FAQs

The purpose of this engagement is to update you on the scheme design proposals for Phase 1: the Eastern Section of the Fulbourn Greenway and seek your feedback on it.  

A previous public consultation was held in 2018 with supportive feedback received for the Fulbourn route. Further design work on the route was approved by the GCP Executive Board in December 2020.  

You can find more details on our Greenways webpage at: https://www.greatercambridge.org.uk/sustainable-transport-programme/active-travel-projects/greater-cambridge-greenways

To progress the schemes, GCP have commissioned site surveys along the planned route, and instructed consultants to progress designs for the alignment agreed by the GCP Executive Board. 

The engagement period for the Phase 1: Eastern Section of the Fulbourn Greenway will run for four weeks from midday Monday 26 June to midday on Friday 21 July 2023. There are a number of ways to respond and provide feedback: 

We aim to complete the Greenways network by 2025, including the Fulbourn Greenway Phase 1: Eastern Section.  

The plan is subject to planning applications, the outcome of Traffic Regulation Orders, land negotiations, potential Compulsory Purchase Orders longer term, and agreement of permits by Cambridgeshire County Council Street Works for proposed construction periods. The designs may also alter depending on the feedback of the current round of engagement. 

We are working to ensure that any materials used as part of the Greenways Network will be fit-for-purpose, environmentally friendly, durable and long-lasting, and meet County Highway’s maintenance requirements.  

GCP are in regular contact with the Highways Teams to discuss any ongoing maintenance and highways issues as part of the proposed Greenway Network.  

Any proposed materials will be subject to feedback that we receive from the public and stakeholders as part of this engagement process. 

We will undertake a lighting assessment, which will consider all aspects of lighting along the Greenway.  

It may not be practical to provide lighting along the entire length of the Greenway since lighting can have an adverse impact on wildlife.  

Our designers will engage an ecologist during the planning and design stage of the route to explore what technology could be used to light certain sections. As a general principle, lighting would be provided wherever the Greenway meets the public roads, or where road safety concerns exist. Any street lighting proposals will be discussed with the Cambridgeshire County Council. 

We are also preparing a wayfinding strategy, that will detail the types and signs to be used to way find along the route and signpost people to locations and destinations.   

A detailed schedule of proposed signage, including types of signage and locations, will be included as part of the detailed drawings in the next stages of the design.  

We are happy to receive feedback and comments from the public and stakeholders as part of this engagement process, on any signage which we should consider.  

We are undertaking engagement on the Fulbourn Greenway in two phases, Phase 1: Eastern Section, which would link Fulbourn village up to Yarrow Road, and Phase 2: Western Section which would complete the Greenway by linking Yarrow Road to Cambridge.   

This is because the Phase 2: Western Section proposal includes several complex interactions with Network Rail land and assets, which require further discussions and agreement with Network Rail. GCP has entered into a formal contract with Network Rail and is currently engaged in discussions which will influence the design outcomes. 

As such, we are currently seeking feedback on Phase 1: Eastern Section of the route. We aim to undertake engagement for Phase 2: Western Section later this. 

As such, we are currently seeking feedback on Phase 1: Eastern Section of the route. We aim to undertake engagement for Phase 2: Western Section later this year.  

After the engagement period concludes, all the feedback provided by participants will be carefully analysed and evaluated. This analysis aims to extract valuable insights and identify key themes and concerns raised during the consultation. The findings will then be compiled into a comprehensive summary report that will be made accessible on our website.   

The result of this engagement and how we propose to respond will be considered by the GCP’s Joint Assembly and Executive Board. If approved, we will move to the next stages including obtaining planning consent and further developing the designs.  

At this concept design stage, the assessment of tree locations through a topographic survey has not yet been conducted for the route.   

The specific impact on trees will be evaluated and determined during a later design stage. We are committed to mitigating the loss of any trees or vegetation by incorporating additional greenery along the route wherever possible.