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 The main activities of Heydon Parish Council include:


Liaison with the local police and Neighbourhood Watch on crime, security and traffic issues.

Scrutiny and comment on planning applications within the parish, which have been submitted to the local planning authority, South Cambridgeshire District Council.

Initiation of capital projects to improve the environment, appearance and amenities within the village such as benches, play equipment, lighting/floodlighting, conservation and restoration work.

Maintenance, repairs and improvements to parish facilities including recreational areas, public spaces and buildings. The Parish Council employs fully trained and insured contractors to carry out work on their behalf. Regular work done is cutting the grass at the cross, the hedge by the Churchyard, and strimming the grass at the entrance to the Bran Ditch. The grass area in the Chalk Pit is also cut on a regular basis in the growing season.

Liaison with other local authorities on the maintenance, repair and improvement of highways, drainage, footpaths, cycleways, public transport, street cleaning, conservation matters including trees and listed buildings and environmental issues such as waste recycling

Investigation and resolution of local problems and complaints from the community.


Annual publication of its plans and policies in a Village Plan following comment and consultation within the community.

Setting the annual Precept (local rate) to cover the Council's running costs including expenditure on staff, administration  buildings, public lighting, amenity areas, grants and capital projects.  Production and submission of the annual accounts for audit.