at start of Hurst Park Avenue

Remove traffic lights for cars at Milton Road / Elizabeth Rd roundabout

Junction improvement Milton Road and Gilbert Road

Junction Arbury and Campkin Road

Junction improvement - Arbury and Campkin Road

Speeding issues

Junction improvements

Road safety

Road safety improvements

Traffic lights in a roundabout are nonsense, being stuck at them with no other cars is not ecological!

Traffic calming needed

Improve active travel

Better cycle lanes on Kings Hedges Rd

Remove on-street parking for Campkin Rd and create cycle lanes instead

Cycle lanes on all of Arbury Rd

Dangerous turning

Dangerous junction

Arbury School access is dangerous

Please rethink Campkin Road for all road users

Dangerous junction

Make this junction safe for active travel

Keep useful shops

Tackle congestion here too!

Get rid of the traffic lights!

Make this more of a community area

Antisocial behaviour & safety

Through traffic

Street trees on leys road

Dangerous parking around Arbury Primary School

Arbury Court needs a cafe

No more road closures please

Maintain local/independent shopping at Arbury Court

Maintain ample free parking for shoppers at Arbury Court

Poor quality junction construction

Closure of Union Lane

Better cycling provision on east end of Arbury Road

Arbury Court

Speed bumps on Mere Way due to many people speeding.

West side of Histon Road

Address speeding down kings hedges road (residential part)

The area of focus misses out a large area of E chesterton

Leys road and leys avenue is a dangerous rat run. Traffic calming measures should be added

Why is nothing being done for east Chesterton.

Cars parking over cycle lane

Cycling on Arbury Rd

Safe crossing from Garry Drive to busway . Many people cross here and it’s dangerous

Arbury Road Should Be the Centre of this Community not a Rat Run

More LTNs please! Encourage drivers to stick to the main aterial roads

Why are residents to the left/ north of Histon Road ignored?

Hazelwood close - post office area

Hazelwood close post office area

No more LTN's

Area to north of Histon road appears to be ignored

Cycle and foot paths to Cambridge North Station

Why is Chesterton being ignored yet again?

Mrs

Closure of Union Lane to through traffic