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March 2008

photo of people showing the potential of  mixed recyclables bin for businessesCouncil Encourages Businesses To Become Greener (27/03/08)

Companies on The Ermine Business Park in Huntingdon are being encouraged to recycle more of their waste as part of a pilot scheme set up by the Recycling in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Partnership, (RECAP) of which Huntingdonshire District Council is a member.

An envelopePost Office Closure Programme Put Under The Spotlight (19/03/08)

Local authorities throughout the county have joined forces with Cambridgeshire ACRE to ensure that any decisions on the closure of post offices in the county to take account of areas of deprivation and growth, new transport and road schemes, and the needs of local communities.

sport relief logoHundreds Defy The Weather To Rise To The Sport Relief Challenge (19/03/08)

Sunday 16 March saw the first ever Sport Relief Mile held in Huntingdon at Hinchingbrooke Country Park. The event ran alongside over 250 other events nationwide, with the aim of raising money for Sport Relief.

Quit For A Week Challenge Success (14/03/08)

Hundreds of smokers across Huntingdonshire took up the ultimate challenge, to stop smoking for the 25 anniversary of National No Smoking Day 12 March 2008.

Asking Residents What They Think (13/03/08)

Huntingdonshire District Council has commissioned a survey to find out what residents think about the services it provides and the area in general.

Website Reaches Over 1 Million Visits (12/03/08)

Huntingdonshire District Council's website achieved over one million visits during 2007 with an average of 2,749 visits a day.

500 Set To Rise To The Relief Challenge (12/03/08)

Sports Relief is coming to Huntingdon this Sunday 16 March with the Hinchingbrooke Country Park Mile taking place alongside the other 250 events nationwide.

Easter Fun At Your Leisure Centre (12/03/08)

If you are looking for activities to keep children active and entertained during the school holidays then look no further than your local leisure centre.

Trees And Hedgerows For Families (06/03/08)

Families are invited to Paxton Pits Nature Reserve to learn all about trees and hedges on Saturday 8 March.

Basketball Level 1 Coaching Course (06/03/08)

The opportunity to gain a basketball coaching qualification is available in Huntingdon at the end of March.

Council Encourages Local Businesses To Kick The Habit For National No Smoking Day (06/03/08)

Hundreds of smokers across Huntingdonshire are taking up the ultimate challenge, to stop smoking for National No Smoking Day on 12 March 2008.

Young People Develop Zero Carbon Master Plan (05/03/08)

Students from Abbey College, Ramsey gave a presentation to the Huntingdonshire District Council’s development control panel last week about their zero carbon master plan project.

Standardising Planning Related Applications (05/03/08)

Huntingdonshire District Council has adopted new national standard application forms for planning matters.