Many of you have contacted both the Parish Council and Harston Residents’ Group regarding the East West Rail (EWR) consultation, asking what it means for the village, and how you can respond. The short answer is: we’re working on it. We will be submitting a response on behalf of Harston Read more
What is East West Rail? The East West Rail (EWR) project will create a new rail link between Oxford and Cambridge. The central section – the focus of this Group – stretches between Bedford and Cambridge. The connection between Oxford and Cambridge is expected to be complete by the mid-2020s. Read more
Anyone can apply for a TPO on any tree or group of trees. You don’t have to own the land where the tree grows. Several residents have expressed concern about the growing loss of trees in Harston due to housing developments. Trees are important for maintaining the rural look and Read more
At a meeting in February 2015 we discussed our aspirations for how the village might develop. These are noted below. HOUSING DEVELOPMENT Identify small areas of land for development but keep within the Local Plan (as in less than 8 houses per development). Prioritise brownfield sites and use new Read more
Harston Residents’ Survey – 2014 The Harston Residents Group was formed in June 2014 in response to the Parish Council’s desire to create a Village Design Statement. At its early meetings the group considered the question of what constitutes Harston’s distinctive identity and so what needs to be preserved to Read more